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Best neurosurgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 12 doctors

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Lee Sang Gu

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)

  • Led the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society – Dr. Lee specializes in spinal disorders at Naeun Hospital.

    • 20+ years focused on spinal tumors and cervical spine disorders
    • Former Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center
    • Executive Director of three major Korean neurosurgical organizations
    • PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University
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Yang Seyeon

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)

  • Dr. Yang Seyeon is a neurosurgeon specializing in ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma. Dr. Yang is the Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital.

    Dr. Yang graduated from The Catholic University and earned a Master of Medicine. Dr. Yang completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at the Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Yang served as a neurosurgery fellow at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital and worked at its Regional Trauma Center. Dr. Yang also served as a dedicated neurosurgery specialist.

    Dr. Yang served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Yang also served as Head of Neurosurgery at G‑Sam Hospital.

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Kwan Park

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

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

    • Over 15 years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Expertise in both complex and routine neurosurgical cases
    • Affiliated with Samsung Medical Center – a leading institution in neurosurgery
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Lee Jung Il

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

  • 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
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Hyung Jin Shin

  • 4.5 Good • 22 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center

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

    • 20+ years 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
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Son Sang Gyu

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, Kang Dong Hospital

  • Specialist in cerebrovascular conditions with 18+ years in neurosurgery – Dr. Son Sang Gyu holds a Ph.D. from Hanyang University.

    • Member of multiple prestigious Korean neurosurgical societies
    • Authored book chapters and published in international journals
    • Specializes in complex vascular and endovascular treatments
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20 top ranked Neurosurgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Top 5 hospitals for Neurosurgery:

Byung-hee Lee

  • New
  • 42 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Cheonan, RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)

  • Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society – Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a pioneer in cerebrovascular and neurointerventional treatments.

    • 24 published SCI papers on stroke and vascular neurosurgery
    • Delivered 50+ lectures at international conferences
    • Regular member of the World Stroke Society and American Stroke Association
    • Specializes in minimally invasive neurovascular procedures
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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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Brain tumor removal
$15,400 - $19,300
Herniated disc surgery
$4,425 - $5,100
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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)
Gamma Knife for brain tumor
$20,000 - $22,000
Brain tumor removal
$35,000 - $40,000
Radiosurgery of a brain tumor
$20,000 - $22,000
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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital

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

    • Over 25 years 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
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Jaehyeon Lim

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital

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

    • 30+ years 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
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Iltae Jang

  • New
  • 43 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital

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

    • 30+ years 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
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Lee Sang Gu
29 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgeryFormer President of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. Executive Director in key neurosurgical bodies. Harvard-trained with 60+ published papers.
Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Republic of Korea
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Kwan Park
Complex neurosurgical casesSpecializes in complex neurosurgical cases with extensive experience. Affiliated with Samsung Medical Center, a top-tier neurosurgery institution.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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Lee Jung Il
Radiosurgery for brain conditionsSpecializes in radiosurgery – a precise, non-invasive option for treating brain tumors and vascular issues. Practices at Samsung Medical Center, renowned for neuroscience.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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Hyung Jin Shin
32 years of experiencePediatric neurosurgery casesFocuses exclusively on pediatric brain tumors and epilepsy – rare subspecialty. Former president of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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Son Sang Gyu
Complex vascular spine casesExpert in cerebrovascular conditions like aneurysms and stenoses – combines traditional and endovascular techniques. Member of Korean neurosurgical societies and academic contributor.
Kang Dong Hospital
Republic of Korea
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Byung-hee Lee
42 years of experienceComplex cerebrovascular interventionsHelped establish Korea's interventional neurology field – recognized globally with memberships in major stroke societies. Active researcher with 24 SCI publications.
RE:YOUTH (YONSEI BH Arterial Stemcell Clinic)
Republic of Korea
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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim
32 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgeryPioneer in endoscopic techniques with international training. Winner of the Paviz Kambin Award and faculty member of multiple research societies.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
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Jaehyeon Lim
38 years of experienceMinimally invasive spinal surgeryPioneered cervical foraminotomy technique in Korea with innovative spinal fusion methods. Director of Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society with extensive research.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
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Iltae Jang
43 years of experienceMicroscopic spinal surgeryPioneer in minimally invasive spine techniques with multiple 'best doctor' awards. Leads Nanoori Hospital and Korea Spine Hospital Society. Fellowship-trained in France.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
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