Our Ophthalmologists — 12 Surgeons, Led by Dr. Jong-Ho Lee
Meet the BGSS medical team: founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D., and directors in Seoul (Gangnam) and Busan (Seomyeon). Profiles and photos follow below.
- 12 ophthalmologists in two clinics
- Founder leading since 1997
- English-speaking care with interpreters
Who are the doctors at BGSS Eye Clinic?
BGSS has 12 ophthalmologists. Founder & CEO Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D., has led the clinic since 1997, implanted ICL in 56,000+ eyes and was a keynote speaker at the Korea SMILE Forum (Feb 2025). Seoul directors include Dr. Je-Myung Lee and Dr. Il-Young Jung (both M.D., Ph.D.); Busan is led by directors including Dr. Gil-Ho Park, M.D., Ph.D.
- Ophthalmologists
- 12
- Founder
- Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
- Seoul directors
- 7
- Busan directors
- 5
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Lee founded BGSS in 1997 and pioneered first-generation LASIK, LASEK and ICL in Korea. He has implanted ICL in more than 56,000 eyes, with particular focus on complex cases and custom lens positioning for astigmatism, and reviews the medical content of this website.
He was a keynote speaker for STAAR Surgical at the EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit 2024 , gave the keynote at the Korea SMILE Forum (Feb 2025) and presented at the Korea EVO ICL Forum 2025 . He also leads the clinic's regenerative research on corneal and retinal/macular regeneration.
- 56,000+ ICL eyes
- Pioneer of LASIK, LASEK and ICL in Korea
- Research director, BG CELL Center
- Medical reviewer of BGSS content
Seoul and Busan directors
All procedures are performed by BGSS ophthalmologists.
| Clinic | Directors |
|---|---|
| Seoul (Gangnam, Apgujeong) | Dr. Jong-Ho Lee (M.D., Ph.D.), Dr. Je-Myung Lee (M.D., Ph.D.), Dr. Il-Young Jung (M.D., Ph.D.), Dr. Sang-Il An, Dr. Dae-Hyun Park, Dr. Kun-Hae Kim, Dr. Hyun-Ah Kim |
| Busan (Seomyeon) | Dr. Gil-Ho Park (M.D., Ph.D.), Dr. Jeong-Min Woo, Dr. Hyun-Uk Shin, Dr. Byung-Uk Ko, Dr. Jong-Ho Park |
Detailed profiles and photos are shown below.
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- 160,000+ SMILE / SMILE Pro
- 66,000+ ICL lens implants
- 49,000+ presbyopia & cataract
- Many with M.D., Ph.D. research backgrounds
- Founder Dr. Jong-Ho Lee: 56,000+ ICL eyes
- Complex-case and toric ICL positioning
- STAAR Surgical EVO ICL APAC Experts Summit (2024)
- Korea SMILE Forum (2025)
- Korea EVO ICL Forum (2025)
- Among Korea's first to introduce LASIK & LASEK
- Ministry of Health & Welfare–designated regenerative medicine institution
- 2026 prices published openly
- Medical content reviewed by an ophthalmologist
Dr. Jong-Ho Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Lee is a pioneer of first-generation LASIK, LASEK and ICL in Korea and is known internationally for complex-case ICL and custom lens positioning for astigmatism. He reviews the medical content on this website.
Editorial policy: clinical statements on this page are checked against the sources below and BGSS outcome data, and are reviewed at least once a year. Prices are the clinic's published 2026 rates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my surgeon?
You can tell your coordinator which doctor you prefer; availability depends on surgical schedules.
Do the doctors speak English?
BGSS has English-speaking ophthalmologists, and medical interpreters support you on surgery day.
Who performs ICL surgery?
ICL is performed by BGSS ophthalmologists, with Dr. Jong-Ho Lee leading the ICL program.
Are Busan doctors part of the same team?
Yes. Busan directors follow the same protocols and price schedule as Seoul.
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Medical information on this page is for general education and does not replace a consultation with an ophthalmologist. Results vary by individual, and suitability is determined after a full pre-operative eye examination. Statistics: BGSS Seoul + Busan cumulative totals as of December 2025.
Our Ophthalmologists
Understanding
our patients' hearts is
the true key
to excellence
- CEO, Founder of BGSS Eye Clinic
- CEO Dr. Jong-Ho Lee
- M.D.,Ph.D.
- Current CEO Doctor of Seoul BalGeunSeSang(BGSS) Eye Clinic
- Current Research Director of Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution (designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Ophthalmologist, Doctor of Medicine
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