Best Esophageal cancer doctors in Seoul: TOP 4 doctors

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Cho Byung Chul

4.6 Excellent • 42 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
Head of the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital – specializes in chemotherapy for esophageal cancer.
- Expert in using new clinical drugs for lung and head and neck cancers
- Focuses on tailored chemotherapy approaches
- Leads a top-tier oncology department at a major hospital
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4.6 Excellent

42 reviews

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Sung Hoon Noh

4.6 Excellent • 42 reviews
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
Prof. Sung Hoon Noh leads the Yonsei Cancer Center, specializing in advanced gastric cancer with a focus on surgical oncology.
- Director of Yonsei Cancer Center at Yonsei University
- Former President of the Korean Gastric Cancer Association
- Recipient of the Cancer Academic Award for gastric cancer research
- Expert in surgical and oncological treatments for gastric cancer
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4.6 Excellent

42 reviews

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Keun Chil Park

4.5 Good • 22 reviews
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Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center with a strong focus on esophageal cancer.
- Special interests in lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers
- Member of multiple prestigious oncology associations including ASCO and ESMO
- Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine
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4.5 Good

22 reviews

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Choi Yong Soo

4.5 Good • 22 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
Dr. Choi Yong Soo is a thoracic surgeon at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in esophageal cancer treatments.
- Expert in surgical interventions for complex esophageal cancer cases
- Works at one of South Korea's leading medical institutions
- Focuses on providing personalized treatment plans
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4.5 Good

22 reviews

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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Cho Byung Chul	2026 years of experience	Chemotherapy for esophageal cancer	Specializes in chemotherapy with new clinical drugs, leads Severance Hospital's Oncology Department. Focuses on tailored treatment plans for optimal outcomes.	Severance Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
Sung Hoon Noh	2026 years of experience	Advanced gastric cancer surgery	Leads one of Asia's top cancer centers – specializes in complex gastric cancer cases. Former President of the International Gastric Cancer Association.	Severance Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
Keun Chil Park	2026 years of experience	Esophageal cancer cases	Heads Hematology-Oncology division with focus on esophageal cancer. Member of ASCO, ESMO, and other leading oncology associations.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request
Choi Yong Soo	2026 years of experience	Complex esophageal cancer cases	Specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on esophageal cancer, offering tailored surgical solutions at Samsung Medical Center.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request