Discectomy in Seoul – TOP 10+ Clinics and Costs 2026

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How Much Does Discectomy Cost in Seoul?

The average price of Discectomy in Seoul is $12,100, the minimum price is $10,000, and the maximum price is $14,200.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Discectomy	from $10,000	from $4,510	from $15,000
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic	from $8,500	from $1,053	from $20,000
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 177 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Discectomy 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 Discectomy Clinics in Seoul: 11 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Paik Nam-sun

47 years of experience

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in minimally invasive procedures with a focus on aesthetic results. Discectomy may cost around $10,400–$14,700. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, listed among the world’s top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons, brings extensive expertise in surgical oncology. The clinic serves international patients with a dedicated approach to women's health.

diagnostics
Consultation with a neurologist	$28.03
Consultation with a neurosurgeon	$28.03

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital treats over 1.5 million patients annually with its innovative BESTcare system for treatment safety. Discectomy procedures may cost around $58,800. The hospital specializes in orthopedic surgeries with 7 experienced spine surgeons on staff.

Price on request

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, treating over 11,800 outpatients daily. Discectomy procedures typically cost between $7,800–$11,000. The center specializes in complex surgeries with a 90% success rate for organ transplants and handles nearly half of South Korea's heart transplants.

Price on request

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Gangnam Severance Hospital specializes in neurosurgery with JCI accreditation, ensuring international healthcare standards. A discectomy may cost around $7,800–$11,000. The hospital performs advanced neurosurgical procedures and was the first in South Korea to conduct a lung transplant.

Price on request

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility specializing in multidisciplinary care, including neurosurgery. Discectomy procedures typically cost between $7,800 and $11,000. The hospital serves 1.6 million outpatients annually and maintains a dedicated neurology department.

diagnostics
Brain MRI	$478.58 - $752.05
MRI of one area	$900 - $1,000

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Surgery Time - 2 hours

Stay in the country - 7 days

Rehabilitation - 4 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

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Sangwon Hwang

30 years of experience

6,000+ spine surgeries performed – Dr. Hwang specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Leadheal Hospital.

30+ years focused exclusively on spine surgery
Expert in endoscopic procedures and artificial disc replacement
Known for treating complex cases like spinal tumors
Former professor at Asan Medical Center
Member of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

32 years of experience

Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, with extensive experience in endoscopic techniques and discectomy procedures at Nanoori Hospital.

Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
Expert in endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion
Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and ISASS
Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for spine surgery excellence
Published numerous research articles on advanced spine techniques

Iltae Jang

43 years of experience

Prof. Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for discectomy at Nanoori Hospital.

Over 43 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
Published multiple studies on endoscopic lumbar discectomy techniques
Recognized as best spine doctor by leading Korean newspapers
Fellowship-trained in advanced spinal techniques in France
President of Korea Spine Hospital Society

Jaehyeon Lim

38 years of experience

Pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea – Dr. Lim specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures at Nanoori Hospital.

38 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
Developed mini spinal fusion surgery
Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis
Multiple publications on spinal disc treatments

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