Park Sung-wook, MD, PhD
Dr. Park Sung-wook (박성욱) trained at Seoul National University Hospital, where he served as chief clinical fellow in retina. At GS Eye Center, Dr. Park covers the widest published scope on the team - retina, cataract, SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK, LASIK, LASEK and lens implantation - backed by a series of academic research awards.
What does Dr. Park operate on?
Dr. Park is the surgeon on the team whose published scope includes retina alongside the full refractive and cataract lineup - a Seoul National University Hospital retina pedigree applied to everyday vision correction.
- MD, PhD and ophthalmology specialist, Seoul National University Hospital
- Chief clinical fellow, Retina, Seoul National University Hospital
- ZEISS SMILE-certified surgeon · STAAR ICL & Aqua ICL surgeon
- Six academic and research awards, 2011-2018
Where did Dr. Park train?
| Area | Credential |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduated, Seoul National University College of Medicine |
| Education | Master's degree, Seoul National University Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology |
| Education | PhD in Medical Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine |
| Training | Basic research fellow, Seoul National University College of Medicine |
| Hospital | MD, PhD and ophthalmology specialist, Seoul National University Hospital |
| Hospital | Chief clinical fellow, Retina, Seoul National University Hospital |
| Research | Research fellow, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital |
What has Dr. Park's research earned?
| Year | Award / Certification |
|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Selected three times, "People Who Brightened Korea" |
| 2017 | Seorin Bio outstanding doctoral thesis award |
| 2013-2017 | Outstanding paper awards, Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital |
| 2012 | Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology award |
| 2012 | American Academy of Ophthalmology top poster award |
| 2011 | Outstanding resident award, Seoul National University Hospital |
| - | ZEISS SMILE-certified ophthalmic surgeon (Germany) |
| - | STAAR ICL & Aqua ICL surgeon (USA) |
| - | Official doctor certification: AT LISA tri · LARA · PanOptix · Elana · Gemetric · Precizon Go |
When is Dr. Park in clinic?
As published on the clinic's Korean site. Thursdays are closed; mornings and afternoons alternate between clinic and surgery.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Surgery | Clinic | Surgery | Closed | Clinic | Surgery |
| Afternoon | Clinic | Surgery | Clinic | Closed | Surgery | Clinic |
Questions about Dr. Park Sung-wook
The widest published scope on the team: retina, cataract, SMILE Pro, SMILE LASIK, SILK, LASIK and LASEK, and lens implantation.
High myopia - a common reason people seek SMILE or ICL - is also a risk factor for retinal conditions. Dr. Park trained as chief clinical fellow in retina at Seoul National University Hospital, so the same surgeon can evaluate the retina alongside your refractive plan. The final assessment always comes from your in-clinic exam.
Six recognitions between 2011 and 2018, including outstanding paper awards from the SNUH Biomedical Research Institute, an Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology award, an American Academy of Ophthalmology top poster award, and an outstanding doctoral thesis award.
Every day except Thursday. Clinic and surgery alternate by half-day, so the coordinator will book your consultation into a clinic slot and, if you proceed, your surgery into a surgery slot. Start with the free online consultation.