Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 6

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Dr. Ik-beom Shin is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He received his medical degree from Inje University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital. He then finished residency and served as a hospitalist at Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery at Haeundae Paik Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. He is a specialist in thyroid and endocrine surgery (Korean Surgical Society). He is certified in breast and thyroid ultrasound (Korean Society of Surgical Ultrasound).

He has published in the Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology (2019); Surgical Endoscopy (2020, a prospective RCT of gasless BABA thyroidectomy); Journal of Clinical Medicine (2022, Miniflap vs. conventional BABA); Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology (2023, sonographic cutoff for extrathyroidal extension); and the Journal of Breast Cancer (2023). He is a lifetime member of the Korean Surgical Society, the Korean Thyroid Association, and the Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeons. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology, the Korean Breast Cancer Society, and the Korean Society of Surgical Ultrasound.

Dr. Do‑young Jeong is an obstetrician‑gynecologist focused on minimally invasive, single‑port, and robotic surgery. Dr. Jeong completed an internship at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Jeong completed residency and graduate training at Korea University. Dr. Jeong then completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the National Cancer Center, focusing on uterine and ovarian disease. Dr. Jeong served as director and chief medical officer at MizMedi Hospital and Incheon Sejong Hospital. Dr. Jeong later served as vice president at Dongtan Jeil Hospital. Dr. Jeong is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong and an Adjunct Professor at Korea University. Dr. Jeong also serves on expert committees for KSGO, MOHW, MFDS, and KHIDI.

Professional memberships include the Korean societies for obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic endoscopy, gynecologic robotic surgery, and reproductive medicine, as well as ISUOG. Dr. Jeong holds patents for single‑port surgical devices, including a camera, access ring, and irrigation system. Honors include the Korea University Outstanding Resident Award and the KSGE Best Poster Award. Dr. Jeong was first author of SCI‑indexed papers in 2013 and 2014. From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Jeong led studies on da Vinci SP myomectomy and hysterectomy, and on HIFU.

Dr. Hyunmi Park is an OB/GYN specialist in the Department of Obstetrics. She completed her internship at Hanjeon Hospital. She then worked as an OB/GYN specialist at Hanil General Hospital. She later served as Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Womenpia Women’s Hospital and at Lucina Miz Hospital.

She is a member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Dr. Lee Jeong Min is a plastic surgeon at URBAN Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He is a professor at Gachon University. Dr. Lee specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He is a permanent member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise includes complex procedures like deep plane facelifts and blepharoplasty.

• Performs specialized surgeries including endoscopic facelifts and facial fat transfers.
• Researched carcinoma pigmentation and foreign body granuloma after filler use.
• Published clinical research in international medical journals.
• Treats patients at a clinic performing 8,000 procedures annually.

Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a neurosurgeon at RE:YOUTH Clinic in South Korea. He is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology. He also helped found the Korean Stroke Society. Dr. Lee treats complex conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Published 24 SCI theses in domestic and international medical journals.
• Delivered over 50 lectures at medical conferences worldwide.
• Maintains active membership in the World Stroke Society and American Stroke Association.
• Works at RE:YOUTH, the only Korean clinic providing arterial stem cell therapy.

Dr. Kang Jin Seok is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in facial rejuvenation and eyelid surgery. He earned his medical degree and training at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Kang served as a full-time physician at Soonchunhyang University Hospital.

• Specializes in upper and lower blepharoplasty and double eyelid operations.
• Performs facial lifting procedures including full and mini facelifts.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Member of the Research Society for Breast Surgery.

Dr. Choi Eun Kyu is an acting professor at Hanyang University in Seoul. He specializes in facial plastic surgery and breast reconstruction at URBAN Plastic Surgery. Dr. Choi holds permanent memberships in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

• Performs complex facial procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and blepharoplasty.
• Expert in secondary breast reconstruction and nipple reconstruction using various local flaps.
• Published research on facial and neck reconstruction for cancer patients.
• Works at a clinic seeing 8,000 patients annually with a 98% satisfaction rate.

Dr. Lee Hyuck Jae is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine. He completed his training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, where he gained strong clinical experience.

Dr. Lee is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Imaging Science, the Eye Surgery Research Association, and the Rhinoplasty Research Association.

He has worked at Yuno Plastic Surgery Clinic and Do Dream Plastic Surgery. He has contributed to the field through his clinical work and research.

Dr. Kim Young Eun is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic. He chairs the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). Dr. Kim also leads the Research Society for Eye Surgery as chairman. He graduated from Yonsei University, one of South Korea's top medical schools.

• Serves as the head professor of plastic surgery at SoonChunHyang University.
• Chairs the Science Committee of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
• Specializes in complex facial procedures including rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.
• Performs breast augmentation and reconstructive surgery for international patients in Seoul.

Dr. Hong Young Ho is an aesthetic physician at GClinic in Seoul. He specializes in body contouring and non-invasive slimming treatments. Dr. Hong treats patients using techniques like Body Jet liposuction and fat reduction. He earned his medical degree from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine.

• Member of the Union Internationale de Médecine Esthétique (UIME).
• Holds memberships in the Korean Society of Obesity Treatment and Laser Medicine.
• Served as an international cooperation doctor for the Korea International Cooperation Agency.
• Practices at GClinic, which treats over 7,000 patients annually using G-Fat techniques.

Dr. Hyun-Ki Roh is a dental implant specialist at S-plant Dental Hospital in Seoul. He earned his doctorate in prosthetic dentistry from Seoul National University. He is board certified by the Korea Academy of Dental Prosthodontics. Dr. Roh specializes in dental implants, crowns, and veneers.

• Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Member of the European Association for Osseointegration.
• Uses 3D-modeling methods to plan surgeries and reduce recovery time.
• Works at a facility where doctors have performed 23,000+ dental implants.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Dr. Yu Ho Doh is a dentist at Seoul Today Dental Clinic in South Korea. He holds double degrees from Johns Hopkins University in the United States. His background includes Neuroscience and Applied Math and Statistics. He earned his dentistry degree at Seoul National University. Dr. Doh specializes in dental implants and restorative procedures.

• Performs All-on-6 implants, bone grafts, and surgical tooth extractions.
• Provides same-day zirconia crown installations using an on-site laboratory.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving over 16,000 people annually.
• Works within a multilingual team focused on international patient care.

Dr. Jooyoung Park has trained over 300 physicians in filler and HIFU techniques. He is a board-certified dermatologist and the CEO of BIOFACE Clinic in Seoul. Dr. Park completed his residency at the prestigious Seoul National University Hospital. He serves as an advisor for L&C BIO on dermatologic injectable trials.

• Winner of the Excellence in Education Award from the Korean Society of Aesthetic Medicine.
• Clinical advisor for biotech firms on neck-generation filler and medical device development.
• Member of the Korean Academy of Laser Medicine and the World Society for Laser Medicine.
• Performs stem cell therapy, thread lifting, and specialized anti-aging protocols.

Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.