Best Doctors in Republic of Korea — Get an Online Consultation

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Kim Byoung Gie
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncogynecologist

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Kim Tae Joong
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Gynecologist. Oncogynecologist

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Jong Kyun Lee
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a highly experienced gastroenterologist specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers, pancreatitis, and gallstones. He has worked at Samsung Medical Center and holds degrees from the Seoul National University College of Medicine and the University of California. He is a member of several organizations, including The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Lee, Kyu Taek
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist from South Korea, specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers. He is a Gastroenterology specialist at Samsung Medical Center and has degrees from Hanyang University College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital. He is also a member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Korean Society of Gastroenterology.

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Seung Jae Huh
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncologist

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Lee Jeong Won
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncogynecologist

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749

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Hyun Moo Lee
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Lee Seung Eun is a highly experienced General Surgeon with 18+ years of experience in performing pediatric and GI tract surgeries. She is a member of various medical associations and has received several awards. She has published papers in the fields of gallbladder cancer and pediatric cholecystectomy.

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Ahn Jin Seok
  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncologist

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Stomach resection
$17,600 - $25,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Radioiodine therapy
$560 - $1,749
Lee Hyung-Lae
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Head of the Urology Department, Urologist

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Ja Heon Kang
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Ophthalmologist, Specialist in cataract and glaucoma treatment

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Young Gyun Kim
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Center

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Pe Chong E
  • 4.2 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

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Retinal detachment surgery
$2,378 - $2,518
Shin Min Gu
  • 4.2 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist, specialist in the treatment of retina p>

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Retinal detachment surgery
$2,378 - $2,518
Lew Bark-Lynn
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Dermatologist

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Doctor's visit
Price on request
Kvak Ente
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Thoracic surgeon, specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary surgery

    20 years

    • Has experience as a consultant physician in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Berlin.
    • Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baek Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
    • Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Quims Hospital, Seoul, Korea
    • Currently Chief of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Kyung Hee University Quims Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Jae Myung Cha
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Head of the Internal Medicine Department, Gastroenterologist

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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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Lung cancer surgery
$17,900 - $22,500
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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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Lung cancer surgery
$17,900 - $22,500
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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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Lung cancer surgery
$17,900 - $22,500
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
Kim Sig Jeong
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
  • Oncogynecologist. Specialist in laparoscopic operations
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Lung cancer surgery
$17,900 - $22,500
Liver transplant
$136,800 - $171,400
Radioiodine therapy
$730 - $2,000
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