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Oncologist. Breast Cancer Treatment Specialist

Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.

Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

35 years old

• In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
• Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
• Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Oncologist, specializing in clinical oncology and oncohematology

28 years of experience

• From 1992 to 1994 he completed an internship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute, USA.
• Since January 2001, he has been the director of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Bucheon.
• Received the Korean Society of Stem Cell Transplantation Medical Award in 2006.
• He is a member of the international and American societies of oncohematology.

Dr. Yong Jin Kim is a highly experienced and qualified surgeon of morbid obesity in Korea, with a Ph.D. from Soon Chun Hyang University and expertise in upper gastrointestinal tract and laparoscopic surgery. He is a professor at the department of general surgery and Head of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul, and holds memberships with various societies related to metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Obstetrician-gynecologist

Dr. Iltae Jang is a leading neurosurgeon with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial discs, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical treatments. He serves as a professor at Korea University, Ewha Womans University, and Yonsei University. Dr. Jang has published widely in respected journals, including World Neurosurgery, Spine Journal, and the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society.

He holds an ECFMG certificate and completed fellowships in France. Dr. Jang has served as President of Nanoori Hospital and is the founder of the Nanoori Medical Foundation. He is active in several professional societies, such as the Barun Spine Society and the Korean Neurosurgical Society. Major Korean newspapers have recognized him as a top doctor in spine disorders. Dr. Jang’s work has helped advance spinal surgery in Korea and abroad.

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic and total knee and shoulder surgeries. He also treats sports injuries. Dr. Lee received his MD from Catholic Medical College in Seoul in 1994. He has served as Section Chief at Sun Hospital and as Director at TeunTeun Hospital in Jeju.

Dr. Lee is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society, Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association, and the Korean Sports Medical Association. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles and presentations. His work includes research on ultrasonographic evaluation of biceps tendon effusion and new methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and scapular fractures.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine diseases. Dr. Kim earned his PhD in 2006. He completed advanced training at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, and Anna Hospital in Germany.

Dr. Kim has served as Director at Hurisarang Spine Hospital and Sun Han Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. Dr. Kim is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and has received several best paper awards, including the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award.

He is a member of NASS, ISASS, AO Spine, and other professional societies. Dr. Kim is known for his work in spinal surgery innovation and education.

Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He has specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery since 2008. Dr. Moon earned his medical degree at Kyung Hee University Hospital, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. He focuses on advanced orthopaedic techniques.

Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. His research has made important contributions to shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and the Korean Knee Society. He also serves on the editorial committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Moon is known for his work in arthroscopic repair and total shoulder arthroplasty. His clinical results have been published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Dr. Jongyoon Kim is an Interventional Cardiologist with 26+ years of experience in Seoul, South Korea. He is a member of the Korean Society of Internal Medicine, the Korean Heart Association, and the Arrhythmia Research Society. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine in 1995 and holds an MS and Ph.D. from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine. His areas of interest include Vascular intervention-peripheral vascular disease and aortic disease. He is also an author of various scholarly articles for reputed journals in South Korea and abroad.

Dr. Kang Seongil is a Gastroenterology Surgeon based in Daegu with 15+ years of experience and lifetime membership of multiple medical societies. He is an expert in various forms of cancer and other surgical treatments and has published various academic articles.

Plastic surgeon

20 years of experience

• Facial plastic surgery specialist;
• The doctor graduated from Seoul National University in the field of plastic surgery.
• He completed his internship at Samsung Hospital, South Korea, and San Pol, Spain.