Hyung Joo Park, MD

- Creator of NeoPectus Surgery - a paradigm-shifting concept of crane-powered entire chest wall remodeling, moving beyond simple elevation to full anatomical restoration of the chest wall. - Innovator of 35 surgical concepts, techniques, and devices, including: 1. NBA-XI bar strategy for easy, safe, and reproducible multiple bar placement 2. Bridge stabilization to eliminate bar displacement 3. Sandwich technique (Park procedure) for carinatum and complex deformity (pectus concavo-convexus) 4. Flarebuster/Magic String for costal flare correction and contouring 5. Minimally invasive repair of pectus arcuatum with closed sternal osteotomy - Global educator: 108 international lectures, 47 live surgery workshops in 15 countries including 7 YouTube live streaming surgical demonstrations - Academic contributions: more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, including 53 dedicated to pectus surgery

- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) - President, Chest Wall International Group (CWIG) - Best Doctor in Korea, EBS Broadcast - Distinguished Research Award, The Korean Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Honorary recognitions from surgical societies worldwide, acknowledging his leadership in innovation and education - Widely regarded as a pioneer and transparent teacher, sharing both strengths and challenges of the surgical methods to advance global practice

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• PrimeMED

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