Best Oncology Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 52

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Head of Urology at Samsung Medical Center – Dr. Choi leads one of Korea's top urology teams with a focus on precision cancer surgery.

• Specializes in robotic-assisted prostatectomies and complex urologic oncology
• of experience in urological cancer treatments
• Leads a dedicated team for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
• Works at a JCI-accredited medical center with advanced technology

Specializes in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center, a leading institution in cancer care.

• Expert in Da Vinci Robotic System procedures
• Focuses on cervical and breast cancer treatments
• Provides personalized chemotherapy plans
• Skilled in precision hysterectomy and trachelectomy

Specializes in breast cancer and precision radiotherapy at Samsung Medical Center, a top-tier cancer care facility.

• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for optimal outcomes
• Experienced in mastectomy and breast-conserving surgeries
• Dedicated to delivering precise radiation therapy
• Board-certified oncologist with extensive experience

Prof. Hyun Moo Lee is a leading general surgeon with of experience in pediatric surgery and GI tract disorders at Samsung Medical Center.

• Specializes in liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas diseases
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical societies including the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
• Recipient of multiple awards from the Korean Association of HBP Surgery
• Published research on tumor locations in gallbladder cancer

Specializes in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's leading cancer centers.

• Focuses on ovarian and cervical cancer treatments
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Dedicated to personalized treatment plans
• Provides comprehensive care for female reproductive cancers

Specializes in breast, colorectal, and throat cancer treatments at Samsung Medical Center – a leading healthcare institution in South Korea.

• Focuses on personalized radiation therapy plans
• Experienced in treating colorectal cancer with radiation
• Provides specialized care for throat cancer patients

Professor Kyu Taek Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top hospitals.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital
• of gastroenterology experience
• Member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Focuses on complex GI cancer cases

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee specializes in pancreatic and bile duct cancers – recognized as one of Asia's top gastroenterologists at Samsung Medical Center.

• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Expert in managing complex pancreatic and gallbladder conditions
• Member of the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association
• Affiliated with the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Specialized oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top cancer treatment centers.

• Focuses on gynecological and breast cancers
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Provides integrated care for women's cancers
• Works at a leading oncology institution

Specializes in thoracic surgery at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top institutions for lung cancer treatment.

• Focuses on lung and esophageal cancer surgeries
• Expert in minimally invasive thoracic procedures
• Performs complex lobectomies with precision
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each case

Professor Young Ik Son specializes exclusively in ENT oncology at Samsung Medical Center – a premier South Korean hospital.

• Focuses on larynx cancer and thyroid cancer cases
• Professor of Otorhinolaryngology with extensive experience
• Expert in diagnosing and treating ENT-related cancers
• Affiliated with a top-tier medical institution

Dr. Kwan Park specializes in neurosurgical procedures for brain tumors at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's leading medical centers.

• Focuses on personalized meningioma treatment plans
• Expertise in complex neurosurgical interventions
• Practices at a top-tier healthcare institution

Specializes in radiosurgery with CyberKnife technology at Samsung Medical Center, offering precise, non-invasive tumor treatments.

• Expert in radiosurgery for meningioma and other complex conditions
• Part of Samsung Medical Center's renowned neurology team
• Uses advanced CyberKnife technology for targeted treatments
• Deep understanding of tumor-specific therapeutic approaches

Dr. Sung Wook Seo specializes in orthopedic oncology at Samsung Medical Center.

• Expertise in bone and soft tissue tumor treatments
• Focuses on limb-sparing surgical techniques
• Works at one of Korea's leading cancer centers

Dr. Do Hyun Nam is a top neurosurgeon specializing in endoscopic brain surgeries at Samsung Medical Center – South Korea's leading neurosurgery hospital.

• Treats both pediatric and adult brain tumors
• Expert in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques
• Skilled in radiosurgery for precise tumor targeting
• Handles both benign and malignant neoplasms

Prof. Keun Chil Park heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center with a strong focus on esophageal cancer.

• Specializes in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers
• Member of prestigious oncology associations including ASCO and ESMO
• Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine