Best gastroenterologists in Republic of Korea: TOP 3 doctors

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Cheon Won Seok

5 Excellent • 1 review
36 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Director of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital – specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like ESD for early cancer detection.
- Board-certified subspecialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Expert in small-bowel capsule endoscopy for complex cases
- Life member of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Trained at top Korean medical institutions
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5 Excellent

1 review

Doctor's visit

Price on request

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Jong Kyun Lee

4.5 Good • 22 reviews
accreditation:
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is among the best gastroenterologists in South Korea and Asia, specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder conditions.
- Trained at Seoul National University College of Medicine and University of California
- Member of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and other prestigious organizations
- Specializes in pancreatic diseases, pancreatitis, and complex gallstone cases
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4.5 Good

22 reviews

Stomach resection

$17,600 - $25,000

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Lee, Kyu Taek

4.5 Good • 22 reviews
accreditation:
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.
- Trained at prestigious institutions including Stanford University School of Medicine
- Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Expertise in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques
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4.5 Good

22 reviews

Stomach resection

$17,600 - $25,000

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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Cheon Won Seok	36 years of experience	Advanced endoscopic procedures	Specializes in ESD and early cancer detection techniques. Board-certified endoscopy subspecialist with life membership in Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.	Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea) Republic of Korea	Price on request
Jong Kyun Lee		Pancreatobiliary conditions	Specializes in pancreatic and bile duct diseases with training at top institutions. Active member of key gastroenterology and pancreatobiliary associations.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request
Lee, Kyu Taek		Pancreatic and biliary cancers	Specializes in complex pancreatic and biliary cancers – trained at Stanford University and Kyoto Red Cross Hospital. Member of leading Korean gastroenterology societies.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request