Prof. Dr. Jong-Seok Lee
Cancer Treatment
31+
Years of Experience
About Prof. Dr. Jong-Seok Lee
Prof. Jong-Seok Lee is an orthopedic oncologist at Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. His specialty at the Sarcoma & Rare Cancer Center at the hospital is the surgical management of bone and soft tissue sarcomas, including limb-salvage surgery for rare and complex musculoskeletal tumors.
Professional Background
- Based In: Seoul, South Korea
Innovations & Contributions
Prof. Lee is well known for his expertise in sarcoma surgery and reconstruction and has published his research in peer-reviewed international and Korean medical journals.
- Limb-salvage research: Co-authored a 2020 study published in the Journal of Surgical Oncology on Oncologic Safety of Propeller Flap and Free Flap Reconstruction following Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection.
- Sarcoma clinical research: Co-authored a single-center retrospective study assessing sarcoma outcomes at Asan Medical Center in collaboration with the medical oncology team at the hospital in 2021.
- Multidisciplinary sarcoma care: Active member of the hospital's Sarcoma & Rare Cancer Center, working with orthopedics, oncology, plastic surgery, radiology and pathology in the care and management of bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas.
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Speciality
Language Spoken
Awards
- • Korean Orthopedic Association
- • Korean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
deals with Prof. Dr. Jong-Seok
Alternative Cancer Treatments
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$600
Targeted Therapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$4,000
Immunotherapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$12,000
Clinical Associate Professor
Asan Medical Center
1995 - Present
Associate Professor
Asan Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Asan Medical Center
This is an outstanding private non-profit hospital based in Seoul, South Korea; it was established by the Asan Foundation. The hospital opened in **1989**. Asan Medical Center is the largest hospital in South Korea, and also one of the best-equipped hospitals in Asia. Asan Medical Center is well-regarded for offering top-quality patient centered care in a variety of disciplines. Asan Medical Center adheres to the highest levels of international health-care delivery, as reflected in its receipt of JCI (Joint Commission International) certification. This indicates that Asan Medical Center will adhere to rigorous clinical and patient safety standards, which are among the highest in the world. Asan Medical Center is also highly regarded throughout the region for its treatment of complex or high-risk medical cases. In addition to domestic patients, many foreign patients seek treatment from Asan Medical Center. --- ### Medical Disciplines In order to offer comprehensive multidisciplinary care to our patients, we have developed special areas of interest in the following medical specialties: - Cancer / Hematology - Cardiology / Cardiovascular Surgery - Liver / Kidney / Heart Transplantation - Neurology / Neurosurgery - Orthopedic / Trauma Medicine - Gastroenterology / Hepatology - Pneumology / Intensive Care Medicine - Pediatric / Internal Medicine (specialized) Asan Medical Center is particularly noted for its **Organ Transplant Programs** and its cancer treatment options. We perform a large number of difficult and complicated surgical operations each year. --- ### International Patient Services We provide a full-service program to assist international patients at every stage of their stay. Some of these services include: - Customized treatment planning and coordination - Bilingual assistance for all international patients - Travel/ Accommodation/ Logistics assistance - Documenting medical history prior to departure from the hospital Due to our organized structure of international patient services, and the fact that Asan Medical Center is one of the premier medical centers globally, we attract numerous international patients who require advanced medical treatments. --- ### Patient Experience Patient care at Asan Medical Center is provided by using a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary approach, with specialists working together to develop customized treatment plans for each individual patient. At Asan Medical Center, emphasis is placed on patient safety and patient satisfaction. Modern facilities, cutting-edge technology and internationally accepted clinical practices allow us to deliver top-notch care efficiently and effectively.
Packages Starting From $600
Learn Moredeals with Prof. Dr. Jong-Seok
Alternative Cancer Treatments
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$600
Targeted Therapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$4,000
Immunotherapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$12,000
Cancer Surgery (various)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$15,000
Chemotherapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$3,000
Radiotherapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$8,000
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT / HSCT)
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$50,000
Proton Therapy
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$18,000
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Cancer Treatment
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