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Sungwon Cho

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • 9000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic

  • Director of Ophthalmology / Refractive Surgery Specialist
    Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Education

    Boston University – Bachelor’s Degree (U.S.)

    Korea University Anam Hospital

    Internship — Korea University Anam Hospital 

    Residency — Ophthalmology, Korea University Anam Hospital

    Professional Experience

    Director of Ophthalmology
    Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Korea (current) 

    Former Director
    Blue World Eye Clinic, Korea

    Ophthalmology Consultant
    Inha University Hospital – outpatient consultation

    Clinical Specialties

    Refractive Surgery (including SMILE, LASIK) 

    Vision Correction Procedures

    Certifications & Clinical Recognition

    ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified)

    Professional Memberships

    Dr. Cho holds memberships in major national and international ophthalmology and vision science organizations: 

    Korean Medical Association — Full Member 

    Korean Ophthalmological Association (KOA) — Full Member 

    Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) — Regular Member 

    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Full Member 

    Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) — Full Member 

    Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS) — Full Member 

    Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) — Full Member 

    Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) — Regular Member 

    European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) — Full Member 

    American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) — Full Member 

    ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) — Regular Member

    Languages

    Korean (native)

    English (proficient — clinical practice with international patients)

    Professional Profile Summary

    Dr. Seong-Won Cho is a board-certified ophthalmologist and director of refractive surgery at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. With training in both the U.S. and Korea and leadership experience in private ophthalmology practices, Dr. Cho specializes in advanced vision correction procedures, including SMILE and other refractive surgeries. He holds numerous memberships in global ophthalmologic societies and is recognized as a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon.

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