Woo Kyung Kwak

Areas of Expertise
MICA Surgery for Hallux Valgus (Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction), Foot & Ankle Disorders, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Sports Injuries and Fracture Management, Arthroscopic Joint Surgery, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tears, Calcific Tendinitis, Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation, Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Finger

Professional Experience
· Graduated from Chonnam National University College of Medicine
· Master of Medical Science, Chonnam National University Graduate School of Medicine
· Former Fellow, Chonnam National University Hospital
· Former Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital
· Former Senior Committee Member, Medical Investigation Committee, Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea

Academic & Society Memberships
· Full Member, Korean Orthopaedic Association
· Full Member, Korean Arthroscopy Society
· Lifetime Member, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
· Full Member, Korean Knee Society
· Full Member, Korean Foot and Ankle Society
· Full Member, Korean Society of Sports Medicine
· Full Member, Korean Fracture Society

Academic Activities, Training & Certifications
· Reviewer for International Journals Published by Springer Nature
· Completed Advanced Training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory
· Certified in TPI (Trigger Point Injection) Therapy, Korean Society of Orthopedic Pain Medicine
· Completed AO Trauma Fracture Management Course
· Completed FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

Clinical Focus
Dr. Kwak specializes in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, and advanced arthroscopic procedures for the shoulder and knee. He has extensive clinical experience in treating sports-related injuries, degenerative joint conditions, and complex fractures, with a strong emphasis on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and enabling patients to return safely to daily activities and athletic performance. His clinical approach combines precise surgical techniques with individualized rehabilitation strategies to optimize long-term functional recovery.