Best Doctors in Republic of Korea — Get an Online Consultation

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Sang Eun Lee

  • 4.5 Good 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Oncologist

Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$5,000 - $7,000
Breast cancer surgery
$8,500 - $13,000
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Kim Duk Kyung

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Cardiologist

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
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Kim Byoung Gie

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

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
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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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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
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Seung Jae Huh

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncologist

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
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Lee Jeong Won

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

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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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Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
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Ahn Jin Seok

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncologist

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

Kim Tae Joong

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Gynecologist. Oncogynecologist

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

Choi Han Yong

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Oncosurgeon, Head of Samsung Department of Urology

Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

Chung Hwan Baek

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Otorhinolaryngologist. Head of Department of Head and Neck Surgery.
Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

Choi Yong Soo

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Thoracic surgeon
Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

Young Ik Son

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Professor of otorhinolaryngology. ENT oncologist at the Department of Head and Neck Surgery.
Liver transplant
$128,000 - $135,000
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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
Da Vinci Robotic System
$15,700 - $23,000
Info

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