Ultrasound Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 2

Dr. Kim Duk Kyung is a specialist cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center. He performs cardiac ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Specializes in cardiology within a leading academic medical setting
• Focuses on heart health and circulatory system diagnostics
• Provides expert interpretation of cardiac imaging results

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

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 Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Professor Choi Han Yong is a leading oncosurgeon at Samsung Medical Center. He heads the urology department at this major South Korean hospital.

• Specializes in urologic ultrasound used to detect and monitor kidney and prostate issues
• Leads world-class cancer surgical teams at Samsung Medical Center
• Expert in oncologic urology focusing on tumor diagnostics and surgical treatment
• Professor at the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He performs diagnostic ultrasound to detect and evaluate female reproductive cancers.

• Specializes in gynecologic oncology – treats cancers of the female reproductive system
• Works at Samsung Medical Center – a top-ranked hospital in South Korea
• Expert in diagnostic imaging for oncogynecology cases

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is a specialized oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses ultrasound for the precise detection and monitoring of gynecological cancers.

• Treats cancers of the female reproductive system at a top-tier medical institution
• Specializes in gynecologic oncology – the study and treatment of reproductive cancers
• Uses diagnostic imaging to identify tumors and guide treatment plans
• Works within the Samsung Medical Center network in South Korea

Dr. Eun Ju Son is a specialist in breast cancer at Severance Hospital. She uses ultrasound to identify and evaluate breast tumors with high precision.

• Focuses on oncologic imaging for breast cancer detection
• Expert in identifying suspicious tissue and tumor margins
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution in South Korea
• Maintains a specialized focus on breast oncology diagnostics

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.

Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”

Dr. Ji Hyun Youk is an oncology specialist at Severance Hospital. She focuses on using medical imaging to detect and monitor cancer.

• Specializes in oncologic imaging for cancer patients
• Expert in using ultrasound to evaluate tumors and lymph nodes
• Works at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's top-ranked medical centers

Dr. Jun Won Kim is an oncologist at Severance Hospital. He uses diagnostic tools like ultrasound to identify and monitor cancer cases.

• Practices at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution in South Korea
• Specializes in oncology – the study and treatment of tumors
• Uses imaging results to create precise cancer treatment plans
• Expert in identifying tumor characteristics through diagnostic scans

Dr. Jeong Ah Kim is an oncologist at Severance Hospital. She focuses on diagnosing and treating cancer patients using specialized imaging techniques.

• Practices at Severance Hospital – a leading medical institution in South Korea
• Deeply involved in oncologic care and cancer detection
• Integrates ultrasound results into complex cancer treatment plans

Dr. Park Cheong Soo is an oncologist at Severance Hospital. He uses his expertise in cancer care to guide diagnostic steps like ultrasound.

• Practices at Severance Hospital – one of the leading medical centers in South Korea
• Focuses on oncology – helps patients identify and trace tumor developments
• Works within a major university hospital system known for high diagnostic standards

Dr. Won Sik Ham is an expert urologist and oncosurgeon at Severance Hospital. His work utilizes ultrasound for precise cancer diagnostics and surgical planning.

• Specializes in urologic oncology – diagnosing and treating cancers of the urinary tract
• Performs robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgeries for prostate and kidney conditions
• Works at Severance Hospital – a leading medical center in South Korea
• Focuses on surgical solutions for complex oncological cases

Professor Koon Ho Rha is a leading urologic surgeon at Severance Hospital. He uses advanced ultrasound imaging to guide precise robotic and laparoscopic procedures for prostate and kidney care.

• Specializes in robotic surgery for complex oncological cases
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for urologic cancers
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – performing operations through small incisions
• Active member of the international urological surgery community