4 Best Halyus Valgus Doctors in Seoul

Professor Jang Hyo Kim leads the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital and specialises in complex limb reconstruction. He completed an intensive fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation – a highly specialised method for correcting severe bone deformities.

• Treats bunions and foot misalignments using joint preservation techniques
• Directs the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul
• Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
• Certified in trigger point injection (TPI) therapy for chronic pain management
• Member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and Korean Arthroscopy Society

Professor Woo Kyung Kwak is a specialist in minimally invasive bunion correction at Leadheal Hospital, focusing on techniques that get patients back on their feet faster.

• Performs MICA surgery, a keyhole technique for bunions that involves smaller incisions and less scarring
• Holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, treating high-performance athletes with foot and ankle injuries
• Serves as a medical reviewer for Springer Nature, staying at the forefront of surgical research
• Member of the Korean Foot and Ankle Society, specialising in complex foot deformities

Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is the President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital and a leading specialist in joint reconstruction and corrective foot surgery.

• Specialises in hallux valgus correction to realign the big toe and reduce pain
• Uses minimally invasive ankle arthroscopy – small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as Director of Public Affairs for the Korean Society of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Member of the Asia–Pacific Orthopedic Association
• Expert in stem cell therapy for joint preservation and arthritis management