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The doctor specializes in laparoscopic intestine surgeries, treatment of rectal and colon cancer, and minimally invasive anus operations.

With 15 years of experience, the doctor is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, American Surgical Association, and the European Society of Coloproctology.

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

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. Won Ki Jeung is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He is an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Jeung is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery.

He has worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jeung contributes to his field through clinical practice and academic work.

Key International Publication
Kim JW, Li MH, Jang JH, Na HK, Song NY, Lee C, Johnson JA, Surh YJ.
“15-Deoxy-Δ¹²,¹⁴-prostaglandin J₂ rescues PC12 cells from H₂O₂-induced apoptosis through Nrf2-mediated upregulation of heme oxygenase-1: potential roles of Akt and ERK1/2.”
Biochemical Pharmacology. 2008 Dec 1;76(11):1577–1589.

International Conference Presentations

The International Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research–Asia, Nov 6–8, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 3rd International Congress of the Asian Society of Toxicology, Feb 1–6, 2003, Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand

Domestic Conference Presentations

The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Annual Meeting, Oct 10–11, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, May 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, Oct 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 58th Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Pediatric Society, Oct 23–24, 2009, Sheraton Walkerhill, Seoul, Korea

The Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, Oct 10–12, 2014, Seoul, Korea

Dr. Kim Han Kook is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He works as an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. He is active in both teaching and clinical practice.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has also worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. His experience shows his strong commitment to the field.

Dr. Lee Jong Seok graduated from Korea University School of Medicine. He also earned a master’s degree from Korea University Graduate School. He completed his clinical training at UChicago Medicine. Dr. Lee worked in the Plastic Surgery Departments at Korea University Guro Hospital and Yeoncheon Public Health Center.

He is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Lee is a full member of the Eye Surgery and Rhinoplasty Research Societies within the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has also worked as a surgeon at Pleasure Plastic Surgery and AB Plastic Surgery.

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

2004 - 2006: Fellow, HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Asan Medical Center

2006 - 2008: Fellow, Abdominal Transplantation, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)

2008 ~ 2009: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Abdominal Transplantation, University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)

2007: Fellows Excellence in Research Award, Transplant Summit 2007

2015: The Korea Health & Medical Award 2015 (Organ Transplantation Center, General Hospital Division)

2006 -: Regular Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeon (ASTS)

2008 -: Regular Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)

2008 -: Regular Member, International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)

2015 -: Member, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)

2016 ~ : Director of the Breast Center in Korea University Anam Hospital

2016 ~ : Human Antiquities Bank Commissioner in Korea University Anam Hospital

2016 ~ : Member of the research promotion committee in Korea University Anam Hospital  

2016 ~ : Steering committee member of the Precision Medicine Research Center in Korea University Anam Hospital

2011 ~ 2013 : Full-time sergeon of Breast Endocrine Surgery at the Samsung Seoul Hospital

2008 ~ 2011 : Chief of Emergency Room at the Health and Medical Center in Hwacheon County  

2005 : Exchange Doctor in Kurume Hospital, Japan

2007 : The Asia's first succeeded in robotic stereotactic bladder replacement by Kang Seok-ho

2008 : The Asia's first succeeded in robotic expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy by Kang Seok-ho

2011: The Asia's first succeeded in urinary tract diversion within the robot body by Kang Seok-ho

2015 : Head of Robot Surgery Center of Korea University Anam Hospital

2013 : Chief of Genito-Urology of Korea University Anam Hospital and the Korean Urological Oncology Society

2013 : Director of The Korean Urological Oncology Society  

2011 ~ 2012 :  Studied at Institute of Urology, University of Southern California with a Research Scholarship

2014 : The world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy developed by Kim Hoon-yub

2011 ~ : Fellow of the International Society of Neuro Monitoring Research

2008 ~ : Permanent member of Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons

2008 ~ : Permanent member of Korean Society of Surgical Oncology

2008 ~ : Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association

2014 ~ : Research Professor, the Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons

2014 ~ : Member of planning Committee at the Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeons, member of the Medical Rights Advisory Committee

2012 ~ : Member of the International Surgery Research Forum

2015 ~ : Member of the American Thyroid Association

2015 ~ 2016: Research Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA

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.”

Dr. Lee Seung Hwan is a plastic surgeon with 24 years of clinical experience. He has led Regen Plastic Surgery in Gangnam. He also served as executive director of plastic surgery at Incheon Naeun Hospital. Dr. Lee specializes in abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, abdominal liposuction, and closed rhinoplasty.

He graduated from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Daegu Catholic University Hospital. Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has also appeared in the media, including on the TV show 'Let Me In Season 2'.