Kim Jin-gu

Kim Jin-gu is the Director of Myongji Hospital, and his orthopedic practice is closely tied to high-volume knee surgery. He has surpassed 3,000 cases of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, reflecting long-term focus on sports injury care. When international patients prepare for joint replacement, he has been shown conducting online Zoom consultations after reviewing pre-visit imaging such as X-rays, with the International Medical Center nurse and a coordinator/translator present. His clinical leadership has also been recognized internationally: he received a CSR award at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Education

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Work experience

• Director, Myongji Hospital (listed as Director across multiple Myongji Hospital-related snippets).
• 5th Medical Director and Director-General of Myongji Hospital (listed in an orthopedic directory snippet).
• 5th President of the Medical Center, Myongji Hospital (appointment mentioned in a personnel announcement snippet).

Clinical focus and techniques

At Myongji Hospital, Kim Jin-gu’s orthopedic focus centers on knee pathology and sports injuries, with surgical planning supported by imaging review during consultation.

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction — surpassed 3,000 cases.
• Meniscus transplantation.
• Arthroscopy and arthroscopic meniscus repair (sports injury and knee surgery context).
• Knee replacement / joint replacement (endoprosthesis) and osteotomy (joint replacement and knee surgery context).

Professional societies and certifications

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Academic output

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Courses and advanced training

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Awards and recognition

• IHF Awards 2023 — CSR award (26th edition), received by Kim Jin-gu, Myongji Hospital Director, in Lisbon, Portugal.

Myongji Hospital supports international patients through its International Medical Center program, including 1:1 medical translation and visa/accommodation assistance. The hospital also states that its Emergency Center operates 24/7 even on public holidays. Language availability for Kim Jin-gu personally is not specified in the provided evidence, but Zoom consultations are conducted with an International Center nurse and coordinator/translator present.