Iltae Jang

Specialization: Neurosurgeon
43 years of experience
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Speaks:
English, Korean
Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
Prof. Jang is a leading spine surgeon with decades of experience, recognized as one of South Korea's top doctors for spinal disorders.
- Specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques
- President of Nanoori Hospital and founder of Nanoori Medical Foundation
- Published numerous research papers on advanced spinal treatments
- Fellowship-trained in France at prestigious spine centers
- Selected as best doctor for spine disorders by major Korean newspapers

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Certifications & accreditations

American Physician Qualification (ECFMG)

Qualifications

Dr. Iltae Jang is a neurosurgeon specializing in spine disorder treatment. Major South Korean newspapers, including Dong-A Ilbo and Kyunghyang Shinmun, have recognized his work in this field. He founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation and serves as a professor at Korea University and Yonsei University. Dr. Jang pioneered bone cement treatment and one-day cervical disc surgery in South Korea.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and treats spinal tumors and scoliosis. He performs mini spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement. Additionally, he uses non-surgical exercise therapy for various cervical spine diseases. Between 1993 and 2004, he performed over 8,000 spine surgeries.

Dr. Jang introduced bone cement treatment to South Korean patients in 1997. This technique helps stabilize vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis. He also established the first one-day cervical disc surgery protocol in the country. This protocol allows patients to undergo surgical treatment with a shorter recovery time.

Work Experience

2012 – Founder of Nanoori Medical Foundation
2008–Present – Professor at Yonsei University
2004–Present – Professor at Korea University
2004 – Professor at Ewha Womans University
2003 – President of Nanoori Hospital
1993–2001 – Director of Neurosurgery Department at Seran General Hospital

Education and International Training

1995 – PhD in Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine
1988 – M.D. Degree, Korea University College of Medicine
1984–1988 – Residency in Neurosurgery, Ewha Womans University
1983 – Bachelor’s Degree, Korea University College of Medicine

Dr. Jang completed fellowships in France to refine his surgical techniques. He trained under Dr. Philitte Lapresie at Clinic Arago in Paris. He also studied scoliosis and spinal deformities under Dr. Pierre Roussouly in Lyon. Dr. Jang holds an ECFMG certificate — a certification that allows foreign medical graduates to practice in the United States.

Research and Publications

Dr. Jang has published over 15 papers in international medical journals. His research appears in Spine Journal, World Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neurosurgical Spine. He investigates risk factors for vertebral fractures and outcomes of endoscopic discectomy. His 2016 work analyzed structural preservation during percutaneous lumbar procedures.

Professional Memberships

Member of the European Spine Society
Special Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society
Executive Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
3rd Chairman of the Barun Spine Society
President of the Korea Spine Hospital Society
Vice President of the Gangnam-gu Medical Association
President of the Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society
President of Korea University Medical Doctors Association in Gangnam-gu
Vice Chairman in Security Division of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency
Deputy Chief of Korea University Alumnus Association
Deputy Chief of Korea University College of Medicine Alumnus Association