Foraminotomy Clinics in Seoul 2026: Cost, Clinics & Reviews

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How Much Does Foraminotomy Cost in Seoul?

Prices for Foraminotomy in Seoul start from $11,500.

	Seoul	Turkey	Austria
Foraminotomy	≈ $11,500	from $5,000	≈ $6,800
Kyphoplasty	from $7,000	≈ $3,800	≈ $6,500

Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 103 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Foraminotomy Packages in Seoul — November 2026

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Leadheal Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

Leadheal Hospital operates a specialized spine center that treats 40,000+ patients every year. Dr. Sang Won Hwang leads the team with over 25 years of experience. He has personally performed 6,000+ spine surgeries. The clinic offers microscopic cervical laminectomy and advanced UBE endoscopic nerve decompression. Specialists use a high-resolution GE 1.5T MRI for precise pre-operative imaging. The medical team follows a conservative philosophy, focusing on surgery only when other treatments fail to help.

Leadheal Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

Dr. Sang Won Hwang brings over 25 years of experience and has performed 6,000+ spine surgeries. At Leadheal Hospital, the team focuses on a minimally invasive approach using thin-needle bone cement injection to restore vertebral height. Dr. Hwang specializes in balloon kyphoplasty and neuroplasty for treating compression fractures. The hospital serves 44,000 patients annually and holds a 1st grade rating for antibiotic prescription standards. Every patient receives a tailored treatment plan that follows them from the first consultation through rehabilitation.

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Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, treating 11,800 outpatients daily. The center specializes in complex surgical procedures including foraminotomy. While no specific pricing is available, the hospital maintains high success rates with extensive experience in neurosurgical interventions.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurologist	$100 - $200

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary center, specializes in neurosurgery with advanced techniques for Foraminotomy. The hospital features dedicated neurosurgical units with international-standard protocols.

Price on request

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Kyoung Heo

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary facility at Yonsei University, treating 1.6 million outpatients annually. Its neurology department includes specialists like Prof. Kyoung Heo, head of the department and a member of The Korean Epilepsy Society. The hospital offers comprehensive neurosurgical care with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.

diagnostics
Brain MRI	$400 - $700
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$55 - $70

Nanoori Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Iltae Jang

43 years of experience

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Nanoori Hospital is a Spine Specialty Hospital certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Seoul. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery. The hospital treats around 58,000 patients each year.

Accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation (KOIHA).
7 specialized departments dedicated to spine and neurological care.
Treats adults only, with patients from CIS countries, Arab League States, and Asia.

treatment
Foraminotomy	$8,000 - $14,000

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Surgery Time - 2 hours

Stay in the country - 7 days

Rehabilitation - 4 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

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Iltae Jang

43 years of experience

Prof. Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and has published research on foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation.

Over 43 years of experience in neurosurgery
President of Nanoori Hospital and founder of Nanoori Medical Foundation
Member of the European Spine Society and other prestigious organizations
Selected as the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by leading South Korean newspapers

Jaehyeon Lim

38 years of experience

Introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea first – Jaehyeon Lim specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures at Nanoori Hospital.

Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital with 38 years of neurosurgery experience
Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless techniques
Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis, Tennessee

Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

32 years of experience

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including foraminotomy, with extensive training in Germany and Korea.

Over 32 years of experience in neurosurgery and spine procedures
Faculty member of multiple international spine surgery research societies
Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for spine surgery excellence
Published numerous articles on minimally invasive spine techniques

Kyoung Heo

The doctor is a leading neurologist in South Korea, specializing in epilepsy treatment. Currently, the doctor serves as the Head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital.

The doctor graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Korean Epilepsy Society, The Korean Neurological Association, and The Korea Medical Association.

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