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.
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.
Prof. Dr. Tae Kyun Kim brings over 30 years of surgical expertise to shoulder care, having completed a fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Bundang TK Hospital features a dedicated Shoulder Clinic and an SRP center focused on sports, rehabilitation, and pain management. Patients recover in a specialized 51-bed ward with structured pathways for arthroscopic and open surgery. The hospital holds the South Korea Medical Healthcare Award, reflecting high clinical standards across its joint replacement programs.
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Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.
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.
Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – specialist in shoulder replacements with a dedicated fellowship in shoulder & elbow procedures.
Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.
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.
This procedure mends damaged shoulder tendons, improving mobility and easing pain via low-risk surgical intervention.
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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 |
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