Jang Hyo Kim
- Specialization: Orthotist
- 36 years of experience
- Speaks:Korean
- Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Leadheal Hospital
- Serves as an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University and completed an advanced fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia.
Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.
- Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
- Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
- Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
- Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.
Doctor's services
- Hip replacement
- Physiotherapy
- Knee replacement
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Surgical treatment of scoliosis
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hallux valgus surgery
- Bone Fracture Treatment
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Bone deformity correction surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff repair surgery
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Kyphoplasty
- Total hip replacement
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair
- Conservative treatment of scoliosis
- Endoscopic discectomy
- Bankart repair
- Hip surgery
- Surgical treatment of valgus deformity
- Knee arthroplastic
- Arthroscopic meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Osteotomy
- Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision
- ALMIS - minimal invasive hip arthroplasty
- Vertebral plastic
- Course of treatment with own stem cells
- Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder
- Pelvic fracture surgery
- Scoliosis surgery
- MRI of one area
- Arthroscopy
- Chest X-Ray
How are we doing?
Qualifications
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Dr. Kim restores mobility through minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and joint replacement. He treats chronic pain using personalized strategies. He also performs muscle and ligament reconstruction. This work helps improve long-term functional outcomes for patients.
The surgeon performs arthroscopy for the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He also treats musculoskeletal trauma and extremity fractures. His surgical practice includes numerous complex orthopedic procedures. These interventions help patients regain stability and movement.
His surgical expertise includes:
- Joint replacement for the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip
- Spinal instrumentation and fusion for cervical and lumbar areas
- Discectomy, laminectomy, and neuroplasty — a procedure used to treat nerve compression and scar tissue
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures
- Shoulder ligament and rotator cuff repair
Professional Experience
Dr. Kim leads the Joint Center at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He previously held leadership roles at several specialized South Korean medical institutions. The doctor also served as a consultant for workplace injury assessments. He uses this experience to help patients navigate recovery from job-related accidents.
- Director, Joint Center at Very Good Hospital
- Former Chief Director, The Barun Hospital
- Former Director, Joint Center at Sewoori Hospital, Daejeon
- Former Chief Director, Songjeong Sarang Hospital
- Former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeonggwang General Hospital
- Former Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Welfare Hospital
- Former Advisory Member, Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Consultation Board
Education and Advanced Training
The doctor received specialized training in limb lengthening and deformity correction in Russia. He also holds certifications for pain management and shoulder-specific surgical techniques. Dr. Kim shares his expertise as an academic educator at Kyung Hee University. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine.
- Advanced Fellowship in Ilizarov External Fixation Surgery, Kurgan, Russia
- Specialized Workshop Training in Shoulder Arthroscopy
- TPI (Trigger Point Injection) Therapy Certification through the Korean Society of Orthopedic Pain Medicine
- Kyung Hee University College of Medicine – Adjunct Professor
Professional Memberships
Dr. Kim is a member of several national orthopedic and sports medicine societies. These affiliations help him follow the latest protocols in joint and spine care. He participates in ongoing clinical education through these professional groups.
He is a Full Member of the:
- Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
- Korean Arthroscopy Society
- Korean Knee Society
- Korean Hip Society
- Korean Society of Sports Medicine
- Korean Pain Society
- Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
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