Herniated disc surgery in Seoul – TOP 10+ Clinics and Costs 2026

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How Much Does Herniated disc surgery Cost in Seoul?

The average price of Herniated disc surgery in Seoul is $7,238, the minimum price is $4,425, and the maximum price is $10,050.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Herniated disc surgery	from $4,425	from $3,492	from $20,000

Data verified by Bookimed as of May 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 150 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Herniated disc surgery Packages in Seoul — May 2026

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Leadheal Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive herniated disc procedures.
Leadheal Hospital is renowned for advanced endoscopic spine surgery and personalized treatment strategies for complex spine cases.
Included Services: 3 meals per day by a nutritionist, 24-hour nurse services, VIP patient room, transfer airport-clinic-airport.
Stay Info: 4 days stay in the hospital included; no hotel stay included in the price.
Technique: Minimally invasive spine surgery for herniated disc.

Best Herniated disc surgery Clinics in Seoul: 9 Verified Options and Prices

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Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Paik Nam-sun

47 years of experience

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Ewha Woman's University Medical Center offers herniated disc surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for aesthetic results. The procedure typically costs around $8,400–$11,100. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, a globally recognized surgeon listed among the world’s top 100 breast and gastric cancer specialists, has pioneered unique surgical techniques to minimize risks and improve outcomes.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurologist	$27.99
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$27.99

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Sergey Kim

32 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital performs 1,500,000 procedures annually using its BESTcare digital system for precision outcomes. The facility specializes in advanced orthopedic treatments, including herniated disc surgery, which typically costs around $43,000–$47,500. Dr. Sergey Kim leads the neurosurgery team, supported by six specialized orthopedic surgeons. The hospital operates Korea's first fully digital surgical suites with integrated navigation technology.

Price on request

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, performing 11,800 daily outpatient visits. Herniated disc surgery may cost around $6,300–$8,400. The center handles nearly half of South Korea's complex spine procedures with 90%+ years of experience.

Price on request

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Won-Han Shin

Clinic is certified :

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul is multidisciplinary hospital for examination and treatment of various diseases, founded in 1974 and located in Seoul. There are four hospitals in Soon Chun Hyang Universety Hospital, which located throughout South Korea.

diagnostics
Brain MRI	$1,060
Ultrasound	$130 - $170
treatment
Herniated disc surgery	$4,425 - $5,100

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Hospital is South Korea's leading state facility, treating over 10,700 patients daily. Herniated disc surgery typically runs $6,300–$8,400. The hospital maintains fully digitalized patient records since 2004 and leads in neurosurgery outcomes.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurologist	$40.96
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$40.96

Herniated disc surgery Overview in Republic of Korea

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85%

Surgery Time - 2 hours

Stay in the country - 7 days

Rehabilitation - 4 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

Requests processed - 21657

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Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

6,000+ spine surgeries over 30 years – Dr. Hwang specializes in minimally invasive techniques for herniated discs at Leadheal Hospital.

Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and cervical artificial disc replacement
Focuses on complex cases including revision surgeries and spinal tumors
Awarded Eunpyeong Grand Prize for medical excellence
Former professor at Asan Medical Center
Member of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Iltae Jang

43 years of experience

Professor Iltae Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and has been recognized as one of South Korea's top spine disorder doctors by leading newspapers.

Over 43 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
Expert in minimally invasive techniques like percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
Founder and president of Nanoori Hospital
Member of European Spine Society and Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Published numerous papers on advanced spinal procedures

Jaehyeon Lim

38 years of experience

Pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery – Dr. Lim leads with innovative techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

38 years of experience specializing in microscopic spinal surgery
Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis
Published multiple studies on herniated disc outcomes

Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

32 years of experience

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, performing advanced techniques like endoscopic spine surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, focusing on spine conditions
Trained in endoscopic techniques in Germany and Korea
Multiple award-winning research on minimally invasive spine procedures
Faculty member of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
Published 50+ peer-reviewed articles on spine treatments

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