5 Best Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Hwan Song Uk leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Myongji Hospital and serves as Director for the Korean Scientific Society for Pediatric Surgery.

• Specialises in congenital heart surgery for conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects
• Uses the Da Vinci Xi system for robot-assisted surgery, enabling smaller incisions and faster healing
• Expert in ECMO support for critical cardiothoracic care and complex transplant procedures
• Trained at Seoul National University, South Korea's premier medical institution

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Dr. Jieun Ban is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in pediatric arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. Dr. Ban performs catheter-based electrophysiologic treatments for children and adolescents. She works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility that serves over 402,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in treating atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD).
• Performs cryoablation to treat heart rhythm disorders in infants and children.
• Skilled in advanced echocardiographic assessment and pediatric cardiac syncope evaluation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgeons and intensive care specialists.

Dr. Jeong Yoon Kim is the Head of Pediatrics at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She treats congenital heart defects, Kawasaki disease, and pediatric arrhythmias. Dr. Kim trained at Severance Hospital, a top-tier medical center in Korea. She provides care at both Bucheon and Incheon Sejong Hospitals.

• Expertise in echocardiography for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Treats structural heart issues like atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Collaborates with surgical teams for pre- and post-procedural heart care.
• Practices at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which sees 400,000+ annual patients.

Dr. Kang Chang Hyun is a cardiac surgeon at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH). He performs heart surgery and pediatric cardiac procedures. Dr. Kang works at a facility ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. The hospital is also recognized as a top smart medical center.

SNUH is a referral center in South Korea for complex cardiac reconstruction. The clinic performs both adult and pediatric heart surgeries. Dr. Kang uses digital health technology during surgical care. This hospital system provides treatment for congenital and acquired heart conditions.