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Jooyoun Kim, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 16 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed plastic surgery training with a focus on rhinoplasty and nasal surgery.

He specializes in nose surgery. He focuses on structural stability, facial harmony, and individualized plans. Dr. Kim has performed more than 6,000 aesthetic procedures. He provides careful consultations and follow-up care to support safe, natural-looking results.

Dr. Seung Hyun Ahn, MD, PhD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and earned both his MD and PhD at Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr. Ahn specializes in facial contouring. He has extensive experience in craniofacial and aesthetic surgery. His approach focuses on precise anatomical planning and patient safety. He aims for balanced, natural results and refines his techniques to suit each patient’s facial proportions.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

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. Inho Bae, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 17 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed specialist training in plastic surgery.

He focuses on eyelid surgery and lifting procedures and has performed over 7,000 aesthetic procedures. His care emphasizes precise technique, tailored plans, and patient safety. He aims for natural results through careful consultation and follow-up. He also continues to refine both surgical and non-surgical methods.

Dr. Kang Dong-ho

Chief Director | Prosthodontist | Implant Specialist

Profile Summary

With over 22 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kang Dong-ho is a highly respected prosthodontist and implant specialist in Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Prosthodontics from Yonsei University and has served as a department head, educator, and clinical researcher. Dr. Kang is known for his precision in advanced prosthodontic care, implant surgeries, and clear aligner treatments like Invisalign.

 Education & Certifications

Ph.D. in Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry

Completed Prosthodontics Program, Yonsei University

Certified in Integrated Medical Treatment by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Certified Invisalign Provider

Professional Experience

Adjunct Professor, Yonsei University College of Dentistry

Former Head of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University Yongin Severance Dental Hospital

Director, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Implant Research Association

Completed Mini-Residency, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital

Over 22 years of clinical experience in prosthodontics and dental implantology

Academic & Society Memberships

Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Recognized Specialist, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Full Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology

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.

HEESEOK KANGDepartment of Obstetrics

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Internship, Samsung Medical Center
• Residency and M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Pocheon Hospital
• Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology I, Good Morning Hospital
• Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daerim St. Mary’s Hospital
• Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Academic Affairs of Medical Department , Hismedi Hospital
• Head of Department, Heryoujae Women’s Hospital
• Current)Adjunct Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
• Current)Expert for NAVER KnowledgeiN
• Professional memberships
• Award for Exemplary Safety Management, Samsung Medical Center, 2002
• Award for Excellence in QI Poster, Samsung Medical Center, 2007
• Outstanding Thesis Award, Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy, 2008
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• 1. Single port access laparoscopic adnexal surgery. Kim TJ, Lee YY, Kim MJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 SepOct;16(5):6125.
• 2. The prognostic significance of the SUVmax (maximum standardized uptake value for F18 fluorodeoxyglucose) of the cervical tumor in PET imaging for early cervical cancer: preliminary results. Lee YY, Choi CH, Kim CJ, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):658. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
• 3. Singleport access laparoscopicassisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method with a wound retractor and a glove. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 JulAug;16(4):4503. Epub 2009 May 31.
• 4. Topotecan combined with carboplatin in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: results of a singleinstitutional phase II study. Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Aug;114(2):2104. Epub 2009 May 14.
• 5. MR Imaging in Endometrial Carcinoma as a Diagnostic Tool for the Prediction of Myometrial Invasion and Lymph Node Metastasis. Ryoo UN, Choi CH, Yoon JY, Noh SK, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim BH, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Dec;39(4):16570. Epub 2007 Dec 31.
• 6. Prognostic value of baseline lymphocyte count in cervical carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Choi CH, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Huh SJ, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 May 1;71(1):199204.
• 7. Lowgrade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a single center's experience with 22 cases. Kim WY, Lee JW, Choi CH, Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 SepOct;18(5):10849.
• 8. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct;111(1):10610.
• 9. Prognostic significance of VEGF expression in patients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Choi JJ, Park YA, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. BMC Cancer. 2008 Oct 11;8:295.
• 10. Phase II Study of Combination Chemotherapy with Etoposide and Ifosfamide in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Kang H, Kim TJ, Choi CH, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. JKMS. 2009 Oct. (in press)
• 11. Ritodrine hydrochloride 단독 투여와 magnesium sulfate와의 병합 투여의 조기진통 억제효과 및 안정성에 대한 비교 김영아, 강희석, 양순하, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002;45:1991.
• 12. Experience of Surgical Treatment for Adnexal Lesions in Adolescent Patients 이은주, 강희석, 윤병구, 배덕수, 최두석 대한산부내시경 2002;14:79
• 13. 태아간 수혈증후군이 의심되는 단일 융모막성 쌍태임신에서 발견된 일측 쌍생아의 선천성 뇌실주위 백질 연화증 1예 강희석, 양순하, 오성희, 강병희, 노정래, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002:45:841
• 14. 자궁근종 치료에서 modified LAM 기법의 타당성 조사 연구 이은주, 김태중, 지현영, 김하정, 김철중, 이유영, 강희석, 최철훈, 이정원, 김병기, 배덕수 대한산부내시경 2008;20:35
• 15. 위암, 유방암, 난소암의 원발성 중복암이 있었던 환자의 증례보고 최현진, 최철훈, 김태중, 강희석, 이은주, 이정원, 김병기, 이제호, 배덕수 대한산부인과학회 2008;51:1519
• 16. Factors associated with complicationsand conversion to laparotomy in women undergoing laparoscopically assistedvaginal hysterectomy. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 May;91(5):6204.
• 17. A review of the technique and complicationsfrom 2,012 cases of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy at a singleinstitution. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jun;51(3):23943.
• 18. The use of misoprostol beforehysteroscopic surgery in nonpregnant premenopausal women: a randomizedcomparison of sublingual, oral and vaginal administrations. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug;25(8):19428.
• 19. Prognostic significance of pSTAT3 inpatients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Kang H, Lee YY, Kim CJ, Lee JW, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):30410.
• 20. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposideand cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS.

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. Seung‑Hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has extensive experience in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures. He is known for managing complex revision cases that call for sound judgment and precise technique.

He earned his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hanyang University Hospital. He also completed a clinical training program at Columbia University in New York.

His approach puts safety, balance, and natural results first. He avoids overtreatment and uses the least necessary intervention. He is a full member of major Korean plastic surgery societies, including KSPRS.

Dr. Yoon Eul-sik is an experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with 35+ years of experience and membership in several prestigious societies, including The Korean Medical Association, Korean Society of Association of Microsurgery, and American Society of Plastic Surgery. He specialises in Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Facial Rejuvenation, Fraxel Lasers, Cosmetic Breast Surgery, and Liposuction.

Dr. Park Sangwook is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is the Director of VG Plastic Surgery Clinic. He completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Park is a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS), and the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (KCPCA). He previously served as Director at DA Plastic Surgery Clinic. He now leads VG Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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.

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.

Department of Gynecology

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley
• Graduated from Korea University School of Medicine
• Completed internship at Korea University Medical Center
• Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Korea University Medical Center
• Clinical Instructor at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Professional memberships
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Obstetric Endocrinology
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Menopause
• Lifetime Member of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Specialties

General gynecology, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, diagnosis and management of menopause/osteoporosis, clinic for unmarried women, menstrual and ovulation disorders, early diagnosis and management of gynecological conditions, foreign patient consultation

Lee Ji Hyun, MD, is a breast and thyroid surgeon. Dr. Lee is Head of Breast and Thyroid Surgery at Naeun Hospital. Clinical focus includes benign breast disease, breast cancer, and tumor surgery. Additional areas include benign thyroid disease, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid disorders. Skills include Mammotome procedures, axillary node management, and breast and thyroid ultrasound.

Education and training: Yonsei University College of Medicine. Internship and general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Short-term clinical training at the Affiliated Hospital of the Cancer Research Institute in Japan.

Key roles: Chief of General Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and General Surgery Specialist at Cheil Hospital. Director of the Breast Center and Chief of the Department of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. Chief of General Surgery and Deputy Director of Clinical Services at Cheil Hospital. Outpatient Professor of Surgery at CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University. Chief of General Surgery at Daejeong Hospital.

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment