Jong Kyun Lee

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a gastroenterologist at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. He treats complex pancreatobiliary disorders. The doctor treats pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

Clinical Specialization

Prof. Lee diagnoses and treats malignant and benign digestive diseases. He provides surgical and non-surgical solutions for patients with several conditions. This care helps patients with:

• Pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers
• Colon cancer
• Pancreatitis
• Gallstones (cholelithiasis)

Surgical Expertise

The specialist performs procedures for abdominal oncology. This includes Whipple surgery — a complex operation to remove parts of the pancreas and small intestine. He also performs distal pancreatectomy to remove the tail of the pancreas.

Professional Background

Prof. Lee treats patients at Samsung Medical Center. This institution is a multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea. It serves as a hospital of presidential standards.

Education and Training

The doctor received his medical education at institutions in Korea and the USA. This training provides a global perspective on gastroenterological care.

• The Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea
• The University of California, USA

Professional Memberships

Prof. Lee is a member of specialized medical societies. These organizations focus on advancing endoscopic and pancreatobiliary research.

• The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• The Korean Society of Gastroenterology
• The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association