Best Osteoarthritis doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 8 doctors

Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon is a renowned cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular interventions, with extensive training in Canada and leadership roles in Korean cardiology societies.

• Trained at Montreal Heart Institute in Canada
• Former professor at Gachon University Gil Medical Center
• Current Director at Naeun Hospital's Cardiovascular Center
• President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology

Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital, specializing in joint surgeries and sports injuries.

• Specializes in knee and shoulder joint disorders
• Expert in arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement
• Member of Korean Knee and Shoulder Societies
• Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery at St. Paul's Hospital

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.

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.

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – specializes in joint preservation and reconstructive procedures.

• 18 years of experience of experience in orthopaedic surgery
• Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Published multiple studies on joint injuries and arthroplasty outcomes
• Member of Korean Knee Society and Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

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

• Over 32 years of experience of orthopedic surgery experience
• Member of Korean Knee Society and Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association
• Published research on joint treatments and sports injuries
• Former director at TeunTeun Hospital in Jeju