Foraminotomy in Republic of Korea 2026: Cost, Clinics & Reviews

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How Much Does Foraminotomy Cost in Republic of Korea?

The cost of foraminotomy in South Korea typically ranges from $5,500 to $9,500. Prices can vary based on the hospital, the neurosurgeon’s experience, the type of anesthesia, and whether the surgery is performed as an open or minimally invasive procedure. In the United States, the average cost is $22,000 (per AANS). Foraminotomy in South Korea is generally about 66% less than in the U.S.

South Korean packages usually cover pre-op imaging (MRI or CT), the surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s fees, operating room charges, hospital stay, post-op medications, and follow-up visits. In the U.S., many of these are billed separately—especially imaging, anesthesia, and follow-up care. Always confirm which services are included with your chosen clinic.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Foraminotomy	≈ $5,500	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 104 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 Republic of Korea — November 2026

Procedure type

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.

Discover the Best Foraminotomy Clinics in Republic of Korea: 6 Verified Options and Prices

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Myongji Hospital

Republic of Korea, Goyang

Clinic is certified :

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

diagnostics
Brain MRI	$710 - $900
CT (computer tomography)	$403.04 - $476.32

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
MRI of one area	$600 - $950

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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85%

Surgery Time - 2 hours

Stay in the country - 7 days

Rehabilitation - 4 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

Requests processed - 21657

Bookimed fees - $0

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Han Yeongmin

36 years of experience

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

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

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Our Foraminotomy Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Foraminotomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat vertebral compression fractures and restore spinal alignment.

Pros: It can significantly reduce pain in up to 90% of patients and helps restore vertebral height. The procedure is quick, often completed in less than 1 hour.

Cons: There is a risk of cement leakage, which occurs in about 5-10% of cases. Some patients may experience transient increase in back pain post-procedure.

Effectiveness: Success rate of pain relief is approximately 90%.

Duration: 1 hour

Recovery: Initial recovery takes a few days, with full recovery in 2-6 weeks.

Best for: Patients with osteoporotic fractures or vertebral compression fractures. Effective for restoring spinal height and reducing pain.

Prices: Cost of Kyphoplasty in Republic of Korea from $7,000

FAQ about Foraminotomy in Republic of Korea

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

Do I need a visa to South Korea?

Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.

What is the level of medicine in South Korea?

Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.

According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.

What are the most popular plastic surgery procedures?

According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:

breast augmentation
liposuction
rhinoplasty (nose job)
eyelid surgery
tummy tuck.

Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to South Korea for treatment?

Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:

ID card
confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
certificate of income and availability of funds
insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
2 photos (5x6)
visa receipt
booking of flight and hotel
medical opinion about the need for treatment.

What should you know about South Korea before the trip?

Currency	South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars)
Best period for the trip	April, May & June or September, October & November.
Language	Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)
Visa	none required for stays under 90 days or less
Time difference with Europe	9 hours
Time difference with the USA	9 hours
Capital	Seoul
Medical tourism center	Seoul
Popular resorts	Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju

What hotel services are provided here?

In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.