Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 8

Dr. Jiah Jeong, MD, PhD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a subspecialty in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Jeong is Medical Director at Kim Sook Ja Children's Hospital and Director of the Asia Human Milk Research Institute. Dr. Jeong is a former Professor of Pediatrics at Hallym University. Dr. Jeong completed fellowships at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and Seoul National University Children's Hospital. Dr. Jeong also trained at the Mayo Clinic.

Clinical focus includes pediatric gastroenterology, infant and child nutrition, breastfeeding medicine, food allergy, and growth and development. Dr. Jeong is an active member of Korean societies in pediatric gastroenterology, allergy, infectious diseases, neonatology, and breastfeeding medicine.

Publications include multicountry studies on human milk across four Asian countries. Other work covers nutrition for high-risk infants using partially hydrolyzed whey formula. Dr. Jeong has also published growth data on full-term infants born at 37 to 42 weeks.

Dr. Eunhye Kim, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with subspecialty certification in pediatric emergency medicine. She has broad experience in acute care for infants, children, and adolescents.

She has led pediatric services as Director of Medical Affairs at Haedong Hospital in Busan. She also served as Head of Pediatrics at Yangsan Central Hospital and Haeundae Seoul Children's Hospital. Her work covers emergency care, respiratory and allergic diseases, endocrine disorders, and general pediatrics.

Professional memberships include the Korean Pediatric Society, the Korean Academy of Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Diseases, and the Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology.

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

Dr. Jang Hyung Wook is a general surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic medicine. He worked as a physician at Lienjang Hongdae and Abijou Myeongdong. He also served as Associate Medical Director at VIP Plastic Surgery.

He is an active member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society, the Korean Lifting Research Society, and the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Dr. Kim Do Hyung is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He completed a plastic surgery internship at the same hospital. He later served as an adjunct professor of plastic surgery.

His professional memberships include the Korean Medical Association; the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; the Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; the Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; the Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS; MIPS; and the Korean Society for Lipoplastic Surgery.

Dr. Son Yoo Sung is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He was educated and trained at Seoul National University. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a plastic surgery residency at Seoul National University Hospital. He obtained board certification there.

His professional memberships include the Korean Medical Association. He is an active member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS) and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Koh Eunseok is an otolaryngologist (ENT) who specializes in rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Rhinologic Society, and the Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

Dr. Kim Yeonsun is an endocrinologist and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Naeun Hospital. He treats diabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders.

He earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed graduate training in internal medicine at Gachon University. He then trained as a clinical fellow in endocrinology at Samsung Medical Center.

He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. He was also a professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Endocrine Society and the Korean Diabetes Association.

Dr. Kim Geonho is an ENT specialist and Head of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. He treats tonsil and adenoid disease, sinusitis, and rhinitis. He also manages snoring and sleep apnea, voice changes from vocal cord disorders, salivary gland disease, and thyroid disorders.

He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and clinical fellowship in Otolaryngology at Hanyang University Hospital. He is the former Vice Director of Baro Clinic (ENT). He completed training through the Sleep Polysomnography Quality Control Committee. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the Korean Rhinologic Society, the Korean Otological Society, the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Korean Society of Sleep and Breathing.

Dr. Kang Sunghee specializes in pediatric respiratory and allergy disorders and in neonatal care. Dr. Kang is the Director of the Department of Pediatrics at Naeun Hospital.

Education: MD from Ajou University School of Medicine. Master’s degree from Seoul National University Graduate School.

Career highlights: Completed residency at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. Served as Chair and Chief of Pediatrics at St. Luke's Hospital and Bucheon Seoul Women's Hospital. Served as Vice Director at Samsung Kids Pediatric Clinic and Eyewon Children's Hospital. Served as Medical Director and CEO at Eye Somang Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic.

Dr. Ban Seong-su is a neurosurgeon. His specialties include biportal endoscopic spine surgery (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal fusion), percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN), radiofrequency therapy, and cervical artificial disc replacement. He is Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He previously served as Director or Medical Director of Spine Centers at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, International Baro Hospital, Pyeongtaek Pakae Hospital, Cheonan Woori Hospital, and Busan Sehung Hospital. He was also a visiting physician and clinical fellow at Asan Medical Center.

He earned his M.D. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Chung-Ang University. He completed an internship at Korea Cancer Center Hospital and a neurosurgery residency at Seoul Medical Center.

Dr. So Jae-young is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in spinal tumors and disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), cervical spine disorders, and head trauma.

He trained at Yonsei University Severance Hospital, where he completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency. He then completed a clinical fellowship at Gangnam Severance. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. He also served as Medical Director at Seoul Chuktap Hospital. He holds an M.S. in Medicine from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a full member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society, and Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society. His publications include a 2024 Neurospine study on cervical dynamic MRI in spondylotic myelopathy (doi:10.14245/ns.2448166.083). They also cover techniques for unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery and a sellar reconstruction method using fibrin-coated collagen fleece.

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Dr. Chin Kyung Sun is a nephrologist. He is the Director of the Nephrology Center at Naeun Hospital. He graduated from Gachon University College of Medicine. He trained in nephrology at Gachon University Gil Medical Center and completed a fellowship there.

He is a Korean Society of Nephrology Certified Dialysis Specialist. He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Incheon Red Cross Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Gachon University and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. He is a member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and the Korean Society of Nephrology.

His clinical focus includes chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hematuria, and proteinuria. He also provides dialysis therapy and care for other kidney diseases.

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Dr. Tak Seung Wan is a board-certified plastic surgeon at his private practice in Seoul. He focuses on facial rejuvenation, including deep plane facelifts, forehead lifts, and neck lifts. Dr. Tak formerly served as a surgical doctor at Hyundai Aesthetic and TN Plastic Surgery. He leads a KOIHA-accredited clinic that treats over 500 patients annually.

• Member of several Korean associations for rhinoplasty, liposuction, and facial contouring.
• Specializes in oculoplastic surgery, including blepharoplasty and fox eye lifts.
• Performs specialized lip procedures such as lip lifts and lip reduction.
• Provides care at a clinic accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation.

Dr. Lee Jeong Min is a plastic surgeon at URBAN Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He is a professor at Gachon University. Dr. Lee specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He is a permanent member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise includes complex procedures like deep plane facelifts and blepharoplasty.

• Performs specialized surgeries including endoscopic facelifts and facial fat transfers.
• Researched carcinoma pigmentation and foreign body granuloma after filler use.
• Published clinical research in international medical journals.
• Treats patients at a clinic performing 8,000 procedures annually.