Best Surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

Dr. Seung‑Hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has extensive experience in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures. He is known for managing complex revision cases that call for sound judgment and precise technique.

He earned his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hanyang University Hospital. He also completed a clinical training program at Columbia University in New York.

His approach puts safety, balance, and natural results first. He avoids overtreatment and uses the least necessary intervention. He is a full member of major Korean plastic surgery societies, including KSPRS.

Dr. Ki Yeol Yang, MD, PhD, is the Founder and Representative Director of Trinity Women’s Clinic. She is a menopause specialist and a pioneer in uterus-preserving, minimally invasive gynecology. She is a Korean board-certified OB/GYN and a certified menopause specialist (Korean Menopause Society). Her practice, informed by tens of thousands of clinical cases, provides individualized HRT and precision care.

She is experienced in HIFU and RFA for fibroids and adenomyosis, laser vaginal rejuvenation, and functional pelvic floor reconstruction. She is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre. She serves as Director of Academic Affairs for the Korean Medical Practitioners’ Association and as Business Director for the Korean Therapeutic Ultrasound Medical Association. She is also the author of a menopause patient guide.

Founder of Trinity Women’s Clinic. Recognized as a Master Surgeon in minimally invasive gynecology and female aesthetic surgery. Pioneers uterus‑preserving, scar‑less care using RFA, HIFU, and ovarian sclerotherapy.

Professor of Non‑surgical Female Plastic Surgery at IFAAS. Leads international RFA Master Classes in Taiwan and Mongolia. Director of General Affairs at the Korean Society of HIFU. Holds director roles with KMPA, KCOG, and the Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound.

MD/PhD, Korea University. Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Korea University Medical Center. HIFU training at Fudan University. Preceptorship at Uppsala University. Former Medical Affairs executive at MSD, Takeda, and Novo Nordisk. Key Doctor and consultant to Bayer, Novo Nordisk, PharmaResearch, and RF Medical. Member of AACR and IGCS. Medical advisor on Channel A and TV Chosun.

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D., is President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital, Korea’s only surgical‑specialty general hospital. Dr. Kang is a pioneer in hernia and colorectal surgery. He has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh‑free hernia repairs. He was ranked the No. 1 proctology specialist by Dong‑A Ilbo. He received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award.

Dr. Kang developed the Kang Repair, a mesh‑free hernia surgery. It avoids synthetic mesh and foreign‑body risks. Reported recurrence is under 0.2%, and chronic pain is under 0.5%. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small incision. Recovery is fast, and early travel is possible. It is often safer for older adults and patients with other conditions. Dr. Kang earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He was a colorectal research fellow at St. Mark’s (1993–1994). He has been an invited speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and a presenter at the 100th ASCRS. Patients have come from more than 56 countries.

Professor Kang is a specialist in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery at Seoul Miz Hospital. He has been published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for his work on surgical techniques.

• Specialises in single-port laparoscopic surgery – uses a single small entry point for faster recovery and less scarring
• Adjunct Professor at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier South Korean university hospital
• Maintains leadership roles as former Head of Department at multiple major medical centres
• Recognised by the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology for outstanding surgical research

Professor Hyun Moo Lee is a specialist general surgeon at Samsung Medical Center. He focuses on paediatric surgery and complex disorders of the digestive tract.

• Specialises in surgeries for the liver, gall bladder, bile duct, and pancreas
• Uses laparoscopic techniques – minimally invasive keyhole surgery for faster recovery
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Korean Association of HBP Surgery
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Published research on gallbladder cancer and paediatric gallstone treatments

Dr. Ik-beom Shin is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He received his medical degree from Inje University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital. He then finished residency and served as a hospitalist at Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery at Haeundae Paik Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. He is a specialist in thyroid and endocrine surgery (Korean Surgical Society). He is certified in breast and thyroid ultrasound (Korean Society of Surgical Ultrasound).

He has published in the Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology (2019); Surgical Endoscopy (2020, a prospective RCT of gasless BABA thyroidectomy); Journal of Clinical Medicine (2022, Miniflap vs. conventional BABA); Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology (2023, sonographic cutoff for extrathyroidal extension); and the Journal of Breast Cancer (2023). He is a lifetime member of the Korean Surgical Society, the Korean Thyroid Association, and the Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeons. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology, the Korean Breast Cancer Society, and the Korean Society of Surgical Ultrasound.

Dr Dae-won Kang serves as the Medical Director at Bbae Clinic and previously led the Health Promotion Centre at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

• Specialises in aesthetic surgery and medical weight management
• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity and Liposuction
• Certified specialist who trained at the respected Baik Hospital
• Active member of the Korean Association of Cosmetic Surgeons
• Expertise in laser-based treatments and dermatological procedures

Dr Im Chol Van is a leading specialist at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital with a dual focus on surgical urology and geriatric medicine.

• Specialises in geriatric urology – managing bladder and kidney conditions in older patients
• Treats age-related urological surgical needs with a focus on gentle recovery
• Coordinates surgical care within the university hospital's urology department
• Provides expert management for complex geriatric cases requiring surgical intervention

Professor Lee Won Suk is a specialist in gastrointestinal surgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He holds prestigious memberships with the American Surgical Association and the European Society of Coloproctology.

• Specialises in laparoscopic intestine surgery using small incisions for less scarring
• Performs minimally invasive anus operations that support faster patient recovery
• Focuses on the surgical treatment of rectal and colon cancer
• Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Belongs to the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Dr Hong Jung Lee is the Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women's Hospital and serves as an Adjunct Professor at both Yonsei and Korea Universities.

• Specialises in gynecological oncology and colposcopy for cervical health concerns
• Focuses on fetal medicine and perinatology for high-risk obstetric cases
• Trained as a resident in obstetrics and gynaecology at the prestigious Yonsei University
• Member of the Korean Society of Fetal Medicine and the Korean Society of Perinatology

Dr Go Mi Hyang is a dedicated specialist at Yonseisarangmoa Women's Disease Hospital. She focuses on women's surgical health and obstetric care.

• Specialises in gynecological procedures and women's health surgery
• Completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital
• Member of the Korean Society of Perinatology focusing on maternal-fetal health
• Expertise in fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancy management
• Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professor Hong Ju is the Co-Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women's Hospital and an Adjunct Professor at the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine.

• Specialises in gynaecological surgery for various women's health conditions
• Completed specialist residency training at Yonsei University
• Serves as Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Member of the Korean Urogynecological Society focusing on pelvic floor health
• Active member of the Korean Menopause Society and the Korean Perinatology Association

Professor An Jea Hyeong is a specialist surgeon at Yonseisarangmoa Hospital. He previously served as the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at both Grace and Dongwon hospitals.

• Specialises in gynaecological surgery and women's health needs
• Adjunct Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul
• Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Expert in perinatology and fetal medicine for high-risk monitoring
• Trained as a resident at the prestigious Paik Hospital

Dr Jaehyeon Lim is a pioneer in spinal surgery who introduced anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea to relieve pressure on neck nerves.

• Developed a specialised mini spinal fusion surgery and a painless post-operative recovery protocol
• Specialises in microscopic spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement for cervical spine diseases
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association
• Trained in minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute in the USA

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.

Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”