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Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Paek Seung Chan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He studied at the Catholic University Medical School and holds a postgraduate board qualification in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Catholic University College of Medicine and the Korea University College of Medicine.

His professional memberships include the Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Aesthetic Society, the Korean Society for Anti-Aging Medicine, and the International Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Park Hyun-Young is a skin specialist with an M.D. from Inje University College of Medicine. Dr. Park completed an internship at Ilsan Paik Hospital and a residency at Bundang CHA Hospital in Korea.

Professional memberships include the Korean Academy of Family Medicine and the Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology. Dr. Park is also a member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity and Health, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, and the Korean Geriatrics Society. (Update 04.15.2025)

Dr. Kim Han Gyeol is an otolaryngologist. He specializes in functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. He also has extensive experience in less invasive turbinoplasty using radiofrequency ablation and in deviated septum correction.

Education and training: Graduated from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. Earned a Master’s in Medicine from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School. Completed an ENT residency at Samsung Medical Center.

Achievements: Ranked first in the 2016 ENT Residency In-Training Examination. Named Outstanding Teaching Resident in 2017. Former Head of ENT at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.

SEUNG HYUN NAM   Department of Gynecology

• Education/Academic career
• Graduated from Hallym University College of Medicine
• Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University Anam Hospital
• Fellowship, Korea University Anam Hospital (reproductiveendocrine)
• Professional memberships
• Member, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine
• The Korean Society for Fertility Preservation
• The Korean Society for Assisted Reproduction
• The Korean Society of Endometriosis
• Korean Society of Menopause
• The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology
• The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy

Dr. Son Eun Young
Orthodontic Specialist – Director

Professional Summary

Dr. Son Eun Young is a highly qualified orthodontic specialist with extensive academic and clinical training from Yonsei University. With dual certification in Orthodontics and Integrated Dentistry, Dr. Son combines precision, experience, and global affiliations to deliver excellence in orthodontic care. She remains actively engaged in research and global dental communities.

Education

Bachelor of Dentistry
Yonsei University College of Dentistry

Master of Medicine
Yonsei University Graduate School

Clinical Training

Internship
Yonsei University Wonju Severance Hospital

Residency
Yonsei University Wonju Severance Orthodontic Department

Licensure & Certification

Orthodontic Specialist – Certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Integrated Dentistry Specialist – Certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Professional Memberships

Korean Association of Orthodontics (KAO) – Regular Member & Certified Doctor

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) – Full Member

World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) – Full Member

Yonsei University Correctional Research Association – Regular Member

Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
Prosthesis Specialist – Director

Professional Summary

Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

Education & Training

Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

Licensure & Certification

Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Professional Affiliations

Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

Dr. Lee Youngsook is a specialist in internal medicine. She is a member of the Korean Society of Internal Medicine, the Korean Anti-Aging Association, and the Korean Society for Obesity Research.

She has held leadership roles at Oracle Dermatology. She was Director of the Oracle Dermatology Institute Apgujeong. She is now Director of the Oracle Dermatology Cheongdam Branch.

Dr. Lim Gi-hyeon is the Chief Director of the Implant Dental Clinic. He is on the faculty at the Yonsei University Graduate School of Dentistry. He also practices at the Implant Clinic of Yonsei University Dental Hospital. He earned his DDS, MS, and PhD at Yonsei University. He completed his internship and residency at Yonsei University Dental Hospital.

He is board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and in Integrated Dentistry by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. He is also a recognized specialist in Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He served as a visiting clinician in Critical Care and Trauma Surgery and in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Sinchon Severance Hospital. He also practiced at a Harvard Medical School–affiliated hospital. He is a member of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Academy of Integrated Dentistry, the Korean Academy of Dental Anesthesiology, and the ITI Implant Study Club. He serves on the Clinical Advisory Committee of Osstem Implant.

The doctor graduated from Catholic University Medical School with a major in Plastic Surgery and completed an internship and residency at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, affiliated with the Catholic Medical Center. With 35 years of medical experience, the doctor is an outpatient professor at the School of Catholic University Medical School.

The doctor is a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the Korea Plastic Surgery Doctor’s Society.

The doctor is a vascular surgeon with a specialization in stem cell therapy for heart disease. After completing medical education at Hanyang University, the doctor furthered professional expertise as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Vascular Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in 2002. From 2017 to 2019, the doctor served as the Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center, showcasing leadership and advanced clinical skills in vascular surgery.

The doctor is a highly experienced Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 41 years of expertise. Specializing in arthritis, knee and sports injuries, hip joint issues, pelvic bone and hip fractures, osteosarcoma, pelvic bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, congenital clubfoot, and foot deformities, the doctor has made significant contributions to the field.

Graduating from Seoul National University College of Medicine, the doctor earned an M.D. in Orthopedic Surgery in 1983 and a Ph.D. in 1994. The doctor has completed numerous research projects and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals both nationally and internationally.

The doctor is a urologist specializing in urological surgery. They completed their medical education at Seoul National University and earned a Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine at Catholic University.

Professionally, the doctor has held positions including Visiting Professor at Emory University and Assistant Professor at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul. They served as the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Clinic from 2010 to 2014 and have been practicing at the Samsung Medical Center since 1998.

The doctor is a urologist specializing in the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, utilizing advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques. These minimally invasive procedures promote quicker recovery and often preserve potency and urinary function.

With a medical education from Seoul National University and a doctoral degree from Chungbuk National University, the doctor has been practicing at the Samsung clinic since 1997. Currently, they serve as the Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center and the Head of the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center.

The doctor is a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon specializing in arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, heart valve diseases, and blood vessel treatments. Proficient in minimally invasive heart surgery, the doctor utilizes small incisions between ribs to facilitate faster and easier patient recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Graduating from Seoul National University in 2001 and earning a doctoral degree from the University of Ulsan in 2005, the doctor has held positions such as Assistant Professor at Seoul National University Hospital and Clinical Professor at Samsung Medical Center.

The doctor is a cardiologist with extensive experience in treating heart failure, angina, and heart valve diseases. Having graduated with a Master's degree from Seoul National University in 1999 and a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University in 2005, the doctor has been a cardiologist at the Samsung clinic since 1999. The doctor has held the position of Assistant Professor at the Samsung Medical Center and has conducted research as a Visiting Fellow at OHSU and Duke University. Since 2019, the doctor has been leading the Cardiology Department.

The doctor is a neurosurgeon with a specialization in pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal meningiomas, and maxillofacial disorders. With a robust academic background, the doctor studied at Seoul National University and has held significant academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Chief Professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.

The doctor served as President of the Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and has been practicing as a neurosurgeon at the Samsung Medical Center since 1994, contributing to advancements in neurosurgery.

The doctor is a pediatrician and hematologist specializing in the treatment of leukemia and aplastic anemia. They are skilled in performing bone marrow transplants for children. The doctor completed their studies at Seoul National University and gained experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Medical Center. They furthered their expertise as a Research Fellow at Indiana University. Since 2011, they have been contributing to the pediatrics department at Samsung Medical Center.

The doctor is a pediatrician with a specialization in bone marrow transplantation and brain tumor treatment. Graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, a Master's degree, and a PhD from Seoul National University, the doctor has extensive experience in both clinical practice and research.

Professional experience includes serving as a pediatrician at Samsung Medical Center, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Clinic, and a researcher at the Oncology Center of Indiana University School of Medicine. The doctor has held leadership roles such as Head of the Children's Oncology Department at Samsung Hospital and currently serves as Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Samsung Clinic.