Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 13

Dr. Kim Hoon-yub developed the world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy. This landmark technique allows for tumor removal through the mouth. It leaves no visible scars on the patient's neck. Dr. Kim practices at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a recognized expert in minimally invasive thyroid surgery.

• Completed a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
• Holds membership in the American Thyroid Association.
• Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association.
• Sits on the Medical Rights Advisory Committee for Korean thyroid surgeons.

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.

The doctor is a highly trained transplant surgeon with extensive international experience. Having completed specialized training at the Queen Mary Hospital at the University of Hong Kong, the doctor also served as a fellow in transplant surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, an accreditation recognized by the American Society of Transplantation.

The doctor maintains active professional memberships with several prestigious organizations, including the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA), The Transplantation Society (TTS), the American Society of Transplantation (AST), and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS).

Dr. Kang Seok-ho is a urologist at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a pioneer in surgical technology across Asia. Dr. Kang was first in Asia to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement. He also introduced robotic urinary tract diversion techniques to the region. His work focuses on robotic oncology for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers.

• Served as Head of the Robot Surgery Center at Korea University Anam Hospital.
• Was Chief of Genito-Urology at the Korean Urological Oncology Society.
• Completed surgical research at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy at a JCI-accredited facility.

Dr. Jung Seung-pil is the director of the Breast Center at Korea University Anam Hospital. He specializes in breast endocrine surgery and mammology procedures. He previously served as a full-time surgeon at Samsung Seoul Hospital. Dr. Jung also completed an international exchange program at Kurume Hospital in Japan.

• Directs the Breast Center at a Newsweek-ranked World's Best Smart Hospital.
• Sits on the steering committee of the Precision Medicine Research Center.
• Served as a human antiquities bank commissioner in South Korea.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for robotic surgery.

Dr. Lee Seung Hwan is a plastic surgeon at Wooa Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and closed rhinoplasty. Dr. Lee previously headed Regen Plastic Surgery in Gangnam. He also served as executive director of plastic surgery at Incheon Naeun Hospital. He is known for appearing on the South Korean TV show 'Let Me In'.

• Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Expert in abdominal liposuction and blepharoplasty.
• Completed specialist training at Daegu Catholic University Hospital.
• Works at a center performing 1,000+ plastic surgeries annually.

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.”