2026-06-07
The Miracle of 1mm: The Mentor of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Choi Dong-il
Dr. Choi Dong-il reflects on his training at Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital and pays tribute to his mentor, Professor Jeong Cheol-hoon, a specialist in reconstructive microsurgery.
The Miracle of 1mm: The Mentor of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Choi Dong-il
I completed my residency at Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital. Although it has been over 10 years since I finished my training, I would like to dedicate a post to our mentor, ‘Chief Professor Jeong Cheol-hoon’.
While I currently focus primarily on aesthetic surgeries such as eye and nose procedures, during my training, we performed many head and neck reconstructions and microsurgeries.
Source: Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital Blog
There were many patients we operated on through the night while working with the Professor. The longest surgery lasted 38 hours...
This is a photo kept in my office. It was taken when we appeared on a program called ‘Field Records: Hospital’.
Wishing you good health, Professor!
Frequently Asked Questions
What surgeries does Dr. Choi Dong-il primarily perform?
Dr. Choi Dong-il primarily performs cosmetic plastic surgeries, including eye and nose surgeries. During his training, he gained experience and honed his skills in various surgical fields, such as head and neck reconstruction and microsurgery.
Which hospital did Dr. Choi Dong-il train at?
He completed his training at Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital. It has been over 10 years since he completed his training, and under the guidance of Chief Dr. Jung Chul-hoon, he gained diverse clinical experience in areas such as head and neck reconstruction and microsurgery.
What was the longest surgery Dr. Choi Dong-il performed during his training?
He once performed a surgery that lasted a maximum of 38 hours. It remains a profound memory of treating a patient overnight with Chief Dr. Jung Chul-hoon, and this experience has become the foundation of his current practice.
What was the TV program mentioned in the text?
The program is called '#FieldRecord Hospital'. Dr. Choi Dong-il's past appearance during his training at Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, where he worked with Chief Dr. Jung Chul-hoon, was aired on this broadcast program.