Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 10

The doctor currently serves as the Director of the Moaman Clinic and previously held the position of Director at Gangnam Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. With extensive expertise in the field, the doctor is an International Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ICCS) specialist.

The doctor maintains active professional memberships with the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery (KSAS) and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KACS). Furthermore, the doctor has contributed significantly to the medical community through academic speaking engagements, including presentations at the 1st ASACS International Conference and the 7th AFAS International Conference.

Dr. Jihwan Cha is a board-certified plastic surgeon at INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He has performed over 6,000 procedures and specializes in facial aesthetic surgery. Dr. Cha completed clinical training in plastic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He focus on balanced results using precise surgical techniques and individualized planning.

• Graduated from Korea University College of Medicine.
• Completed residency and specialist training at Korea University Medical Center.
• Treats patients at INIQUÉ, a clinic serving 12,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine procedures.

Dr. Yootaek Kong is a board-certified plastic surgeon at INIQUÉ Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul. He has performed over 8,000 aesthetic procedures throughout his career. Dr. Kong trained at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's top medical institutions. He specializes in facial plastic surgery tailored to individual anatomy and proportions.

• Focuses on facial contouring, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty.
• Graduated from the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.
• Treats patients at a clinic serving 12,000 people annually.
• Performs brow lifts and non-surgical slimming programs.

Dr. Park Jong Chul is a maxillofacial surgeon and orthognathic contour specialist at Wonjin Dental Clinic. He is a doctoral graduate of Seoul National University. Dr. Park is a certified specialist by the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This certification confirms his expertise in complex facial bone surgery.

• Earned both a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Performs specialized procedures including jaw implants and cheekbone reduction.
• Approved specialist by the Korean Society of Maxillofacial Plastic Surgeons.
• Completed full clinical residency at Seoul National University Dental Hospital.

Dr. Hwang Yoon Ju is a family medicine specialist at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic. She focuses on skin care, aesthetic medicine, and obesity treatment. Her clinical background includes roles at DA Plastic Surgery and 365mc Hospital. Dr. Hwang graduated from the Konkuk University School of Medicine.

• Member of the Korean Society for Skin Research and Korean Medical Laser Society.
• Holds memberships in the Korean Society of Skin Beauty and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Member of the Korean Obesity Research Association.
• Treats patients at Wonjin, a center serving over 5,000 people annually.

Dr. Son Yu Ri is a plastic surgery specialist. She has worked at Kangdong Sungsim Hospital and Seoul Medical Center. She is a member of several professional groups, such as the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Breast Plastic Surgeons, and the Korean Association of Clinical Plastic Surgeons.

Her memberships show her dedication to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She focuses on both aesthetic and clinical practices.

Dr. Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic. She specializes in aesthetic procedures for the face, breasts, and body. Dr. Kim practiced as a surgeon and administrator at Soonchunhyang University Hospital. She treats international patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Expertise covers liposuction, facelift techniques, and blepharoplasty.
• Member of the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery.
• Specialized in the Research Society for Breast Surgery.
• Works at Wonjin Clinic, which treats over 5,000 patients every year.

Dr. Yoo Jang Seok graduated from Hanyang University. He is a member of several respected medical societies, such as the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Medicine, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Korean Society of Obesity and Body Contouring.

Dr. Yoo has broad clinical experience. He has worked at Ro&Skin Dermatology, Seoksu Union Clinic, Miso Dream Dermatology, NU Dermatology, and Erne Clinic. His memberships and work history show his dedication to cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and obesity treatment.

Dr. Joonhyuk Hur is the Chief Director and an aesthetic medicine specialist. He has over 10 years of experience in lifting and anti-aging care. He is known as the first developer of the Ultanium lifting technique. He performs over 100 lifting procedures each month on average.

He completed specialist training at Kyung Hee Medical Center. He is an active member of Korean academic societies in anti-aging, fillers, and aesthetic laser medicine. He also serves as a medical advisor for Ultherapy, Titanium Lifting, and Thermage.

Dr. Jacob Kim is a maxillofacial surgeon and aesthetic dentist at Woosoo Dental Clinic. He focuses on complex dental implantology and restorative dentistry. Dr. Kim uses 3D CT imaging to create precise, low-discomfort treatment plans. He practices at a clinic accredited by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant reconstructions.
• Treats complex dental cases and periodontitis using modern diagnostic tools.
• Contributes to the field through ongoing clinical research in aesthetic dentistry.
• Works at a specialized center serving 2,000 patients annually in Incheon.

Dr. Jaeseok Hyun is a medical doctor and director. He specializes in aesthetic medicine and skin treatments. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed clinical training at Sinchon Severance Hospital.

Since 2019, he has performed about 3,000 aesthetic procedures. He focuses on personalized treatments. He aims to enhance natural facial balance and skin quality.

He previously served as Chief Director at Ppeum Clinic, Daegu Branch. There, he gained broad experience in cosmetic dermatology and non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Jun Young Kim is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of WillBe Plastic Surgery Clinic. He earned his MD at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Yonsei Medical Center. He holds medical licenses in the United States and Vietnam. He has worked at leading clinics in Korea.

He completed advanced plastic and reconstructive fellowships at the University of Tokyo Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospital. There, he refined his skills in complex aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Kim has published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His work includes a study on revision medial epicanthoplasty using autologous tissue grafts and a report on secondary cleft nasal deformity correction with bioabsorbable mesh.

Professor Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.

Professor Kim Jong-yeon is a gastroenterologist at Myongji Hospital. He treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver, including cirrhosis and hepatitis. He performs therapeutic endoscopy, such as endoscopic polypectomy. He also serves as Deputy Director of the International Healthcare Center.

He is a member of the Liver Failure Center. He works with teams in hepatology, liver cancer, and transplantation to provide coordinated care for advanced liver disease and for transplant candidates.

MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology at Myongji Hospital. Member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Former resident and fellow at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital.

Professor Lee Seok-gu is a leading liver transplant surgeon at Myongji Hospital. He has performed about 2,000 liver transplants. He achieved Korea’s first transfusion-free liver transplant. He performed hepatocyte transplantation in a one-month-old infant. He led the first clinical use of a bioartificial liver for acute liver failure. He also performed living-donor transplants in Egypt and trained teams in Vietnam.

He is Professor of Surgery at Myongji Hospital and former Director of the Organ Transplantation Center at Samsung Medical Center. He earned his MD and MSc from Seoul National University and his PhD from the Catholic University of Korea. He completed a fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard and transplant training at Johns Hopkins. He served as president of three national societies in transplantation and pediatric surgery. His honors include the Chong Kun Dang Award, the Pfizer Clinical Medicine Award, and the Astellas Investigator Award. He has 447 publications and 13 book chapters.

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).

Professor Park Jung-won is a leading Korean specialist in hepatocellular carcinoma with over 30 years of experience. He is the Director of the Liver and Liver Cancer Center and the Integrated Cancer Care Center at Myongji Hospital. He led Korea’s first HCC guidelines in 2003. He has also overseen their updates for about 20 years. His team validated proton beam radiotherapy for liver cancer, as published in the Journal of Hepatology. He has authored more than 200 SCI-indexed papers. He also helped lead global trials, including the 2025 CheckMate 9DW study, which showed improved outcomes with nivolumab plus ipilimumab for unresectable HCC.

MD/PhD, Seoul National University; Member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea; former President, Korean Liver Cancer Association; Chair, Korean HCC Guidelines Committee; Prime Minister’s and Health Minister’s commendations; Pfizer Medical Research Award and Roche Oncology Academic Award.