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Heeseok Kang
Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Seoul Miz Hospital (서울미즈병원)

Heeseok Kang

Obstetrician-gynecologist
25 years of experience

HEESEOK KANGDepartment of Obstetrics

  • Education/Academic career
  • Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Internship, Samsung Medical Center
  • Residency and M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
  • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Pocheon Hospital
  • Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
  • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology I, Good Morning Hospital
  • Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daerim St. Mary’s Hospital
  • Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology & Academic Affairs of Medical Department , Hismedi Hospital
  • Head of Department, Heryoujae Women’s Hospital
  • Current)Adjunct Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center
  • Current)Expert for NAVER KnowledgeiN
  • Professional memberships
  • Award for Exemplary Safety Management, Samsung Medical Center, 2002
  • Award for Excellence in QI Poster, Samsung Medical Center, 2007
  • Outstanding Thesis Award, Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy, 2008
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  • [Thesis]
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  • 1. Single port access laparoscopic adnexal surgery. Kim TJ, Lee YY, Kim MJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 SepOct;16(5):6125.
  • 2. The prognostic significance of the SUVmax (maximum standardized uptake value for F18 fluorodeoxyglucose) of the cervical tumor in PET imaging for early cervical cancer: preliminary results. Lee YY, Choi CH, Kim CJ, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):658. Epub 2009 Jul 15.
  • 3. Singleport access laparoscopicassisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method with a wound retractor and a glove. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 JulAug;16(4):4503. Epub 2009 May 31.
  • 4. Topotecan combined with carboplatin in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: results of a singleinstitutional phase II study. Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Bae DS, Kim BG. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Aug;114(2):2104. Epub 2009 May 14.
  • 5. MR Imaging in Endometrial Carcinoma as a Diagnostic Tool for the Prediction of Myometrial Invasion and Lymph Node Metastasis. Ryoo UN, Choi CH, Yoon JY, Noh SK, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim BH, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Cancer Res Treat. 2007 Dec;39(4):16570. Epub 2007 Dec 31.
  • 6. Prognostic value of baseline lymphocyte count in cervical carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiation. Choi CH, Kang H, Kim WY, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Huh SJ, Lee JH, Kim BG, Bae DS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 May 1;71(1):199204.
  • 7. Lowgrade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a single center's experience with 22 cases. Kim WY, Lee JW, Choi CH, Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 SepOct;18(5):10849.
  • 8. Outcome and ctive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct;111(1):10610.
  • 9. Prognostic significance of VEGF expression in patients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Choi JJ, Park YA, Kang H, Kim TJ, Lee JW, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. BMC Cancer. 2008 Oct 11;8:295.
  • 10. Phase II Study of Combination Chemotherapy with Etoposide and Ifosfamide in Patients with Heavily Pretreated Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Kang H, Kim TJ, Choi CH, Lee JW, Lee JH, Bae DS, Kim BG. JKMS. 2009 Oct. (in press)
  • 11. Ritodrine hydrochloride 단독 투여와 magnesium sulfate와의 병합 투여의 조기진통 억제효과 및 안정성에 대한 비교 김영아, 강희석, 양순하, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002;45:1991.
  • 12. Experience of Surgical Treatment for Adnexal Lesions in Adolescent Patients 이은주, 강희석, 윤병구, 배덕수, 최두석 대한산부내시경 2002;14:79
  • 13. 태아간 수혈증후군이 의심되는 단일 융모막성 쌍태임신에서 발견된 일측 쌍생아의 선천성 뇌실주위 백질 연화증 1예 강희석, 양순하, 오성희, 강병희, 노정래, 김종화 대한산부인과학회 2002:45:841
  • 14. 자궁근종 치료에서 modified LAM 기법의 타당성 조사 연구 이은주, 김태중, 지현영, 김하정, 김철중, 이유영, 강희석, 최철훈, 이정원, 김병기, 배덕수 대한산부내시경 2008;20:35
  • 15. 위암, 유방암, 난소암의 원발성 중복암이 있었던 환자의 증례보고 최현진, 최철훈, 김태중, 강희석, 이은주, 이정원, 김병기, 이제호, 배덕수 대한산부인과학회 2008;51:1519
  • 16. Factors associated with complicationsand conversion to laparotomy in women undergoing laparoscopically assistedvaginal hysterectomy. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 May;91(5):6204.
  • 17. A review of the technique and complicationsfrom 2,012 cases of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy at a singleinstitution. Song T, Kim TJ, Kang H, Lee YY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jun;51(3):23943.
  • 18. The use of misoprostol beforehysteroscopic surgery in nonpregnant premenopausal women: a randomizedcomparison of sublingual, oral and vaginal administrations. Lee YY, Kim TJ, Kang H, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS. Hum Reprod. 2010 Aug;25(8):19428.
  • 19. Prognostic significance of pSTAT3 inpatients with bulky cervical carcinoma undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Choi CH, Song SY, Kang H, Lee YY, Kim CJ, Lee JW, Kim TJ, Kim BG, Lee JH, Bae DS. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):30410.
  • 20. Outcome and ctive function after cumulative highdose combination chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposideand cisplatin (BEP) for patients with ovarian endodermal sinus tumor. Kang H, Kim TJ, Kim WY, Choi CH, Lee JW, Kim BG, Bae DS.

 

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Hysterectomy (uterus removal) $8000 - $12000
Surgical excision of fibroadenoma
Hysteroscopic myomectomy $5000 - $10000
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Sukki Cho
Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience
4.8
5 reviews

Sukki Cho

Thoracic surgeon
28 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
4.8
5 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $15000 - $18000
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $23000 - $27000
Lung cancer surgery $27000
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Hyung-Ho Kim
Gastrointestinal surgeon
37 years of experience
4.8
5 reviews

Hyung-Ho Kim

Gastrointestinal surgeon
37 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
4.8
5 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Thyroidectomy $15000 - $18000
Colectomy (large bowel resection) $23000 - $27000
Lung cancer surgery $27000
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Hyun Moo Lee
4.5
22 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Samsung Medical Center

accreditations:

Korean Surgical Society
Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

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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Lee Won Suk
4.8
4 reviews
Republic of Korea, Incheon
Gachon University Gil Medical Center

accreditations:

American Surgical Association
European Society of Coloproctology

Professor specializing in laparoscopic intestine surgeries, treatment of rectal and colon cancer, and minimally invasive anus operations with 15 years of experience. Member of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American Society of Abdominal Surgeons, American Surgical Association, and European Society of Coloproctology.

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An Jea Hyeong
Reproductive endocrinologist
25 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital

An Jea Hyeong

Reproductive endocrinologist
25 years of experience

brief history

Graduated from Inje University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, Paik Hospital, Seoul

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Grace Hospital

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dongwon, Ilsan

Adjunct professor at Inje University Paik Hospital

 

Currently

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

Korean Society of Perinatology

 

 

 

 

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Hong Jung Lee
Reproductive endocrinologist
25 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital

Hong Jung Lee

Reproductive endocrinologist
25 years of experience

brief history

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

Obtaining a gynecologist's license

Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

Adjunct Professor, Korea University School of Medicine

 

Currently

Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Perinatology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

Member of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Colposcopy Society

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Ki Kyung Do
4.4
51 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)

accreditations:

Korean Medical Association

Dr. Lee Kyung Ju is a highly experienced Gynaecologist and Obstetrician with 26+ years in the field, and multiple awards and publications. He is a member of multiple societies and has expertise in high-risk pregnancy, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, evaluation, and evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding. He holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree from Korea University College of Medicine.

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Hong Ju
Reproductive endocrinologist
23 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital

Hong Ju

Reproductive endocrinologist
23 years of experience

brief history

Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University

Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University

Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Co-Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital

 

Currently

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Menopause Society

Member of the Korean Urogynecological Society

Member of the Korean Women's Sexual Association

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Perinatology Association

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Go Mi Hyang
Reproductive endocrinologist
23 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yonseisarangmoa women disease hospital

Go Mi Hyang

Reproductive endocrinologist
23 years of experience

brief history

Graduated from Chungnam National University Graduate School of Medicine

Completed internship at Gachon University Gil Hospital

Completed obstetrics and gynecology residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital

 

today

Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Korean Society of Perinatology

Korean Society of Fetal Medicine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kvak Ente
4.4
51 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)

Thoracic surgeon, specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary surgery

20 years

  • Has experience as a consultant physician in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Berlin.
  • Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baek Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Quims Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • Currently Chief of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Kyung Hee University Quims Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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Im Chol Van
5.0
2 reviews
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
Dr. Im Chol Van at Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Clinic is an expert in Urology and Geriatric Medicine, providing quality patient care with his high level of knowledge and experience.Read more
5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Liver resection $11500 - $15400
Lung cancer surgery $17900 - $22500
Gastroectomy $13850 - $19250
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Republic of Korea, Bucheon
Soon Сhun Hyang University Hospital in Bucheon
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Jaehyeon Lim
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Nanoori Hospital

Jaehyeon Lim

Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience

accreditations:

Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Korean Hospital Association

Dr. Lim JH is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul with expertise in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He has trained overseas, presented at Symposiums, and published numerous articles.

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Francis Jeon
Thoracic surgeon
25 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Francis Jeon

Thoracic surgeon
25 years of experience

accreditations:

Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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