Spinal Surgery Clinics in Seoul 2026 — Cost & Clinics

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How Much Do Spinal Surgery Procedures Cost in Seoul?

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	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Vertebral plastic	from $4,000	from $4,000	≈ $5,800
Surgical treatment of radiculopathy	≈ $6,500	from $4,000	≈ $9,500
Surgical treatment of scoliosis	from $30,000	from $15,000	≈ $28,000
Surgery for syringomyelia	≈ $14,000	from $8,500	≈ $17,500
Spine Tumor Embolization	≈ $6,500	from $5,800	≈ $9,500

Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 16 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Spinal Surgery Clinics in Seoul: 16 Verified Options and Prices

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Samsung Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Samsung Medical Center holds the special status of "Hospital of presidential standards" with award-winning service quality. Its spinal surgery department operates within this high-standard medical complex.

Part of a multidisciplinary hospital with comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities
Access to advanced surgical systems including the Da Vinci robotic platform
Integrated care approach with oncological and radiation therapy expertise available

treatment
Surgical treatment of scoliosis	$15,000 - $32,000

Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in Spinal Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for optimal aesthetic results.

Dedicated to women's health with procedures designed to minimize visible scarring
Multidisciplinary approach combining surgical expertise with cosmetic considerations
International patient services available for women traveling from abroad

diagnostics
MRI of the lumbar spine	$300 - $700
СT of the spine	$200 - $550

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Leadheal Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

Leadheal Hospital in Seoul treats 44,000+ patients annually, with a focus on neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine care. The facility regularly assists international patients from Australia, the USA, and Europe.

Specialises in spinal surgery for both adult and paediatric patients
Integrates neurosurgery and orthopaedics for complex back and neck conditions
Large-volume centre handling over 44,000 patient visits each year
Dedicated support for Australian patients throughout the treatment process

treatment
Discectomy	$10,000 - $15,000
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion	$25,000 - $30,000

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is the first digital hospital in Korea with the BESTcare system to enhance treatment safety. Its multidisciplinary approach covers orthopedic and spinal procedures.

1.5 million patients treated annually across all specialties
BESTcare digital system reduces medical errors
Specializes in general surgery, oncology, and orthopedics

treatment
Minimally invasive fusion surgery	$20,000 - $35,000
Surgical treatment of scoliosis	$40,000 - $45,000

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, specializing in complex surgical treatments including spinal procedures.

Handles high patient volumes with 11,800 daily outpatients and 2,550 inpatients
Performs 45% of South Korea's heart transplants with 90% success rates
Specialized departments for surgical cases including organ transplant and spinal surgery

treatment
Laminectomy	$9,000 - $15,000

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Gangnam Severance Hospital is JCI-accredited, meeting international standards for safety and quality in spinal surgery care.

Multidisciplinary approach combining neurosurgery and neurology expertise
First hospital in South Korea to perform lung transplants, demonstrating surgical excellence
Comprehensive complex diagnostics available for spinal conditions

Price on request

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility with a multidisciplinary approach to spinal surgery, backed by Yonsei University's medical expertise.

Part of a comprehensive health system with specialized rehabilitation services
Handles complex spinal cases with university hospital resources
International patient services available with multilingual support

treatment
Surgical treatment of scoliosis	$35,000 - $65,000

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul is a multidisciplinary medical center with specialized spinal surgery capabilities since 1974.

Part of a network of four university hospitals across South Korea
Offers comprehensive spinal surgery procedures
Combines academic expertise with clinical practice

diagnostics
Revision of MRI results	$50 - $150
treatment
Herniated disc surgery	$5,000 - $12,000

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is a leading multidisciplinary facility with digitalized patient records since 2004.

Handles complex spinal surgery cases as part of its neurosurgery specialty
Part of South Korea's top hospital network with high patient volumes
Integrated electronic system ensures coordinated care across specialties

Price on request

Korea University Anam Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.

First in Asia for robotic bladder cancer pre-stage surgery. Pioneered robotic breast reconstruction in Korea, cutting scar size to one-tenth.
Treats 20,000+ surgeries and 114,000 outpatients each month.
Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals.
New cancer patients get same-day consultation, tests, and admission. Bloodless surgery options help speed recovery.

diagnostics
MRI of the spine cord	$1,200 - $2,200
MRI of the lumbar spine	$700 - $1,300

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Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Im Jeong Gil

Im Jeong Gil is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Spine Center) at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KHNMC). He focuses on acute and chronic pain management, including cancer pain, vascular disease pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. For surgical patients, he covers both surgical anesthesia and postoperative pain control.

An Jea Hyeong

27 years of experience

Dr. An Jea Hyeong brings a wealth of experience in obstetrics and gynecology to spinal surgery at Yonseisarangmoa Women's Disease Hospital.

Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine
Served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at multiple hospitals
Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specializes in women's spinal health and related conditions

Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

32 years of experience

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Nanoori Hospital, with extensive experience in endoscopic techniques and complex spinal conditions.

Trained in spine surgery in Seoul and Germany
Expert in herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative diseases
Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and ISASS
Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for spine surgery excellence

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Updated: 11/03/2026

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