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Best Cataract ophthalmologists in Republic of Korea: TOP 16 doctors

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Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Bright Eye Clinic

Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
ICL certified

Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam

Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor

Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital

Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes

ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

Cataract Physiol Certification

Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS)

Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS)

Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

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Gong Je Seong
4.5
42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Severance Hospital

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in laser vision correction

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Chong Gi Von
4.2
7 reviews
Republic of Korea, Busan
BGN Eye Hospital

accreditations:

Malaysian Medical Council

Dr. Lim Lei Jun is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist who has been practicing in Malaysia for over 20 years, specializing in , obstetrics, benign gynecological diseases, and pre-invasive gynecology. He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council and holds an MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (India, 1999) and an MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (UK, 2006). He is fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English.

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4.2
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $712.85 - $4989.98
Femtosecond laser $1750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $712.85 - $4989.98
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Pe Chong E
4.2
7 reviews
Republic of Korea, Busan
BGN Eye Hospital

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

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4.2
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $712.85 - $4989.98
Femtosecond laser $1750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $712.85 - $4989.98
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Jinu Han
4.5
42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Severance Hospital

Children's ophthalmologist, specialist in neurophthalmology

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Hyung Keun Lee
4.5
42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Severance Hospital

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in the cornea and cataract treatment

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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Cataract doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Cataract doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Cataract doctors in the world?

The specialist’s CV contains details about the doctor’s expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates, and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Cataract doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
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  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Lee Dong Eun
Ophtalmologist
19 years of experience
4.2
7 reviews

Lee Dong Eun

Ophtalmologist
19 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Busan
BGN Eye Hospital
4.2
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $712.85 - $4989.98
Femtosecond laser $1750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $712.85 - $4989.98
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kim Joong Hoon
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Gangnam ID Ophthalmic Clinic

kim Joong Hoon

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Dr. Kim Joong Hoon is an ophthalmology specialist with emphasis on preventing vision loss in patients with uveitis and retinal conditions. He provides comprehensive ophthalmology services, pharmacologic treatment of retinal disease, and uveitis therapies. His surgical expertise includes Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, IOLs implantation, Cataract surgery (one eye), LASEK eye surgery, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant.Read more
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Gyung Bai Choi
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
JC VITSOMANG EYE CLINIC

Gyung Bai Choi

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience

Representative Doctor Gyung Bai Choi (Graduated from Chung-Ang University School of Medicine / Doctor of Ophthalmology / Adjunct Professor at Hallym University)

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Kim Sun Young
Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Healing Eye Clinic

Kim Sun Young

Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience

- Master of Arts, Graduate School of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea

- Ophthalmologist at the Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center

- Clinical professor of cornea and cataract at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital

- 2009 Seoul St. Mary's Hospital Award for Best Major

- 2008 Minister of Health and Welfare Award

- Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received an epidemiological investigation citation

- Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

- Full member of The Korean External Eye Disease Society(KEEDS) 

- Full member of The Korean Contact Lens Study Society (KCLSS)

- Full member of the European Society of White Intestinal Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

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Lee Min Jee
Ophtalmologist
33 years of experience

Lee Min Jee

Ophtalmologist
33 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Gangnam ID Ophthalmic Clinic
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Kim Kuk Hwe
Ophtalmologist
15 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seongnam
Alpha seoul eye clinic

Kim Kuk Hwe

Ophtalmologist
15 years of experience
  • Graduated from Seoul National University School of Medicine
  • Resident doctor at Seoul National University Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist at Samsung Hospital
  • Internship at the Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, Rochester)
  • Former Director of Ophthalmology Department of Pocheon Hospital (Gyeonggi Medical Center)
  • Former Director/Doctor of Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
  • Member of the Korean Association of Ophthalmologists
  • Member of the Korean Contact Lens Research Society
  • Member of the Korean Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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Joonsung Park
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic

Joonsung Park

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

Director, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch 

· Former Co-Director, Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic 

· Founder, Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic Network 

· Graduate of Korea University College of Medicine 

· Master's Degree in Medicine, Korea University Graduate School 

· Doctorate in Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Graduate School

· Ophthalmologist, Korea University College of Medicine 

· Outpatient Professor, Korea University Medical Center 

· Cornea Fellow, Samsung Seoul Hospital 

· Outpatient Professor, Samsung Seoul Hospital 

· Clinical Instructor, Vision Correction Clinic, Samsung Seoul Hospital

· Reference Doctor for STAAR ICL and TICL 

· Awarded Smile 1 Million Thanks Trophy by Smile 1000, 2022 

· Ranked Top 5 in Nationwide Cataract Surgeries, 2014 

· Conducted Presbyopia Correction Cataract Surgery, 2007 

· Conducted Intraocular Lens Implantation Surgery, 2005 

· Member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) 

· Member of the Korean External Eye Disease Society (KEEDS) 

· Member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) 

· Member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) 

· Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) 

· Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

· Member of the Insurance Committee, Korean Ophthalmological Society 

· Member of the Medical Advisory Committee, Cheonan District Prosecutor's Office, Daejeon

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Young Gyun Kim
4.4
51 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)

Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Center

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Ja Heon Kang
4.4
51 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)

Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Ophthalmologist, Specialist in cataract and glaucoma treatment

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