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Hyuntaek Lee

  • 4.3 Good 3 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Banobagi Clinic
Liposuction
$2,000 - $2,000
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Jaesang Barn

  • 4.3 Good 3 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Banobagi Clinic
Liposuction
$2,000 - $2,000
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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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Nephrectomy
$16,870 - $18,273
Installing heart pacemaker
$16,800 - $19,500
Mastectomy
$3,164 - $12,654
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Kim Jin Joong

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery
  • Dr. Jongyoon Kim is an Interventional Cardiologist with 26+ years of experience in Seoul, South Korea. He is a member of the Korean Society of Internal Medicine, the Korean Heart Association, and the Arrhythmia Research Society. He graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine in 1995 and holds an MS and Ph.D. from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine. His areas of interest include Vascular intervention-peripheral vascular disease and aortic disease. He is also an author of various scholarly articles for reputed journals in South Korea and abroad.

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Liposuction
$2,350 - $4,700
Facelift
$5,900 - $5,900
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,350 - $4,650
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Im Jeong Taek

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic surgeon

    20 years of experience

    • Facial plastic surgery specialist;
    • The doctor graduated from Seoul National University in the field of plastic surgery.
    • He completed his internship at Samsung Hospital, South Korea, and San Pol, Spain.
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Liposuction
$2,350 - $4,700
Facelift
$5,900 - $5,900
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,350 - $4,650
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Kim Dong Gul

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, POP Plastic Surgery
  • Dr. Kim Dong Gul is an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon in South Korea, specializing in facial contouring, rhinoplasty, lifting & anti-aging and mammoplasty. He is the President and Chief Surgeon of POP Plastic Surgery Hospital and is a member of several prestigious societies, including The International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and The Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

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Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,143 - $5,821
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,000 - $4,000
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Won-Han Shin

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Neurosurgeon, specializing in spinal neurosurgery

    35 years old

    • In 1991, he was invited to the Department of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Medical College, USA.
    • Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
    • Member of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
    • Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
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Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Im Chol Van

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Dr. Im Chol Van at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Clinic is an expert in Urology and Geriatric Medicine, providing quality patient care with his high level of knowledge and experience.
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Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Khong De Shchik

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Oncologist, specializing in clinical oncology and oncohematology

    28 years of experience

    • From 1992 to 1994 he completed an internship at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Institute, USA.
    • Since January 2001, he has been the director of Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Bucheon.
    • Received the Korean Society of Stem Cell Transplantation Medical Award in 2006.
    • He is a member of the international and American societies of oncohematology.
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Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Kim Sig Jeong

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Oncogynecologist. Specialist in laparoscopic operations
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Hakjae Roh

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Neurologist
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Yongjin Kim

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Dr. Yong Jin Kim is a highly experienced and qualified surgeon of morbid obesity in Korea, with a Ph.D. from Soon Chun Hyang University and expertise in upper gastrointestinal tract and laparoscopic surgery. He is a professor at the department of general surgery and Head of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul, and holds memberships with various societies related to metabolic and bariatric surgery.

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Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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Na Young Kim

  • New
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, MizMedi Women`s hospital
Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Kwang Rae Kim

  • New
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, MizMedi Women`s hospital
  • Obstetrician-gynecologist

Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Dong Hyeon Lee

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Ewha Womans University Medical Center
  • Dr. Lee Soo-Hyeon is a Hematologist-Oncologist with over 26 years of experience, expertise in various types of cancer, and multiple awards and achievements. He holds a B.S. degree from Ewha Women's University, an M.A. from Seoul National University, an M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine, and a Ph.D. from Sungkyunkwan University College of Medicine. He is also an expert in Bone Marrow Transplantation and has multiple paper publications.
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Lumpectomy
$7,540 - $8,977
Breast reconstruction surgery
$36,800 - $44,000
Mastectomy
$9,336 - $11,490
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Hye Sung Moon

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Lumpectomy
$7,540 - $8,977
Breast reconstruction surgery
$36,800 - $44,000
Mastectomy
$9,336 - $11,490
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Kimchangjoo

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, MOAMAN Hair Transplant Clinic
  • Currently) Director of Moaman Clinic

    Former) Director of Hair Transplant Center of Muto Beauty Clinic

    Director of Mobest Clnic 

    Director of Hairplus Clinic

    Director of Dr.Kims Hair transplant Clinic

    Adjunct professor of Hair Transplant Center of Kyungpook National University

    Completion of Hair Transplant Center of  Kyungpook National University

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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Seongcheol Moon

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He has specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery since 2008. Dr. Moon earned his medical degree at Kyung Hee University Hospital, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. He focuses on advanced orthopaedic techniques.

    Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. His research has made important contributions to shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and the Korean Knee Society. He also serves on the editorial committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

    Dr. Moon is known for his work in arthroscopic repair and total shoulder arthroplasty. His clinical results have been published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

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Hyeunsung Harrison Kim

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Hyeunsung Harrison Kim is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine diseases. Dr. Kim earned his PhD in 2006. He completed advanced training at Chosun University Hospital, 21 Century Spine Hospital, and Anna Hospital in Germany.

    Dr. Kim has served as Director at Hurisarang Spine Hospital and Sun Han Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at Chosun University Medical College. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. Dr. Kim is a reviewer for World Neurosurgery and has received several best paper awards, including the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award.

    He is a member of NASS, ISASS, AO Spine, and other professional societies. Dr. Kim is known for his work in spinal surgery innovation and education.

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Jaehyeon Lim

  • New
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

    Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

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