40 Best Surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Kang has performed 40,000 surgical operations and pioneered the Kang Repair – a specialized mesh-free hernia technique. He achieved a remarkable recurrence rate of under 0.2% across 20,000 mesh-free procedures.

• Eliminates foreign-body risks by avoiding synthetic mesh implants
• Uses local anaesthetic and small incisions for faster recovery
• Ranked the top proctology specialist in Korea by Dong-A Ilbo
• Fellowship trained at St Mark's Hospital in London
• Founder of Gibbeum General Hospital in Seoul

Professor Mo is a world-renowned specialist in female cosmetic surgery. He was named one of the Top 100 Medical Experts in vulvovaginoplasty by the International Biographical Centre.

• Developed a 100% suture-free laser labiaplasty technique for cleaner healing and no stitch removal
• Created the semi-permanent pelvic ligament reattachment procedure to treat functional concerns
• Performs stem cell vaginal rejuvenation and non-surgical HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids
• Trains surgeons globally, including medical professionals from Australia, in cosmetic gynaecology techniques

Dr Ji Yong Lee is the Medical Director at Praum Urology Clinic and a board-certified specialist who developed the 5s Penis Enlargement Surgery system.

• Created a unified surgical method combining five specialised procedures
• Former Lead Urologist at Proud Urology Clinic
• Trained at the Korea University Guro Hospital prostate clinic
• Member of the Asia Pacific Society of Sexual Medicine
• Fellow of the Korean Urological Society

Dr Lim Yoon Min is a plastic surgeon at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Clinic. He completed intensive surgical training at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical centres.

• Pursued international surgical training at Georgetown University Hospital in the United States
• Holds postgraduate medical qualifications from Yonsei University
• Serves as an adjunct teacher at Severance Hospital – training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Dr Yang Ki Yeol is the founder of Trinity Women's Clinic and a certified menopause specialist who has managed tens of thousands of clinical cases.

• Pioneered uterus-preserving treatments using minimally invasive techniques
• Uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to destroy abnormal tissue without incisions
• Performs radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to shrink tumours using targeted heat
• Specialises in functional pelvic floor reconstruction and aesthetic gynaecology
• Serves as Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre

Professor Jung Nan Hee is a Master Surgeon who pioneered scar-less, uterus-preserving treatments using radiofrequency ablation and high-intensity focused ultrasound.

• Treats uterine fibroids and adenomyosis without visible scarring or open surgery
• Uses ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy to remove ovarian cysts while preserving healthy tissue
• Completed a specialist clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Korea University Medical Centre
• Serves as Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

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 Choi Sang Rok serves as a plastic surgeon at Lienjang. He holds a medical degree and a doctorate from Korea University – one of the top research institutions in South Korea.

• Completed specialist surgical training at Korea University Hospital
• Holds an adjunct professor role at Korea University
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic and craniofacial surgery techniques
• Member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Professor Lee Seok Gu is a pioneer in liver transplantation at Myongji Hospital. He has performed approximately 2,000 liver transplants and led South Korea's first successful bloodless liver transplant.

• Completed transplant surgery training at Johns Hopkins University in the USA
• Performed a surgical fellowship at Harvard Medical School's Boston Children's Hospital
• Successfully treated acute liver failure using the country's first bioartificial liver
• Published over 440 scientific papers and 13 medical textbook chapters

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr Ik-beom Shin is a specialised breast and thyroid surgeon at Seoul Miz Hospital. He is a primary author on groundbreaking research regarding gasless BABA robotic thyroidectomy.

• Recognised as an endocrine surgery specialist by the Korean Surgical Society
• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic thyroid surgery to avoid neck scarring
• Certified in ultrasound techniques to accurately evaluate tumours before operating
• Completed double fellowship training at Seoul National University Hospital and Inje University
• Regular member of the Korean Breast Cancer Society and Korean Thyroid Association

Dr Chang Young Woo serves as the head surgeon and representative director of Lienjang Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He leads the surgical team in one of Korea's most active aesthetic centres.

• Specialises in personalised treatment planning for surgical cases
• Oversees senior surgical consultations at the Seoul clinic
• Directs patient care pathways for aesthetic procedures
• Focuses on tailored surgical outcomes for international patients

Professor Kim is a pioneer of minimally invasive surgery in South Korea and currently leads the Robotic Surgery Centre at Myongji Hospital. He successfully performed Korea's first single-incision laparoscopic surgery.

• Specialises in precision robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancers
• Uses the da Vinci Xi system for robot-assisted urological procedures
• Former President of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics
• Received the Best Laparoscopy and Robotic Paper Award from the World Congress of Endourology
• Contributed to next-generation robotic research as the first Asian partner for Intuitive Surgical

Professor An Song-yeol is a specialist neurosurgeon at Myongji Hospital. He formerly served as the Head of Neurosurgery at St. Mary's Hospital in Chungju.

• Specialises in treating brain tumours and cerebrovascular diseases like aneurysms
• Manages paediatric neurosurgical disorders including craniosynostosis and congenital brain conditions
• Performs surgical interventions for epilepsy, facial spasms, and traumatic brain injuries
• Trained at Seoul National University, one of South Korea's most prestigious medical schools
• Member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society and the Korean Association of Cerebral Angiography

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.