Treatment in Seoul (Republic of Korea)

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Doctor Choi Young-je

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Eye Clinic

    Gyeongsang National University Hospital Retina Clinical Instructor

    Ophthalmologist_Retina specialist doctor

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of Yeongnam Retina Society (KRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full Member of the Korean Uveal Society

    Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

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Doctor's visit
Price on request
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Doctor Shin Woo-beom

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Graduated from Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine

    Ophthalmology resident, Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Full-time physician at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Research clinical assistant professor at Yonsei University Sinchon Severance Hospital

    Doctor of Ophthalmology, Siloam Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Ophthalmology (KSOPRS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (KAPOS)

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Shin Jae Kim

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Wooridul Spine Hospital
  • Academic Background

    M.D., Chung-Ang University College of Medicine,

    Intern/Resident, Neurosurgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

    M.S. in Medicine, Chung-Ang University Graduate School,

    Board Certified Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS), USA,

    Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS), UK

     

    • Major Careers

    Visiting Professor, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine

    Neurosurgery Department Head, Daejeon Military Manpower Administration / Gyeonggi Northern Military Manpower Administration

    Spine Surgery Fellow, Deputy Director, Department of Spine Surgery, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Former Director, Infection Control / Research Director, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    Current Director, International Patient Center / Chair of Social Contribution Committee, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

    IRB (Institutional Review Board) Member

    Training, Memphis Medtronic Fundamentals Course, USA (2023)

    Education, Korean Neurosurgical Society Myofascial Pain Trigger Point (TPI) Training,

    Ring Doctor, DoubleG FC 02 Tournament

     

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Seung Hyun Nam

  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul Miz Hospital (서울미즈병원)
  • SEUNG HYUN NAM   Department of Gynecology

    • Education/Academic career
    • Graduated from Hallym University College of Medicine
    • Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University Anam Hospital
    • Fellowship, Korea University Anam Hospital (reproductiveendocrine)
    • Professional memberships
    • Member, Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine
    • The Korean Society for Fertility Preservation
    • The Korean Society for Assisted Reproduction
    • The Korean Society of Endometriosis
    • Korean Society of Menopause
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endocrinology
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy

     

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Stem Cell Therapy
$12,000 - $15,000
Bone marrow transplantation
$1,500 - $2,000
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$8,000 - $12,000
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Ki-yeol Yang

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Trinity Women's Clinic
    • Ph.D. degree from Kyung Hee University Graduate School, Korea
    • M.D. degree from Kyung Hee University, College of Medicine, Korea
    • Clinical Assistant professor of dept of Ob & Gyn, Kyung Hee University Medical Centre
    • Director of Yoon Lab and Clinic
    • Director of Lamadre Ob&Gyn Hospital
    • Advanced training at the HIFU training center, Fudan University, China
    • The Korean Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy
    • The Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
    • The Korean Society of Menopause
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Cho Hwan-Seong

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Sergey Kim

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Lee Won Jae

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Sukki Cho

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Keun-Wook Lee

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Seung-Jae Hyun

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Hyung-Ho Kim

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
$24,000 - $27,000
Lobectomy
$27,000 - $33,000
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Jong-Ho Lee

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, S-plant Dental Hospital
  • Dentist, specialist in root canal treatment

    20 years of experience

    • holds a Doctor of Dental Sciences degree;
    • Director of the Seoul District Dental Committee;
    • Member of the American Academy of Endodontology.
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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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Mastectomy
$3,164 - $12,654
Thyroid resection
$7,733 - $11,248
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Dong Ik Kim

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Kim Dong Ik is a vascular surgeon who specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

    Education

    1984-1995 - Medical education at Hanyang University.

    Professional education

    • 2002 - Visiting Professor, Department of Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA;
    • 2017-2019 - Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery, Samsung Medical Center.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Chul-Won Ha

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Myung-Chul Lee is an experienced Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 41+ years of experience and a specialization in Arthritis, Knee, Sports Injury, Hip Joint, Pelvic Bone/Hip Fracture, Osteosarcoma, Pelvic Bone Tumor, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Congenital Clubfoot, and Foot Deformity. He holds an M.D. and Ph.D. in Orthopedic Surgery, and is highly experienced in research projects and publications.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Seong Il Seo

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. So Song Il is a urologist who specializes in urological surgery.

    Education

    • 1992-1998 - medical education at Seoul National University;
    • 2002 - Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University.

    Professional activity

    • 2005-2006 - Visiting Professor, Emory University, Georgia, USA;
    • 2004-2007 - Assistant Professor, St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul;
    • 2010-2014 - Head of the Urology Department, Samsung Clinic;
    • From 1998 to the present - urologist at the Samsung Medical Center.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Seong Soo Jeon

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Jeong Song Su is a urologist who specializes in the treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer.

    The doctor performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. These are minimally invasive procedures through several punctures in the lower abdomen. After them, the patient recovers more easily than after an open intervention. In most cases, the patient manages to preserve potency and urinary function.

    Education

    • 1991-1996 — studied at Seoul National University;
    • 2003 - Doctoral degree at Chungbuk National University.

    Professional experience

    • From 1997 to the present - urologist at the Samsung clinic;
    • 2015 to present, Head of the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center at Samsung Hospital;
    • 2019 - Head of the Urology Department, Samsung Medical Center.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Dong Seop Jeong

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Zhong Dong Sop is a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon who specializes in the treatment of arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, heart valve diseases and blood vessels.

    Jeong Dong Sop performs minimally invasive heart surgery through a small incision between the ribs. This allows the patient to recover faster and easier than with open surgery.

    Education

    • 1997-2001 - medical education at Seoul National University;
    • 2005 - Doctoral degree at the University of Ulsan.

    Professional experience

    • 2007-2009 - Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital;
    • 2010-2013 - Clinical Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center;
    • 2017 to present - Head of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Samsung Clinic.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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Sang Chol Lee

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Lee Sang-Cheol is a cardiologist and the head of the Samsung Cardiology Center. The doctor treats heart failure, angina, and heart valve diseases.

    Education

    • 1992-1999 — Master's degree, Seoul National University;
    • 2005 - PhD at Sungkyunkwan University.

    Professional experience

    • 2001-2002 - Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Samsung Medical Center;
    • 2007-2008 - Visiting Research Fellow, OHSU, Oregon, USA;
    • 2008.07-2008.09 - Visiting Research Fellow, Duke University, North Carolina, USA;
    • From 1999 to the present - cardiologist at the Samsung clinic;
    • Since 2019 - Head of the Cardiology Department.
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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
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