Dr. Young-Gon Na
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon · Chief Director
Hello, **I am Dr. Young-Gon Na, Chief Director of Seoul One Hospital.** Joint treatment must be chosen with an eye not only to current pain but to the kind of life the patient hopes to continue living. Even with the same arthritis, the appropriate approach differs depending on occupation, exercise habits, extent of joint damage, and time available for recovery after treatment. **I first assess whether the joint can be preserved.** **Then I fully explain the expected benefits and limitations of each treatment option, as well as the costs and rehabilitation burden involved.** I help patients understand so they can make informed choices, and I adjust the plan together with them as recovery progresses.
Career
- Graduated, Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Ph.D., Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
- Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
- Military Conscription Physician, Military Manpower Administration
- Clinical Fellow (Knee & Sports Medicine), Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
- Certified Sports Medicine Specialist, Korean Society of Sports Medicine
- Contracted Specialist Physician, Armed Forces Capital Hospital
- Clinical Advisor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center
- Field Doctor, LG Twins Professional Baseball Team (2015–present)
- Former Head, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, CM Hospital
- Former Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul World Hospital
- Former Field Doctor, Kiwoom Heroes Professional Baseball Team
- Team Doctor, Korean National Team, 2019 Military World Games
- Former Research Planning Advisory Committee Member, National Evidence-based healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA)
- Former Occasional Advisory Physician, Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service
Certifications & awards
- Member, Korean Orthopaedic Association
- Member, Korean Knee Society
- Member, Korean Arthroscopy Society
- Member, Korean Society of Sports Medicine
- Member, Korean Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Member, Korean Fracture Society
Publications
- Numerous research papers published on knee arthroplasty and arthritis treatment
- Research on high tibial osteotomy (corrective surgery for bow legs) and knee alignment correction
- Research on sports injuries including ACL reconstruction and meniscus transplantation
- Research presentations at international conferences including AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Completed specialized training in robotic knee arthroplasty systems including Stryker Mako® and Smith & Nephew NAVIO®
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