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Best Herniated disc surgery doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 4 doctors

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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, performing advanced techniques like endoscopic spine surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

    • Over 32 years of experience of neurosurgical experience, focusing on spine conditions
    • Trained in endoscopic techniques in Germany and Korea
    • Multiple award-winning research on minimally invasive spine procedures
    • Faculty member of Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society
    • Published 50+ peer-reviewed articles on spine treatments
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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
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Jaehyeon Lim

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

  • Pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery – Dr. Lim leads with innovative techniques at Nanoori Hospital.

    • 38 years of experience specializing in microscopic spinal surgery
    • Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
    • Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
    • Trained in minimal-access spine surgery in Memphis
    • Published multiple studies on herniated disc outcomes
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Iltae Jang

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

  • Professor Iltae Jang specializes in microscopic spinal surgery and has been recognized as one of South Korea's top spine disorder doctors by leading newspapers.

    • Over 43 years of experience of neurosurgical experience
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques like percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
    • Founder and president of Nanoori Hospital
    • Member of European Spine Society and Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
    • Published numerous papers on advanced spinal procedures
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Bookimed Insights: Top Herniated disc surgery Specialists in Republic of Korea (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 11 requests for Herniated disc surgery in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 4 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Hyeunsung Harrison Kim
32 years of experienceMinimally invasive disc surgeryPioneer in endoscopic spine techniques with international training. Winner of 2018 Paviz Kambin Award for contributions to minimally invasive spine surgery.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request
#2
Jaehyeon Lim
38 years of experienceComplex disc herniation casesDeveloped groundbreaking spine techniques like painless spinal fusion. Holds leadership roles in Korean spinal societies and trains other neurosurgeons.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request
#3
Iltae Jang
43 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine surgeryPioneer in microscopic spinal techniques with prestigious recognitions. Founder of Nanoori Hospital and member of European Spine Society.
Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea
Price on request