Page 4 - Treatment in Seoul (Republic of Korea)

Dr. So Song Il is a urologist who specializes in urological surgery.

Education

• 1992-1998 - medical education at Seoul National University;
• 2002 - Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University.

Professional activity

• 2005-2006 - Visiting Professor, Emory University, Georgia, USA;
• 2004-2007 - Assistant Professor, St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul;
• 2010-2014 - Head of the Urology Department, Samsung Clinic;
• From 1998 to the present - urologist at the Samsung Medical Center.

Dr. Kim Dong Ik is a vascular surgeon who specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

Education

1984-1995 - Medical education at Hanyang University.

Professional education

• 2002 - Visiting Professor, Department of Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA;
• 2017-2019 - Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery, Samsung Medical Center.

Cardiologist

Oncogynecologist

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a highly experienced gastroenterologist specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers, pancreatitis, and gallstones. He has worked at Samsung Medical Center and holds degrees from the Seoul National University College of Medicine and the University of California. He is a member of several organizations, including The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist from South Korea, specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers. He is a Gastroenterology specialist at Samsung Medical Center and has degrees from Hanyang University College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital. He is also a member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Korean Society of Gastroenterology.

Oncologist

Oncogynecologist

Dr. Lee Seung Eun is a highly experienced General Surgeon with 18+ years of experience in performing pediatric and GI tract surgeries. She is a member of various medical associations and has received several awards. She has published papers in the fields of gallbladder cancer and pediatric cholecystectomy.

Oncologist

Gynecologist. Oncogynecologist

Oncosurgeon, Head of Samsung Department of Urology

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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. Yootaek Kong, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and completed specialist training at Samsung Medical Center.

He has broad experience in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. He plans care based on each patient’s facial anatomy and proportions. His focus is safety and natural-looking results.

Dr. Kong has performed more than 8,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses a structured consultation process and provides consistent follow-up after treatment.

Dr. Jihwan Cha, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. He has performed over 6,000 procedures. He focuses on precise technique, individualized treatment plans, and patient safety to achieve balanced, natural results.

He graduated from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training at Korea University Medical Center. He also received advanced clinical training in plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. His practice offers structured consultations and thorough follow-up care.

Dr. Donghyun Shin, MD, is an aesthetic medicine specialist. He focuses on lifting procedures, laser treatments, and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. He has performed more than 5,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses current techniques with energy-based devices and injectables.

Dr. Shin completed advanced hands-on training. This includes Medytox cadaver workshops. He participates in professional societies in aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, obesity medicine, and skin and hair laser therapy. He prioritizes patient safety. He creates individualized treatment plans and aims for natural-looking results.