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6 Best Lung cancer Doctors in Seoul

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Choi Yong Soo

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Samsung Medical Center

  • Professor Choi Yong Soo is a leading thoracic surgeon at the Samsung Medical Center, specialising in surgical interventions for lung tumours.

    • Focuses on thoracic surgery at one of South Korea's top-ranked medical institutions
    • Expertise includes complex lung resections and managing various stages of thoracic malignancies
    • Contributes to clinical research and surgical innovation within the hospital's dedicated cancer centre
    • Part of a multidisciplinary team providing surgical solutions for respiratory oncology cases
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Package price fromAUD $996

Dong Lark Lee

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:Wonderful Plastic Surgery
  • 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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Dae-ho Lee

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Asan Medical Center

  • Professor Dae-ho Lee treats lung cancer at Asan Medical Center – South Korea's largest hospital and a facility consistently ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

    • Specialises in medical oncology for various forms of lung cancer
    • Practices at a centre managing over 180,000 patients annually
    • Operates within a 2,700-bed facility certified by the International Organization for Standardization
    • Accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation
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Package price fromAUD $31,290

Sukki Cho

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.9
    Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

  • Professor Sukki Cho treats lung cancer at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, a facility recognised as one of the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

    • Specialises in thoracic surgery for complex lung cancer cases
    • Operates at a JCI-accredited centre managing 1.5 million patients annually
    • Provides online consultations for Australians seeking specialist surgical opinions
    • Works within a major 1,350-bed university hospital infrastructure
    • Follows strict Global Healthcare Accreditation standards for international patients
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Cho Byung Chul

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Severance Hospital

  • Professor Cho Byung Chul leads the Oncology Department and specialises in clinical drug trials for lung cancer care.

    • Manages cancer treatment at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical facilities
    • Focuses on chemotherapy for lung, head, neck, and oesophageal cancers
    • Develops new drug protocols to improve outcomes for patients with advanced malignancies
    • Oversees multidisciplinary care as Head of Department to ensure streamlined treatment
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Package price fromAUD $2,845

Seung Il Chung

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:Retmus Plastic Surgery
  • 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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Bookimed Insights: Top Lung cancer Specialists in Seoul, Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Lung cancer specialists in Seoul, Republic of Korea, collaborating with 6 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
#1
Choi Yong Soo
Surgical treatment for lung tumoursProfessor at the Samsung Medical Center specializing in thoracic surgery. Focuses on surgical care for lung cancer patients within a leading high-volume oncology department.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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#2
Dae-ho Lee
Various forms of lung cancerPractices at South Korea's largest hospital, Asan Medical Center. He treats lung cancer within a high-volume oncology department at a Newsweek-ranked 'World's Best Hospital'.
Asan Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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#3
Sukki Cho
30 years of experienceSurgical lung cancer managementLeads thoracic surgery at a Newsweek-ranked 'Smart Hospital'. Focuses on oncology interventions within an internationally accredited university system, offering remote surgical reviews for patients abroad.
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea
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#4
Cho Byung Chul
New clinical drug protocolsLeads the Oncology Department at Severance Hospital. He specialises in using the latest clinical chemotherapy drugs for lung and oesophageal cancers, focusing on treatment-resistant cases through research.
Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea
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