Sungwon Cho

Director of Ophthalmology / Refractive Surgery Specialist
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Education

Boston University – Bachelor’s Degree (U.S.)

Korea University Anam Hospital

Internship — Korea University Anam Hospital 

Residency — Ophthalmology, Korea University Anam Hospital

Professional Experience

Director of Ophthalmology
Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic – Gangnam Branch, Seoul, Korea (current) 

Former Director
Blue World Eye Clinic, Korea

Ophthalmology Consultant
Inha University Hospital – outpatient consultation

Clinical Specialties

Refractive Surgery (including SMILE, LASIK) 

Vision Correction Procedures

Certifications & Clinical Recognition

ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified)

Professional Memberships

Dr. Cho holds memberships in major national and international ophthalmology and vision science organizations: 

Korean Medical Association — Full Member 

Korean Ophthalmological Association (KOA) — Full Member 

Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS) — Regular Member 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) — Full Member 

Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists (APAO) — Full Member 

Korean External Eye Study Group (KEEDS) — Full Member 

Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS) — Full Member 

Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (KSCRS) — Regular Member 

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) — Full Member 

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) — Full Member 

ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) — Regular Member

Languages

Korean (native)

English (proficient — clinical practice with international patients)

Professional Profile Summary

Dr. Seong-Won Cho is a board-certified ophthalmologist and director of refractive surgery at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. With training in both the U.S. and Korea and leadership experience in private ophthalmology practices, Dr. Cho specializes in advanced vision correction procedures, including SMILE and other refractive surgeries. He holds numerous memberships in global ophthalmologic societies and is recognized as a ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon.