Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 15

Dr. Kim Dong Gul serves as the President and Chief Surgeon of POP Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He is a board-certified specialist in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and anti-aging procedures. Dr. Kim leads the entire medical team at the center. He maintains a high safety record at a clinic with zero reported medical accidents.

• Specializes in complex mammoplasty and facial bone restructuring.
• Member of the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Holds membership in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
• Treats international patients from the USA, Japan, and Thailand.

The doctor is a highly qualified medical professional holding a Ph.D. from Kyung Hee University East-West Medical Science Graduate School and a background in Health and Medical Policy from Seoul National University. Currently serving as the representative director of Gangnam Seran Clinic and an adjunct professor at Kyunghee University School of Medicine, the doctor specializes in conservative treatments for scoliosis, pain management, and body aesthetics.

With extensive international training, including certifications in spinal nerve kinesiology, mesotherapy, and biomechanics, the doctor is an expert in non-surgical spinal and pelvic interventions. The doctor is a dedicated researcher with published work on the efficacy of scientific exercise approaches for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kim co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system. He treats herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal diseases. Dr. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College.

• Winner of the Parviz Kambin Award for excellence in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks on spine anatomy.
• Completed clinical training in spine surgery at Anna Hospital in Germany.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He was the first doctor in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. Dr. Lim developed mini spinal fusion and painless fusion techniques using epidural treatment. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.

• Specializes in cervical spine diseases, spinal tumors, and non-surgical exercise therapy.
• Completed training in minimal-access surgery at the MERI center in Memphis.
• Acquired exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida.
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association.

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.

• Holds personal certifications from the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
• Heads external cooperation for the Korea Regional Hospital Association.
• Works at Nanoori Hospital, a spine and joint facility certified by the Korean Ministry of Health.

Dr. Iltae Jang is a neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He performed over 8,000 spine surgeries between 1993 and 2004. Major Korean newspapers recently named him the best doctor for spine disorders. Dr. Jang introduced bone cement treatment and one-day cervical surgery to Korea.

• Holds ECFMG certification and completed surgical fellowships in France.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal tumors, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.
• Served as President of the Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society.
• Published research in journals such as World Neurosurgery and Spine Journal.

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.

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.”

The doctor is a highly trained transplant surgeon with extensive international experience. Having completed specialized training at the Queen Mary Hospital at the University of Hong Kong, the doctor also served as a fellow in transplant surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, an accreditation recognized by the American Society of Transplantation.

The doctor maintains active professional memberships with several prestigious organizations, including the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA), The Transplantation Society (TTS), the American Society of Transplantation (AST), and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS).

Dr. Kim Dong-sik is a transplant surgeon at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in liver transplantation and abdominal surgery. Dr. Kim completed fellowship training at the University of Cincinnati in the United States. He received the Korea Health & Medical Award for his work in organ transplantation.

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
• Former Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.
• Winner of the Fellows Excellence in Research Award at the Transplant Summit.
• Regular member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

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.