Best transplant surgeons in Republic of Korea: TOP 3 doctors

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Kamil Yalcin Polat - Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat is an organ transplantation specialist. He has performed over 2,000 liver transplants and 1,000 kidney transplants. Dr. Polat is the Head of the Organ Transplantation Center at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

Jung Cheol-woong

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15 years of experience
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital
Dr. Jung Cheol-woong brings international transplant expertise from top institutions like Queen Mary Hospital and University of Cincinnati.
- Trained in transplant surgery at University of Hong Kong
- Fellowship at University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Member of International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
- Regular member of The Transplantation Society
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Kim Dong-sik

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22 years of experience
accreditations:
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital
Dr. Kim Dong-sik specializes in liver and abdominal transplantation, with fellowships at Asan Medical Center and University of Cincinnati.
- Recipient of the Fellows Excellence in Research Award
- Member of prestigious societies including ASTS and ILTS
- Recognized with The Korea Health & Medical Award 2015
- Expertise in HBP surgery and liver transplantation
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Sung-Gyu Lee

4.5 Good • 7 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center

4.5 Good

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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Jung Cheol-woong	15 years of experience	Pancreas and islet transplantation	Specializes in pancreas and islet transplants with training from leading international centers. Active member of global transplant societies.	Korea University Anam Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
Kim Dong-sik	22 years of experience	Liver and abdominal transplantation	Specializes in liver and abdominal transplants with advanced training in the US. Award-winning researcher and member of key international transplant societies.	Korea University Anam Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request