Best Diabetes type 2 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 Korea's first SRC-accredited Master Surgeon, specialising in metabolic surgery to manage Type 2 Diabetes through weight loss interventions.
- Performs metabolic surgery – alters the digestive system to improve blood sugar control and weight
- Has successfully completed 2,000+ bariatric and metabolic procedures
- Heads the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Centre at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
- Teaches minimally invasive techniques as a visiting professor at IRCAD Taiwan
- Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
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Bookimed Insights: Top Diabetes type 2 Specialists in Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Diabetes type 2 specialists in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 1 leading doctors. The specialists 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.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Yongjin Kim		Metabolic surgery for blood sugar control	First Korean surgeon recognised as a Master Surgeon by the SRC. He specialises in using gastric bypass and sleeve procedures to treat medication-resistant Type 2 Diabetes and obesity.	Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request

Find out about the best Diabetes type 2 doctors in Republic of Korea

1 top ranked Diabetes type 2 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 Diabetes type 2 doctors in Republic of Korea on Bookimed.com:

Yongjin Kim

How to choose the best Diabetes type 2 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 Diabetes type 2 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 an Diabetes type 2 doctor's consultation in Republic of Korea?

The price for the consultation on Diabetes type 2 treatment 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 Diabetes type 2 treatment in Republic of Korea

Top 1 hospitals for Diabetes type 2 in Republic of Korea:

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital