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Medical Director · Ophthalmologist · MD, PhD

Kim Mu-yeon, MD, PhD

Dr. Kim Mu-yeon (김무연) is the Medical Director of GS Eye Center in Gangnam, Seoul. A Catholic University-trained ophthalmologist and former Catholic Medical Center professor, Dr. Kim performs cataract surgery, SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK and lens implantation, and previously directed Gangnam Saebit Eye Clinic - the practice that became GS Eye Center.

Portrait of Dr. Kim Mu-yeon, Medical Director of GS Eye Center
At a glance

What does Dr. Kim operate on?

Dr. Kim's published scope covers the clinic's lenticule and lens procedures plus cataract surgery - the same lineup the clinic is certified for by ZEISS and its lens partners.

CataractSMILE ProSMILE LASIKSILKLens implantation (ICL)
  • PhD in Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
  • Former professor of ophthalmology, Catholic Medical Center
  • Head, ASIA VISION ASIA PACIFIC CENTER
  • Member: ASCRS · ESCRS · KSCRS · Korean Ophthalmological Society
Education & career

Where did Dr. Kim train and work?

AreaCredential
EducationGraduated, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
EducationMaster of Medical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
EducationPhD in Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
TrainingIntern, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
TrainingOphthalmology residency, Catholic Medical Center
AcademicProfessor of ophthalmology (former), Catholic Medical Center
AcademicAdjunct professor, Catholic Medical Center, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine
PracticeChief of Ophthalmology, SK Aikang Hospital, Beijing, China
PracticeDirector, Gangnam Saebit Eye Clinic - the 2005 practice later renamed GS Eye Center
PracticeHead, ASIA VISION ASIA PACIFIC CENTER
CourseIntraLASIK and iFS specialist training (IntraLase Corp.)
Societies

Which societies does Dr. Kim belong to?

Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
Weekly schedule

When is Dr. Kim in clinic?

As published on the clinic's Korean site. Wednesdays are closed. International visits are arranged in advance through the coordinator, so your exam and surgery land on the right days.

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FAQ

Questions about Dr. Kim Mu-yeon

Cataract surgery, SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK and lens implantation. Surface procedures like LASIK and LASEK are covered by other surgeons on the team.

Dr. Kim served as director of Gangnam Saebit Eye Clinic, the practice that opened at Gangnam Station in 2005 and was later renamed GS Eye Center - the same address the clinic still occupies today.

Yes. Dr. Kim served as Chief of Ophthalmology at SK Aikang Hospital in Beijing, heads the ASIA VISION ASIA PACIFIC CENTER, and holds memberships in both the American (ASCRS) and European (ESCRS) cataract and refractive surgery societies.

Start with the free online consultation or WhatsApp. The international coordinator handles everything in English and schedules you around Dr. Kim's clinic days - note that Wednesdays are closed.

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