Best neurosurgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 16 doctors

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Iltae Jang

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  • 42 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
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    Dr. Jang IT is a professor of Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University with extensive experience in spinal surgery. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has published numerous articles in journals such as World Neurosurg., Biomed Res Int., Clin Neurol Neurosurg., J Korean Neurosurg Soc., Korean J Spine., Spine J., and J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. He has won many awards and is a member of various professional societies.

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Jaehyeon Lim

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  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Lim JH is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has trained overseas, presented at Symposiums, and published numerous articles.

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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

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  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
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    Dr. Kim HS is a member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurosurgical Spine Society, and other professional societies. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery and procedures, HNP (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus) lumbar cervical, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal disease. He obtained his PhD in 2006, and has trained at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, Anna Hospital, and various other hospitals. He is fluent in English and Korean, and is an adjunct professor of the Medical College of the Chosun University. He has published multiple textbooks and articles, and is a journal reviewer of World Neurosurgery and Korean Neurological Society.

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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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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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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
$4,425 - $5,100
Brain tumor removal
$15,400 - $19,300
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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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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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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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Hwang Son Chol

  • New
  • Republic of Korea, Bucheon, Soon Сhun Hyang University Hospital in Bucheon
  • Neurosurgeon
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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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Yong Sam Shin

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