Best Cardiology Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 12

Dr. Byung Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He held leadership roles at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Oh has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He treats patients at Sejong Hospital, which sees over 400,000 annual visits.

• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at Seoul National University.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid stenting.
• Received national honors for medical excellence and leadership.
• Focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management.

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned both her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She specializes in heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease treatment. Dr. Kim works at a KOIHA-accredited hospital that treats over 402,000 patients every year.

• Performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Expert in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at major Korean medical centers.
• Treats complex conditions including arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
• Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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

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

• Over 44 years of experience 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 at Na-Eun Hospital in Incheon. He is a prominent figure in South Korean cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure. He has published over 380 medical works. His research includes 242 SCI-indexed international papers. Dr. Oh is an emeritus professor at Korea University.

• Served as President of the Korean Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
• Former Chairman of the Korean Society of Cardiology.
• Trained as a fellow at Emory University and Cornell University in the US.
• Directs the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Korea University.