A study analyzing 136 cutaneous melanoma patients, showing that high expression of the immune cell markers VISTA and CD33 is associated with poor prognosis, and suggesting relevance to cancer immunotherapy.
Doctors Profile
Lumiin Dermatology Meet Our Doctors
So that every patient who visits Lumiin Dermatology can experience
“natural beauty and the skin’s own radiance”
our board-certified dermatologists, with their extensive clinical experience, are always doing their best.

Three Specialists, One Team
Three specialists put their heads
together
for your skin
Through coordinated care tailored by specialty, we propose the most effective solution for your skin.
“When three board-certified dermatologists work together, the best answer to your skin concerns can be found.”
Lifting & pigmented lesions, acne & skin texture, vitiligo & psoriasis - our three directors each see patients in their own field. This page introduces each director's education, career, and research activities in turn.



Our Philosophy
So every patient can have healthy,
radiant skin
Lumiin Dermatology aims to help every patient have healthy, radiant skin. Going beyond simple treatment, we provide scientific skin solutions grounded in extensive clinical experience and proven procedures. In particular, we offer optimal care tailored to each person's skin concerns through aesthetic laser and light-based treatments that harness the power of ‘light.’
With Lumiin's distinctive know-how and attentive approach, we will do our utmost not only to improve your skin but to help you regain your confidence.
Lumi (light) + in / 人 - a person who glows · light that seeps in
Lumiin carries a double meaning: ‘light comes in, and you become a person who shines.’

EXPERT
Dr. Jaewon Choi
Jaewon Choi Medical Director
Board-certified dermatologist
“Going beyond simple treatment, we provide scientific skin solutions grounded in extensive clinical experience and proven procedures.”
Education · Career EDUCATION & CAREER
- Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine
- Dermatology residency, Asan Medical Center
- M.S. in Dermatology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Graduate School
- Former Director, Doctors Dermatology Clinic
- Former Director, Misogain Dermatology Clinic
- Former Director, The Bareun Dermatology Clinic
- Advisory physician, KOICA
- Best Presentation Award, Korean Society of Dermatopathology (2018)
Societies · Credentials MEMBERSHIPS
- Full member, Korean Dermatological Association
- Full member, Korean Society of Skin Anti-Aging Research
- Full member, Korean Association of Dermatologists
- Member, Korean Society of Acne and Rosacea
- Member, Korean Atopic Dermatitis Association
- Member, Korean Society for Vitiligo and Pigmentation
- Member, Korean Hair Research Society
Key Research & Publications PUBLICATIONS
From common pigmentary disorders to a range of rare skin diseases and skin cancers (particularly melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma), he has steadily published research in Korean and international journals. Below are his representative papers.
A case in which a chronic ulcer on a teenage boy's arm was diagnosed as a rare lymphoma (ENKTL) - an example of early diagnosis and the application of immunotherapy.
An analysis of 19 Korean PCMZL patients. Their presentation differed from Western patients (a predilection for the periorbital area), contributing to the understanding of cutaneous lymphoma in Korea.
A rare form of cutaneous lymphoma arising after liver transplantation, involving the skin and lymph nodes simultaneously. A report of rapid diagnosis and treatment response.
A case report of a rare sweat duct tumor with sebaceous differentiation presenting as an abdominal lesion, clearly establishing its histologic distinctiveness.

EXPERT
Dr. Jisun Yoon
Jisun Yoon Medical Director
Board-certified dermatologist
“We always strive to help every patient who visits us experience ‘natural beauty and the skin’s own radiance.’”
Education · Career EDUCATION & CAREER
- Graduated top of class, Ajou University College of Medicine
- Master of Medicine, Ajou University Graduate School of Medicine
- Dermatology training, Ajou University Hospital
- Outstanding Resident Award, Ajou University Hospital
- Former Director, Areumdaun Nara Dermatology Clinic, Bundang Branch
Societies · Credentials MEMBERSHIPS
- Full member, Korean Dermatological Association
- Full member, Korean Association of Dermatologists
- Full member, Korean Society of Clinical Dermatologic Therapy Research
- Full member, Korean Society for Vitiligo and Pigmentation
- Member, Korean Society of Acne and Rosacea
- Member, Korean Atopic Dermatitis Association
- Member, Korean Hair Research Society

EXPERT
Dr. Jiho Choi
Jiho Choi Medical Director
Board-certified dermatologist · Honorary Professor of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center - in charge of vitiligo · psoriasis care
“We provide optimal care tailored to each person's skin concerns through aesthetic laser and light-based treatments that harness the power of ‘light.’”
Specialty Vitiligo · Psoriasis
Education · Career · Positions EDUCATION & CAREER
- Honorary Professor of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center
- M.D., Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Ph.D. in Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Internship and dermatology residency, Seoul National University Hospital
- Research fellow, Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School
- Director, Skin Cancer Center, Asan Medical Center
- Chair Professor of Dermatology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine / Asan Medical Center, and Chief of the Department of Dermatology
- President, Korean Society for Psoriasis
- President, Korean Society for Skin Immunology
- President, Korean Dermatological Association
Awards AWARDS
- 8th Wooam Academic Award, Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology
- Best Paper of the Year Award (Silver), Korean Dermatological Association
- Order of Service Merit (Okjo Medal), Republic of Korea
- Schedule: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday afternoons each week (2 special-consultation sessions per week)
- For: patients with vitiligo, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and related conditions
- What's included: a treatment plan tailored to each patient's individual condition and specialized laser treatment
- Booking: advance reservations are recommended for smooth consultations.
Begin Your Skin Journey
Share your skin concerns with
three board-certified dermatologists
Through one-on-one personalized consultations, we identify your skin concerns precisely and propose the solution that fits you best.
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