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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
Carcinoma of unknown primary
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:
Bone marrow transplantation
Cancer surgery
Chemotherapy
Gynecological oncology
Hormone therapy
Hyperthermia cancer treatment
Immunotherapy
Laser therapy
Radiation therapy
Targeted cancer 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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AAA Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Adult with congenital heart disease
AFib Atrial fibrillation
Angina pectoris
Aortic stenosis
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital heart disease
Coronary artery disease
CPVT Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Heart failure
Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol disorders)
Inherited heart conditions
LQTS Long QT syndrome
MVP Mitral valve prolapse
PAD Peripheral artery disease
PCCD Progressive cardiac conduction defect
Pericarditis
PPH Primary pulmonary hypertension
PVD Peripheral vascular disease
Septal defects
SVT Supraventricular tachycardia
Syncope and vasovagal episodes
Valvular heart disease
VT Ventricular tachycardia
WPW Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Treatments that we offer:
Aortic valvuloplasty
Cardiac catheterization
CAS Carotid artery stenting
Echocardiology
EECP Enhanced external counter pulsation
EKG
Epicardiectomy
EPS Electrophysiology studies
ICD Defibrillator implant
Pacemakers
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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AFib Atrial fibrillation
Arrhythmia
ASD Atrial septal defect
Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease
Endocarditis
Heart failure
MVP Mitral valve prolapse
Pericarditis
SVAS Supravalvular aortic stenosis
TAA Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Valvular heart disease
Treatments that we offer:
Aortic aneurysm surgery
Aortofemoral bypass surgery
Arrhythmia surgery
Atherectomy for atherosclerosis
AVR Aortic valve repair
CABG Coronary artery bypass grafting
Catheter ablation
Coronary angiography
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
VAD Ventricular assist devices
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 cancer
Anal fistula
Bowel obstruction
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer
Constipation
Crohn’s disease
Diverticulitis
FAP Familial adenomatous polyposis
Fecal incontinence
Gastrointestinal complications of cancer
Hemorrhoids
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lynch syndrome
Microscopic colitis
PFD Pelvic floor dysfunction
Presacral tumors
Rectal cancer
Ulcerative colitis
Volvulus: twisting of the colon
Treatments that we offer:
APR Abdominoperineal resection
Colectomy
Colorectal surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids treatment
Lateral internal sphincterotomy
Ostomy surgery: Ileostomy and colostomy
Proctocolectomy
Rubber band ligation
TEM Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
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
Cochlear implant
ENT surgery
FESS Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Laryngology
Nasal polypectomy
Otology-Neurotology
Otoplasty
Rhinology and sinus
Rhinoplasty
Septoplasty
Stapedotomy
Submucosal diathermy
Thyroplasty
Tonsillectomy
Tympanoplasty
UPPP Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Endocrinology
Head of department: Endocrinology

Description:
Endocrine system and the hormones. Doctors who specialize in this area are called endocrinologists.
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Acromegaly
Gigantism
Gynecomastia
Hirsutism
Hormonal imbalance
Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol disorders)
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Metabolism
Osteoporosis
Paget’s disease
PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary tumor
Treatments that we offer:
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Eye
Head of department: Eye

Description:
Ophthalmology deals with eye diseases. Doctors who specialize in this area are called ophthalmologist.
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AMD Age-related macular degeneration
Astigmatism
Cataract
Cornea and external diseases
Glaucoma
Macular hole
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Ptosis
Retina and vitreous
Retinal detachment
Retinal vein occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Squint-strabismus
Uveitis
Treatments that we offer:
Argon laser
Artificial eyes
Blepharoplasty
Corneal transplantation
Diabetic retinopathy treatment
ECCE Extracapsular cataract extraction
Eye examination
Eye muscle surgery
Intraocular injection
IOL Intraocular lens implants
LASEK Laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy
LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
Neuro-ophthalmology
Oculofacial plastic surgery
Pneumatic retinopexy
PRK Photorefractive keratectomy
Refractive surgery
SBK Surgery (Sub-Bowman’s keratomileusis)
Scleral buckling surgery
Vitrectomy
Yag laser capsulotomy
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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Bile duct stricture
Common bile duct stones
Gallbladder stones
Obstructive jaundice
Pancreatitis
Treatments that we offer:
Bypass surgery - blocked duodenum
Capsule endoscopy
Colon polypectomy
Colonoscopy
ERCP Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography
Gastroduodenoscopy
Hepatology
Liver biopsy
Pancreatic biopsy
PTCA Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
Puestow procedure
Right hemicolectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
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
Gastrojejunostomy
Goiter removal surgery
Hernia repair
Laparoscopic surgery
Lumpectomy
Lung biopsy
Lung surgery
Mastectomy
Nissen’s fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic bypass surgery
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Proctology
Splenectomy
Thyroidectomy
Gynecology
Head of department: Gynecology

Description:
Women’s general health and reproduction. Specialists in Obstetrics & Gynecology are called gynecologists.
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PFD Pelvic floor dysfunction
POP Pelvic organ prolapse
Treatments that we offer:
Cervical conization
Colposcopy
Cystoscopy
Dilatation and curettage (D and C)
Exploratory laparotomy
Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Gynecological examination
Gynecological oncology
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Labial reduction surgery
Laparoscopy
Myomectomy
Oophorectomy
Ovarian cyst removal
Tubectomy
Tuboplasty
Urinary incontinence
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
Fertility medicine: Bromocriptine, Cabergoline
Fertility medicine: Cetrotide, Orgalutran
Fertility medicine: Clomifene citrate (Clomid)
Fertility medicine: Gonadotrophins
Fertility medicine: Metformin
Fertility medicine: Nafarelin, Buserelin and Goserelin
Fertility medicine: Progesterone
Freezing and storing: Eggs
Freezing and storing: Embryos
Freezing and storing: Sperm
Surgery for men: Extraction of sperm
Surgery for men: Testicular biopsy
Surgery for men: Treatment of varicocele
Surgery for men: Unblocking blocked epididymis
Surgery for men: Vasectomy reversal
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
Medical checkup
Head of department: Medical checkup

Description:
Medical checkup refers to the general medical examination, also known as a comprehensive medical exam, periodic health evaluation, general health check, or annual physical examination.
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Breast cancer screening
Cardiological check-up
Dexa Bone density scan
Diabetes tests
Executive check-up
Gastroscopy
General health check-up
Prostate cancer screening
Pulmonary function tests
Skin cancer screening
Sleep study
Smokers tests
Stress test
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
Glomerular diseases
Kidney cancer
Kidney failure
Treatments that we offer:
Nephrectomy
Plasmapheresis
Neurosurgery
Head of department: Neurosurgery

Description:
Diseases affecting the nervous system and its blood supply.
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Back and neck pain treatment
Brachial plexus surgery
Brain aneurysm repair
Brain surgery
Brain tumor treatment
Cervical disc replacement
Craniotomy
CyberKnife®
Deep brain stimulation
Double vision treatment
Epilepsy brain surgery
Gamma Knife® radiosurgery
Headache treatment
Hydrocephalus treatment
Laminectomy
Lumbar decompression surgery
Lumbar puncture
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical clipping
MINS Minimally invasive neurosurgery
Neuro-oncology
Neuroendoscopy
Neurotraumatology
Peripheral nerve surgery
Pituitary tumors treatment
Radiofrequency rhizotomy
Spinal decompression therapy
Spinal fusion
Spinal stenosis
Spinal surgery
SRS Stereotactic radiosurgery
TCD Transcranial doppler study
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
Neck pain treatment
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
CT scan: Computed Tomography
CyberKnife®
Dexa Bone density scan
Digital fluoroscopy
EBT External beam therapy
Galactography
Gamma Knife® radiosurgery
IGRT Image-guided radiation therapy
IMRT Intensity-modulated radiotherapy
LINAC Linear accelerator
Mammography
MRI scan: Magnetic resonance imaging
Myelography
Neuroradiology
Nuclear medicine imaging
Peripheral vascular studies
PET scan: Positron emission tomography
Proton therapy
Radioembolization
RIT Radioimmunotherapy
Sonomammography
SRS Stereotactic radiosurgery
Ultrasound scanning
Vertebroplasty
VIR, IR Vascular and interventional radiology
X-ray
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
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
Erectile dysfunction
Glomerulonephritis
Hydrocele
Kidney stones
Peyronie’s disease
Phimosis
Prostate enlargement
RAS Renal artery stenosis
Sexual performance
Urinary fistula
Urinary retention
Varicocele
Treatments that we offer:
Adrenalectomy
Andrology
Bladder surgery
Circumcision
Cystectomy
Cystoscopy
eSWL Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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
SWL Shock wave lithotripsy
TURBT Transurethral resection of bladder tumours
TURP Transurethral resection of the prostate
TUVP Transurethral electroevaporation of the prostate
Ureterolithotomy
Urethral stricture dilation
Urinary incontinence
Vasectomy
Vasectomy reversal
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
CVI Chronic venous insufficiency
DVT Deep vein thrombosis
Lymphoedema
PAD Peripheral arterial disease
TAA Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Varicose vein
Vascular diseases of kidneys
Venous vascular disease
Treatments that we offer:
Aortic aneurysm surgery
Brain aneurysm repair
Carotid endarterectomy
CAS Carotid angioplasty and stenting
Sclerotherapy
Sympathectomy
Varicose vein treatment
Vascular diagnosis
Vascular neurosurgery
Our hospital offers
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Bank/ATM
- Money exchange
- Wifi Internet
- Phone in rooms
Medical support
- Electronic Medical Records
- Pharmacy
Accommodation
- Accommodation outside hospital area
- Private rooms
Other information
Languages
- English
- Chinese
- Russian
- Interpreters available for other languages
Food
- International menu
- Asian menu
- Russian menu
- Special order menu
- Lactose free
- Nutrition menu
Travel Services
- Transport airport/hospital
- Insurance coordination