Treatment in Seoul (Republic of Korea)

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Ki-yeol Yang

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Trinity Women's Clinic
    • Ph.D. degree from Kyung Hee University Graduate School, Korea
    • M.D. degree from Kyung Hee University, College of Medicine, Korea
    • Clinical Assistant professor of dept of Ob & Gyn, Kyung Hee University Medical Centre
    • Director of Yoon Lab and Clinic
    • Director of Lamadre Ob&Gyn Hospital
    • Advanced training at the HIFU training center, Fudan University, China
    • The Korean Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
    • The Korean Society of Menopause
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Price on request
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Cho Hwan-Seong

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Sergey Kim

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Lee Won Jae

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Sukki Cho

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Keun-Wook Lee

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Seung-Jae Hyun

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Hyung-Ho Kim

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Seung-il Park

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center
Lobectomy
$23,770 - $29,100
Gastric balloon
$10,986 - $16,479
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Dae-ho Lee

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center
Lobectomy
$23,770 - $29,100
Gastric balloon
$10,986 - $16,479
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Sung-Gyu Lee

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center
Lobectomy
$23,770 - $29,100
Gastric balloon
$10,986 - $16,479
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Byoung Kwon Lee

  • 4 Good 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Kim Jin

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital
  • Dr. X is a highly experienced surgeon, currently serving as the Director of the Training and Education Committee of the Korean Surgical Society, the Director of Information Technology Committee of the Korean Society of Coloproctology, the Director of Surgical Affairs Board of the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and the Vice President of the Korean Association of Robotic Surgeons. He has held several surgical demonstrations and trainings in various countries and holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Surgery from Korea University and a Doctor of Medicine from the College of Medicine at Korea University.

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Mastectomy
$3,164 - $12,654
Lumpectomy
$3,163 - $12,648
Thyroid resection
$7,733 - $11,248
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Jong-Ho Lee

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, S-plant Dental Hospital
  • Dentist, specialist in root canal treatment

    20 years of experience

    • holds a Doctor of Dental Sciences degree;
    • Director of the Seoul District Dental Committee;
    • Member of the American Academy of Endodontology.
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Jae Yong Cho

  • 4 Good 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Do Hyun Nam

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Do Hyun Nam is a leading pediatric and adult neurosurgeon in South Korea, specializing in endoscopic surgeries, brain tumor removal, and radiosurgery for both benign and malignant tumors.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Seong Il Seo

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. So Song Il is a urologist who specializes in urological surgery.

    Education

    • 1992-1998 - medical education at Seoul National University;
    • 2002 - Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University.

    Professional activity

    • 2005-2006 - Visiting Professor, Emory University, Georgia, USA;
    • 2004-2007 - Assistant Professor, St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul;
    • 2010-2014 - Head of the Urology Department, Samsung Clinic;
    • From 1998 to the present - urologist at the Samsung Medical Center.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Seong Soo Jeon

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Jeong Song Su is a urologist who specializes in the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer.

    The doctor performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. These are minimally invasive procedures through several punctures in the lower abdomen. After them, the patient recovers more easily than after an open intervention. In most cases, the patient manages to preserve potency and urinary function.

    Education

    • 1991-1996 — studied at Seoul National University;
    • 2003 - Doctoral degree at Chungbuk National University.

    Professional experience

    • From 1997 to the present - urologist at the Samsung clinic;
    • 2015 to present, Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center at Samsung Hospital;
    • 2019 - Head of the Urology Department, Samsung Medical Center.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Dong Seop Jeong

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Zhong Dong Sop is a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon who specializes in the treatment of arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, heart valve diseases and blood vessels.

    Jeong Dong Sop performs minimally invasive heart surgery through a small incision between the ribs. This allows the patient to recover faster and easier than with open surgery.

    Education

    • 1997-2001 - medical education at Seoul National University;
    • 2005 - Doctoral degree at the University of Ulsan.

    Professional experience

    • 2007-2009 - Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital;
    • 2010-2013 - Clinical Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center;
    • 2017 to present - Head of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Samsung Clinic.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Sang Chol Lee

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Lee Sang-Cheol is a cardiologist and the head of the Samsung Cardiology Center. The doctor treats heart failure, angina, and heart valve diseases.

    Education

    • 1992-1999 — Master's degree, Seoul National University;
    • 2005 - PhD at Sungkyunkwan University.

    Professional experience

    • 2001-2002 - Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Samsung Medical Center;
    • 2007-2008 - Visiting Research Fellow, OHSU, Oregon, USA;
    • 2008.07-2008.09 - Visiting Research Fellow, Duke University, North Carolina, USA;
    • From 1999 to the present - cardiologist at the Samsung clinic;
    • Since 2019 - Head of the Cardiology Department.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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