Doctors in Seoul, Republic of Korea — Page 5

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.

Dr. Seong Soo Jeon is the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. Dr. Jeon uses robotic and laparoscopic techniques to preserve potency and urinary function. He earned his medical degree from Seoul National University.

• Directs the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center at Samsung Medical Center.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to ensure faster patient recovery.
• Practices at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Holds a doctoral degree in medicine from Chungbuk National University.

Dr. Dong Seop Jeong heads the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Samsung Medical Center. He specializes in treating arrhythmia, heart valve diseases, and coronary insufficiency. Dr. Jeong uses minimally invasive techniques with small incisions between the ribs. This approach helps patients recover faster than traditional open-heart surgery.

• He treats complex blood vessel conditions and heart diseases.
• Dr. Jeong earned his doctoral degree from the University of Ulsan.
• He served as an Assistant Professor at Seoul National University Hospital.
• His clinic is a Newsweek-ranked World's Best Smart Hospital.

Dr. Sang Chol Lee leads the Cardiology Department at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in treating heart failure, angina, and heart valve diseases. Dr. Lee has practiced as a cardiologist at the Samsung clinic since 1999. He holds a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University and a Master's from Seoul National University.

• Completed research fellowships at Duke University and OHSU in the United States.
• Served as an Assistant Professor at the Samsung Medical Center.
• Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.
• Works at a KOIHA-accredited facility meeting South Korean national healthcare standards.

Dr. Hyung Jin Shin is a neurosurgeon at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, and spinal meningiomas. Dr. Shin also treats complex maxillofacial disorders. He has practiced neurosurgery at this center since 1994. Dr. Shin holds a degree from Seoul National University.

• Served as President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Former Chief Professor of Neurosurgery at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.
• Treats patients at a hospital ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals.

Dr. Keon Hee Yoo is a pediatric hematologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in treating leukemia and aplastic anemia in children. Dr. Yoo is an expert in performing pediatric bone marrow transplants. He trained at Seoul National University and held a research fellowship at Indiana University.

• Former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center.
• Treats complex blood disorders and pediatric cancers.
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center, a Newsweek-ranked World’s Best Smart Hospital.
• Contributes to a pediatrics department known for high customer satisfaction standards.

Dr. Ki Woong Sung headds the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Clinic. He focus on bone marrow transplantation and pediatric brain tumor treatment. Dr. Sung earned his MD and PhD from Seoul National University. He previously conducted oncology research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

• Current Head of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul.
• Former Head of the Children's Oncology Department at Samsung Hospital.
• Expert in pediatric bone marrow transplantation and complex tumor cases.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is an experienced interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience at Samsung Medical Center. Specializing in cardiac surgery, the doctor focuses on heart transplantation, coronary artery surgery, valve repair and replacement, pediatric heart surgery, and robot-assisted heart surgery. The doctor holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Dong Wook Choi is a professor and hepato-biliary pancreatic surgery specialist at Samsung Medical Center. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA. Dr. Choi also received training at Kyoto University College of Medicine in Japan. He focuses on complex oncology cases, specifically pancreatic cancer and liver conditions.

• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy.
• Certified by the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery.
• Member of the Korean Society for the Research of Liver Cancer.
• Works at Samsung Medical Center, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is the Head of the Radiation Oncology Department and has an extensive background in oncology, having completed specialty training at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital. The doctor graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and specializes in the treatment of stomach cancer, pancreaticobiliary cancer, CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcomas, and hematologic cancers.

Dr. Chul-Won Ha is an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in knee and hip injuries, bone tumors, and complex fractures. Dr. Ha earned both his M.D. and Ph.D. from Seoul National University. He performs procedures at a clinic ranked as a World’s Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.

• Treats osteosarcoma, pelvic fractures, and soft tissue sarcomas.
• Expertise includes congenital clubfoot and foot deformities.
• Published research in peer-reviewed national and international medical journals.
• Works at a KOIHA-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

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.

Dr. Lim Gi-hyeon is the Chief Director of 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic in South Korea. He is a visiting clinical practitioner affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lim holds a PhD from Yonsei University and serves on its dental faculty. He is board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Integrated Dentistry.

• Specializes in maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a visiting clinician in trauma surgery at Sinchon Severance Hospital.
• Clinical Advisory Committee member for Osstem Implant.
• Practices at a KOIHA-accredited facility training international patients.

Dr. Hong Su-jin is a family medicine physician at JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. She holds a general membership in the Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Hong integrates functional medicine with traditional family practice for wellness care. She completed her medical training at Soonchunhyang University and The Catholic University Medical Center.

• General member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and Functional Medicine University.
• Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Ericsson Hypnosis Master Practitioner.
• Holds a hospice course certification from the National Cancer Center.
• Practices at JK Plastic Surgery Center, which reports a 100% success rate.

Dr. Joo Kwon is the founder and CEO of JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in facial plastic surgery and reconstructive techniques. Dr. Kwon graduated from the Catholic University of Korea. He holds board certification from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

• Serves as an outpatient professor at the Catholic University Medical School.
• Director of the Korea International Medical Association.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Leads a clinic with a reported 100% success rate for all procedures.

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.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Sung-ho Ahn is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. He is the Director of the Family Birth Center. He previously led the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahn also works as an adjunct professor at Seoul Paik Hospital.

• Performs childbirth procedures, Cesarean sections, and laparoscopic tubal ligations.
• Member of the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Served as a clinical instructor at Asan Medical Center.
• Practices at a women’s health center treating 200,000 patients every year.

Dr. Doyoung Jeong is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in single-port robotic and minimally invasive surgery for uterine and ovarian diseases. Dr. Jeong holds multiple patents for specialized single-port surgical devices. He is a full member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Served as Director and Chief Medical Officer at Incheon Sejong Hospital.
• Former Vice President at Dongtan Jeil Hospital.
• Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital and Adjunct Professor at Korea University.
• Acts as a clinical medical device expert for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Dr. Jiah Jeong, MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a subspecialty in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Jeong is Medical Director at Kim Sook Ja Children's Hospital and Director of the Asia Human Milk Research Institute. Dr. Jeong is a former Professor of Pediatrics at Hallym University. Dr. Jeong completed fellowships at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and Seoul National University Children's Hospital. Dr. Jeong also trained at the Mayo Clinic.

Clinical focus includes pediatric gastroenterology, infant and child nutrition, breastfeeding medicine, food allergy, and growth and development. Dr. Jeong is an active member of Korean societies in pediatric gastroenterology, allergy, infectious diseases, neonatology, and breastfeeding medicine.

Publications include multicountry studies on human milk across four Asian countries. Other work covers nutrition for high-risk infants using partially hydrolyzed whey formula. Dr. Jeong has also published growth data on full-term infants born at 37 to 42 weeks.