Best Orthopedics Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 13

Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.

• Performs stem cell therapy for knees and osteoarthritis.
• Expert in knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
• Former professor at the Catholic University of Korea.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Society and the Korean Hip Association.

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

Dr. Sung Wook Seo is a specialist in orthopedic surgery at Samsung Medical Center, a leading hospital in South Korea.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
• Has extensive experience in joint and bone procedures
• Focused on patient-centered care and recovery

Dr. Chul-Won Ha brings of orthopedic expertise at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in complex joint and bone conditions.

• Focuses on arthritis, sports injuries, and joint replacements
• Extensive experience with hip fractures and pelvic bone tumors
• Specializes in congenital clubfoot and foot deformity corrections
• Published researcher in national and international orthopedic journals

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – specialises in complex shoulder and elbow procedures with a focus on research-backed techniques.

• Fellowship-trained in shoulder & elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
• Published multiple studies on rotator cuff repairs and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
• Edition Committee Member of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association
• 18 years of experience of experience in orthopaedic surgery

Specializes in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries – Dr. Lee brings decades of orthopedic expertise to Nanoori Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with extensive joint surgery experience
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including Korean Knee Society
• Published researcher on joint-related conditions and treatments
• Former section chief at Sun Hospital's Center of Joint