9 Best Knee Arthroscopy Doctors in Republic of Korea

Professor Kim Joo Young previously directed the Joint Centre at Gangdong Tenton Hospital and led orthopaedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He focuses on restoring joint mobility using precise minimally invasive techniques at Samsung Balance Clinic.

• Specialises in meniscus and ACL tears using arthroscopic surgery
• Uses regenerative stem cell therapy to repair knee cartilage damage
• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital – South Korea's top medical institution
• Former Professor at the Catholic University of Korea Medical School
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society

Dr Yang Yeongjun is a dedicated orthopaedic specialist at Naeun Hospital who focuses on joint reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery.

• Completed his specialist residency and fellowship at the Catholic Medical Center
• Active full member of the Korean Knee Society
• Specialises in both arthroscopic procedures and full joint replacements
• Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society focused on joint preservation
• Treats sports injuries alongside complex knee and shoulder trauma

Dr Lee Dongyeop is a dual-qualified M.D.-Ph.D. orthopaedic specialist who leads the joint surgery team at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on arthroscopic endoscopy to treat chronic joint injuries with minimal recovery time.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
• Specialises in both arthroscopic surgery and total knee replacement
• Treats complex sports-related injuries and chronic degenerative knee diseases
• Trained at the Catholic Medical Center – one of South Korea's largest medical networks

Professor Kim Jin Gu literally wrote the book on knee arthroscopy as the lead author of the 'Up-to-Date Guide' published by Springer. He serves as the Medical Director of Myongji Hospital and leads their Sports Medicine Centre.

• Completed over 3,000 ACL reconstruction procedures with high success rates
• Introduced advanced ACL reconstruction techniques to South Korea following training in the USA
• Serves on the editorial board for the American Journal of Sports Medicine
• Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Uses the CUVIS Joint robotic system for high-precision surgical outcomes

Dr Woo Kyung Kwak holds a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine and serves as a lead orthopaedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul.

• Uses arthroscopic techniques for knee and ankle joint preservation
• Former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital
• Certified in TPI therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain management
• Member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Reviews clinical research for international journals published by Springer Nature

Professor Jang Hyo Kim serves as the Director of the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital and holds an Adjunct Professorship at Kyung Hee University. He focuses on restoring mobility through precise arthroscopic techniques and joint reconstruction.

• Full Member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society and the Korean Knee Society
• Completed advanced training in limb lengthening and deformity correction in Russia
• Directs a specialised Joint Center focused on long-term functional outcomes
• Certified in Trigger Point Injection (TPI) therapy for chronic pain management
• Specialises in both ligament reconstruction and complex musculoskeletal trauma

Professor Kim Taegyun leads the knee programme at Bundang TK Hospital, where the surgical team has performed a cumulative 16,000 knee procedures.

• Specialises in arthroscopic treatment for symptomatic meniscus pathology and ligament repairs
• Utilises gait analysis data to influence pre-operative planning and recovery outcomes
• Integrates surgical care with a dedicated 51-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Published research on biomechanical comparisons for bone graft techniques in knee surgery
• Recipient of the 2024 South Korean Medical Healthcare Award for knee arthroplasty expertise

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he specialises in reconstructive joint procedures.

• Active member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Association
• Specialist focus on sports medicine and arthroscopic repair of complex ligament injuries
• Published research in International Orthopaedics regarding implant positioning in total knee arthroplasty
• Expertise in managing joint stability and functional recovery for high-impact injuries
• Member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Dr Kwangyeal Lee is a senior joint specialist at Nanoori Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and sports injury recovery.

• Member of the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Knee Society
• Specialises in both knee arthroscopy and total joint replacements
• Published research on ultrasound evaluation for joint tendon sheaths
• Former section chief at the Center of Joint at Sun Hospital
• Practises at Nanoori Hospital - a facility famous for orthopaedic excellence