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Best ophthalmologists in Seoul: TOP 16 doctors

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Lee Young Seob

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Performed 15,000+ cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee specializes in advanced vision correction and lens implantation at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

    • Board-certified ophthalmologist with Master's degree in Ophthalmology
    • Certified Excellence in multiple premium lens techniques including SMILE and Contoura Vision
    • Clinical Professor at Ajou University Hospital
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and other prestigious societies
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Lee Kwan Hoon

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries – Dr. Lee is a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE and advanced lens implantation techniques at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.

    • Specializes in SMILE, Contoura, and premium lens implantation
    • Certified excellence in multiple intraocular lens types including PanOptix
    • Fellowship-trained in retina at Dankook University Hospital
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Sungwon Cho

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • 9000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.

    Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.

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Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Performed over 30,000 SMILE surgeries since 2012 – Dr. Cheon is a leading expert in refractive and cataract procedures at Bright Eye Clinic.

    • 12+ years of specialized experience in SMILE LASIK and ICL surgeries
    • Certified in Cataract Physiol and ICL Ophtec techniques
    • Full member of multiple prestigious international ophthalmology societies
    • Former representative doctor at Bright Eye Clinic Busan
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Doctor Lee Jeong-ju

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • 20,000+ SMILE LASIK procedures over 12+ years – Doctor Lee is a top specialist in refractive surgery at Bright Eye Clinic.

    • ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification holder
    • Full member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including ASCRS and ESCRS
    • Specializes in both SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures
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Doctor Eu Du-ri

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Specialist in cataract and refractive surgery with ICL/SMILE certification at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

    • Ophthalmology resident at Samsung Seoul Hospital
    • Full member of multiple prestigious societies including KOS and KSCRS
    • Specializes in advanced vision correction techniques
    • Trained at Sungkyunkwan University
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Doctor Kim Eunji

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Kim Eunji specializes in refractive surgeries like SMILE LASIK and ICL at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam. Certified in advanced vision correction techniques.

    • Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital
    • Full member of Korean and European refractive surgery societies
    • Specializes in external eye and cataract clinical examinations
    • Trained in advanced refractive procedures
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Doctor Joo Rak-hyeon

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Specializes in advanced refractive surgeries like SMILE LASIK and ICL at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

    • Certified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures
    • Full member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology societies
    • Trained at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
    • Focuses on cataract and refractive surgery techniques
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Doctor Kim Minjae

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Specializes in cutting-edge vision correction with SMILE LASIK and ICL certification – performed at Bright Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

    • Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic doctor with 10+ years in ophthalmology
    • Clinical instructor for cataract procedures at Korea University Anam Hospital
    • Full member of four prestigious Korean ophthalmology societies
    • Expert in both external eye conditions and refractive surgeries
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Doctor Choi Young-je

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Retina specialist trained at Gyeongsang National University Hospital – Dr. Choi focuses on precision eye care at Bright Eye Clinic.

    • SMILE LASIK and ICL certified surgeon
    • Full member of multiple Korean ophthalmology societies
    • Specializes in retinal conditions and refractive surgeries
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Doctor Shin Woo-beom

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • SMILE LASIK and ICL certified – Dr. Shin is an expert in refractive surgery at Bright Eye Clinic.

    • Trained at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital
    • Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology
    • Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
    • Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University
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Gong Je Seong

  • 4.6 Excellent 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Specialist in laser vision correction at Severance Hospital – a leader in advanced eye care.

    • Ophthalmologist with expertise in advanced eye procedures
    • Focuses on precise and effective vision correction
    • Practices at Severance Hospital – a top-tier medical institution
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Seung Hahn

  • 4.6 Excellent 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Specializes exclusively in strabismus surgery at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading ophthalmology centers.

    • Focuses on precise surgical correction of eye misalignment
    • Trained in advanced techniques for strabismus treatment
    • Professional member of recognized medical associations
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Chan Jinwoo

  • 4.6 Excellent 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Specialist in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading medical centers.

    • Focuses on both adult and pediatric strabismus cases
    • Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye alignment issues
    • Uses precise corrective surgical techniques
    • Works in a top-tier hospital setting
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Hyung Keun Lee

  • 4.6 Excellent 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Specialist in cornea and cataract treatment at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's leading hospitals.

    • Focuses exclusively on eye-related conditions
    • Skilled in advanced cataract treatment techniques
    • Works at a top-tier medical institution
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Jinu Han

  • 4.6 Excellent 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Children's ophthalmologist specializing in neurophthalmology – Dr. Han focuses on pediatric eye care at Severance Hospital.

    • Specialist in neurophthalmology for children
    • Expert in pediatric eye conditions
    • Practices at Severance Hospital
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
19 years of experiencePremium lens implantationExpert in premium intraocular lenses with Alcon, Zeiss, and PhysIOL certifications. Recognized as Excellent Surgeon for SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures.
Republic of Korea
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21 years of experienceSMILE & premium lens implantationCertified expert in ReLEx SMILE with 10,000+ vision correction procedures. Holds multiple lens implantation certifications. Chief Director at Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic.
Republic of Korea
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24 years of experienceAdvanced refractive surgeryHigh-volume surgeon with 30,000+ SMILE procedures performed. Certified in multiple advanced techniques. Active member of key international ophthalmology societies.
Republic of Korea
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24 years of experienceRefractive vision correctionLeading refractive surgeon with 20,000+ SMILE procedures performed. Certified expert in ICL surgery with international society memberships.
Republic of Korea
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15 years of experienceVision correction surgeryCertified in ICL/SMILE procedures with membership in key ophthalmology societies. Trained at Samsung Seoul Hospital.
Republic of Korea
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14 years of experienceRefractive vision correctionCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures. Member of Korean and European refractive surgery societies. Trained at Korea University Anam Hospital.
Republic of Korea
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16 years of experienceRefractive surgery proceduresCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL – key modern refractive techniques. Member of multiple leading ophthalmology societies including ASCRS.
Republic of Korea
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13 years of experienceVision correction proceduresCertified in both SMILE LASIK and ICL techniques – rare dual qualification. Trains other doctors in cataract surgery at top university hospital.
Republic of Korea
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13 years of experienceRetinal conditions and refractive surgeriesRetina specialist with certification in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures. Active member of multiple Korean ophthalmology societies including KOS and KSCRS.
Republic of Korea
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14 years of experienceRefractive eye surgeryCertified in SMILE LASIK and ICL procedures, trained at Yonsei University – one of Korea's top medical schools. Research background enhances treatment accuracy.
Republic of Korea
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