Oncology Doctors in Republic of Korea — Page 2

Dr. Keun Chil Park leads the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He specializes in treating lung, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. Dr. Park earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Affiliated with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
• Works at a hospital ranked among the world’s best by Newsweek.

Professor Lim Do Hoon leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center. He focus on precise radiation therapy for challenging gastrointestinal and central nervous system tumours.

• Specialises in stomach and pancreaticobiliary cancers using targeted radiation
• Offers CyberKnife treatment – accurate, high-dose radiation that protects surrounding healthy tissue
• Manages rare cases including paediatric tumours, sarcomas, and blood-related cancers
• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital – South Korea's premier medical institution

Professor Choi is a renowned specialist in liver and pancreatic oncology at Samsung Medical Center, with extensive international training from top-tier institutions in the US and Japan.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery – focusing on cancers of the liver and pancreas
• Completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in the USA
• Active member of the International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery
• Trained at Kyoto University in Japan and Seoul National University Hospital

Dr Choi Du Kho is a leading cardiac surgeon at Samsung Medical Center with extensive training from top American universities. He specialises in robotic-assisted heart surgery for improved precision and faster patient recovery.

• Performs heart transformations and complex coronary artery bypass surgery
• Expert in valve repair and replacement using minimally invasive robotic techniques
• Specialises in paediatric heart surgeries for younger patients
• Trained at the University of California, San Diego and UNC Chapel Hill

Dr Lee Kwang Beom is a specialist oncogynecologist at Gachon University Gil Medical Center who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for female reproductive cancers.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for cervical and uterine cancer treatment
• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomies and oophorectomies using small incisions
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Expert in laparoscopic trachelectomy for cervical cancer cases
• Practices at one of South Korea's leading university medical centres

Professor Sung Hoon Noh is the Director of the Yonsei Cancer Center and a globally recognised leader in stomach cancer surgery.

• Specialises in treating advanced gastric cancer using surgical and oncological methods
• Served as President of the International Gastric Cancer Association
• Maintains triple expertise across surgery, oncology, and gastroenterology for comprehensive care
• Recipient of the Cancer Academic Award from the Korean Gastric Cancer Association
• Former Chairman of the Board for the Korean Surgical Society

Professor Hyung Seok Park is a leading breast cancer specialist at Severance Hospital with prestigious international training from MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in hormonal therapy and chemotherapy for breast cancer
• Former surgeon at the specialised Yonsei Cancer Center
• Researches new drug-based protocols to improve patient outcomes
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Trained at the highly regarded Yonsei University Medical Center

Dr Kim Sung Hun is a specialist oncogynecologist at Severance Hospital who focuses on minimally invasive surgery for female reproductive cancers.

• Performs robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci system for high precision
• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic techniques for treating uterine and cervical cancers
• Focuses on fertility-preserving options for gynecological cancer patients
• Uses small-incision techniques to help reduce pain and speed up recovery times
• Expert in robotic hysterectomy procedures at one of Korea's leading cancer centres

Professor Paik is a world-renowned surgical oncologist ranked among the top 100 breast and gastric cancer surgeons globally by the International Biographical Centre.

• Pioneered breast-conserving surgery in South Korea as the first surgeon to perform the technique
• Developed the proprietary 'Paik Nam-sun Stomach Cancer Surgery' to reduce acid reflux risks
• Director of the Cancer Centre for Women at Ewha Womans University Medical Centre
• Serves as President of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention
• Specialises in treating breast, thyroid, and stomach cancers

Professor Dong Hyeon Lee lead oncology services at Ewha Womans University Medical Center, specialising in both solid tumours and blood-based cancers.

• Deep expertise in managing bladder cancer and colon cancer cases
• Specialises in bone marrow transplants, including complex mismatched and alternate donor procedures
• Treats hematological conditions such as myelomas and lymphoma
• Holds a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University and is a widely published oncology researcher
• Active member of multiple prestigious international medical societies

Professor Lee Won Suk is a senior specialist at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is a globally recognised expert in colorectal oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

• Specialises in laparoscopic intestine surgeries for rectal and colon cancer treatment
• Uses minimally invasive anus operations – smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less pain
• Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Holds memberships with the American Surgical Association and European Society of Coloproctology

Professor Kim Young Tae is a leading oncogynecologist at Severance Hospital who focuses exclusively on robotic surgery for women's cancers.

• Specialises in precise robotic-assisted surgery for cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive hysterectomies and tumour removals
• Focuses on procedures that reduce pain and help patients recover faster than open surgery
• Practises at Severance Hospital, a major centre for gynaecological oncology