Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 2

Dr. Yun Chang Woon is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a former professor at Soon Chun Hyang University and a former department head at Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

Professional memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS. He is the Academic Chair of the Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Society.

Publications: Co-author of Neomajou: The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery. First author of “The Understanding and Stability of Insertion Layers in Thread Lift” (Journal of Surgery, 2023; 8:1903). Also published “Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Frey’s Syndrome” (Arch Craniofac Surg, 2009; 10(2):114-119).

Dr. Kwon Jae-won is a specialist in integrated dentistry at 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic. He graduated with honors from the Seoul National University School of Dentistry. He holds official certifications from the Ministry of Health and Welfare in two specialties. Dr. Kwon focuses on providing necessary dental care through precise oral diagnostics.

• Certified specialist in both implant dentistry and integrated dentistry.
• Completed his clinical residency at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital.
• Qualified SLS and DALS provider for Osstem and MegaGen implant systems.
• Member of the Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Cho Sung Hee is a physician at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. She earned her medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed family medicine specialty training at Seoul National University Hospital, a leading academic medical center in Korea.

She is a member of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, the Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Treatment, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, and the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser Surgery.

Her clinical focus includes family medicine, aesthetic medicine, and obesity care. She provides evidence-based, safe, and personalized treatment. She uses advanced aesthetic procedures to improve health, skin quality, and confidence.

The doctor is a board-certified plastic surgeon who earned a PhD in Medicine from Seoul National University. Serving as an Adjunct Professor in Plastic Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital, the doctor has extensive clinical experience and a strong academic background. The doctor has contributed to medical literature with research on tissue expansion and reconstructive techniques, and has been featured as a medical expert on the television program Let Me In.

The doctor maintains active memberships in numerous prestigious organizations, including the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and the Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery.

Developed the 5s Penis Enlargement Surgery, organically combining five specialized procedures into a unified surgical system. 

Board-Certified Urologist

- Medical Director and Lead Urologist, PRAUM Urology Clinic (Present)

- Former Medical Director and Lead Urologist, Proud Urology Clinic

- Former Staff Urologist, Ajou University Hospital

Member of

- Korean Urological Society

- Society of Global Sexual Societies

- Asia Pacific Society of Sexual Societies

- Korean Association of Geriatric Patients & Male Health Recognition

Education

- Korea University Guro Hospital Urology and prostate clinic training

- Graduated from Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine

‍- Graduated from Ajou University School of Medicine

Professor Kim Jong-yeon is a gastroenterologist at Myongji Hospital. He treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver, including cirrhosis and hepatitis. He performs therapeutic endoscopy, such as endoscopic polypectomy. He also serves as Deputy Director of the International Healthcare Center.

He is a member of the Liver Failure Center. He works with teams in hepatology, liver cancer, and transplantation to provide coordinated care for advanced liver disease and for transplant candidates.

MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology at Myongji Hospital. Member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Former resident and fellow at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital.

Dr. Sungwon Cho is the Director of Ophthalmology at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. He is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon focusing on vision correction. He has performed over 9,000 surgical procedures. Dr. Cho earned his degree from Boston University and trained at Korea University.

• Specializes in SMILE, LASIK, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Holds full memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS.
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Served as a former director at Blue World Eye Clinic.

Dr. Seung-hun Lee is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in laser vision correction and cataract surgery. He completed his medical training at the prestigious Yonsei University Severance Hospital. Dr. Lee is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal IOL implants.
• Served as the head of ophthalmology at National Sorokdo Hospital.
• Participates in overseas surgical missions as a cataract specialist.
• Holds active memberships in the European and Korean Societies of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Seung-soo Han is the Representative Director of Gangnam Brand Eye Center in Seoul. He specialized in ophthalmology at Yonsei University Severance Hospital and IHIS Ilsan Hospital. Dr. Han completed clinical training at Emory University in the United States. He treats vision disorders using LASIK, LASEK, and multifocal lens implants.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Ophthalmology at Suncheon Medical Center.
• Expert in ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight laser vision correction techniques.
• Works at a clinic seeing 7,000 patients for vision correction annually.

Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Lee Woo Jin is a physician at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He completed his medical training at Kyung Hee University and Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine. His focus is aesthetic medicine and dermatology.

He is affiliated with the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology and the Korean Filler Education and Research Academy. He is also a member of the Korean Academy of Facelift & Contouring and the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity. His practice centers on advanced laser therapies, injectables, facial contouring, and anti-aging procedures. He aims for personalized care and natural results.

Dr. Kim Jeong Min is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He served as a clinical fellow and as a clinical professor at Chonnam National University Hospital.

He is an active member of the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons in Private Practice, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a lifetime member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, a board-certified senior plastic surgeon with the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a member of IPRAS.

His publications include a 2008 first-author study that compared sensory changes after mastectomy alone and after immediate breast reconstruction. In 2007, he published studies on dystrophic calcification of the hand and on surgical guidelines for meningococcal-induced purpura fulminans.

Dr. Yang Ki Yeol is the founder of Trinity Women’s Clinic in Seoul. She has managed tens of thousands of clinical cases in menopause and gynecology. Dr. Yang is a certified menopause specialist and a pioneer in uterus-preserving treatments. She provides precision care through individualized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and non-surgical techniques.

• Performs HIFU and radiofrequency ablation for fibroids and adenomyosis without major surgery.
• Specializes in functional pelvic floor reconstruction and laser vaginal rejuvenation.
• Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound.
• Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre and author of a menopause guide.

Dr. Jung Nan Hee is a recognized Master Surgeon and the founder of Trinity Women’s Clinic in Seoul. She specializes in uterus-preserving and scar-less treatments for fibroids, adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts. Dr. Jung is a pioneer in using RFA, HIFU, and ovarian sclerotherapy to avoid traditional surgery.

• Serves as Director of General Affairs at the Korean Society of HIFU.
• Leads international RFA Master Classes in Taiwan and Mongolia for other physicians.
• Holds a PhD from Korea University and completed gynecologic oncology training at its medical center.
• Maintains a professorship in female plastic surgery at the International Fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Science.

Dr. Lee Seung Hyun is a board-certified specialist and an adjunct professor at Korea University Hospital. He holds advisory and KOL roles with Galderma (Restylane), Merz Aesthetics (Ultherapy, Belotero), PharmaResearch (Rejuran), VAIM (Juvelook), and Thermage FLX.

Memberships include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine and the Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology, and Trichology. He is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, The Obesity Society, and ESMO.

Publications include papers in PLOS ONE (2018), Medicine (2016, 2015), and the Korean Journal of Family Medicine (2018). Topics include BMI and mortality; GFR and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio with hearing loss in adults with diabetes; waist circumference and mortality; and ferritin in metabolically obese, normal-weight people.

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr. Heeseok Kang is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in uterine preservation and robotic surgery for women. Dr. Kang is an adjunct professor of gynecology at Samsung Medical Center. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic floor disorders. He uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures.

• Won the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Authored over 20 research publications on gynecologic surgery and oncology.
• Performs robotic hysterectomy and sacrohysteropexy for uterine prolapse.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients annually.