Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 7

Dr. Keon Hee Yoo is a pediatric hematologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in treating leukemia and aplastic anemia in children. Dr. Yoo is an expert in performing pediatric bone marrow transplants. He trained at Seoul National University and held a research fellowship at Indiana University.

• Former Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center.
• Treats complex blood disorders and pediatric cancers.
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center, a Newsweek-ranked World’s Best Smart Hospital.
• Contributes to a pediatrics department known for high customer satisfaction standards.

Dr. Ki Woong Sung headds the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Clinic. He focus on bone marrow transplantation and pediatric brain tumor treatment. Dr. Sung earned his MD and PhD from Seoul National University. He previously conducted oncology research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

• Current Head of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul.
• Former Head of the Children's Oncology Department at Samsung Hospital.
• Expert in pediatric bone marrow transplantation and complex tumor cases.
• Works at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is an experienced interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience at Samsung Medical Center. Specializing in cardiac surgery, the doctor focuses on heart transplantation, coronary artery surgery, valve repair and replacement, pediatric heart surgery, and robot-assisted heart surgery. The doctor holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Dong Wook Choi is a professor and hepato-biliary pancreatic surgery specialist at Samsung Medical Center. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA. Dr. Choi also received training at Kyoto University College of Medicine in Japan. He focuses on complex oncology cases, specifically pancreatic cancer and liver conditions.

• Performs Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy.
• Certified by the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery.
• Member of the Korean Society for the Research of Liver Cancer.
• Works at Samsung Medical Center, ranked among the world's best hospitals by Newsweek.

The doctor is the Head of the Radiation Oncology Department and has an extensive background in oncology, having completed specialty training at Samsung Medical Center and Seoul National University Hospital. The doctor graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and specializes in the treatment of stomach cancer, pancreaticobiliary cancer, CNS tumors, pediatric tumors, sarcomas, and hematologic cancers.

Dr. Chul-Won Ha is an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in knee and hip injuries, bone tumors, and complex fractures. Dr. Ha earned both his M.D. and Ph.D. from Seoul National University. He performs procedures at a clinic ranked as a World’s Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.

• Treats osteosarcoma, pelvic fractures, and soft tissue sarcomas.
• Expertise includes congenital clubfoot and foot deformities.
• Published research in peer-reviewed national and international medical journals.
• Works at a KOIHA-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

The doctor is a vascular surgeon with a specialization in stem cell therapy for heart disease. After completing medical education at Hanyang University, the doctor furthered professional expertise as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Vascular Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in 2002. From 2017 to 2019, the doctor served as the Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center, showcasing leadership and advanced clinical skills in vascular surgery.

Dr. Lim Gi-hyeon is the Chief Director of 365 Seoul OneTop Dental Clinic in South Korea. He is a visiting clinical practitioner affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lim holds a PhD from Yonsei University and serves on its dental faculty. He is board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Integrated Dentistry.

• Specializes in maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a visiting clinician in trauma surgery at Sinchon Severance Hospital.
• Clinical Advisory Committee member for Osstem Implant.
• Practices at a KOIHA-accredited facility training international patients.

Dr. Hong Su-jin is a family medicine physician at JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. She holds a general membership in the Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Hong integrates functional medicine with traditional family practice for wellness care. She completed her medical training at Soonchunhyang University and The Catholic University Medical Center.

• General member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and Functional Medicine University.
• Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Ericsson Hypnosis Master Practitioner.
• Holds a hospice course certification from the National Cancer Center.
• Practices at JK Plastic Surgery Center, which reports a 100% success rate.

Professor Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.

Dr. Joo Kwon is the founder and CEO of JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in facial plastic surgery and reconstructive techniques. Dr. Kwon graduated from the Catholic University of Korea. He holds board certification from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

• Serves as an outpatient professor at the Catholic University Medical School.
• Director of the Korea International Medical Association.
• Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• Leads a clinic with a reported 100% success rate for all procedures.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Sung-ho Ahn is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. He is the Director of the Family Birth Center. He previously led the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahn also works as an adjunct professor at Seoul Paik Hospital.

• Performs childbirth procedures, Cesarean sections, and laparoscopic tubal ligations.
• Member of the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Served as a clinical instructor at Asan Medical Center.
• Practices at a women’s health center treating 200,000 patients every year.

Dr. Doyoung Jeong is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in single-port robotic and minimally invasive surgery for uterine and ovarian diseases. Dr. Jeong holds multiple patents for specialized single-port surgical devices. He is a full member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Served as Director and Chief Medical Officer at Incheon Sejong Hospital.
• Former Vice President at Dongtan Jeil Hospital.
• Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital and Adjunct Professor at Korea University.
• Acts as a clinical medical device expert for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Professor Park Jung-won is a leading Korean specialist in hepatocellular carcinoma with over 30 years of experience. He is the Director of the Liver and Liver Cancer Center and the Integrated Cancer Care Center at Myongji Hospital. He led Korea’s first HCC guidelines in 2003. He has also overseen their updates for about 20 years. His team validated proton beam radiotherapy for liver cancer, as published in the Journal of Hepatology. He has authored more than 200 SCI-indexed papers. He also helped lead global trials, including the 2025 CheckMate 9DW study, which showed improved outcomes with nivolumab plus ipilimumab for unresectable HCC.

MD/PhD, Seoul National University; Member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea; former President, Korean Liver Cancer Association; Chair, Korean HCC Guidelines Committee; Prime Minister’s and Health Minister’s commendations; Pfizer Medical Research Award and Roche Oncology Academic Award.

Dr. Kim Jin Gu is a Korean orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee surgery and sports medicine. He is the Medical Director and the Sports Medicine Center Director at Myongji Hospital. His main areas are ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery and transplantation, knee arthroscopy, and knee replacement. He offers pre‑treatment online consultations for international patients.

In 2022 he surpassed 3,000 ACL reconstructions over more than 25 years of practice. He trained at the University of Pittsburgh. He introduced advanced ACL techniques. His team uses the CUVIS Joint robot for precise knee replacement. He serves as Vice President of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. He is a council member of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Arthroscopy Society. He serves on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. His awards include Best Paper and Most Cited (Korean Knee Society), Best Paper (Korean Arthroscopy Society), and Best Doctor (Korean Athletic Trainers Association). He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at Inje University. He is the lead author of Knee Arthroscopy—Up‑to‑Date Guide (Springer).