Page 3 - Treatment in Seoul (Republic of Korea)

Dr. Yang Jong Phil is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Korea University Medical Center. He earned his M.D. from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed a clinical fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is an active member of the AO Foundation.

His memberships include the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS), the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to Korean specialist societies in oculoplastic, rhinoplastic, lipoplastic and adipose-derived stem cell, rejuvenation, aesthetic and reconstructive breast, maxillofacial, and cleft palate–craniofacial fields.

The doctor graduated summa cum laude from the Catholic University Medical School and completed a post-graduate degree specializing in Plastic Surgery. With 25 years of medical experience, the doctor completed an internship and residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, affiliated with the Catholic Medical Center. The doctor is a plastic surgeon at the Catholic University Medical School and is a member of several prestigious societies, including the International Society of Plastic Surgery and the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery. The main areas of practice are eye and anti-aging procedures.

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Yoon Hyun Jun is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in anti-aging surgery for the face and eyes. His work focuses on natural-looking, long-lasting results.

He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed a plastic surgery residency at Seoul Paik Hospital.

He previously practiced at Istar, Wooa, and 1% Plastic Surgery Clinics. He also served as head surgeon at Starjun Plastic Surgery Clinic. He is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS).

Department of Gynecology

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley
• Graduated from Korea University School of Medicine
• Completed internship at Korea University Medical Center
• Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Korea University Medical Center
• Clinical Instructor at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Professional memberships
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Obstetric Endocrinology
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Menopause
• Lifetime Member of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Specialties

General gynecology, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, diagnosis and management of menopause/osteoporosis, clinic for unmarried women, menstrual and ovulation disorders, early diagnosis and management of gynecological conditions, foreign patient consultation

Dr. Park Hyun-Young is a skin specialist with an M.D. from Inje University College of Medicine. Dr. Park completed an internship at Ilsan Paik Hospital and a residency at Bundang CHA Hospital in Korea.

Professional memberships include the Korean Academy of Family Medicine and the Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology. Dr. Park is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity and Health, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, and the Korean Geriatrics Society. (Update 04.15.2025)

Dr. Paek Seung Chan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He studied at the Catholic University Medical School and holds a postgraduate board qualification in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Catholic University College of Medicine and the Korea University College of Medicine.

His professional memberships include the Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Aesthetic Society, the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Medicine, and the International Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Department of Gynecology

YEJI LEE

• Education/Academic career
• Master of Science, Seoul National University Department of Biomedical Sciences
• Internship, Seoul National University Hospital
• Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital
• Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital
• Chief Director, Injung Hospital
• Treating international patients in Raphael Clinic
• Professional memberships
• Member, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member, Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member, Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Member, Doctors without Borders
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• 1. MR elastography for noninvasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis: experience from a tertiary center in Asia BH Kim, JM Lee, YJ Lee, KB Lee, KS Suh, JK Han, BI Choi Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 34 (5), 11101116 126 2011
• 2 .MR elastography for noninvasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis: reproducibility of the examination and reproducibility and repeatability of the liver stiffness value measurement YJ Lee, JM Lee, JE Lee, KB Lee, ES Lee, JH Yoon, MH Yu, JH Baek, ... Journal of magnetic resonance imaging 39 (2), 326331 110 2014
• 3. An artificial intelligence electrocardiogram analysis for detecting cardiomyopathy in the peripartum period Y Lee, B Choi, MS Lee, U Jin, S Yoon, YY Jo, J Kwon International Journal of Cardiology 352, 7277 14 2022
• 4. Analysis of falsely elevated risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm in women with ovarian endometrioma JJ Shin, YJ Lee, R Kim, DY Lee, KH Won, BC Jee Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 59 (4), 295 5 2016

Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
Prosthesis Specialist – Director

Professional Summary

Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

Education & Training

Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

Licensure & Certification

Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Professional Affiliations

Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

Dr. Son Eun Young
Orthodontic Specialist – Director

Professional Summary

Dr. Son Eun Young is a highly qualified orthodontic specialist with extensive academic and clinical training from Yonsei University. With dual certification in Orthodontics and Integrated Dentistry, Dr. Son combines precision, experience, and global affiliations to deliver excellence in orthodontic care. She remains actively engaged in research and global dental communities.

Education

Bachelor of Dentistry
Yonsei University College of Dentistry

Master of Medicine
Yonsei University Graduate School

Clinical Training

Internship
Yonsei University Wonju Severance Hospital

Residency
Yonsei University Wonju Severance Orthodontic Department

Licensure & Certification

Orthodontic Specialist – Certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Integrated Dentistry Specialist – Certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Professional Memberships

Korean Association of Orthodontics (KAO) – Regular Member & Certified Doctor

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) – Full Member

World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) – Full Member

Yonsei University Correctional Research Association – Regular Member

The doctor graduated from Catholic University Medical School with a major in Plastic Surgery and completed an internship and residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, affiliated with the Catholic Medical Center. With 35 years of medical experience, the doctor is an outpatient professor at the School of Catholic University Medical School.

The doctor is a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the Korea Plastic Surgery Doctor’s Society.

The doctor is a vascular surgeon with a specialization in stem cell therapy for heart disease. After completing medical education at Hanyang University, the doctor furthered professional expertise as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Vascular Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in 2002. From 2017 to 2019, the doctor served as the Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center, showcasing leadership and advanced clinical skills in vascular surgery.

The doctor is a highly experienced Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 41 years of expertise. Specializing in arthritis, knee and sports injuries, hip joint issues, pelvic bone and hip fractures, osteosarcoma, pelvic bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, congenital clubfoot, and foot deformities, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field.

Graduating from Seoul National University College of Medicine, the doctor earned an M.D. in Orthopedic Surgery in 1983 and a Ph.D. in 1994. The doctor has completed numerous research projects and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals both nationally and internationally.

The doctor is a urologist specializing in urological surgery. They completed their medical education at Seoul National University and earned a Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at Catholic University.

Professionally, the doctor has held positions including Visiting Professor at Emory University and Assistant Professor at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul. They served as the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Clinic from 2010 to 2014 and have been practicing at the Samsung Medical Center since 1998.

The doctor is a urologist specializing in the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, utilizing advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques. These minimally invasive procedures promote quicker recovery and often preserve potency and urinary function.

With a medical education from Seoul National University and a doctoral degree from Chungbuk National University, the doctor has been practicing at the Samsung clinic since 1997. Currently, they serve as the Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center and the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center.

The doctor is a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon specializing in arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, heart valve diseases, and blood vessel treatments. Proficient in minimally invasive heart surgery, the doctor utilizes small incisions between ribs to facilitate faster and easier patient recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Graduating from Seoul National University in 2001 and earning a doctoral degree from the University of Ulsan in 2005, the doctor has held positions such as Assistant Professor at Seoul National University Hospital and Clinical Professor at Samsung Medical Center.

The doctor is a cardiologist with extensive experience in treating heart failure, angina, and heart valve diseases. Having graduated with a Master's degree from Seoul National University in 1999 and a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University in 2005, the doctor has been a cardiologist at the Samsung clinic since 1999. The doctor has held the position of Assistant Professor at the Samsung Medical Center and has conducted research as a Visiting Fellow at OHSU and Duke University. Since 2019, the doctor has been leading the Cardiology Department.

The doctor is a neurosurgeon with a specialization in pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal meningiomas, and maxillofacial disorders. With a robust academic background, the doctor studied at Seoul National University and has held significant academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Chief Professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.

The doctor served as President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and has been practicing as a neurosurgeon at the Samsung Medical Center since 1994, contributing to advancements in neurosurgery.