6 Best Torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury) Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Kim Joo Young leads the orthopaedic team at Samsung Balance Clinic after serving as Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division.

• Treats ACL tears using arthroscopic surgery – minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Uses stem cell therapy to repair cartilage and ligaments without major surgery
• Former Professor at the Catholic University of Korea – one of the nation's top medical schools
• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital, a leading centre for orthopaedic research
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society

Dr Yang Yeongjun is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Naeun Hospital who focuses on arthroscopic knee repair and sports injuries.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using tiny cameras for faster recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on knee joint reconstruction and ligament repair for athletes and trauma patients
• Full member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Completed his specialist orthopaedic fellowship at the Catholic Medical Center St. Paul's Hospital

Professor Lee Dongyeop is a leading orthopaedic surgeon at Naeun Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive knee repairs and joint endoscopy.

• Performs arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using small incisions for less pain and quicker return to sport
• Specialises in treating sports injuries and chronic ligament damage of the knee joint
• Trained at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions
• Completed a PhD in orthopaedics at the Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine

Professor Kim Jin Gu is a leader in South Korean sports medicine, having successfully performed over 3,000 ACL reconstruction procedures.

• Specialises in ACL reconstruction and meniscus transplantation using arthroscopic techniques
• Trained at the University of Pittsburgh in knee surgery methods
• Serves as the Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine
• Lead author of a major international guide on knee arthroscopy
• Serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine

Professor Jang Hyo Kim leads the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University College of Medicine.

• Specialises in arthroscopic knee surgery – a minimally invasive approach that reduces scarring and speeds up recovery times
• Performs complex ligament reconstruction to restore stability for patients with ACL tears
• Maintains full membership with the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Society of Sports Medicine
• Completed an advanced fellowship in Ilizarov techniques for complex limb reconstruction and deformity correction

Dr Woo Kyung Kwak is a sports medicine specialist at Leadheal Hospital who holds the prestigious FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

• Specialises in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using keyhole techniques for smaller scars and faster recovery
• Provides tailored rehabilitation programmes designed to get athletes back to peak performance safely
• Completed surgical skills training at the Arthrex Laboratory and AO Trauma fracture course
• Serves as a reviewer for international medical journals to stay current with surgical trends
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society