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Keun Chil Park

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

17 years of experience
Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic:
4.8
Wonderful Plastic Surgery
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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Dong Lark Lee

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic:
4.8
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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An Song-yeol

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Location: Republic of Korea, Goyang
Clinic:
3.6
Myongji Hospital
An Song-yeol is a specialist at Myongji Hospital and a neurosurgeon focused on stroke care, brain aneurysms and AVMs, and brain tumor surgery. He also treats pediatric neurosurgical disorders such as craniosynostosis and pediatric brain tumors. His leadership experience includes serving as Head of Neurosurgery at St. Mary’s Hospital (Chungju) and teaching roles at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital.
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Keun-Wook Lee

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

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Hyung-Ho Kim

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

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Sung Hoon Noh

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Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic:
4.5
Severance Hospital
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
Clinic:
4.5
Severance Hospital
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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Seung Il Chung

Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
Clinic:
4.8
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 Esophageal cancer Specialists in Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Esophageal cancer specialists in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 10 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.

Rank	Doctor	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Keun Chil Park	Multidisciplinary medical oncology	Leads 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.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request
#2	Choi Yong Soo	Oesophageal surgical resection	Specialises 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.	Samsung Medical Center Republic of Korea	Price on request
#3	Sung Hoon Noh	Advanced surgical cases	A 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.	Severance Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request
#4	Cho Byung Chul	New clinical drug therapies	Head of Oncology at Severance Hospital. He leads clinical trials for new chemotherapeutic drugs, providing access to emerging treatments for esophageal and lung cancer cases.	Severance Hospital Republic of Korea	Price on request

Find out about the best Esophageal cancer doctors in Republic of Korea

10 top ranked Esophageal cancer doctors in Republic of Korea are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rate of hospitals where doctors practise.

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How to choose the best Esophageal cancer doctor in Republic of Korea?

The specialist's CV contains details about doctor's expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has a relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Esophageal cancer doctors in Republic of Korea have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of an Esophageal cancer doctor's consultation in Republic of Korea?

The price for the consultation on Esophageal cancer treatment in Republic of Korea varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

the city of practicing
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Where you go for Esophageal cancer treatment in Republic of Korea

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