Finding more information about doctors?

[honeybear0023]

I know most people here ask about clinics, locations, pricing, etc. but when I find a clinic I like, how do I go about finding more information about the doctor/doctors that work there?

I am not sure what to do if there is minimal information on the clinic's website. I seem to get multiple different doctors when I try to search for something, I guess because I am not in Korea? Would using a Korean VPN help with searching for something like this? 

[evelaina1]

Start with verifying credentials through official networks like the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS) or the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), making sure the doctor is a certified specialist rather than a general practitioner.  Use international platforms (RealSelf, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) directory) and medical tourism agencies like Docfinderkorea to compare board-certified surgeons, read patient reviews, and view before-and-after galleries. 

You can also research clinics located in major districts like Gangnam, Apgujeong, and Sinsa in Seoul, while cross-referencing local Korean review platforms like Naver and Babitalk for real patient experiences.

[berrygirl21]

On 8/25/2026 at 9:43 AM, evelaina1 said:

Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS) or the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)

It is always best to start here to make sure the doctors are actually registered. They have cracked down on ghost doctors but it still can happen.

[LillyD86]

I have found that most clinics will have an about page for the doctors. Some will have reference links. 

Which doctors are you trying to find more information about? I can see if I can help  

[wishfulthinking23]

On 8/29/2026 at 10:26 AM, LillyD86 said:

I have found that most clinics will have an about page for the doctors. Some will have reference links. 

Which doctors are you trying to find more information about? I can see if I can help  

This is true. I don't recall a single clinic not having an about page. Although I want to point out that some of them will have pictures of the doctors with minimal information about them, just basic stuff.