Best Thyroidectomy Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 5

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

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. Im Chol Van is an expert in urology and geriatric medicine, providing quality care at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital.

• Specializes in urology and geriatric medicine
• Highly knowledgeable with extensive experience
• Dedicated to quality patient care

Pioneer in thyroid surgery – Dr. Kim Hoon-yub developed the world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy at Korea University Anam Hospital.

• Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association
• Fellow of the International Society of Neuro Monitoring Research
• Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Member of the American Thyroid Association