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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.
Leadheal Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Seoul that serves over 44,000 patients each year. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for adults.
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.
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This procedure relieves spinal pressure, involves removing part of the vertebra, offering pain relief and improved mobility.
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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 |
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Medical tourism center | Seoul |
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