Key takeaways
If you are a foreign resident or a medical tourist, plan to call ahead: language support varies by clinic and is not recorded in the public data behind this article, so it must be confirmed by phone or on the clinic's own booking page. Bring your passport or ARC, any previous imaging or test results, and your insurance details, and ask whether an English-speaking staff member or an interpreter can be present at the time you want to visit.
When you compare orthopedics clinics for herniated discs in Gangseo-gu by review volume and publicly available information, two names stand out first: 제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedics Magok), with 3,970 Naver reviews and 499 Kakao reviews, and 가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedics), with 2,377 Naver reviews and 634 Kakao reviews. The ratings provided are 5 on Google for JL Orthopedics Magok and 4.2 on Google for Gayang Samsung Orthopedics. However, the data provided does not include the number of orthopedic specialists at either clinic as recorded by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). Review counts and ratings alone are a weak basis for judging whether a clinic is suited to herniated disc care, or for judging treatment outcomes.
If you want to stay near Magok Station, compare JL Orthopedics Magok with 에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedics); if you are looking around Gayang Station, compare Gayang Samsung Orthopedics with 가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedics). Acebon Orthopedics is listed in the HIRA information provided as having one orthopedic specialist. What follows is a comparison of collected reviews and clinic information, not medical advice to seek diagnosis or treatment for a herniated disc at any particular clinic.
How we compared
We collected and compared 7,645 Naver Place visitor reviews, 1,949 Kakao Map reviews and HIRA registry information. The five selected clinics have an average Kakao Map rating of 3.9. Naver and Kakao review counts are shown separately for each clinic, and the total reviews column in the table adds the two platforms together. Blog reviews are counted separately from visitor reviews and are excluded from the totals.
Ratings are only the values stated in the source data. Naver ratings and per-clinic Kakao ratings were not included in the data provided, so we did not fill them in. Google ratings are listed for each clinic, but the Google review count shows 0 for all of them, so the rating needs to be read together with the review count. Lunch breaks are also missing from the source data, so we advise confirming them directly with each clinic.
서울아산척마취통증의학과의원 (Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic)
The source data lists this clinic as a department of anesthesiology and pain medicine, not orthopedics. So if you are looking for orthopedics for a herniated disc in Gangseo-gu, check the department and the scope of care first. It has 201 Naver reviews and a provided Google rating of 4.9. Kakao reviews: 0. The number of orthopedic specialists is not in the HIRA information. Blog reviews are counted separately at 1,505. A high Google rating alone cannot tell you whether treatment is effective or whether the clinic provides orthopedic care.
"My pain had gone on so long that I was miserable, but they comforted me and examined me thoroughly, which I truly appreciate." (Naver review, November 10, 2026)
"The numbness in my hands has decreased a lot compared with the beginning." (Naver review, November 9, 2026)
The access information provided puts the clinic 158 m from Magok Station Exit 6. Only the clinic name appears in the address field, so the street address is hard to confirm. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–14:00; lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1316-7472. Booking methods and parking information were not provided either, so please ask before you visit.
The reviews describe experiences with examinations and physical therapy, but symptoms and responses to treatment differ from person to person. If you are visiting for back pain or leg numbness, it is better to first discuss the department, whether imaging is available, and the treatment plan and costs. As a cost reference, nerve block injections are quoted at 50,000–150,000 won per session, and your out-of-pocket share may be reduced when national health insurance applies. Whether this clinic offers that procedure is not in the data, so it must be checked separately.
가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedics)
Gayang Samsung Orthopedics has 2,377 Naver reviews and 634 Kakao reviews, a combined 3,011 across the two platforms. Blog reviews: 2,662. The provided Google rating is 4.2, with the Google review count shown as 0. The number of orthopedic specialists according to HIRA is not in the data, so if seeing a specialist matters to you, ask the clinic directly. The reviews show how staff treat patients and what injections and manual therapy were like, but they do not guarantee a herniated disc diagnosis or treatment results.
"Having injection treatment and manual therapy together has made things much more comfortable." (Naver review, November 11, 2026)
"I had two injection treatments and today I only came for physical therapy. It feels like more than 80 percent of the pain is gone now." (Naver review, November 9, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 양천로 490 401·501호, 28 m from Gayang Station Exit 9. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–19:30 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–16:00. Lunch hours are not in the data and need to be confirmed. Phone: 0507-1493-9935. Reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area and parking are listed as amenities. Confirm the booking method and the scope of parking before you visit.
When you ask about herniated disc care, try asking whether the pain is mainly in the back or extends down the leg, whether imaging is needed, and whether conservative treatment is considered first. For cost reference, nerve blocks are 50,000–150,000 won per session, with the patient's share potentially lower under national health insurance, and epidural neuroplasty is listed at 1,500,000–3,000,000 won. Whether these apply in your case, and how much you pay yourself, depend on the consultation and insurance coverage, so confirm before any procedure.
제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedics Magok)
JL Orthopedics Magok has 3,970 Naver reviews and 499 Kakao reviews, a combined 4,469, the highest Naver review count and highest combined total among the five clinics in the data provided. Blog reviews: 1,241. The provided Google rating is 5, but the Google review count is listed as 0. The number of orthopedic specialists according to HIRA is not in the data. Reviews describe visiting for back pain and receiving injections and physical therapy, but these are individual accounts and treatment effects cannot be generalized.
"I went because my back hurt and had injections and physical therapy; I couldn't straighten my back and then I could." (Naver review, November 12, 2026)
"Shoulder pain that had bothered me for months disappeared after three visits." (Naver review, November 12, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 공항대로 165 원그로브몰 D동 2층 W202~W207호, W210호, 415 m from Magok Station Exit 2, and the phone number is 02-2665-9111. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–13:00, with lunch hours not in the data. Booking methods and amenities such as parking were not provided either, so please ask before your visit.
When you book for back pain, organizing your current symptoms and any previous tests or treatments to hand over will help the consultation. If you are considering injections or manual therapy, ask separately about the goal of each treatment, the expected number of sessions, the cost, and whether insurance applies. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session for nerve blocks and 1,500,000–3,000,000 won for epidural neuroplasty. This clinic's actual prices and whether it offers these procedures are not in the data, so check directly.
가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedics)
Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedics has 581 Naver reviews and 108 Kakao reviews, a total of 689. Blog reviews: 1,183, and the provided Google rating is 5. The Google review count is shown as 0, and the number of orthopedic specialists is not in the HIRA information. Visitor reviews mention coming in when their back is bad and refer to physical therapy. Reviews can include very different experiences, so read several of them, but judge the care itself by consulting the medical staff directly.
"I come often whenever my back is bad, and they are so kind that I will keep coming." (Naver review, November 12, 2026)
"I started coming because it is close to home; there is a lot of equipment and the physical therapists are kind, so I visit whenever it hurts." (Naver review, November 12, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 양천로57길 5 1·2층, 91 m from Gayang Station Exit 1. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–14:00. Lunch hours are not in the source data. Phone: 0507-1352-1477, and reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area and parking are listed as amenities. Because these details can change on the day, it is worth confirming the booking method, parking conditions and Sunday hours.
If you are visiting for herniated disc care, describe where the pain is and whether you have numbness in the legs, and before starting treatment check which conservative options are available and what each costs. In the reference information provided, nerve blocks are 50,000–150,000 won per session with the patient's share potentially reduced under national health insurance. Epidural neuroplasty is listed at 1,500,000–3,000,000 won, but this clinic's actual procedures and prices are not in the data. The choice of treatment has to be made after an individual consultation.
에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedics)
Acebon Orthopedics has 516 Naver reviews and 708 Kakao reviews, a total of 1,224, with 1,806 blog reviews. Its Kakao rating is given as 3.9, and the Google review count is 0. The HIRA registry information lists one orthopedic specialist; the departments of orthopedics, internal medicine, anesthesiology and pain medicine, neurosurgery, radiology, surgery, rehabilitation medicine and dermatology; one general X-ray unit; and one ultrasound imaging device. On the data provided, this is the one clinic among those selected whose orthopedic specialist count can be confirmed.
"The director listens to the patient all the way through and doesn't glance over the painful area." (Naver review, November 10, 2026)
"The detailed explanation put my mind at ease, and the director and staff responded kindly." (Naver review, November 9, 2026)
The address is 서울 강서구 공항대로 164 류마타워 3층 302·306~308호, 154 m from Magok Station Exit 6. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00; Sunday hours are not in the timetable provided. Lunch hours are not in the data, and the phone number is 0507-1364-7524. Booking methods and parking information were not provided, so ask before your visit.
Reviews describe explanations and step-by-step treatment, but whether a particular treatment suits you has to be judged after a consultation. When you consult about a herniated disc, ask whether conservative treatment will be considered first based on your test results, and what each treatment is expected to cost and whether insurance applies. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session for nerve blocks, 1,500,000–3,000,000 won for epidural neuroplasty, and 3,000,000–6,000,000 won for endoscopic discectomy. Whether this clinic offers each of these is not in the data and needs separate confirmation.
At a glance
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Orthopedic specialists | Location | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 서울아산척마취통증의학과의원 (Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic) | Not in data | Not in data | 4.9 | 201 | Not listed | 158 m from Magok Station Exit 6 | Weekend hours provided |
| 가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedics) | Not in data | Not in data | 4.2 | 3,011 | Not listed | 28 m from Gayang Station Exit 9 | Amenities such as booking and parking listed |
| 제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedics Magok) | Not in data | Not in data | 5 | 4,469 | Not listed | 415 m from Magok Station Exit 2 | Highest combined Naver and Kakao review count in the data |
| 가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedics) | Not in data | Not in data | 5 | 689 | Not listed | 91 m from Gayang Station Exit 1 | Amenities such as booking and parking listed |
| 에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedics) | Not in data | 3.9 | Not in data | 1,224 | 1 | 154 m from Magok Station Exit 6 | HIRA record lists a specialist and equipment |
Total reviews are the sum of the Naver and Kakao review counts provided, with blog reviews excluded. Ratings and review counts are as stated in the collected data and may differ depending on the platform's display or the time of collection.
Checklist for choosing a herniated disc clinic
- Check the department — don't rely on the clinic name alone; ask about the actual department and whether herniated discs are treated there.
- Check specialist information — if HIRA information is unavailable, ask the clinic directly whether you will be seen by an orthopedic specialist.
- Prepare your symptom history — note when the back pain started, whether you have leg numbness, and what makes it worse or better.
- Ask about the testing plan — find out what examination or imaging is needed and how the results will be explained.
- Discuss conservative treatment — ask which options are available and in what order, before considering surgery or procedures.
- Confirm costs — check the total cost of each treatment, whether national health insurance applies, and your out-of-pocket share before starting.
- Ask for the purpose and risks of any procedure — decide only after you understand what it is for, what can be expected, and what precautions apply.
- Check booking and waiting times — ask how to book, whether same-day visits are possible, and how long the wait is likely to be.
- Check hours and parking — lunch breaks, weekend hours and parking may not be clear from the information provided, so confirm before you go.
Warning signs
Rather than making flat judgments about a particular clinic, it is worth asking plenty of questions and confirming explanations whenever you encounter the following at any medical institution.
- Being pushed to hurry into an expensive procedure without an explanation of the diagnosis and the purpose of treatment
- Not being told the cost, whether insurance applies, or the expected out-of-pocket amount
- Having a treatment decided without a proper review of your symptoms and test results
- Getting insufficient answers to your questions, or insufficient guidance on precautions after a procedure
Before deciding on treatment, you can ask for the explanation again and, if needed, seek a second opinion. Reference information notes that at least six weeks of conservative treatment is recommended before surgery, but the timing of treatment for your own condition needs a clinician's assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Which clinic in Gangseo-gu has the most reviews for herniated disc orthopedics?
Adding the Naver and Kakao reviews provided, JL Orthopedics Magok has the most at 4,469 — 3,970 on Naver and 499 on Kakao, with blog reviews excluded from the total. Review volume does not indicate whether a clinic suits your case or what the treatment outcome will be.
Which clinic has a confirmed number of orthopedic specialists?
In the HIRA data provided, Acebon Orthopedics lists one orthopedic specialist. The specialist counts for the other four clinics are not in the data, so they must be confirmed with the clinic or with HIRA.
How much does herniated disc treatment cost?
The reference ranges provided are 50,000–150,000 won per session for nerve blocks, 1,500,000–3,000,000 won for epidural neuroplasty, and 3,000,000–6,000,000 won for endoscopic discectomy. The patient's share of nerve block costs may be reduced when national health insurance applies, and actual costs and coverage depend on the consultation.
How long should conservative treatment last before surgery?
The reference information provided states that at least six weeks of conservative treatment is recommended before surgery. Treatment plans and timing can differ depending on your individual condition, so discuss this with the clinician in charge.
I don't speak Korean — can I be seen at an English-speaking clinic in Gangseo-gu?
None of the source data for these five clinics states which languages the staff speak, so we cannot confirm that any of them has English-speaking doctors or an interpreter — support varies by clinic. Call the number listed for the clinic, or check its own booking page, and ask directly whether an English-speaking staff member or interpreter can be present during your appointment; otherwise bring a Korean-speaking friend or a translation app.
Can the ratings be used to compare clinics directly?
The ratings provided differ by platform, and some are shown alongside a review count of 0. Some clinics have no Naver or Kakao rating available at all, so this is not a like-for-like comparison. Look at the department, specialist information, location and cost guidance alongside the ratings.
Final notes
When you are looking for herniated disc orthopedics in Gangseo-gu, check not only review counts and access but also the department, specialist information, how treatment is explained, and cost guidance. In the data provided, JL Orthopedics Magok has 4,469 combined Naver and Kakao reviews, and Acebon Orthopedics is confirmed as having one orthopedic specialist. Reviews and registry information alone cannot determine the right clinic or treatment for an individual. This article summarizes collected clinic and review information and cost references; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Consult a clinician before treatment and confirm the latest hours and costs.
Last updated: 2026-11-12