Best Hip fracture Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 7

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. Ahn Tae Hoon combines cardiology expertise with leadership roles in interventional cardiology societies, ensuring advanced care for hip fracture patients with cardiovascular concerns.

• PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine
• Trained at Montreal Heart Institute, Canada
• Former Professor of Cardiology at Gachon University Gil Medical Center
• President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Yang Young Joon specializes in hip joint disorders and trauma, bringing extensive expertise to fracture cases. As Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital, he focuses on precise interventions.

• Expert in hip joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery
• Fellowship-trained at St. Paul's Hospital
• Member of Korean Knee and Shoulder Societies
• Handles both acute fractures and osteoporosis-related cases
• Specializes in sports injuries and trauma management

Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon heads the orthopedic surgery department at Na-Eun Hospital. He specializes in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. He treats degenerative arthritis and complex fractures of the extremities. Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed specialized residency training at The Catholic Medical Center.

• Performs knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle replacements.
• Treats sports injuries including meniscus and rotator cuff tears.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Orthopedic Association and Korean Knee Society.
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and trigger point injections.

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – Dr. Moon specializes in complex joint and fracture cases.

• Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Published research on fracture patterns and ligament injuries
• Member of Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Over a decade of experience in orthopaedic surgery

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on joint and sports injuries, bringing decades of expertise to Nanoori Hospital.

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the Korean Knee Society and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association
• Published researcher in clinical orthopedics and sports medicine
• Former section chief at Sun Hospital's Center of Joint