Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 16

Dr. Seung-Jae Hyun is a neurosurgeon at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH). He treats spinal conditions including herniated disks and spina bifida. Dr. Hyun works at a center ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek. He treats both adult and pediatric patients. SNUBH treats 1.5 million patients annually and holds Global Healthcare Accreditation for international patient safety. Dr. Hyun provides online consultations for patients seeking second opinions from abroad.

Dr. Hyung-Ho Kim is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH). He performs stomach cancer surgery, esophageal cancer treatment, and pancreatic tumor enucleation.

He practices at SNUBH, which treats over 1.5 million patients annually. Newsweek included the hospital in its World's Best Smart Hospitals ranking. The facility holds Global Healthcare Accreditation for international patient safety. Dr. Kim conducts online consultations for patients seeking surgical opinions from abroad.

Dr. Dae-ho Lee is an oncologist at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. He treats lung cancer. Asan Medical Center treats over 180,000 patients annually and ranks among the World’s Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

Asan Medical Center holds accreditation from the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation and meets International Organization for Standardization standards. The facility has 2,700 beds for complex medical cases.

Dr. Sung-Gyu Lee is a transplant surgeon at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. He performed the first liver transplant from a living donor in Korea and developed the dual-lobe living donor liver transplant technique. This method uses two donors for one recipient to increase safety and success rates.

• Works at Asan Medical Center, ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals.
• Performs liver transplant surgery for adult and pediatric patients.
• Works at a facility that treats over 180,000 patients every year.
• Participates in a transplant program with a 98% success rate.

Dr. Tae Ki Yoon is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at the CHA Fertility Center in Seoul. He performs in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive procedures. He works at this center, which has a history of pioneering IVF techniques in South Korea.

The CHA Fertility Center in Seoul is a hub for international patients seeking fertility solutions. Patients visit Dr. Yoon for help with reproductive health issues and family planning. His practice is located in a facility equipped with laboratory technology for reproductive medicine.

Dr. Kim Dong Gul serves as the President and Chief Surgeon of POP Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He is a board-certified specialist in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and anti-aging procedures. Dr. Kim leads the entire medical team at the center. He maintains a high safety record at a clinic with zero reported medical accidents.

• Specializes in complex mammoplasty and facial bone restructuring.
• Member of the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Holds membership in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
• Treats international patients from the USA, Japan, and Thailand.

Dr. Lee Min-jong is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He has over 25 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Yonsei University. He completed a fellowship at Severance Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He previously served as Head of Urology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

His research covers prostatitis and nocturia in primary care, bladder cancer diagnosis, pediatric urology, and male infertility. He presented at the Asia-Pacific Prostate Society meeting in 2014.

Memberships: Korean Urological Association; Korean Prostate Society; Korean Urolithiasis Society; Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology; American Urological Association (AUA).

Dr. Kim Jae-woong is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. He previously served as a urologist and clinical professor at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

He serves as an advisory physician for HoLEP prostate surgery (Lumenis) and for PCK shock-wave lithotripsy. He is a designated physician for the National STI Surveillance System. He is also the Education Director of the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound.

Memberships: Korean Urological Association; Korean Prostate Society; Korean Endourological Society; Korean Continence Society; Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation; Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound.

Dr. Jo Jeong-ho is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic (Gangnam Branch). He is also the CEO of Goldman Consulting. He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School. He led the UN medical support team in East Timor (UNTAET). He also served as Head of Urology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners and the Korean Association of Medical Practitioners. He is a member of the KMA Relative Value Research Group. In 2017, his clinic became a UroLift reference center and hosted visiting surgeons from overseas. His memberships include the Korean Urological Association (KUA), Korean Prostate Society, American Urological Association (AUA), and European Association of Urology (EAU).

Dr. Ryu Kyung-ho is a board-certified urologist and the Representative Director of Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He earned his medical degree from Catholic Kwandong University. He previously worked as a urologist at VHS Medical Center in Seoul.

He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners. He previously served as PR Director for the Gangnam-gu Medical Association. He also served on the information committee of the Korean Prostate Society.

He presented at the 3rd Korean Society of Urological Endoscopy and Robotics Meeting (2025). He also presented at the Korean Prostate Society BPH Technical Summit (2025). He is a member of the Korean Urological Association, Korean Prostate Society, Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound, Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Continence Society.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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