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Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

SEUNG HYUN NAM   Department of Gynecology

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from Hallym University College of Medicine
• Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University Anam Hospital
• Fellowship, Korea University Anam Hospital (reproductiveendocrine)
• Professional memberships
• Member, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine
• The Korean Society for Fertility Preservation
• The Korean Society for Assisted Reproduction
• The Korean Society of Endometriosis
• Korean Society of Menopause
• The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology
• The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy

Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

Lee Sang‑Gu, MD, PhD, is the Honorary Director of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He treats spinal tumors and disorders. His work includes minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine conditions, head trauma, and disability and impairment evaluation.

He previously served as Chief of Neurosurgery at Korea Veterans Hospital. He was also Director and Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is President of the Korean Spinal Cord Society. He is a former president of KOMISS, the Korean Medical Appraisal Society, and the Korean Peripheral Nerve Society. He has served as Executive Director of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, the Korean Neurotraumatology Society, and the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific committee member and a full member of NASS. He earned his MD and PhD from Hanyang University.

Dr. Lee Chun-Yong is a urologist (MD, PhD). He is Honorary Director at Naeun Hospital and Honorary Professor at Hanyang University. He previously served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital and as Chair Professor and Head of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine.

His clinical focus includes urolithiasis (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), prostate diseases (BPH, cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding disorders.

Key roles and honors include Past and Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society, Council Member of the International Urological Association, Visiting Scholar at UCLA, and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS "Medical Experts". He received the Order of Civil Merit (Okjo Medal).

Dr. Cheon Won Seok is the Director of the Department of Gastroenterology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes gastrointestinal diseases; upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy; polypectomy; ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection); small-bowel capsule endoscopy; digestive disorders; gastric and esophageal cancer; Helicobacter pylori infection; liver diseases; and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Kyung Hee Medical Center and his internal medicine residency at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. He later served as a Clinical Instructor in Gastroenterology at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and a life member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy and serves as a medical advisor to KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and MBN.

Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading ophthalmologist and Chief Director of BGN Eye Hospital in Busan, South Korea. He is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the country, specializing in advanced vision correction techniques such as SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Under his leadership, BGN Clinic has received international recognition and served over 500,000 patients (clinic data). As a recognized expert, he actively participates in prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), confirming his practice's adherence to the highest global standards.

Dr. Nam Jae Sung is an otorhinolaryngologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Sinchon Severance, Yonsei University Medical School. He focuses on nose dissection and surgery. He has received several awards, including the Yonsei University Otorhinolaryngology Award and the Best Academic Presentation Award from the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Society.

Dr. Nam is a member of the Korean Otorhinolaryngology Association, the Korean Society for Facial Plastic Reconstruction, and the Korean Society of Non-Science. He also serves as Vice-Chancellor for the Evaluation Examination for Korean Otorhinolaryngology Majors. This role highlights his leadership and dedication to the field.

Dr. Kwon Hyeok-moon is an Interventional Cardiologist with 37+ years of experience. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine in 1984 and MS in 1988 from Yonsei University and completed a Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation in 1997. His areas of interest include Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Intervention, and more, and he has authored several papers examining various cardiac treatments and surgical procedures.

20 years of experience

• holds a Doctor of Dental Sciences degree;
• Director of the Seoul District Dental Committee;
• Member of the American Academy of Endodontology.

Dr. Paek Seung Chan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He studied at the Catholic University Medical School and holds a postgraduate board qualification in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Catholic University College of Medicine and the Korea University College of Medicine.

His professional memberships include the Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Aesthetic Society, the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Medicine, and the International Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Dr. Jeong‑Yoon Kim, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She has led the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine since 2019 and also sees patients at Incheon Sejong Hospital.

She graduated from Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. She completed clinical training at Severance Hospital, a tertiary medical center in Korea. Her practice focuses on congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD), Kawasaki disease, pediatric arrhythmias, syncope, and intensive cardiac care. She has strong skills in echocardiography, pre‑ and post‑procedure care, long‑term follow‑up, and team‑based cardiac care.