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General surgery is a surgical specialty that concerns the most common surgical problems. General surgeons treat conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, head and neck, blood vessels, and digestive tract. They also manage the care of patients who have been injured or have deformities, and they are well-versed in a wide range of diseases and conditions. They will advise you whether surgery is necessary and what type of surgery is appropriate for you. Dr. Cheol Wan Lim is a General Surgeon based in South Korea. He received his doctor of medicine degree from the College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University in 1987, later did his MS in General surgery from Chungnam National University Graduate School in 1998 and Ph.D. from Soonchunhyang University Graduate School in 2002. Dr. Cheol Wan Lim is a committee member of societies related to general surgeries, including The Korean Surgical Society and The Korean Breast Cancer Society. Moreover, he has published his research papers extensively on national and international levels, and in return, received excellent appreciation. Some of his popular surgical procedures are Breast surgery, Endocrine surgery, Hernia repair, Colon and rectal surgery, etc. With his familiarity with modern treatment methods, his patients receive top-quality surgical treatment. Dr. Cheol Wan Lim has served in some of the most renowned institutes throughout his career. He has been associated with Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital and Washington University Hospital, the USA, in the past. Currently, Dr. Cheol Wan Lim is part of Soon Chun Hyang University Bucheon Hospital, South Korea’s medical staff, as a professor of surgery.