How can I verify that Im Tae-hyung is a board-certified specialist?

Check that Im Tae-hyung holds a recognized Korean specialty board certification in their field, such as plastic surgery or dermatology. K-Dia lists each doctor's qualifications, specialty, and clinic affiliation so you can confirm credentials before booking. A genuine specialist is certified by the relevant Korean medical board — not just a licensed physician — so ask directly about board certification and years of experience with your specific procedure.

What does Im Tae-hyung's specialty actually mean for my procedure?

A doctor's specialty tells you the field they're board-certified and trained to perform safely. Im Tae-hyung's listed specialty on K-Dia indicates the procedures they focus on, which matters because outcomes are strongly tied to a surgeon's experience with your specific treatment. Always confirm the doctor regularly performs your exact procedure, and treat the consultation as the place to assess fit — every case is individual.

What questions should I ask Im Tae-hyung during a consultation?

Ask about board certification, experience with your specific procedure, realistic results, risks, and the aftercare plan. With Im Tae-hyung, also confirm who actually performs the surgery, expected recovery time, the revision policy, and how complications are handled. Bring photos and your medical history, and remember that a trustworthy doctor gives honest expectations rather than guarantees — final suitability is decided in your personal medical assessment.

How reliable are the patient reviews for Im Tae-hyung?

Verified reviews from real patients are a useful signal, but should be weighed alongside credentials. On K-Dia, reviews tied to Im Tae-hyung reflect genuine patient experiences, yet results vary from person to person. Use reviews to spot consistent patterns in communication, results, and aftercare, then confirm everything in a direct consultation — no review replaces a board-certified doctor's assessment of your individual case.

What is Im Tae-hyung's area of focus?

Im Tae-hyung focuses on Ophthalmologist. Outcomes depend heavily on a doctor's experience with your exact procedure, so confirm in your consultation that Im Tae-hyung regularly performs it. K-Dia lists credentials and verified reviews to help you compare.

Im Tae-hyung

Ophthalmologist

21 Career highlights

Clear Seoul Ophthalmology · 17, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Career highlights

Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine (2000)
Ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center (2003–2007)
Fellow, Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University (Cornea, Cataract) (2007–2008)
Research Supervisor for the "Medical Research" Curriculum at Seoul National University College of Medicine
Former Director of LASIK & Dry Eye Center, Hangil Eye Hospital (2008–2020)
Former Professor, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine (2020–2022)
Selected as Expert SMILE Doctor (2020)
Selected as Expert CLEAR Doctor (2023)
Master of Medicine/Doctor of Medicine, Ulsan University (2007)
Ophthalmology Supervising Specialist (2008~2020)
Regular member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)
Regular member of the Korean Optometric Association
Regular member of the Korean Contact Lens Research Society
Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Regular member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)
Regular member of the Korean Society of External Ophthalmology
Development/Research of KFDA Intraocular Lens Safety Guidelines
Acquired ReLex Smile/ICL Surgery Certification
Clinical results presented at the 2nd 'Immersive' Symposium in 2023 (2023)
Representative Procedure: LASEK/LASIK/SMILE LASIK/Cataract

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Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine Medical Doctor, Chief Director of Clear Seoul Eye Clinic

Clear Seoul Ophthalmology

17, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

02-533-7778

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I verify that Im Tae-hyung is a board-certified specialist?: Check that Im Tae-hyung holds a recognized Korean specialty board certification in their field, such as plastic surgery or dermatology. K-Dia lists each doctor's qualifications, specialty, and clinic affiliation so you can confirm credentials before booking. A genuine specialist is certified by the relevant Korean medical board — not just a licensed physician — so ask directly about board certification and years of experience with your specific procedure.
What does Im Tae-hyung's specialty actually mean for my procedure?: A doctor's specialty tells you the field they're board-certified and trained to perform safely. Im Tae-hyung's listed specialty on K-Dia indicates the procedures they focus on, which matters because outcomes are strongly tied to a surgeon's experience with your specific treatment. Always confirm the doctor regularly performs your exact procedure, and treat the consultation as the place to assess fit — every case is individual.
What questions should I ask Im Tae-hyung during a consultation?: Ask about board certification, experience with your specific procedure, realistic results, risks, and the aftercare plan. With Im Tae-hyung, also confirm who actually performs the surgery, expected recovery time, the revision policy, and how complications are handled. Bring photos and your medical history, and remember that a trustworthy doctor gives honest expectations rather than guarantees — final suitability is decided in your personal medical assessment.
How reliable are the patient reviews for Im Tae-hyung?: Verified reviews from real patients are a useful signal, but should be weighed alongside credentials. On K-Dia, reviews tied to Im Tae-hyung reflect genuine patient experiences, yet results vary from person to person. Use reviews to spot consistent patterns in communication, results, and aftercare, then confirm everything in a direct consultation — no review replaces a board-certified doctor's assessment of your individual case.
What is Im Tae-hyung's area of focus?: Im Tae-hyung focuses on Ophthalmologist. Outcomes depend heavily on a doctor's experience with your exact procedure, so confirm in your consultation that Im Tae-hyung regularly performs it. K-Dia lists credentials and verified reviews to help you compare.