Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

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Yongjin Kim

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Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
Professor Yongjin Kim is the first surgeon in Korea to be named a Master Surgeon by the Surgical Review Corporation in the USA.
- Performed over 2,000 weight loss surgeries for patients with morbid obesity
- Expert in laparoscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for smaller scars and faster healing
- Head of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Centre at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
- Visiting professor at the World Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Club
- Specialises in upper gastrointestinal tract procedures
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Bookimed Insights: Top Weight Loss Surgery Specialists in Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Weight Loss Surgery specialists in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 1 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Yongjin Kim		Morbid obesity and laparoscopic bariatric procedures	Recognised as Korea's first US-certified Master Surgeon. He has performed 2,000+ bariatric operations and leads a major university metabolic centre. Expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for weight loss.	Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request

Find out about the best Weight Loss Surgery doctors in Republic of Korea

1 top ranked Weight Loss Surgery doctors in Republic of Korea are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rate of hospitals where doctors practise.

Top 1 Weight Loss Surgery doctors in Republic of Korea on Bookimed.com:

Yongjin Kim

How to choose the best Weight Loss Surgery doctor in Republic of Korea?

The specialist's CV contains details about doctor's expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has a relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Weight Loss Surgery doctors in Republic of Korea have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a Weight Loss Surgery doctor's consultation in Republic of Korea?

The price for the consultation on Weight Loss Surgery in Republic of Korea varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

the city of practicing
the clinical experience and reputation
the medical degree and educational background
the doctor's workload
medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards if any.

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Where you go for Weight Loss Surgery treatment in Republic of Korea

Top 1 hospitals for Weight Loss Surgery in Republic of Korea:

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital