Best Orthopedics Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

Professor Yang serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital, where he leads the facility in complex joint replacement and trauma surgery.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach using small cameras for faster joint recovery
• Performs microsurgery for delicate hand and foot repairs, including carpal tunnel and diabetic foot complications
• Expert in pediatric orthopedics, managing developmental hip dysplasia and nerve injuries in children
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.

He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Professor Sung Wook Seo is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's most prestigious hospitals.

• Specialises in the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
• Consults at a leading JCI-accredited academic medical centre
• Focuses on providing evidence-based orthopaedic care

Professor Chul-Won Ha is a specialist at Samsung Medical Center with a doctoral degree and a focus on treating complex joint and bone conditions.

• Treats arthritis, sports injuries, and hip joint conditions
• Manages bone-related oncology cases including osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma
• Expertise in corrective surgery for congenital clubfoot and foot deformities
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed journals for orthopaedic surgery

The doctor specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, as well as total knee and shoulder surgeries. Additionally, the doctor is experienced in treating sports injuries.

Graduating with an MD from Catholic Medical College, Seoul in 1994, the doctor completed a residency in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital. The doctor has held significant positions including Section Chief at the Center of Joint, Sun Hospital, Daejeon, and Director at TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.

Professor Moon is the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital and a leading authority on complex shoulder and elbow reconstructions.

• Specialises in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and reverse total shoulder replacements
• Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Performs robotic-assisted MAKOplasty for high-precision knee replacements
• Published over 10 research papers on joint mechanics and fracture patterns
• Member of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association and Korean Knee Society