Dr. Francis Jeon, MD
Board-Certified Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon
Dr. Jeon combines a university-hospital background in cardiothoracic surgery with a focused practice in chest, breast, and body contouring surgery in Seoul.
Specialist No. 912
Korean board certification in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
20+ Years
Clinical surgical experience across hospital and focused outpatient practice.
Founded in 2009
Founder and Medical Director of Evita Clinic in Seoul.
One Surgeon
Dr. Jeon personally plans and performs every operation.
From Cardiothoracic Surgery to Focused Chest and Body Contouring
Dr. Francis Jeon trained in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, working with the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and chest wall in a university-hospital environment. That experience required precise anatomical dissection, careful bleeding control, stable intraoperative management, and close postoperative observation.
After founding Evita Clinic in 2009, he developed a focused outpatient practice in gynecomastia, gender-affirming top surgery, breast surgery, liposuction, and body lifting. His surgical planning continues to emphasize anatomy, blood supply, scar placement, and the overall burden of surgery and recovery.
When a requested combination would make an operation too long or recovery unnecessarily difficult, he recommends staging the procedures on separate dates.
Areas of Surgical Focus
A procedure is selected according to anatomy, health, goals, scar tolerance, and recovery—not simply by the name of an operation.
Dr. Jeon’s Role in Your Treatment
The clinic maintains a limited surgical schedule so one surgeon can remain responsible for the important clinical decisions throughout treatment.
Evaluation
Dr. Jeon reviews anatomy, health information, expectations, and whether the requested procedure is appropriate.
Planning & Design
He determines the operative method, incision or scar plan, treatment extent, and whether procedures should be staged.
Operation
Every operation at Evita Clinic is performed by Dr. Jeon, with the medical team supporting anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery.
Follow-Up
He oversees postoperative decisions while the team coordinates dressings, visits, recovery guidance, and remote communication.
Education, Clinical Experience, and Professional Service
Education & Certification
- Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
- Internship and residency, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
- Board-certified specialist in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
- Korean Specialist Licence No. 912
Clinical Experience
- Military doctor, National Mokpo Hospital
- Instructor, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
- Clinical experience at Premier Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul
- Founder and Medical Director, Evita Clinic, 2009–present
Academic & Professional Service
- Outpatient Professor, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, since 2016
- Former Auditor, Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2019–2021
- WPATH member since 2022
- Author and co-author of peer-reviewed surgical publications
Selected Publications
Dr. Jeon’s academic work includes chest-wall deformities, operative techniques, surgical complications, vascular disease, and tissue management.
Author-name note: Dr. Francis Jeon is listed as Cheol Woo Jeon in academic publications. The two names refer to the same physician.
- Experimental study on prevention of pericardial adhesion using sodium carboxymethyl celluloseJournal of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2000;33(7):541–546.
- Clinical analysis of pectus excavatum surgery using anterior chest wall costal cartilage remodelingJournal of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2002;35(12):882–889.
- Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum based on the Nuss procedure: development of surgical technique and early outcomes in 322 casesJournal of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2003;36(3):164–174.
- Complications of the Nuss procedure: risk factor analysis and preventive strategiesJournal of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2004;37(6):524–529.
- Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatumEuropean Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2008;34(1):146–149. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.04.012.
- Nuss procedures using a transilluminated introducerKorean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2008;41(6):803–806.
Clear Planning for Patients Traveling to Korea
International patients can begin by sending their concerns, relevant medical information, and clear photographs when appropriate. The coordinator reviews the inquiry with Dr. Jeon and explains whether an in-person consultation or further evaluation is needed.
At the clinic, Dr. Jeon performs the face-to-face examination, discusses suitable options and limitations, and finalizes the surgical plan. English assistance is available throughout treatment, with Russian-language assistance also available.
Travel dates should allow enough time for the procedure-specific minimum stay and recommended follow-up. Remote communication after departure is available, but it cannot replace urgent or hands-on assessment by a local medical professional when needed.
About Dr. Francis Jeon
Direct answers about his qualifications, current practice, and role in patient care.
What is Dr. Francis Jeon’s board certification?
Dr. Jeon is a Korean board-certified specialist in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. His specialist licence number is 912.
Is Dr. Jeon a board-certified plastic surgeon?
No. His board certification is in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Since founding Evita Clinic in 2009, his practice has developed a focus on gynecomastia, top surgery, breast surgery, liposuction, and body-lift procedures.
Who performs surgery at Evita Clinic?
Dr. Jeon performs every operation at Evita Clinic. He also determines the surgical method, design, and whether a requested combination should be divided into stages.
How does cardiothoracic experience relate to chest and body contouring?
Cardiothoracic training requires detailed knowledge of chest anatomy, careful bleeding control, respect for blood supply, stable intraoperative management, and structured postoperative care. Dr. Jeon applies these principles to his current focused practice.
Does Dr. Jeon perform gender-affirming top surgery?
Yes. He performs FTM chest masculinization and MTF chest feminization surgery. Planning is individualized according to anatomy, tissue readiness, goals, scar preferences, health, and recovery needs.
Does Dr. Jeon consult with international patients?
Yes. International inquiries generally begin with the clinic coordinator, who reviews the information with Dr. Jeon. Dr. Jeon performs the in-person medical consultation and finalizes the operative plan at the clinic.
Discuss Your Surgical Goals With Evita Clinic
Send your concerns, relevant medical history, and clear photographs when appropriate. Our international coordinator will review your inquiry with Dr. Jeon and explain the suitable next step.
Replies during clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00 KST. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Korean public holidays.