Dr. Francis Jeon, MD

Dr. Francis Jeon, MD

Board-Certified Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon

Founder & Medical Director, Evita Clinic

Dr. Francis Jeon, MD, board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon and medical director of Evita Clinic, wearing surgical scrubs in an operating room.
Introduction

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon and the founder and medical director of Evita Clinic in Seoul, South Korea. With more than 20 years of surgical experience, Francis Jeon focuses on body contouring and gender-affirming chest surgery, including FTM (Female-to-Male) and MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery.

His clinical background in cardiothoracic surgery involves long, complex operations, meticulous control of bleeding, and detailed postoperative management. These principles form the foundation of his current practice in chest and body contouring surgery.

Areas of Specialization

At Evita Clinic, Francis Jeon practices exclusively in body contouring and chest surgery:

  • Gynecomastia Surgery

  • Breast Reduction

  • FTM Top Surgery (Chest Masculinization)

  • MTF Top Surgery (Chest Feminization)

  • Liposuction & Body Sculpting

  • Body Lifting Procedures

Evita Clinic does not provide general plastic surgery and is dedicated solely to body contouring procedures.

Medical Philosophy

Surgical Principles and Clinical Approach

Surgical Principles and Clinical Approach

Dr. Francis Jeon approaches aesthetic and gender-affirming surgery using the same principles required in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery:

  • Respect for anatomy and blood supply
  • Stable intraoperative management during long procedures
  • Conservative surgical judgment prioritizing patient safety
  • Predictable healing with structured postoperative care

His goal is to achieve balanced chest and body contours while minimizing complications and ensuring long-term stability.

20+

Years of Surgical Experience

2009–Present

Continuous Practice at Evita Clinic

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Dedicated Surgeon for Consultation to Recovery
Dr. Francis Jeon, MD, board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, applying surgical principles in an operating room at Evita Clinic.

Education & Training

  • Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul (1990–1999)
  • Internship & Residency, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
  • Board Certification in Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery (License No. 912)

Clinical Experience

  • National Mokpo Hospital – Military Doctor
  • Soonchunhyang University Hospital – Instructor
  • Premier Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul
  • Evita Clinic – Founder & Medical Director (2009–Present)
  • Outpatient Professor, Soonchunhyang University Hospital (2016–Present)

Academic & Professional Activities

Dr. Francis Jeon has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. His academic work includes studies on chest wall deformities, surgical techniques, complications, and complex tissue management. This academic foundation directly informs his current work in chest contouring and gender-affirming surgery.

He is an active member of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (KTCVS) and served as an Auditor of the society from 2019 to 2021.

  • Outpatient Professor, Soonchunhyang University Hospital (2016–Present)

Professional Memberships

  • Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (KTCVS)
    https://www.ktcvs.or.kr/en
  • Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery
  • Korean Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery
  • American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
  • International Hyperhidrosis Society
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Dr. Francis Jeon, MD, smiling during a consultation at Evita Clinic in Seoul, providing care for international patients.
A Clinic Environment Designed for International Patients

Clear communication, consistent care, and a focused surgical environment.

Clear communication, consistent care, and a focused surgical environment.

Evita Clinic is a Seoul-based medical clinic dedicated exclusively to body contouring and chest surgery.
Under the direction of Dr. Francis Jeon, the clinic provides a structured and consistent care environment for patients traveling from overseas.

International patients are supported through English-based consultations, clear preoperative planning, and coordinated postoperative care.
Rather than offering a wide range of unrelated procedures, Evita Clinic maintains a focused surgical scope, allowing patients to receive care in a stable and specialized clinical setting.

This approach helps reduce uncertainty for international patients and allows Dr. Jeon to maintain continuity of care from consultation through recovery.

Treating International Patients

Evita Clinic regularly treats patients from overseas. Francis Jeon provides English-based consultations, clear surgical planning, and structured pre- and postoperative care for international patients.

Evita Clinic regularly treats patients from overseas. Francis Jeon provides English-based consultations, clear surgical planning, and structured pre- and postoperative care for international patients.

  • English-based consultation and medical communication

  • Focused practice in body contouring and chest surgery

  • Care planning designed for international travel schedules

  • Consistent follow-up with the same surgeon and medical team

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to commonly asked questions about Dr. Francis Jeon’s qualifications, surgical scope, and patient care.

Yes. Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon in Korea. He completed his formal surgical training in a university hospital setting and has more than 20 years of clinical surgical experience.

Does Dr. Francis Jeon perform FTM and MTF top surgery?

Yes. Dr. Francis Jeon performs both FTM (Female-to-Male) and MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery at Evita Clinic. His surgical approach is based on thoracic anatomy, vascular safety, and careful scar planning, which are essential factors in gender-affirming chest surgery.

Yes. During his time as a university hospital faculty member, Dr. Jeon primarily treated thoracic deformities and vascular conditions. After opening Evita Clinic, his clinical focus shifted to procedures that do not require inpatient hospitalization, including gynecomastia surgery, breast reduction, and gender-affirming chest surgery, which are closely related to chest wall anatomy.

Dr. Jeon’s involvement in body contouring developed gradually through clinical practice. As he performed a large number of gynecomastia surgeries, liposuction was frequently required to achieve balanced chest contours. Over time, patient needs expanded beyond the chest to include the abdomen and other body areas, naturally extending his surgical scope to body contouring procedures.

Dr. Jeon applies the same principles used in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery to aesthetic and gender-affirming procedures. These include stable intraoperative management, conservative surgical judgment, and structured postoperative care aimed at minimizing complications and ensuring predictable healing.

Yes. Evita Clinic regularly treats patients from overseas. Dr. Francis Jeon provides English-based consultations, clear surgical explanations, and structured pre- and postoperative care designed for international patients traveling to Korea.

Publications & Presentations (Selected)

Each publication below links to the corresponding journal page or academic search result for verification.

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