Best doctors in Seoul: TOP 13 doctors

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Sukki Cho
  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Thyroidectomy
$15,000 - $18,000
Colectomy (large bowel resection)
$23,000 - $27,000
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Hyung-Ho Kim
  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Thyroidectomy
$15,000 - $18,000
Colectomy (large bowel resection)
$23,000 - $27,000
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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
Pancreatic cancer surgery
$26,600 - $35,500
Hong Jung Lee
  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital
  • brief history

    Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

    Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

    Obtaining a gynecologist's license

    Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

    Adjunct Professor, Korea University School of Medicine

     

    Currently

    Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

    Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Korean Society of Perinatology

    Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

    Member of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Colposcopy Society

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An Jea Hyeong
  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital
  • brief history

    Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine

    Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, Paik Hospital, Seoul

    Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Grace Hospital

    Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dongwon, Ilsan

    Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital

     

    Currently

    Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

    Korean Society of Perinatology

     

     

     

     

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Ki Kyung Do
  • 4.4 Good 51 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
  • Dr. Lee Kyung Ju is a highly experienced Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with 26+ years in the field, and multiple awards and publications. He is a member of multiple societies and has expertise in high-risk pregnancy, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, fertility evaluation, and evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding. He holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree from Korea University College of Medicine.

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Hong Ju
  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital
  • brief history

    Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

    Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

    Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

    Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Co-Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

     

    Currently

    Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Member of the Korean Menopause Society

    Member of the Korean Urogynecological Society

    Member of the Korean Women's Sexual Association

    Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Member of the Korean Perinatology Association

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Go Mi Hyang
  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital
  • brief history

    Graduated from Chungnam National University Graduate School of Medicine

    Completed internship at Gachon University Gil Hospital

    Completed obstetrics and gynecology residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital

     

    today

    Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Korean Society of Perinatology

    Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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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 resection
$11,500 - $15,400
Lung cancer surgery
$17,900 - $22,500
Gastroectomy
$13,850 - $19,250
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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Francis Jeon
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Evita Clinic
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Jaehyeon Lim
  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
  • Dr. Lim JH is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has trained overseas, presented at Symposiums, and published numerous articles.

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Heeseok Kang
  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul Miz Hospital (서울미즈병원)
  • HEESEOK KANGDepartment of Obstetrics

    • Education/Academic career
    • Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
    • Internship, Samsung Medical Center
    • Residency and M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
    • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Pocheon Hospital
    • Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
    • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology I, Good Morning Hospital
    • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daerim St. Mary’s Hospital
    • Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Academic Affairs of Medical Department , Hismedi Hospital
    • Head of Department, Heryoujae Women’s Hospital
    • Current)Adjunct Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
    • Current)Expert for NAVER KnowledgeiN
    • Professional memberships
    • Award for Exemplary Safety Management, Samsung Medical Center, 2002
    • Award for Excellence in QI Poster, Samsung Medical Center, 2007
    • Outstanding Thesis Award, Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy, 2008
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    • [Thesis]
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    • 1. Single port access laparoscopic adnexal surgery. Kim TJ, Lee YY, Kim MJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 SepOct;16(5):6125.
    • 2. The prognostic significance of the SUVmax (maximum standardized uptake value for F18 fluorodeoxyglucose) of the cervical tumor in PET imaging for early cervical cancer: preliminary results. Lee YY, Choi CH, Kim CJ, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):658. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
    • 3. Singleport access laparoscopicassisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method with a wound retractor and a glove. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 JulAug;16(4):4503. Epub 2009 May 31.
    • 4. Topotecan combined with carboplatin in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: results of a singleinstitutional phase II study. Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Aug;114(2):2104. Epub 2009 May 14.
    • 5. MR Imaging in Endometrial Carcinoma as a Diagnostic Tool for the Prediction of Myometrial Invasion and Lymph Node Metastasis. Ryoo UN, Choi CH, Yoon JY, Noh SK, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim BH, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Dec;39(4):16570. Epub 2007 Dec 31.
    • 6. Prognostic value of baseline lymphocyte count in cervical carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Choi CH, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Huh SJ, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 May 1;71(1):199204.
    • 7. Lowgrade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a single center's experience with 22 cases. Kim WY, Lee JW, Choi CH, Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 SepOct;18(5):10849.
    • 8. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct;111(1):10610.
    • 9. Prognostic significance of VEGF expression in patients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Choi JJ, Park YA, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. BMC Cancer. 2008 Oct 11;8:295.
    • 10. Phase II Study of Combination Chemotherapy with Etoposide and Ifosfamide in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Kang H, Kim TJ, Choi CH, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. JKMS. 2009 Oct. (in press)
    • 11. Ritodrine hydrochloride 단독 투여와 magnesium sulfate와의 병합 투여의 조기진통 억제효과 및 안정성에 대한 비교 김영아, 강희석, 양순하, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002;45:1991.
    • 12. Experience of Surgical Treatment for Adnexal Lesions in Adolescent Patients 이은주, 강희석, 윤병구, 배덕수, 최두석 대한산부내시경 2002;14:79
    • 13. 태아간 수혈증후군이 의심되는 단일 융모막성 쌍태임신에서 발견된 일측 쌍생아의 선천성 뇌실주위 백질 연화증 1예 강희석, 양순하, 오성희, 강병희, 노정래, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002:45:841
    • 14. 자궁근종 치료에서 modified LAM 기법의 타당성 조사 연구 이은주, 김태중, 지현영, 김하정, 김철중, 이유영, 강희석, 최철훈, 이정원, 김병기, 배덕수 대한산부내시경 2008;20:35
    • 15. 위암, 유방암, 난소암의 원발성 중복암이 있었던 환자의 증례보고 최현진, 최철훈, 김태중, 강희석, 이은주, 이정원, 김병기, 이제호, 배덕수 대한산부인과학회 2008;51:1519
    • 16. Factors associated with complicationsand conversion to laparotomy in women undergoing laparoscopically assistedvaginal hysterectomy. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 May;91(5):6204.
    • 17. A review of the technique and complicationsfrom 2,012 cases of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy at a singleinstitution. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jun;51(3):23943.
    • 18. The use of misoprostol beforehysteroscopic surgery in nonpregnant premenopausal women: a randomizedcomparison of sublingual, oral and vaginal administrations. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug;25(8):19428.
    • 19. Prognostic significance of pSTAT3 inpatients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Kang H, Lee YY, Kim CJ, Lee JW, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):30410.
    • 20. Outcome and reproductive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposideand cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS.

     

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Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$8,000 - $12,000
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Hysteroscopic myomectomy
$5,000 - $10,000
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