Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 11

Dr. Kim Dong-sik is a transplant surgeon at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in liver transplantation and abdominal surgery. Dr. Kim completed fellowship training at the University of Cincinnati in the United States. He received the Korea Health & Medical Award for his work in organ transplantation.

• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS).
• Former Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.
• Winner of the Fellows Excellence in Research Award at the Transplant Summit.
• Regular member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

2010: Training, Transplant Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong

2008 - 2010: Fellow (accredited by American Society of Transplantation) , Transplant Surgery, University of Cincinnati medical Center (OH, USA)

Regular Member, International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA)

Regular Member, The Transplantation Society (TTS)

Regular Member, 미국이식학회는 American Society of Transplantation (AST), ASTS는미국이식외과의사협회 American Society of Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Yongjin Kim has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital. He was the first doctor in South Korea named a Master Surgeon by the SRC. Dr. Kim specializes in morbid obesity treatment and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. He leads the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center in Seoul.

• Holds a Ph.D. and serves as a professor of general surgery.
• Treats patients with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes.
• Acts as a visiting professor for IRCAD Taiwan.
• Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.

The doctor is a highly experienced neurologist with over 20 years of clinical practice in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. Specializing in epilepsy and movement disorders, the doctor has contributed to numerous research publications and has been involved in pioneering studies on neurodegenerative diseases. Board-certified in neurology, the doctor has received several awards for excellence in patient care and medical education. Additionally, the doctor has served as a key speaker at international medical conferences.

Dr. Lee Won Suk is a professor specializing in colorectal surgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He performs laparoscopic intestine surgeries and treats rectal and colon cancer. Dr. Lee focuses on minimally invasive operations for anal conditions and adenocarcinoma. He works at a hospital ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Holds personal certification from the American Surgical Association.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Coloproctology.
• Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
• Collaborates with the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.

Obstetrician-gynecologist

Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee is a hematologist-oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation, including alternate donor and mismatched transplants. Dr. Lee treats colon cancer, myeloma, and lymphoma. He is a member of multiple professional oncology societies.

• Holds a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine.
• Performs bone marrow transplants for complex hematological conditions.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed research papers in oncology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.

Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a surgical oncologist at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul. He is recognized as one of the world's top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons. He performed the first breast-conserving surgery in South Korea. Dr. Paik also invented a proprietary stomach cancer technique to reduce reflux disease risk.

• Director of the Cancer Center for Women at Ewha Womans University Medical Center.
• Former President of Konkuk University Hospital.
• Served as the Director of the Korea Cancer Center Hospital.
• Former President of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention.

The doctor specializes in urology and geriatric medicine, providing quality patient care. With a reputation for excellence, the doctor is highly regarded for extensive knowledge and experience in these fields.

Oncologist, specializing in clinical oncology and oncohematology

28 years of experience

• From 1992 to 1994 he completed an internship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute, USA.
• Since January 2001, he has been the director of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Bucheon.
• Received the Korean Society of Stem Cell Transplantation Medical Award in 2006.
• He is a member of the international and American societies of oncohematology.

Dr. Iltae Jang is a neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He performed over 8,000 spine surgeries between 1993 and 2004. Major Korean newspapers recently named him the best doctor for spine disorders. Dr. Jang introduced bone cement treatment and one-day cervical surgery to Korea.

• Holds ECFMG certification and completed surgical fellowships in France.
• Treats complex conditions like spinal tumors, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.
• Served as President of the Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society.
• Published research in journals such as World Neurosurgery and Spine Journal.

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.

• Holds personal certifications from the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.
• Performs specialized procedures including MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
• Heads external cooperation for the Korea Regional Hospital Association.
• Works at Nanoori Hospital, a spine and joint facility certified by the Korean Ministry of Health.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopic repair. Dr. Moon is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He works at a hospital recognized by the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Specializes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex cuff tear cases.
• Sits on the editorial committee for the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kim co-designed the Apollon spinal fixation system. He treats herniated disks, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spinal diseases. Dr. Kim also serves as an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College.

• Winner of the Parviz Kambin Award for excellence in percutaneous endoscopic surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks on spine anatomy.
• Completed clinical training in spine surgery at Anna Hospital in Germany.
• Member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a spine neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He was the first doctor in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. Dr. Lim developed mini spinal fusion and painless fusion techniques using epidural treatment. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, scoliosis, and artificial disc replacement.

• Specializes in cervical spine diseases, spinal tumors, and non-surgical exercise therapy.
• Completed training in minimal-access surgery at the MERI center in Memphis.
• Acquired exercise therapy certification from the University of Florida.
• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association.