Best neurosurgeons in Seoul: TOP 9 doctors

Dr. Sang Won Hwang is a neurosurgeon focused on spine surgery. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 spine procedures. He is skilled in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. His approach aims for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.

He manages complex cases, including spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He uses careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

CEO, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Spine Center Director at Lead Hill Hospital. MD, Inha University College of Medicine. Awards: 2021 Eunpyeong Grand Prize (Beautiful Donation Award) and 2019 Medical Service Award. Member: Honor Society (Community Chest of Korea), Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association, and Korean Regional Hospital Association.

Dr. Lee Jung Il specializes in neurosurgery with a focus on radiosurgery, offering precision treatment for complex brain conditions at Samsung Medical Center.

• Expertise in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques
• Focuses on radiosurgery for brain tumors and vascular malformations
• Works at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier neuroscience facility

Dr. Kwan Park is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in a wide range of neurosurgical conditions and procedures.

• Over of experience in neurosurgery
• Expertise in both complex and routine neurosurgical cases
• Affiliated with Samsung Medical Center – a leading institution in neurosurgery

Dr. Hyung Jin Shin specializes in pediatric brain tumors and epilepsy surgery at Samsung Medical Center – a leader in neurosurgical care.

• 32 years of experience of experience focusing on pediatric and complex neurosurgical cases
• Former president of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Professor at Sungkyunkwan University's Department of Neurosurgery
• Expertise in spinal meningiomas and maxillofacial disorders

Recognized as South Korea's top spine specialist by leading newspapers – Prof. Jang pioneers microscopic spinal surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

• 43 years of experience specializing in minimally invasive techniques
• President of Korea Spine Hospital Society and Nanoori Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at prestigious spine centers in France
• Published 20+ research papers on advanced spinal procedures

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

• 38 years of experience in neurosurgery with spinal procedure focus
• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless techniques
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital – trains neurosurgeons
• Director of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society

Pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery – Dr. Kim performs minimally invasive procedures at Nanoori Hospital, trained in Germany and Korea.

• Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgery experience
• Member of the North American Spine Society and Eurospine
• Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award
• Published 50+ research articles on spine surgery outcomes
• Faculty member of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.