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Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Incheon, South Korea
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Hospital established
1958Number of doctors
550Number of beds
1400#5th biggest general hospital in S.Korea #31 medical departments #Strong Specialty: #Cancer treatment #Cardiothoracic surgery #Spine surgery #Bariatric surgery #International Healthcare Center for international patient #Complimentary airport pickup #Nearby hotel arrangement
Our departments and medical specialties
Bariatric and weight loss surgery
Head of department: Bariatric and weight loss surgery
Kim, Sung Min
Dr.
Description:
Treatments of obesity, which relates to health problems of overweight persons. Doctors who specialize in this area are called obesity doctors or bariatric surgery doctors.
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EDUCATION1990. 3. 1 ~ 1997. 2. 28. Medical student in Yonsei University College of MedicineBachelor's degree (1997.2)Get Korean medical license (1997.2)2000. 8. 1 ~ 2005. 8. 1 Postgraduate school in Yonsei University.Take the master’s degreeThesis: “Comparative study of the treatment outcomes of secondary hyperparathyroidism between subtotal parathyroidectomy and total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation”( Directed by Prof. Cheong-Soo Park )2018. 8. 1 ~ 2020.7.31 Postgraduate school in Inha University.Doctoral programThesis: "Longitudinal evaluation of NAFLD focusing on the assessment methods and prognostic factors"(Directed by Prof. Yoon-Seok Heo)CAREER1997. 3. 1 ~ 1998. 2. 28 Internship at Severance Hospital in Yonsei University College of Medicine1998. 3.1 ~ 2002. 2.5 Residency in Department of General Surgery, Severance Hospital in Yonsei University College of Medicine2002. 2.16 ~ 2005. 4.19 Military service (Military Officer in Republic of Korea Army in Anyang, Korea)2005. 5.1 ~ 2007. 6.30 Clinical Fellow of Department of Pediatric Surgery, Severance Children’s Hospital in Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea2008.10.1 - 2011.9.7 Assistance Professor,Department of General Surgery, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine2012.3.2 - Present Associate Professor, Metabolic Bariatric General Surgery Center, Department of General Surgery, GIL Medical Center, Gachon University College of MedicineSPECIAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCEBariatric Surgery: 2007.7.2~ 2008.2.28 Visiting Scholar in Department of Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA (PI: William O. Richards)Pediatric Surgery: 2008.3.1~2008.10.1 Visiting Scholar in Department of Surgery, Minimal Invasive Pediatric Surgery, Presbyterian/St Luke’s Mother and ChildrenHospital, Denver, CO, USA (PI: Steven S. Rothenberg)Treatments that we offer:
Gastric balloon
Gastric banding
Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve
Obesity surgery
Cancer (oncology)
Head of department: Cancer (oncology)
Description:
A disease caused by abnormal cell growth. Doctors who specialize in this area are called Cancer doctors or Surgical oncologists.
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Adrenal cancer
Anal cancer
Bile duct cancer
Bladder cancer
Bone cancer
Brain cancer
Breast cancer
Central nervous system cancer
Cervical cancer
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer
Endometrial cancer
Esophageal cancer
Ewing sarcoma
Eye cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Head and neck cancer
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Kidney cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Leukemia
Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Metastatic cancer
Multiple myeloma
Neuroblastoma
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Oral cancer
Ovarian cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Penile cancer
Pituitary cancer
Prostate cancer
Rectal cancer
Retinoblastoma
Salivary gland cancer
Skin cancer-melanoma
Skin cancer-non-melanoma
Skull tumors
Soft tissue sarcoma
Stomach cancer
Testicular cancer
Throat cancer
Thymus cancer
Thyroid cancer
Urethral cancer
Uterine cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulvar cancer
Treatments that we offer:
Cancer surgery
Chemotherapy
Hyperthermia cancer treatment
Immunotherapy
Laser therapy
Radiation therapy
Cardiology
Head of department: Cardiology
Description:
Heart disorders and circulatory system. Doctors who specialize in this area are called cardiologists.
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Angina pectoris
Aortic stenosis
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital heart disease
CPVT Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Heart failure
LQTS Long QT syndrome
PAD Peripheral artery disease
PCCD Progressive cardiac conduction defect
PVD Peripheral vascular disease
Septal defects
SVT Supraventricular tachycardia
Valvular heart disease
VT Ventricular tachycardia
WPW Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Treatments that we offer:
Cardiac catheterization
CAS Carotid artery stenting
Epicardiectomy
PDA Patent ductus arteriosus closure
Renal artery stenting
VAD Ventricular assist devices
Cardiothoracic surgery
Head of department: Cardiothoracic surgery
Description:
Surgery and treatment of thorax organs, usually related to heart and lungs.
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Arrhythmia
ASD Atrial septal defect
Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease
Endocarditis
MVP Mitral valve prolapse
Pericarditis
SVAS Supravalvular aortic stenosis
TAA Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Valvular heart disease
Treatments that we offer:
Aortofemoral bypass surgery
Arrhythmia surgery
Atherectomy for atherosclerosis
AVR Aortic valve repair
CABG Coronary artery bypass grafting
Catheter ablation
Coronary angioplasty
ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Heart bypass surgery
ICD Defibrillator implant
Minimally invasive atrial septal defect closure
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
MVR Mitral valve replacement
Open mitral valve surgery
Pacemakers
Ventricular septal defect
Colon and rectal surgery
Head of department: Colon and rectal surgery
Description:
Disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. Doctors who specialize in this area are called colorectal surgeons or proctologists.
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Abdominal adhesions
Anal fistula
Bowel obstruction
FAP Familial adenomatous polyposis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lynch syndrome
Microscopic colitis
PFD Pelvic floor dysfunction
Presacral tumors
Ulcerative colitis
Volvulus: twisting of the colon
Treatments that we offer:
APR Abdominoperineal resection
Colectomy
Colorectal surgery
Hemorrhoids treatment
Lateral internal sphincterotomy
Ostomy surgery: Ileostomy and colostomy
Proctocolectomy
Ear Nose and Throat
Head of department: Ear Nose and Throat
Description:
Conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). Doctors who specialize in this area are called otolaryngologists or ENT doctors
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GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Treatments that we offer:
Adenoidectomy
ENT surgery
Laryngology
Otology-Neurotology
Otoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Septoplasty
Stapedotomy
Tympanoplasty
Gastroenterology
Head of department: Gastroenterology
Description:
Disorders of the digestive system including the pancreas and liver. Doctors who specialize in this area are called gastroenterologists.
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Common bile duct stones
Gallbladder stones
Pancreatitis
Treatments that we offer:
Bypass surgery - blocked duodenum
Colonoscopy
Hepatology
Puestow procedure
Right hemicolectomy
Sphincterotomy
Whipple procedure
General surgery
Head of department: General surgery
Description:
Surgical care covering all surgical specialties. Doctors who specialize in this area are called general surgeons.
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Appendicectomy
Breast surgery
Cardiomyotomy
Distal pancreatectomy
Esophagectomy
Gallbladder surgery
Gastrectomy
Hernia repair
Lumpectomy
Lung surgery
Mastectomy
Nissen’s fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic bypass surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Proctology
Splenectomy
Thyroidectomy
Infertility-IVF
Head of department: Infertility-IVF
Description:
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within 12 months of trying.
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Assisted conception: Embryo testing
Assisted conception: ICSI (Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection)
Assisted conception: IUI (Intrauterine insemination)
Assisted conception: IVF (In vitro fertilisation)
Assisted conception: IVM (In vitro maturation)
Donor conception: Donated eggs
Donor conception: Donated embryos
Donor conception: Donated sperm
Donor conception: Mitochondrial donation
Freezing and storing: Eggs
Freezing and storing: Embryos
Freezing and storing: Sperm
Surgery for men: Extraction of sperm
Surgery for men: Treatment of varicocele
Surgery for men: Unblocking blocked epididymis
Surgery for women: Freeing adhesions
Surgery for women: Removal of fibroids
Surgery for women: Sterilisation reversal
Surgery for women: Treating mild endometriosis
Surgery for women: Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Surgery for women: Unblocking the fallopian tubes
Surrogacy - surrogate mother
Nephrology
Head of department: Nephrology
Description:
Kidney disease. Doctors who specialize in this area are called nephrologist or renal physicians.
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CKD Chronic kidney disease
Cystic diseases of the kidney
Kidney failure
Treatments that we offer:
Nephrectomy
Neurosurgery
Head of department: Neurosurgery
Description:
Diseases affecting the nervous system and its blood supply.
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Brachial plexus surgery
Brain surgery
Brain tumor treatment
Cervical disc replacement
Craniotomy
Deep brain stimulation
Epilepsy brain surgery
Hydrocephalus treatment
Laminectomy
Lumbar decompression surgery
Microdiscectomy
MINS Minimally invasive neurosurgery
Neuro-oncology
Peripheral nerve surgery
Pituitary tumors treatment
Radiofrequency rhizotomy
Spinal fusion
Spinal stenosis
Orthopedics
Head of department: Orthopedics
Description:
Treatments of the musculoskeletal system.
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Ankle replacement surgery
Elbow joint replacement surgery
Foot arthritis treatment
Hand joint replacement surgery
Hip joint replacement surgery
Knee joint replacement surgery
Lumbar spine disc replacement
Orthopedic oncology treatment
Shoulder replacement surgery
Wrist arthritis treatment
Radiology
Head of department: Radiology
Description:
Using medical imaging techniques to diagnose treat diseases within the body. Doctors who specialize in this area are called radiologist.
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Brachytherapy
Cryotherapy
CyberKnife®
EBT External beam therapy
Gamma Knife® radiosurgery
IGRT Image-guided radiation therapy
IMRT Intensity-modulated radiotherapy
LINAC Linear accelerator
Neuroradiology
Nuclear medicine imaging
Proton therapy
Radioembolization
RIT Radioimmunotherapy
SRS Stereotactic radiosurgery
Vertebroplasty
VIR, IR Vascular and interventional radiology
Transplantation of organs
Head of department: Transplantation of organs
Description:
Transplantation is a surgical procedure with the purpose of transferring human cells, tissues, or organs from a donor to a recipient for restoring functions in the recipient’s body.
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Bone marrow transplantation
Kidney transplantation
Living-donor Liver transplantation
Urology
Head of department: Urology
Description:
Treatment of the male urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. Doctors who specialize in this area are called urologists.
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Bladder cancer
Peyronie’s disease
Prostate enlargement
RAS Renal artery stenosis
Urinary fistula
Treatments that we offer:
Adrenalectomy
Bladder surgery
Cystectomy
Cystoscopy
Hydrocele repair
Kidney stones removal
Laser lithotripsy
Nephrolithotomy
Nephroureterectomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Prostatectomy
PVP Photoselective vaporization of the prostate
Pyeloplasty
Radical prostatectomy surgery
RPLND Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
TURBT Transurethral resection of bladder tumours
TURP Transurethral resection of the prostate
TUVP Transurethral electroevaporation of the prostate
Ureterolithotomy
Vascular surgery
Head of department: Vascular surgery
Description:
Treatment of diseases of the vascular system, mainly arteries, veins.
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AAA Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Arterial vascular disease
Brain aneurysm
Cerebrovascular diseases
CVD Cardiovascular disease
Lymphoedema
PAD Peripheral arterial disease
TAA Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Vascular diseases of kidneys
Venous vascular disease
Treatments that we offer:
Aortic aneurysm surgery
Carotid endarterectomy
CAS Carotid angioplasty and stenting
Sympathectomy
Vascular neurosurgery
