3 Best Endocrinology Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Kim Yeonsun serves as the Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Naeun Hospital. She leads specialised care for chronic hormonal and metabolic conditions.

• Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine – South Korea's top-ranked medical school
• Completed clinical fellowship at Samsung Medical Centre – a world-renowned facility
• Specialises in diabetes management and metabolic syndrome treatments
• Member of the Korean Diabetes Association and Korean Endocrine Society
• Treats thyroid disorders, hyperlipidaemia, and osteoporosis cases

Professor Kim Hoon-yub developed the world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy. He currently leads endocrine surgery research at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Specialises in scarless thyroid surgery via the mouth
• Served as a Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Fellow of the International Society of Neuro Monitoring Research
• Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association and the American Thyroid Association

Professor Yongjin Kim is the first surgeon in Korea named a Master Surgeon by the Surgical Review Corporation in the USA. Over 2,000 bariatric procedures have been performed under his leadership at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital.

• Head of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Centre in Seoul
• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Expert in metabolic surgery to manage obesity-related conditions and hormonal health
• Visiting professor at IRCAD Taiwan for metabolic and bariatric training
• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity