Best Endocrinology Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

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