384 Best Doctors in Republic of Korea

Dr. Park Young Kyu is a plastic surgeon at SAERO Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He graduated summa cum laude from Hallym University. Dr. Park earned the Top Medical Resident award from the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital.

• Specializes in complex facial contouring, deep plane facelifts, and revision rhinoplasty.
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
• Sits on the KSPRS steering committees for anti-aging and filler research.

Dr. Yong Woo Kim achieved the top score in the South Korean resident board exam. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery in Seoul. Dr. Kim has performed over 1,000 procedures. He specializes in deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid correction.

• Trained at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Received Best Paper awards from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Works at a KOIHA-accredited clinic approved by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Im Young Min is the board-certified chief physician at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial and body procedures, with a focus on natural, balanced outcomes. Dr. Im has appeared on the TV show Dream Come True.

• Recognized as one of Korea's 100 Good Doctors for facial contouring and rhinoplasty.
• Winner of the Top Brand Award in the Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery category.
• Former head of GRAND, JK, Topface, and Yuno plastic surgery clinics.
• Maintains membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Dr. Yeom Jihye is a dermatologist at Forena Clinic in Seoul. She has performed over 14,000 procedures in aesthetic and obesity medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Yeom completed a clinical observership program at UCLA. She serves as a lifetime member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair Restoration.

• Specializes in skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and anti-aging stem cell therapy.
• Treats obesity using non-surgical slimming programs and metabolic medicine.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine.
• Works at an AAD-accredited clinic featured in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.

Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Director of VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He completed his residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He specializes in rhinoplasty and facial contouring. The doctor previously served as a Director at DA Plastic Surgery Clinic.

• Full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).
• Belongs to the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
• Performs revision rhinoplasty, cheekbone reduction, and alarplasty.
• Treats patients at VG Plastic Surgery, a KOIHA-accredited facility.

Dr. Yang Jong Phil is a board-certified plastic surgeon at VG Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in facial bone contouring, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty. He completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Yang is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

• Holds membership in the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Maintains active status within the AO Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Specializes in regenerative techniques using adipose-derived stem cells and lipoplastic surgery.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited VG Plastic Surgery, which serves patients from 47 countries.

Dr. Jung Young Choon is the founder and head surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea. He is a specialist in anti-aging procedures and stem cell-based regenerative medicine. Dr. Jung holds board certification in plastic surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He previously served as president of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery.

• Specializes in facelifts, MACS lifts, and complex facial fat grafting.
• Develops proprietary stem cell programs using patented growth factor cultivation techniques.
• Consults for global medical brands including Allergan, Galderma, and Lutronic.
• Co-authored professional textbooks on thread lifting and Korean aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Ji Ho Ahn is a prosthodontist at Yonsei JW Dental Clinic in Seoul. He holds a PhD from Seoul National University, South Korea's most prestigious institution. Dr. Ahn graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and is fluent in English. He specializes in Straumann dental implants and aesthetic tooth restoration.

• Completed a specialist residency at Seoul National University Dental Hospital.
• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants plus complex bone grafting.
• Provides aesthetic treatments including no-prep veneers and Zirconia crown installation.
• Member of the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Inho Bae is a board-certified plastic surgeon at AB Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He specializes in eyelid surgery and lifting procedures. He has performed over 7,000 aesthetic procedures. Dr. Bae graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Expertise in blepharoplasty, SMAS facelifts, and anti-aging treatments.
• Uses precise surgical techniques to achieve natural-looking aesthetic results.
• Practices at AB Plastic Surgery, a KAHF-certified clinic in the Gangnam district.
• The clinic is government-approved for research in regenerative medicine.

Dr. Jeongwon Youn has performed over 6,000 orthodontic cases at Yonsei JW Dental Clinic in Seoul. She is a PhD-level specialist and a second-generation dentist. Dr. Youn serves as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University. She holds a doctorate from one of South Korea's top medical institutions.

• Expert in Invisalign, lingual braces, and complex teeth alignment.
• Completed an Osstem Implant Master Course for restorative care.
• Member of the Korean Association of Orthodontists and Lingual Orthodontists.
• Treats patients at a clinic recognized as a Straumann official provider.

Dr. Kim Joo Bong is a plastic surgeon at HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea. He specializes in intricate eye rejuvenation and revision eyelid surgery. Dr. Kim trained at Yonsei University and Severance Hospital. He creates natural results by combining functional and cosmetic improvements. His clinic reports a 94.3% success rate for blepharoplasty procedures.

• Holds adjunct and academic professor roles at Yonsei University and Seoul Asan Medical Center.
• Performs specialized ptosis correction, sub-brow lifts, and under-eye bag removal.
• Member of international societies including ISAPS and the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Works at an ASPS-accredited facility with over 30 years of surgical history.

Dr. Yoon Sik Kang is a general surgeon at Gibbeum Hospital in Seoul. He is the developer of the Kang Repair mesh-free hernia surgery. He has performed over 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh-free repairs. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Achieved a recurrence rate under 0.2% for his hernia repair technique.
• Ranked as the top proctology specialist by Dong-A Ilbo.
• Served as the former President of Daehang Hospital.
• Treated international patients from more than 50 countries.

Dr. Kim Geun-il is a specialist in integrated dentistry at 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic. He is certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in implant dentistry. Dr. Kim graduated from Seoul National University, South Korea's top-ranked dental school. He currently serves as the Director of the Implant Dental Clinic.

• Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
• Certified specialist by the Korean Academy of Implant Dentistry.
• Certified provider for Osstem (SLS) and MegaGen (DALS) implant systems.
• Trained in oral surgery and periodontology at Seoul National University Dental Hospital.

Dr. Seunghyun Ahn is a board-certified plastic surgeon at AB Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He holds both an MD and a PhD from Seoul National University. Dr. Ahn specializes in facial contouring and complex craniofacial surgery. He uses precise anatomical planning to achieve balanced results tailored to facial proportions.

• Specializes in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and aesthetic craniofacial procedures.
• Treats patients at a KAHF-certified clinic in the Gangnam district.
• Earned medical degrees from South Korea's most prestigious medical institution.
• Works at a facility recognized by the Ministry of Justice for foreign patient care.

Dr. Jooyoun Kim is a board-certified plastic surgeon at AB Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He has performed over 6,000 aesthetic procedures. Dr. Kim specialize in nose surgery and structural rhinoplasty. He focuses on facial harmony and individualized surgical planning. His training at Kyung Hee University concentrated on complex nasal surgery techniques.

• Completed specialist training with a primary focus on rhinoplasty.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including blepharoplasty and BodyTite body contouring.
• Works at a KAHF-certified clinic approved by the South Korean Ministry of Health.
• Uses 3D CT diagnostics to ensure structural stability in nasal procedures.

Dr. Yeoun E Park is the hospital director and Chief Medical Officer at Seoul Miz Hospital. She specializes in laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids and ovarian tumors. Dr. Park also manages the incontinence and women's cosmetic surgery clinics. She holds adjunct professor roles at Korea University and Hallym University medical colleges.

• Leads a facility that has performed 10,000+ treatments for fibroids and cysts.
• Expert in minimally invasive myomectomy and hysterectomy using the Da Vinci robotic system.
• Specializes in stress urinary incontinence with over 5,000 successful TOT procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including endometriosis, cervical dysplasia, and high-risk pregnancies.

Dr. Sangwon Hwang has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He is a neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hwang treats complex cases like spinal tumors and revision surgeries. He focuses on procedures that reduce pain and speed up recovery times.

• Serves as the CEO and Chief Spine Surgeon at Leadheal Hospital.
• Expert in cervical artificial disc replacement and laminectomy.
• Former clinical instructor and adjunct professor at Asan Medical Center.
• Member of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society.

Dr. Yun Chang Woon is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a former professor at Soon Chun Hyang University and a former department head at Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

Professional memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS. He is the Academic Chair of the Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Society.

Publications: Co-author of Neomajou: The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery. First author of “The Understanding and Stability of Insertion Layers in Thread Lift” (Journal of Surgery, 2023; 8:1903). Also published “Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Frey’s Syndrome” (Arch Craniofac Surg, 2009; 10(2):114-119).