Best Herniated disk doctors in Seoul: TOP 4 doctors

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Seung-Jae Hyun

4.8 Excellent • 6 reviews
25 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

4.8 Excellent

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Iltae Jang

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43 years of experience
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
Selected as the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by leading South Korean newspapers – Professor Iltae Jang brings 30+ years of neurosurgical expertise to Nanoori Hospital.
- Specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and minimally invasive techniques
- Published over 20 research papers on spinal disorders and surgical outcomes
- Fellowship-trained at prestigious spine centers in France
- President of multiple Korean spine surgery societies
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Jaehyeon Lim

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38 years of experience
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
Pioneer of anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea, Dr. Lim specializes in minimally invasive spine techniques at Nanoori Hospital.
- 30+ years in neurosurgery, including military hospital leadership
- Developed mini spinal fusion surgery and painless post-op protocols
- Trained in cutting-edge spine techniques at University of Florida
- Director of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
- Published multiple studies on disc herniation outcomes
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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

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32 years of experience
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, with extensive experience treating herniated disks at Nanoori Hospital.
- Over 25 years of neurosurgery experience
- Expert in endoscopic spine surgery techniques
- Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and ISASS
- Trained in advanced spine procedures in Germany
- Published author on spine surgery techniques
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Bookimed Insights: Top Herniated disk Specialists in Republic of Korea (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 39 requests for Herniated disk treatment in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 4 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Iltae Jang	43 years of experience	Complex spine disorders	Recognized as Korea's top spine specialist by major media. Leads multiple spinal surgery societies and developed advanced endoscopic techniques. Fellowship-trained in France.	Nanoori Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
Jaehyeon Lim	38 years of experience	Minimally invasive spine procedures	Introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea and developed painless spinal fusion techniques. Director-level leadership in national spinal societies with extensive research publications.	Nanoori Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
Hyeunsung Harrison Kim	32 years of experience	Minimally invasive spine procedures	Specializes exclusively in minimally invasive spine techniques. Trained in Germany and member of NASS/ISASS. Published extensively on endoscopic spine surgery methods.	Nanoori Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request