Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 13

Oncologist, specializing in clinical oncology and oncohematology

28 years of experience

• From 1992 to 1994 he completed an internship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute, USA.
• Since January 2001, he has been the director of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Bucheon.
• Received the Korean Society of Stem Cell Transplantation Medical Award in 2006.
• He is a member of the international and American societies of oncohematology.

Dr. Yongjin Kim has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital. He was the first doctor in South Korea named a Master Surgeon by the SRC. Dr. Kim specializes in morbid obesity treatment and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. He leads the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul.

• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a professor of general surgery.
• Treats patients with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes.
• Acts as a visiting professor for IRCAD Taiwan.
• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurologist with over 20 years of clinical practice in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. Specializing in epilepsy and movement disorders, the doctor has contributed to numerous research publications and has been involved in pioneering studies on neurodegenerative diseases. Board-certified in neurology, the doctor has received several awards for excellence in patient care and medical education. Additionally, the doctor has served as a key speaker at international medical conferences.

Dr. Lee Won Suk is a professor specializing in colorectal surgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He performs laparoscopic intestine surgeries and treats rectal and colon cancer. Dr. Lee focuses on minimally invasive operations for anal conditions and adenocarcinoma. He works at a hospital ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Holds personal certification from the American Surgical Association.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Coloproctology.
• Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
• Collaborates with the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.

Obstetrician-gynecologist

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants. Dr. Lee treats colon cancer, myeloma, and lymphoma. He is a member of multiple professional oncology societies.

• Holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for complex hematological conditions.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed research papers in oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

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.”

Dr. Lee Seung Hwan is a plastic surgeon at Wooa Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and closed rhinoplasty. Dr. Lee previously headed Regen Plastic Surgery in Gangnam. He also served as executive director of plastic surgery at Incheon Naeun Hospital. He is known for appearing on the South Korean TV show 'Let Me In'.

• Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Expert in abdominal liposuction and blepharoplasty.
• Completed specialist training at Daegu Catholic University Hospital.
• Works at a center performing 1,000+ plastic surgeries annually.

2010: Training, Transplant Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong

2008 - 2010: Fellow (accredited by American Society of Transplantation) , Transplant Surgery, University of Cincinnati medical Center (OH, USA)

Regular Member, International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA)

Regular Member, The Transplantation Society (TTS)

Regular Member, 미국이식학회는 American Society of Transplantation (AST), ASTS는미국이식외과의사협회 American Society of Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Kim Hoon-yub developed the world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy. This landmark technique allows for tumor removal through the mouth. It leaves no visible scars on the patient's neck. Dr. Kim practices at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a recognized expert in minimally invasive thyroid surgery.

• Completed a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
• Holds membership in the American Thyroid Association.
• Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association.
• Sits on the Medical Rights Advisory Committee for Korean thyroid surgeons.

Dr. Kang Seok-ho is a urologist at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a pioneer in surgical technology across Asia. Dr. Kang was first in Asia to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement. He also introduced robotic urinary tract diversion techniques to the region. His work focuses on robotic oncology for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers.

• Served as Head of the Robot Surgery Center at Korea University Anam Hospital.
• Was Chief of Genito-Urology at the Korean Urological Oncology Society.
• Completed surgical research at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy at a JCI-accredited facility.

Dr. Jung Seung-pil is the director of the Breast Center at Korea University Anam Hospital. He specializes in breast endocrine surgery and mammology procedures. He previously served as a full-time surgeon at Samsung Seoul Hospital. Dr. Jung also completed an international exchange program at Kurume Hospital in Japan.

• Directs the Breast Center at a Newsweek-ranked World's Best Smart Hospital.
• Sits on the steering committee of the Precision Medicine Research Center.
• Served as a human antiquities bank commissioner in South Korea.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for robotic surgery.