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Biography
Dr. Kun Hwang, MD, PhD is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving as a civilian doctor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Armed Forces Capital Hospital in Bundang‑gu, Seongnam City, Gyeonggi‑do, Republic of Korea. He also holds an academic appointment in the Department of Anatomy at the College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul .
After earning his medical degree from Seoul National University, Dr. Hwang pursued advanced training and research culminating in his PhD. Since joining the Armed Forces Capital Hospital in March 2023, he has played a pivotal role in craniofacial trauma care, aesthetic surgery, and anatomical education.
Dr. Hwang's scholarly contributions are both prolific and influential. He has authored over 600 publications, with more than 6,600 citations and nearly 89,000 reads. Among his notable recent work are historical and culturally oriented studies such as explorations of augmentation rhinoplasty during Korea's Japanese colonial era and the analysis of facial reconstructive concepts derived from biblical and Buddhist narratives.
He serves actively as an editorial member and peer reviewer for leading journals like Archives of Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Dr. Hwang’s landmark book, Good Physician, Good Plastic Surgeon (Springer Nature, 2024), reflects his dedication to merging surgical skill with compassionate patient care. The text received the prestigious Medal of the Order of Science and Technology Merit from the Korean government in 2018.
Combining clinical excellence, scholarly depth, and educational leadership, Dr. Kun Hwang stands out as an esteemed figure in both surgical practice and academic medicine.
Research Interest
Dr. Kun Hwang's research spans a broad spectrum within plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a strong emphasis on craniofacial trauma, aesthetic surgery, and surgical anatomy. He is particularly renowned for his work in facial reconstruction, augmentation rhinoplasty, and the anatomical basis of cosmetic procedures. His interests also extend into medical humanities, exploring the historical, cultural, and ethical dimensions of plastic surgery—such as interpretations of reconstructive concepts in ancient texts and the sociopolitical evolution of aesthetic practices in East Asia. Dr. Hwang actively investigates surgical techniques that improve patient outcomes and reduce complications, often blending classical anatomical knowledge with modern surgical innovation. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the development of medical education in anatomy, emphasizing three-dimensional understanding and surgical relevance. Through his prolific publications and interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Hwang continues to advance the field by bridging surgical precision with humanistic insight and evidence-based practice.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-City, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea | Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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