Woo Kyung Kwak

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital specializing in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery (MICA). He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. He treats sports injuries and performs joint replacements for the knee and shoulder. His practice also involves treating calcific tendinitis and recurrent shoulder dislocations.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kwak performs minimally invasive bunion correction to reduce patient recovery times. He uses arthroscopic techniques for shoulder and knee conditions. This approach also assists in joint preservation and fracture management. He provides individualized rehabilitation to help athletes return to performance safely.

Conditions Treated

• Hallux valgus (bunions) and foot deformities
• Rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder
• Knee and ankle osteoarthritis
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and meniscus tears
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger
• Calcific tendinitis and recurrent shoulder dislocation

Procedures Performed

• MICA surgery for hallux valgus
• Total knee arthroplasty
• Shoulder and ankle arthroscopy
• Bankart repair for recurrent dislocations
• Trigger Point Injection (TPI) therapy — an injection used to treat muscle knots and chronic pain
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy

Work Experience

• Orthopedic Surgeon – Leadheal Hospital, Seoul
• Former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery – Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital
• Former Senior Committee Member – Medical Investigation Committee, Ministry of National Defense, South Korea
• Former Fellow – Chonnam National University Hospital

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medicine – Chonnam National University College of Medicine
• Master of Medical Science – Chonnam National University Graduate School of Medicine
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine – Fédération Internationale de Football Association
• Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory – Advanced Training
• AO Trauma – Fracture Management Course
• TPI Therapy Certification – Korean Society of Orthopedic Pain Medicine

Professional Memberships

Holds full membership in the following organizations:

• Korean Orthopaedic Association
• Korean Foot and Ankle Society
• Korean Society of Sports Medicine
• Korean Knee Society
• Korean Arthroscopy Society
• Korean Fracture Society
• Lifetime Member, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society

Research & Recognition

Dr. Kwak evaluates scientific literature for the global medical community. He is a reviewer for international journals published by Springer Nature. This role helps him stay current with orthopedic surgical trends. His academic work supports his clinical focus on joint preservation and fracture management.