Best Knee Replacement Doctors in Republic of Korea for Australians

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.

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.

Dr Lee Kyung Hoon is the Head of Orthopaedics at Na-Eun Hospital and a specialist in joint replacement with elite training from The Catholic University of Korea.

• Specialises in treating degenerative arthritis through both knee and hip joint replacements
• Completed a high-level fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital
• Holds full membership in the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Hip Society
• Directs surgical care for complex fractures and extremity trauma at a major Incheon facility
• Finished specialised training in microsurgery and trigger point injections for pain management

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.

The doctor specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries, as well as total knee and shoulder surgeries. Additionally, the doctor is experienced in treating sports injuries.

Graduating with an MD from Catholic Medical College, Seoul in 1994, the doctor completed a residency in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital. The doctor has held significant positions including Section Chief at the Center of Joint, Sun Hospital, Daejeon, and Director at TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He has specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery since 2008. Dr. Moon earned his medical degree at Kyung Hee University Hospital, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. He focuses on advanced orthopaedic techniques.

Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. His research has made important contributions to shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and the Korean Knee Society. He also serves on the editorial committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Moon is known for his work in arthroscopic repair and total shoulder arthroplasty. His clinical results have been published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.