“HAPPINESS
OF WALKING AGAIN”

SNU Seoul Hospital will let you walk.

About SNU SEOUL

SNU Seoul Hospital is a specialized facility for knee, foot, shoulder & elbow, hand, wrist, and spine care, staffed by “proven medical professionals” with experience from the nation’s top university hospitals and specialized clinics.

In particular, we excel in complex procedures such as robotic knee joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive bunion surgery (MITA), and biportal spinal endoscopy. From surgical treatment to pre- and post-operative care, including hand, shoulder, spine, and sports injury management, we are dedicated to ensuring our patients’ pain-free and healthy return to daily life.

WHY SNU SEOUL
HOSPITAL?

With over 5,000 surgeries performed annually,
we have surpassed 20,000 procedures in just five years.

In particular, our minimally invasive bunion surgery (MITA) has the highest number of procedures performed in the country, putting us on par with prestigious university hospitals.

With over 5,000 surgeries performed annually,
we have surpassed 20,000 procedures in just five years.

In particular, our minimally invasive bunion surgery (MITA) has the highest number of procedures performed in the country, putting us on par with prestigious university hospitals.

A research-driven hospital excels in surgery.

Every year, we publish SCI-level clinical papers domestically and internationally, develop and patent surgical instruments, and conduct research focused on improving patients' quality of life.

Korea's first ROSA Robot Knee Training Center.

We actively train domestic and international physicians in robotic knee joint replacement surgery, develop robotic programs, and present the latest research.

Miracle Med Zone! ONE-STOP SERVICE

We provide prompt consultation and surgery for foreign patients, along with airport pickup services. We also coordinate with 4-star hotels and rehabilitation hospitals near our facility to minimize the burden on patients before and after surgery.

SNU SPECIALITIES

KNEE CENTER

Based on its long experience and know-how, SNU Seoul Hospital truly empathizes with the patient's feelings through detailed examinations and accurate diagnoses, clearly identifies what the patient needs, and presents the most appropriate solution.

  • Robot-Assisted Knee Arthroplasty (MAKO & ROSA)
  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation(Cartilage Regeneration)
  • knee Revision Surgery
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • ACL/PCL Reconstruction
  • Stem Cell Therapy (Cartistem)
  • Corrective Osteotomy
  • Sports Injuries, Cartilage Regeneration

Joint Integrated Treatment

From surgery to non-surgical surgery and recovery,
the SNU Seoul Hospital knee specialist team takes responsibility!

  • Robot-Assisted Knee Arthroplasty (MAKO & ROSA)

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    Robot-Assisted Knee Arthroplasty combines the precision of robotics with the surgeon's intuition and comprehensive judgment, allowing for flexible handling of real-time variables during surgery.

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  • Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)

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    ACL reconstruction surgery must be performed in a way that minimizes the risk factors for re-rupture and carefully examines any damage that could lead to future arthritis.

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Medical Staff Introduction

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Myung Chul Lee, MD, PhD.

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Knee Joint (Robotic Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Cartilage Regeneration)
  • Lower Limb Fractures and Sports Injuries (Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears)Hospital
    Education
  • 67th President, Korean Orthopaedic Association
  • Professor and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicin
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • 67th President of the Korean Orthopedic Association
  • Former Professor, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Professor & Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Professor & Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Resident & Orthopedic Surgery Specialist, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Fellow in Knee Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Visiting Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, USA
  • Visiting Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany
  • Visiting Professor, Hospital for Special Surgery, USA
이명철 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Han Do-Hwan, MD
SNU Seoul Hospital Director of the Robotic Artificial Joint Research Center

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Knee Joint (Robotic Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Cartilage Regeneration)
  • Hip Joint (Total Hip Arthroplasty, Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis)
  • Lower Limb Fractures and Sports Injuries (Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears), Osteoporosis
    Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Master’s Degree, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • PhD Candidate in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Fellow in Knee Joint Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Instructor in Knee Joint Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
  • Clinical Instructor in Knee Joint Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
  • Medical Advisor, Capital Hospital, Armed Forces Medical Command
  • Director of Joint Center, Namgise Hospital
  • Health Columnist, Health Chosun
  • Speaker, Monthly Sports Science
  • Director, Robot Joint Replacement Research Center, SNU Seoul Hospital
  • Speaker, MAKO Summit for Robotic Joint Replacement
한도환 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Jak, Jang, MD

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Knee Joint (Robotic Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Lower Limb Alignment Procedures, Stem Cell Cartilage Regeneration, Autologous Chondrocyte Cartilage Regeneration)
  • Lower Limb Fractures and Sports Injuries (Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears), Osteoporosis
    Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Master’s Degree, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • PhD Candidate, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Fellow in Knee Joint Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Assistant Professor in Knee Joint Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
  • Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil Hospital
  • Director of Joint Center, Daehan Hospital
  • Director of Joint Center, Seoul Saegehro Hospital
장작 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Sahnghoon, Lee, MD, PhD.

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Knee Joint (Robotic Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Lower Limb Alignment Procedures, Stem Cell Cartilage Regeneration, Autologous Chondrocyte Cartilage Regeneration)
  • Lower Limb Fractures and Sports Injuries (Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears), Osteoporosis
    Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Master’s Degree in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • PhD in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Fellow in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Chungmu Hospital
  • Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Exchange Scholar, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
  • Researcher, Stem Cell Research Center, UPMC
  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Fellowship, Stem Cell Research Center, University of Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University
  • Knee Specialist, CM Hospital, Jincheon National Training Center
이상훈 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Se-Jin Park, MD

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Knee Joint (Robotic Assisted Knee Arthroplasty, Lower Limb Alignment Procedures, Stem Cell Cartilage Regeneration, Autologous Chondrocyte Cartilage Regeneration)
  • Lower Limb Fractures and Sports Injuries (Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears), Osteoporosis
    Education
  • Pre-Medical Program, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
박세진 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Director Dong Oh, Lee ,MD, PhD.

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Ankle Ligament Injury, Ankle Cartilage Injury, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Achilles Tendinitis
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion), Plantar Fasciitis, Pediatric Flatfoot, Flatfoot, Morton's Neuroma, Accessory Navicular Syndrome, Peripheral, Neuropathy, Foot Fracture
  • Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Arthroplasty (Artificial Joint), Ankle Arthrodesis (Fusion), Ankle Correction Surgery (SMO), Ankle Fracture (Same-day Surgery)
    Education
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Master’s Degree, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Doctorate (PhD), Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Consultant, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Foot and Ankle Fellow, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konkuk University Medical Center
  • Assistant Professor, Hanyang University Myongji Hospital
  • Visiting Scholar, Foot and Ankle Research Center, Duke University Medical Center, USA
  • Travelling Fellowship Award, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) (Overseas Training)
  • Co-author of "Springer Foot and Ankle Disorders" (on Ankle Arthroplasty and Fusion)
  • Field Doctor, LG Twins
  • Field Doctor, Korea National Bobsleigh & Skeleton Team
이동오 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Tae Wook, Yoo ,MD Director of the Achilles Tendon Center, SNU Seoul Hospital

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Ankle Ligament Injury, Ankle Cartilage Injury, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Achilles Tendinitis
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion), Plantar Fasciitis, Pediatric Flatfoot, Flatfoot, Morton's Neuroma, Accessory Navicular Syndrome, Peripheral, Neuropathy, Foot Fracture
  • Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Arthroplasty (Artificial Joint), Ankle Arthrodesis (Fusion), Ankle Correction Surgery (SMO), Ankle Fracture (Same-day Surgery)
    Education
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Catholic University of Korea, Catholic Central Medical Center
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
  • Medical Officer, 51st Infantry Division, Republic of Korea Army
  • Foot and Ankle Fellow, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
  • Clinical Instructor, Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea
  • Former Director, Foot and Ankle Surgery Team, Yonsei Gonwoo Hospital
  • Director of the Achilles Tendon Center, SNU Seoul Hospital
유태욱 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Tae Byeong, Kang ,MD

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Ankle Ligament Injury, Ankle Cartilage Injury, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Achilles Tendinitis
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion), Plantar Fasciitis, Pediatric Flatfoot, Flatfoot, Morton's Neuroma, Accessory Navicular Syndrome, Peripheral, Neuropathy, Foot Fracture
  • Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Arthroplasty (Artificial Joint), Ankle Arthrodesis (Fusion), Ankle Correction Surgery (SMO), Ankle Fracture (Same-day Surgery)
    Education
  • Pre-Medical Course, Hanyang University College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine
    Career
  • Intern, Hanyang University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Hanyang University Hospital
  • Foot and Ankle Fellow, Orthopedic Surgery, Hanyang University Hospital
  • Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Gukmin Hospital
  • Chief and Supervising Orthopedic Surgeon, Seongae Hospital
  • Director of the Foot Trauma Center, SNU Seoul Hospital
강태병 원장

▶ Orthopedic specialist

Sang Gyo, Seo ,MD

    Specializations and Research Areas
  • Ankle Ligament Injury, Ankle Cartilage Injury, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Achilles Tendinitis
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion), Plantar Fasciitis, Pediatric Flatfoot, Flatfoot, Morton's Neuroma, Accessory Navicular Syndrome, Peripheral, Neuropathy, Foot Fracture
  • Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Arthroplasty (Artificial Joint), Ankle Arthrodesis (Fusion), Ankle Correction Surgery (SMO), Ankle Fracture (Same-day Surgery)
    Education
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • Master’s Degree, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine
  • Completed Doctoral Coursework, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine
    Career
  • Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery Fellow (Foot and Ankle), Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle), Seoul National University Hospital
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle), Asan Medical Center
  • Board-Certified Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Field Doctor, LG Twins
  • Author of the book “Problems with Feet and Ankles”
  • Featured on EBS "Doctors" - Episode 461: "Diabetes Complications"
  • Regular Guest on KBS "Morning Forum" - Thursday Lecture (since April 2022)
  • Sponsor, National Ballet Company and Universal Ballet Company
  • Korea-Japan Travelling Fellowship Award (Overseas Training)
  • Official Partner Hospital, FC Seoul
  • Partner Hospital, Gimpo Citizen Soccer Club
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Facilities

Patients & Services

Medical Inquiries

Clinic
Hours

Weekdays
Lunch hour
Saturday

AM 09:00 ~ PM 06:00
PM 13:00 ~ PM 02:00
AM 09:00 ~ PM 01:00

*Outpatient medical treatments are closed
on Sundays and holidays

Tel.

+82-2-010-9765-5511
+82-2-02-333-5151

Fax.

+82-2-02-333-5152

E-mail.

snuseoulhospital@naver.com

237 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul SNU Hospital