Best neurosurgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 17 doctors

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Byung-hee Lee

  • New
  • 41 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
  • Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

    Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

    Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

    Regular member of the American Stroke Association

    Regular member of the World Stroke Society

    Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Regular member of the Intervention Society

    24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

    50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

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Han Joong Keum

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Education

    - MD / Yonsei University School of Medicine

    - Internship, Residency, Department of Neurosurgery / Wonju Severance Hospital

    - Specialist / American Board of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS)

    - Fellowship / Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS)

    Career

    - Head of the Department of Neurosurgery / Yangju Military Hospital

    - Member of the Korean Society of Neurosurgery

    - Member of the Korean Society of Spinal Neurosurgery

    - Specialization, Department of Neurosurgery / Urideul Gangnam Hospital (Cheondam)

    - Head of the Department of Neurosurgery / Wooridul Daegu Hospital

    - Chairman of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) / Wooridul Gangnam (Cheongdam)

    - Deputy Editor of Wooridul FTC (Friday Grand Tele-Conference) magazine

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Shin Jae Kim

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Academic Background

    M.D., Chung-Ang University College of Medicine,

    Intern/Resident, Neurosurgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    M.S. in Medicine, Chung-Ang University Graduate School,

    Board Certified Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS), USA,

    Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS), UK

     

    • Major Careers

    Visiting Professor, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine

    Neurosurgery Department Head, Daejeon Military Manpower Administration / Gyeonggi Northern Military Manpower Administration

    Spine Surgery Fellow, Deputy Director, Department of Spine Surgery, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Former Director, Infection Control / Research Director, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Current Director, International Patient Center / Chair of Social Contribution Committee, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    IRB (Institutional Review Board) Member

    Training, Memphis Medtronic Fundamentals Course, USA (2023)

    Education, Korean Neurosurgical Society Myofascial Pain Trigger Point (TPI) Training,

    Ring Doctor, DoubleG FC 02 Tournament

     

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Seung-Jae Hyun

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Radiosurgery of a brain tumor
$20,000 - $22,000
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$20,000 - $22,000
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Hyung Jin Shin

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Shin Hyung Jin is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal meningiomas, and maxillofacial disorders.

    Education

    • 1981-1991 — studied at Seoul National University, South Korea;
    • 1997-2002 - Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine;
    • 2009-2010 - President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery;
    • 2011-2015 - Chief Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University.

    Professional experience

    • 1997-2002 - Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.
    • 2009-2010 - President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
    • 2011-2015 - Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University.
    • From 1994 to the present - neurosurgeon at the Samsung Medical Center.
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Lee Jung Il

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Neurosurgeon. Radiosurgery specialist

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Kwan Park

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Neurosurgeon

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Son Sang Gyu

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, Kang Dong Hospital
  • Dr. Sangkyu Park is an experienced Neurosurgeon with 18+ years of experience in the field, specializing in cerebrovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm, and other related conditions. He has a 2003 graduation from Hanyang University College of Medicine, an MS and Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Medicine, and is a member of various medical societies. He has authored book chapters and has been published in several national and international journals.

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Sang Ha Shin

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Spinal neurosurgeon, Head of the Spine Center
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Junseok Bae

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Spinal Neurosurgeon

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Bum Seung Gyun

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
  • Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
    Prosthesis Specialist – Director

    Professional Summary

    Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

    Education & Training

    Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
    Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

    Licensure & Certification

    Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

    Professional Affiliations

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

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Yong Sam Shin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
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Hwang Son Chol

  • New
  • Republic of Korea, Bucheon, Soon Сhun Hyang University Hospital in Bucheon
  • Neurosurgeon
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Won-Han Shin

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • 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.
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Herniated disc surgery
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Brain tumor removal
$15,400 - $19,300
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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine diseases. Dr. Kim earned his PhD in 2006. He completed advanced training at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, and Anna Hospital in Germany.

    Dr. Kim has served as Director at Hurisarang Spine Hospital and Sun Han Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. Dr. Kim is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and has received several best paper awards, including the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award.

    He is a member of NASS, ISASS, AO Spine, and other professional societies. Dr. Kim is known for his work in spinal surgery innovation and education.

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Jaehyeon Lim

  • New
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

    Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

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Iltae Jang

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical treatments. He serves as a professor at Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University. Dr. Jang has published widely in respected journals, including World Neurosurgery, Spine Journal, and the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society.

    He holds an ECFMG certificate and completed fellowships in France. Dr. Jang has served as President of Nanoori Hospital and is the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation. He is active in several professional societies, such as the Barun Spine Society and the Korean Neurosurgical Society. Major Korean newspapers have recognized him as a top doctor in spine disorders. Dr. Jang’s work has helped advance spinal surgery in Korea and abroad.

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