Best orthopedists in Republic of Korea: TOP 11 doctors

Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital – Dr. Yang specializes in knee and shoulder joint disorders using advanced arthroscopic techniques.

• Fellowship-trained at St. Paul's Hospital in orthopedic surgery
• Member of Korean Knee and Shoulder Societies
• Expert in sports injuries and trauma cases
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery

Graduated from Catholic University of Korea Medical School, full-time graduate of Seoul National University Hospital, full-time professor at Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, former director of orthopedic surgery at Iraq Peacekeeping Division (Zaytun Unit)
Former) Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Yangju Hospital
Former) Professor of the Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Former) Director of the Joint Center at Gangdong Tenton Hospital
Former) Director of Han Groo Orthopedic Surgery
Former) Choi Woo-jin, Director of Orthopedic Spine/Joint Center
a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society
a full member of the Korean Hip Association

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.

He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.

Dr. Sung Wook Seo is a specialist in orthopedic surgery at Samsung Medical Center, a leading hospital in South Korea.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
• Has extensive experience in joint and bone procedures
• Focused on patient-centered care and recovery

Dr. Chul-Won Ha brings of orthopedic expertise at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in complex joint and bone conditions.

• Focuses on arthritis, sports injuries, and joint replacements
• Extensive experience with hip fractures and pelvic bone tumors
• Specializes in congenital clubfoot and foot deformity corrections
• Published researcher in national and international orthopedic journals

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA for hallux valgus). He also treats sports injuries and performs total knee arthroplasty, as well as advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

He earned his MD and MS at Chonnam National University. He completed a fellowship at Chonnam National University Hospital. He served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital. He was a senior committee member of the Medical Investigation Committee at the Ministry of National Defense.

He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic, Arthroscopy, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Sports Medicine, and Fracture societies. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society. He reviews for Springer Nature journals. He completed Arthrex advanced training, the AO Trauma course, TPI therapy certification, and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine.

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – specialises in complex shoulder and elbow procedures with a focus on research-backed techniques.

• Fellowship-trained in shoulder & elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Published multiple studies on rotator cuff repairs and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
• Edition Committee Member of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association
• 18 years of experience of experience in orthopaedic surgery

Specializes in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries – Dr. Lee brings decades of orthopedic expertise to Nanoori Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with extensive joint surgery experience
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including Korean Knee Society
• Published researcher on joint-related conditions and treatments
• Former section chief at Sun Hospital's Center of Joint