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Best spinal surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 5 doctors

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Lee Sang Gu

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

  • Dr. Lee Sang Gu, a leader in spinal surgery, specializes in minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal disorders at Na-Eun Hospital.

    • Honorary Director and Head of Spine Center with extensive experience
    • Former President of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society
    • Full Member of North American Spine Society (NASS)
    • PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University
    • Executive Director in multiple prestigious spinal surgery societies
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An Jea Hyeong

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital

  • Dr. An Jea Hyeong brings a wealth of experience in obstetrics and gynecology to spinal surgery at Yonseisarangmoa Women's Disease Hospital.

    • Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine
    • Served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at multiple hospitals
    • Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
    • Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Specializes in women's spinal health and related conditions
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Iltae Jang

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

  • Prof. Jang, recognized as one of South Korea's top spine surgeons, specializes in minimally invasive spinal techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

    • Trained in advanced spinal surgery techniques in France
    • President of Korea Spine Hospital Society and other prestigious organizations
    • Published extensively on innovative spinal surgery methods
    • Develops techniques for faster recovery after spinal procedures
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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 spinal techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

    • Developed mini spinal fusion surgery in 2003
    • 20+ years as professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
    • Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis
    • Director of The Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
    • Multiple publications on spinal disorders and treatments
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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

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

  • Dr. Kim specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery at Nanoori Hospital, with extensive experience in endoscopic techniques and complex spinal conditions.

    • Trained in spine surgery in Seoul and Germany
    • Expert in herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative diseases
    • Member of multiple international spine societies including NASS and ISASS
    • Recipient of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for spine surgery excellence
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Lee Sang Gu
40 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgeryLeader in minimally invasive spine techniques, former president of KOMISS. Full member of NASS and multiple spinal surgery societies.
Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Republic of Korea
Price on request
An Jea Hyeong
27 years of experienceWomen's spinal healthBrings unique perspective to spinal surgery from extensive OB/GYN background. Specializes in addressing spinal issues specific to women's health.
Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request
Iltae Jang
43 years of experienceMinimally invasive spinal techniquesLeader in microscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery with international fellowship training. President of multiple spine societies in Korea.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request
Jaehyeon Lim
38 years of experienceMinimally invasive spinal techniquesFirst to introduce anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea — developed innovative painless fusion techniques. Director of The Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request
Hyeunsung Harrison Kim
32 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine proceduresPioneer in endoscopic spine surgery with international training. Award-winning surgeon recognized for innovative techniques in minimally invasive procedures.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request