Best cardiologists in Republic of Korea: TOP 12 doctors

Director of Cardiovascular Center at Na-Eun Hospital, Dr. Ahn specializes in coronary artery disease and advanced interventional cardiology procedures.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Montreal Heart Institute, Canada
• President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Clinical professor at multiple prestigious institutions

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery – patients recover faster with small incisions between the ribs. Dr. Jeong leads the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Samsung Medical Center.

• 20+ years treating arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, and valve diseases
• Performs complex cardiac procedures with reduced recovery time
• Trained at Seoul National University and earned a doctoral degree
• Former professor at Seoul National University Hospital

Head of Cardiology at Samsung Medical Center – Dr. Lee specializes in heart failure, angina, and valve diseases with over 20 years of experience.

• Holds a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University – advanced expertise in cardiology
• Trained at leading institutions including Duke University and OHSU
• Leads one of Korea's top cardiology departments
• Published research in cardiac care advancements

Specializes in radiofrequency ablation procedures at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top hospitals.

• Focuses on cardiac rhythm disorders and atrial fibrillation
• Expertise in advanced ablation techniques
• Practices at a leading medical center with cutting-edge technology
• Dedicated to improving treatment options for arrhythmias

Dr. Dong Ik Kim specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease at Samsung Medical Center.

• 20+ years of experience in vascular surgery
• Former Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained as a Visiting Professor at Oregon Health Sciences University

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Professor Byung-Hee Oh, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. His clinical focus includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and preventive cardiology.

He served as Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. He also served as Director of a cardiovascular center and Head of the Division of Cardiology. He was President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and led national heart failure and hypertension groups. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He has given invited lectures at major international cardiology conferences and received national honors.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.