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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

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

Dr. Ju-wan Seok is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed his internship and neurosurgery residency at Hanyang University Hospital. He later worked there as a neurosurgeon.

Dr. Seok is known for his innovative work. He won the 2017 contest for Making Ideas to Use Health Information Big Data. In 2016, he received the Best Fellow Award at Cheongdam Wooridul Spine 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.

Spinal Neurosurgeon

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

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.

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.

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.