CT (computer tomography) Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 2

Dr. Lee is a professor of gastroenterology at Samsung Medical Center. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and highly detailed CT evaluations for cancer detection.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialist in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancer diagnostics
• Performed clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital in Japan
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expert in identifying complex diseases of the liver and pancreas

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is an oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses CT scans to help detect and track gynecological cancers.

• Specializes in oncogynecology – treating cancers of the female reproductive system
• Works at Samsung Medical Center – a top-ranked hospital in South Korea
• Uses diagnostic imaging to plan surgical and medical treatments

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).

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.

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.

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.

Professor Byung-in Lee is a neurologist and epilepsy specialist. He directs the Lee Byung-in Epilepsy Center at Myongji Hospital. He earned his MD at Yonsei University. He studied neuroscience at Indiana University. He completed a neurology residency at the University of Minnesota. He finished a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

He previously directed the Epilepsy Center at Inje Haeundae Paik Hospital. He also led the Neurology Center at Severance Hospital. He is Honorary President of the Korean Epilepsy Society. He is President of the Korean Neurological Association. His awards include the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the Korean Epilepsy Society and the 2014 Songpa Medical Award. His research focuses on epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He has published many papers, including in Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (2020), Journal of Neurology (2020), and BMC Neurology (2019). He contributed to Clinical Epileptology and wrote chapters on epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs.

Youngest Asian winner of the Parviz Kambin Award – Dr. Kim is a renowned neurosurgeon at Nanoori Hospital. He uses CT scans to guide minimally invasive spine interventions.

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on spinal diagnostics and surgery
• Adjunct professor at Chosun University – teaches future spine specialists
• Designs spinal hardware and acts as a consultant for medical technology firms
• Member of the North American Spine Society and European Spine Society
• Journal reviewer for World Neurosurgery – evaluates the latest clinical research

Professor Jaehyeon Lim is a senior specialist at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He uses CT scans to evaluate complex spinal pathologies and tumors.

• Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society (KSNS)
• First surgeon in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals
• Specializes in microscopic and minimally invasive techniques for spine diseases
• Author of research on vertebral fractures and spinal segment degeneration

Dr. Seongcheol Moon heads the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Nanoori Hospital. He uses CT scans to assess large bone defects before performing complex joint reconstructions.

• Published research in international journals about using computed tomography for shoulder surgery
• Specializes in arthroscopic surgery and advanced neuroendoscopic methods for limbs
• Fellowship trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Editorial Committee Member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association
• Uses stem cell therapy to treat arthritis and joint degeneration without surgery

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is the President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He uses advanced orthopedic research to guide musculoskeletal CT diagnostics and surgical planning.

• Specializes in joint imaging for knee, shoulder, and hip conditions
• Contributes to research on joint effusion and inflammatory diseases
• Expert in osteoporosis treatment and bone health evaluation
• Director of Public Affairs for the Korean Society of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Member of the Asia–Pacific Orthopedic Association

Professor Iltae Jang performed over 8,000 spine surgeries and founded the Nanoori Medical Foundation. He uses CT scans to guide microscopic spinal surgery and complex tumor treatments.

• Pioneered bone cement treatment to stabilize vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis
• Serves as a professor at Korea University and Yonsei University
• Holds an ECFMG certificate meeting medical practice standards for the United States
• Published 15 papers in major journals like Spine Journal and World Neurosurgery
• Member of the European Spine Society and the Korean Neurosurgical Society

Ji Hyun Youk is a specialist oncologist at Severance Hospital. She focuses on diagnosing and treating various types of cancer.

• Provides expertise in oncologic imaging including CT scans for cancer detection
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution in South Korea
• Focuses on precise tumor identification to guide effective treatment plans

Dr. Jeong Ah Kim is an oncologist at Severance Hospital. She focuses on tumor imaging and diagnostic care for cancer patients.

• Specializes in oncology – the study and treatment of cancer
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution in South Korea
• Uses CT scans to identify and monitor tumor growth