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From SNU Hospital to Etonne

Two decades in medicine — from university hospital training to leading one of Gangnam's specialist practices.

Career Journey
Medical school

Seoul National University College of Medicine

Medical degree from Korea's leading medical school.

2005

Medical license

Licensed as a physician in the Republic of Korea.

Residency

Seoul National University Hospital

Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency, with research published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (2009).

2010

Board-certified plastic surgeon

Certified as a plastic surgery specialist.

Hospital

Department Head, Jincheon Sungmo Hospital

Led the plastic surgery department.

Gangnam

Director, Banobagi Plastic Surgery

Director at one of Korea's best-known aesthetic surgery clinics.

Gangnam

Chief Director, Note Plastic Surgery

Led the clinic as chief director.

Today

Co-CEO & Director, Etonne Plastic Surgery

Co-leads Etonne with Dr. Cho Jeongmok — a practice made up entirely of Seoul National University–trained plastic surgeons.

We look not at the moment surgery ends, but at the client's future.
Etonne brand story

Begin with a conversation.

Share your concerns and goals. Dr. Kim and the Etonne team will guide you through a 1:1 consultation — in person in Gangnam or online before you travel.