4 Best Knee Osteoarthritis Doctors in Seoul

Nageonyoub treats knee osteoarthritis at Samsung Balance Clinic, focusing on the intersection of orthopaedic and neurological care.

• Dual-qualified in orthopaedics and neurology to manage complex joint and nerve pain
• Specialises in non-surgical joint management and pain relief strategies
• Focuses on functional recovery at a clinic dedicated to musculoskeletal balance
• Provides tailored rehab programmes for chronic osteoarthritis patients

Professor Kim Joo Young uses regenerative stem cell therapy at Samsung Balance Clinic to repair worn knee cartilage without invasive surgery.

• Specialises in knee osteoarthritis using stem cell injections to cushion joints and restore mobility
• Performs arthroscopic surgery using tiny incisions to treat meniscus and ligament tears
• Former Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division (Zaytun Unit)
• Served as a Professor at The Catholic University of Korea Medical School
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and Korean Hip Association

Professor Jang Hyo Kim directs the Joint Centre at Leadheal Hospital and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He focuses on restoring mobility through joint preservation and reconstruction techniques.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small incisions for faster recovery
• Performs total knee replacements to treat chronic pain and restore joint function
• Completed a fellowship in Ilizarov surgery for complex limb reconstruction and deformity correction
• Full member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society

Professor Woo Kyung Kwak is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital who holds the prestigious FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

• Performs total knee arthroplasty – joint replacement surgery for advanced osteoarthritis
• Uses arthroscopic techniques – keyhole surgery that involves smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Offers Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to promote natural healing in damaged knee joints
• Former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital
• Serves as a peer reviewer for international medical journals published by Springer Nature