Jong Kyun Lee
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- Speaks:English, Korean
- Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
- Gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center
Dr. Jong Kyun Lee is a gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He focuses on pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers. Dr. Lee serves as a professor and treats complex conditions like pancreatitis and gallstones. He completed medical training at Seoul National University and the University of California.
- Performs specialized procedures including Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomy.
- Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
- Treats patients at a clinic ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.
- Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association and the Society of Gastroenterology.
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Doctor's services
- Whipple surgery
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- PET/CT
- MRI of one area
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
- Consultation with a gastroenterologist
- Consultation with a surgeon
- Kidney biopsy
- CT of the paranasal sinuses
- Breast biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- Lung biopsy
- Pancreas biopsy
- Thyroid biopsy
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Qualifications
Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He treats complex pancreatobiliary disorders. The doctor treats pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.
Clinical Specialization
Prof. Lee diagnoses and treats malignant and benign digestive diseases. He provides surgical and non-surgical solutions for patients with several conditions. This care helps patients with:
- Pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers
- Colon cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
Surgical Expertise
The specialist performs procedures for abdominal oncology. This includes Whipple surgery — a complex operation to remove parts of the pancreas and small intestine. He also performs distal pancreatectomy to remove the tail of the pancreas.
Professional Background
Prof. Lee treats patients at Samsung Medical Center. This institution is a multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea. It serves as a hospital of presidential standards.
Education and Training
The doctor received his medical education at institutions in Korea and the USA. This training provides a global perspective on gastroenterological care.
- The Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea
- The University of California, USA
Professional Memberships
Prof. Lee is a member of specialized medical societies. These organizations focus on advancing endoscopic and pancreatobiliary research.
- The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- The Korean Society of Gastroenterology
- The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association
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