Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 4

Dr. Na Young Bae is a gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex uterine and ovarian conditions. Dr. Bae graduated from UC Berkeley and the Korea University School of Medicine. She treats common and complex disorders, including endometriosis and uterine prolapse.

• Performs robotic myomectomy and sacrohysteropexy using the Da Vinci system.
• Expert in managing menopause, osteoporosis, and menstrual disorders.
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy.
• Works at a facility that performs 10,000+ uterine and ovarian procedures.

Dr. Chung Jae Hyun is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He is an Adjunct Professor at Korea University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed plastic surgery training at Korea University Medical Center. His practice focuses on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.

He completed a fellowship at the Breast Reconstruction Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. He presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) meeting in 2013 in San Diego.

His accreditations and memberships include the Korean Medical Association and lifetime membership in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He is also a member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Breast Plastic Surgery Research Council (KSPRS), IPRAS, and the Motiva Korea Ambassador Review Panel.

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. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Hyang-gi Park is a fertility specialist at Seoul Miz Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and ovarian rejuvenation. She trained as a clinical instructor at Samsung Medical Center. Dr. Park holds memberships in the Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproduction.

• Former Director of the Fertility Clinic at MizMedi Hospital Gangseo.
• Served as Medical Director at both Dion and Zion Women’s clinics.
• Full member of the Korean societies for endometriosis and fertility preservation.
• Treats patients at Seoul Miz Hospital, which serves 200,000 people annually.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Kim Gyeonrae, MD, PhD, is an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist). He is the Honorary Medical Director in the Department of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. His clinical focus includes nasal disease, rhinosinusitis and chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Credentials: MMed, Hanyang University. PhD in Medicine, Wonkwang University. Fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia and The Ohio State University College of Medicine (USA). Former Chief, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Eulji Hospital. Former Professor, College of Medicine, Hanyang University.

Leadership: Planning Director, Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Director of Publications and Auditor, Korean Rhinologic Society. Selected papers: Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2009;52:816-821 and 2009;52:349-353.

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Moon Ji Hyeon is an expert anesthesiologist at Urban Plastic Surgery in Seoul. She specializes in providing safe anesthesia for complex plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Moon earned her medical degree from Ewha Womans University. She focus on ensuring patient comfort during facial and body contouring surgeries.

• Full member of the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists.
• Fluent in English to assist international patients during surgery.
• Expert in anesthesia for breast augmentations and body contouring.
• Works at Urban Plastic Surgery, a clinic treating 8,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Dr. Kim Do Hyung is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He completed a plastic surgery internship at the same hospital. He later served as an adjunct professor of plastic surgery.

His professional memberships include the Korean Medical Association; the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; the Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; the Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; the Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS; MIPS; and the Korean Society for Lipoplastic Surgery.

Dr. Koh Eunseok is an otolaryngologist (ENT) who specializes in rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Rhinologic Society, and the Korean Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

Dr. Yang Se Yeon is a neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Naeun Hospital. He specializes in cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis, vascular dizziness, and head trauma.

He graduated from The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. He also earned a Master’s in Medicine there. He completed an internship and a neurosurgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a clinical fellowship and served as a clinical assistant professor at Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital.

He has served as a staff neurosurgeon at the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Trauma Center. He was also Head of Neurosurgery at G-SAM Hospital.

Dr. Son Yoo Sung is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He was educated and trained at Seoul National University. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a plastic surgery residency at Seoul National University Hospital. He obtained board certification there.

His professional memberships include the Korean Medical Association. He is an active member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS) and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Kim Geonho is an ENT specialist and Head of Otolaryngology at Naeun Hospital. He treats tonsil and adenoid disease, sinusitis, and rhinitis. He also manages snoring and sleep apnea, voice changes from vocal cord disorders, salivary gland disease, and thyroid disorders.

He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and clinical fellowship in Otolaryngology at Hanyang University Hospital. He is the former Vice Director of Baro Clinic (ENT). He completed training through the Sleep Polysomnography Quality Control Committee. He is a regular member of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the Korean Rhinologic Society, the Korean Otological Society, the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery, the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Korean Society of Sleep and Breathing.

Dr. Kim Yeonsun is an endocrinologist and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Naeun Hospital. He treats diabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders.

He earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed graduate training in internal medicine at Gachon University. He then trained as a clinical fellow in endocrinology at Samsung Medical Center.

He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. He was also a professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Endocrine Society and the Korean Diabetes Association.