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Keun Chil Park

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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Keun Chil Park leads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center, one of Asia's most prominent cancer research institutions.

    • Specialises in medical oncology for tumours of the oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract
    • Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for global treatment standards
    • Registered with the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) for contemporary protocols
    • Holds senior membership with the Korean Association for Clinical Oncology (KACO)
    • Focuses on multidisciplinary care for complex head, neck, and chest cancers
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Choi Yong Soo

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Choi Yong Soo serves as a senior Thoracic Surgeon at Samsung Medical Center – a leading institution for oesophageal oncology. He specialises in surgical interventions for tumours within the chest and oesophagus.

    • Performs complex oesophageal resections to remove cancerous tumours from the gullet
    • Focuses on thoracic surgical techniques to improve patient recovery times
    • Practices at a hospital recognised for high-volume cancer surgery success
    • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for integrated cancer care plans
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Ko Dae-woo

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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
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  • Ko Dae-woo is the CEO and chief doctor at PLANEW CLINIC (KR) in Seoul, leading 1:1, device-and-injectable aesthetic skin planning. As a dermatologist focused on lifting and skin boosters, he combines technologies like Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX with a 3D skin diagnostic device to tailor treatment depth and dosing. His clinic “Expert Column” also covers practical patient questions on Ultherapy and Onda lifting effects, side effects, and maintenance periods.
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Seung Il Chung

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Seung Il Chung is a specialist at Retmus Plastic Surgery and is listed as a Plastic Surgery Specialist (M.D., Ph.D.). His practice centers on facial contouring and revisional work for eyes, nose, and facial proportions, with 3D-CT-based preoperative planning used for revision facial contouring. He also presents and publishes specifically on Asian-focused nasal and midface reconstruction strategies.
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Sung Hoon Noh

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  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Sung Hoon Noh has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, making him one of the most prolific cancer surgeons globally.

    • Serves as Director of the Yonsei Cancer Center in Seoul
    • Specialises in surgical management of advanced gastrointestinal tumours
    • Former President of the International Gastric Cancer Association
    • Awarded the Yuhan Academic Award for excellence in surgical clinical research
    • Focuses on curative resection for complex upper digestive tract malignancies
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Cho Byung Chul

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Cho Byung Chul serves as the Head of the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital, where he leads the medical treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.

    • Specialises in chemotherapy for esophageal cancer and head and neck tumours
    • Directs clinical trials for new medicinal drugs to treat advanced cancers
    • Uses targeted drug therapies to attack cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
    • Member of the medical team at one of Asia's most prominent teaching hospitals
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Keun-Wook Lee

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Keun-Wook Lee treats gastrointestinal malignancies at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital – one of the world's highest-ranked smart hospitals.

    • Manages complex esophageal cancer cases across all disease stages
    • Specialises in coordinating multidisciplinary care within the oncology and haematology departments
    • Uses precise diagnostic tools for accurate staging of digestive system tumours
    • Practices at a major 1,350-bed institution with Global Healthcare Accreditation
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Hyung-Ho Kim

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Professor Hyung-Ho Kim leads gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, a facility ranked among the World's Best Smart Hospitals.

    • Specialises in upper gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on esophageal and stomach cancers
    • Performs tumour enucleation – a precise technique that removes tumours while preserving healthy surrounding tissue
    • Consults at a hospital managing 1.5 million patients annually for high-volume expertise
    • Offers online consultations to help international patients plan surgical treatment from home
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Dong Lark Lee

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Dong Lark Lee is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon on the Wonderful Plastic Surgery team, with documented technique development in lower blepharoplasty. His research includes a new lower blepharoplasty technique for elderly patients using bony fixation of the sub-orbicularis oculi fat pad, and his publication record covers complex reconstructive cases such as Fournier’s gangrene treated with colostomy and VAC. He is affiliated with Dongguk University College of Medicine (Gyeongju) in publication records.
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Koo YT

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Koo YT is a Plastic surgeon at the clinic with 17 years of experience starting in 2009. His Seoul National University Hospital training includes being selected as Outstanding Intern (2009) and Outstanding Specialist Doctor (2011). He has published cleft lip reconstruction work, including a 2019 Annals of Plastic Surgery paper on bilateral lateral mucosal advancement flaps with orbicularis oris reinforcement.
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Bookimed Insights: Top Esophageal cancer Specialists in Seoul, Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Esophageal cancer specialists in Seoul, Republic of Korea, collaborating with 11 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1Multidisciplinary medical oncologyLeads the Hematology-Oncology division at a major Seoul medical centre. He is a member of ASCO and ESMO, ensuring his oesophageal cancer treatments align with global clinical protocols.
Republic of Korea
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#2Oesophageal surgical resectionSpecialises in thoracic surgery for oesophageal tumours at Samsung Medical Center. He uses surgical techniques focused on improving recovery outcomes for patients with complex chest-related cancers.
Republic of Korea
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#3Advanced surgical casesA world-renowned surgeon with a record of 10,000+ operations. He led the International Gastric Cancer Association and specialises in complex resections for advanced-stage gastrointestinal malignancies.
Republic of Korea
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#4New clinical drug therapiesHead of Oncology at Severance Hospital. He leads clinical trials for new chemotherapeutic drugs, providing access to emerging treatments for esophageal and lung cancer cases.
Republic of Korea
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#532 years of experienceComplex digestive system malignanciesPractises at a top-ranked global smart hospital. He specialises in precise staging and multidisciplinary treatment plans for esophageal and stage 4 gastrointestinal cancers.
Republic of Korea
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#639 years of experienceTissue-preserving esophageal tumour enucleationExpert in upper gastrointestinal oncology at a top-ranked Korean smart hospital. He uses precise enucleation techniques to spare healthy tissue during complex cancer surgeries.
Republic of Korea
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