Best surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Seung‑Hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has extensive experience in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures. He is known for managing complex revision cases that call for sound judgment and precise technique.

He earned his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hanyang University Hospital. He also completed a clinical training program at Columbia University in New York.

His approach puts safety, balance, and natural results first. He avoids overtreatment and uses the least necessary intervention. He is a full member of major Korean plastic surgery societies, including KSPRS.

Dr. Ki Yeol Yang, MD, PhD, is the Founder and Representative Director of Trinity Women’s Clinic. She is a menopause specialist and a pioneer in uterus-preserving, minimally invasive gynecology. She is a Korean board-certified OB/GYN and a certified menopause specialist (Korean Menopause Society). Her practice, informed by tens of thousands of clinical cases, provides individualized HRT and precision care.

She is experienced in HIFU and RFA for fibroids and adenomyosis, laser vaginal rejuvenation, and functional pelvic floor reconstruction. She is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre. She serves as Director of Academic Affairs for the Korean Medical Practitioners’ Association and as Business Director for the Korean Therapeutic Ultrasound Medical Association. She is also the author of a menopause patient guide.

Founder of Trinity Women’s Clinic. Recognized as a Master Surgeon in minimally invasive gynecology and female aesthetic surgery. Pioneers uterus‑preserving, scar‑less care using RFA, HIFU, and ovarian sclerotherapy.

Professor of Non‑surgical Female Plastic Surgery at IFAAS. Leads international RFA Master Classes in Taiwan and Mongolia. Director of General Affairs at the Korean Society of HIFU. Holds director roles with KMPA, KCOG, and the Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound.

MD/PhD, Korea University. Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Korea University Medical Center. HIFU training at Fudan University. Preceptorship at Uppsala University. Former Medical Affairs executive at MSD, Takeda, and Novo Nordisk. Key Doctor and consultant to Bayer, Novo Nordisk, PharmaResearch, and RF Medical. Member of AACR and IGCS. Medical advisor on Channel A and TV Chosun.

Dr. Kang specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, with extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Expert in single-port access laparoscopic surgery
• Published multiple research papers on gynecologic oncology
• Adjunct Professor at Samsung Medical Center
• Recipient of Outstanding Thesis Award from Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D., is President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital, Korea’s only surgical‑specialty general hospital. Dr. Kang is a pioneer in hernia and colorectal surgery. He has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh‑free hernia repairs. He was ranked the No. 1 proctology specialist by Dong‑A Ilbo. He received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award.

Dr. Kang developed the Kang Repair, a mesh‑free hernia surgery. It avoids synthetic mesh and foreign‑body risks. Reported recurrence is under 0.2%, and chronic pain is under 0.5%. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small incision. Recovery is fast, and early travel is possible. It is often safer for older adults and patients with other conditions. Dr. Kang earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He was a colorectal research fellow at St. Mark’s (1993–1994). He has been an invited speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and a presenter at the 100th ASCRS. Patients have come from more than 56 countries.

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee specializes in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders with of experience at Samsung Medical Center.

• Expert in liver, gall bladder, bile duct, and pancreas surgeries
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Recipient of several awards for research in HBP surgery
• Published papers on gallbladder cancer and pediatric cholecystectomy

Dr. Dae-won Kang combines family medicine expertise with cosmetic surgery – focusing on patient-centered care at Bbae Clinic.

• Certified specialist in Family Medicine with additional training in cosmetic procedures
• Member of multiple Korean aesthetic and cosmetic surgery associations
• Former head of Family Medicine at Armed Forces Capital Hospital
• Emphasizes trust-building through patient communication

Dr. Hong Jung Lee specializes in women's health surgery at Yonseisarangmoa Women's Disease Hospital, with extensive training from Yonsei University.

• Adjunct professor at Yonsei University and Korea University
• Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious Korean medical societies
• Focuses on obstetrics and gynecology surgeries

Dr. An Jea Hyeong specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with extensive experience in women's health at leading hospitals in Seoul.

• Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine
• Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at multiple hospitals
• Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital
• Member of several prestigious Korean medical societies

Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University – Dr. Hong Ju specializes in women's health at Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital.

• Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member of multiple prestigious Korean medical societies
• Focuses on comprehensive women's health care
• Expertise in gynecological surgeries

Dr. Go Mi Hyang specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Yonseisarangmoa Women's Disease Hospital, with a focus on women's health and surgery.

• Graduated from Chungnam National University Graduate School of Medicine
• Completed residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital
• Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Also affiliated with the Korean Society of Perinatology and Fetal Medicine

Dr. Lim pioneered anterior cervical foraminotomy in Korea and developed mini spinal fusion surgery at Nanoori Hospital.

• 38 years of experience specializing in microscopic spinal surgery
• Professor at Inje University Paik Hospital – a leading neurosurgery center
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
• Trained in minimal-access techniques in Memphis
• Published research on spinal disc treatments

Professor Lee Won Suk specializes in laparoscopic intestine surgeries and minimally invasive anus operations at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

• of experience in colorectal surgery
• Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Expert in treatment of rectal and colon cancer
• Affiliated with the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Dr. Im Chol Van specializes in urology and geriatric medicine at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital, known for his patient-focused approach.

• Expert in urological conditions and treatments
• Focuses on geriatric patients with complex needs
• Highly regarded for knowledge and experience in the field

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.

Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”