Best spinal surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 6 doctors

Dr. Sang Won Hwang is a neurosurgeon focused on spine surgery. He has nearly 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 spine procedures. He is skilled in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. His approach aims for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.

He manages complex cases, including spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He uses careful diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

CEO, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Spine Center Director at Lead Hill Hospital. MD, Inha University College of Medicine. Awards: 2021 Eunpyeong Grand Prize (Beautiful Donation Award) and 2019 Medical Service Award. Member: Honor Society (Community Chest of Korea), Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Association, and Korean Regional Hospital Association.

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

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

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

Pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea – Dr. Lim specializes in minimally invasive spinal techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

• Developed mini spinal fusion surgery in 2003
• 38 years of experience 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

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