Clinic
KUIMS
Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea
2
Est. 2008
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KUIMS
Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea
2
Established
2008
Highlights at KUIMS
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Languages spoken
- Chinese
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Mongolian
KUIMS in Seoul, South Korea
Established in 2008, the KUIMS, short for Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, sees more than 14,000 international patients each year. With over 800 beds spread across 30 specialty centers, patients can expect treatments in:
1. Cardiology
2. Bariatric and Gastroenterology
3. Neorology
4. Oncology
5. Orthopedics
6. Gynecology
KUIMS, located in Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea, is a well-established Clinic, providing services to the public since 2008.Their focus and expertise are spread across many procedures, with 623 procedures available to patients across 17 specialties.
The Clinic is yet to be reviewed by MyMediTravel customers.
KUIMS offers an array of additional amenities (details below), and is perfect for international patients from across the globe, with the following languages being spoken by staff:
- Chinese
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Mongolian
- Russian
There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Clinic, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes.
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Available Procedures at KUIMS
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
Gastric Balloon Treatment
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
Gastric Band Surgery
Gastric Plication
Gastric Sleeve
POSE Procedure (Primary Obesity Surgery - Endolumenal)
Cardiology Consultation
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Cardiac Assessment
Coronary Angioplasty
Pacemaker Implantation
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Treatment
Angina Pectoris Treatment
Aortic Stenosis Treatment
Atherosclerosis Treatment
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
Atrioventricular Fistula Treatment
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) Treatment
Bentall Procedure
Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
Cardiac Asthma Treatment
Cardiac CT
Cardiac MRI
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) Device Implantation
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardioversion
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angiography and Left Ventriculography
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Treatment
Coronary Steal Treatment
Coxsackievirus-Induced Cardiomyopathy Treatment
Diastolic Heart Failure Treatment
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
Dresslers Syndrome Treatment
Echocardiogram
Eisenmengers Syndrome Treatment
Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
Endocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE) Treatment
Endocarditis Treatment
Endomyocardial Biopsy (EMB)
Giant Cell Myocarditis Treatment
Heart Arrhythmia - Catheter Ablation
Heart Surgery
Heart Tumor Treatment
Heart Valve Replacement
High Output Heart Failure Treatment
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
Keshan Disease Treatment
Kounis Syndrome Treatment
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
Mitral Valve Repair
Myocardial Bridge Treatment
Myocardial Infarction Treatment
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
Myocardial Viability Testing
Myocarditis Treatment
Pancarditis Treatment
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
Pericardiocentesis
Pericarditis Treatment
Preoperative Evaluation
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion
Renal Denervation Therapy
Right Heart Catheterization
Roemheld Syndrome Treatment
Shones Syndrome Treatment
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Treatment
Stress Electrocardiography (ECG)
Surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Surgery for Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Temporary Pacemaker
Tilt Table Test
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Treatment for Myocardial Rupture
Tricuspid Atresia Treatment
Ultrafast CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Ventricular Aneurysm Treatment
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure
Ventriculography
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Cholecystectomy
Choledochotomy
Colostomy
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopy
Esophageal Manometry
Esophagoscopy
Gallstones Treatment
Gastroenterostomy
Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Biopsy
Gastrointestinal Perforation Repair
Gastrostomy
Heller Myotomy
Intra-Abdominal Adhesions Surgery
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery
Liver Biopsy
Liver Disease Consultation
Liver Disease Evaluation
Meckels Diverticulum Surgery
Ostomy
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Cyst Treatment
Peptic Ulcer Treatment
Polypectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Urea Breath Test
Gynecology Consultation
Breast Exam
Tubal Ligation Reversal
Gynecologic Laparoscopy
Amniocentesis
Antenatal Care (ANC)
Bartholins Cyst Treatment
Breast Biopsy
Cardiotocography (CTG)
Cervical Biopsy
Cervical Cautery
Cervical Cerclage
Cervical Conization
Cervical Polyp Removal
Cesarean Section
Colposcopy
Contraceptive Implant
Cystocele Repair
Dilation and Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial Biopsy
Endometriosis Treatment
Episiotomy Repair
Female Sterilization
Fetal Echocardiography
Four Dimensional (4D) Ultrasound
Gynecology Checkup
High Risk Pregnancy Consultation
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
Hymenotomy
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopy
Hysterosonography
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
Menopause Checkup
Myomectomy
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cyst Removal
Ovarian Transposition Surgery
Ovarian Tumor Removal
Pap Smear Test
Pelvic Adhesiolysis
Pelvic Exam
Pelvic Floor Electrical Stimulator
Pelvic Floor Repair
Pessary Placement
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prenatal Testing
Presacral Neurectomy
Screening for Down Syndrome (Triple Test)
Urodynamic Evaluation
Uterine Prolapse Surgery
Uterosacral Nerve Ablation
Vaginal Childbirth
Vaginal Culture Test
Vaginal Vault Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vaginismus Treatment
Vaginoplasty
Vulval Biopsy
Vulval Skin Treatment
Vulvectomy
Neurology Consultation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Alzheimers Disease Consultation
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Consultation
Bells Palsy Treatment
Cauda Equina Syndrome Treatment
Cerebral Palsy Management
Dementia Management
Epilepsy Treatment
Huntingtons Disease Consultation
Migraine Treatment
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Consultation
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
Pain Management
Parkinsons Disease Consultation
Parkinsons Disease Treatment
Spina Bifida Consultation
Stroke Consultation
Torticollis Treatment
Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment
Oncology Consultation
Skin Cancer Surgery
Cancer Screening
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Brachytherapy
Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Acute Leukemia Treatment
Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Anal Cancer Treatment
Angiosarcoma Treatment
Astrocytoma Treatment
Benign Soft Tissue Tumor Treatment
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment
Bladder Cancer Treatment
Blastoma Treatment
Brainstem Glioma Treatment
Breast Cancer Treatment
Castleman Disease Treatment
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy
Chondroblastoma Treatment
Chondrosarcoma Treatment
Chordoma Treatment
Choroid Plexus Tumor Treatment
Chronic Leukemia Treatment
Colon/Bowel Cancer Treatment
Craniopharyngioma Treatment
Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor Treatment
Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Ependymoblastoma Treatment
Ependymoma Treatment
Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Gallbladder Cancer Treatment
Ganglioglioma Treatment
Germ Cell Tumor (GCT) Treatment
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment
Glioblastoma Treatment
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Hyperthermia Therapy
Immunotherapy
Ion Beam Cancer Therapy
Kaposis Sarcoma Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer Treatment
Lung Cancer Treatment
Male Breast Cancer Treatment
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Medulloblastoma Treatment
Medulloepithelioma Treatment
Meningioma Treatment
Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma (MAC) Treatment
Mixed Glioma Treatment
Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery
Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Neuroblastoma Treatment
Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas Treatment
Oligodendroglioma Treatment
Oral Cancer Treatment
Osteoblastoma Treatment
Osteosarcoma Treatment
Pancoast Tumor Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor Treatment
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
Pineoblastoma Treatment
Plasmacytoma Treatment
Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma Treatment
Primary Bone Cancer Treatment
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Consultation
Regional Chemotherapy
Retinoblastoma Treatment
Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment
Schwannoma Treatment
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment
Spinal Cord Tumor Treatment
Stomach Cancer Treatment
Teratoma Treatment
Testicular Cancer Treatment
Thymus Cancer Treatment
Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Treatment for Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Uterine Sarcoma Treatment
Vaginal Cancer Treatment
Vulvar Cancer Treatment
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Treatment
Whipple Procedure
Wilms Tumor Treatment
Dupuytrens Contracture Treatment
Orthopedics Consultation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Trigger Finger Treatment
Tennis or Golfers Elbow Treatment
Knee Surgery
Shoulder Replacement
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Abscess Debridement
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Treatment
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Surgery
Artificial Limb Services
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Treatment
Bakers Cyst Treatment
Benign Bone Tumor Removal
Bone Fracture Treatment
Boutonniere Deformity Treatment
Bow Legs Treatment
Bunion Surgery
Cervical Fracture Treatment
Cervical Strain Treatment
Chondroma Treatment
Clubfoot Treatment
Coccydynia Treatment
Compartment Syndrome Treatment
Congenital Hip Dislocation Treatment
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain Syndrome Treatment
Dislocated Elbow Treatment
Dislocated Hip Treatment
Dislocated Shoulder Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Pain Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Sprain Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Exostosis Treatment
External Fracture Fixation
Femur Fracture Treatment
Foot Surgery
Fracture Treatment
Fractured Shoulder Treatment
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Hand Joints Synovectomy
Hand Surgery
Hip Arthroplasty
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture Surgery
Hip Pain Treatment
Hip Surgery
Joint Injection
Jumpers Knee Treatment
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Treatment
Kirschner Wire Removal
Knee Arthroplasty
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Surgery
Knee Fracture Treatment
Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL)
Knee Ligament Surgery (PCL)
Knee Sprain Treatment
Kneecap Stabilization
Lateral Release of the Patella
Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) Treatment
Limb Amputation
Little League Elbow Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Metal Implant Removal
Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Replacement
Mortons Neuroma Treatment
MPFL (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament) Surgery
Muscle Reconstruction
Osteoarthritis Treatment
Osteochondritis Dissecans Treatment
Osteochondrosis Treatment
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Treatment
Osteoma Treatment
Osteomalacia Treatment
Osteomyelitis Treatment
Osteoporosis Treatment
Osteotomy
Pagets Disease Treatment
Pes Anserine Bursitis Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Revision Joint Surgery
Rickets Treatment
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Scaphoid Fracture Treatment
Sciatica Treatment
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Capsular Release
Shoulder Fracture Fixation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Treatment
Shoulder Labrum Surgery
Shoulder Ligament Repair
Shoulder Stabilization
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Tendon Reconstruction
SLAP Tear Repair
Snapping Hip Treatment
Synovium Removal
Tendon Repair
Toe Implant
Toe Joint Replacement
Trapped Nerve Treatment
Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis
Treatment for Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist Instability Treatment
Urology Consultation
Prostate Ultrasound
Circumcision
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Bladder Neck Incision (BNI)
Bladder Stone Removal
Cystectomy
Cystoscopy
Epididymal Cyst Removal
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis
Genital Wart Treatment
Hydrocele Testis Treatment
Hypospadias Treatment
Inguinal Orchiectomy
IVU (Intravenous Urography)
Kidney Cyst Treatment
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Surgery
Laser Treatment for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
Penis Frenuloplasty
Peyronies Disease Treatment
Phimosis Surgery
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Surgery
Prostatectomy
Reverse Vasectomy
Spermatic Cord Hydrocole Treatment
Testicular Biopsy
Testicular Tumor Removal
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Undescended Testicle Surgery
Ureteral Catheter Removal
Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery
Ureteral Stone Removal
Ureteroscopy
Urethral Surgery
Urinalysis
Urinary Incontinence Treatment
Uroflow (Urine Flow Rate Test)
Urology Ultrasound
Urostomy
Varicocelectomy
Vasectomy
Electromyogram (EMG)
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
Abdominal CT Scan
Abdominal Ultrasound
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD)
Chest X-Ray
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
Diagnostic X-Rays
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Fibroscan
Fluoroscopy
Head CT Scan
Mammography
Nuclear Scans
Pelvic Ultrasound
Radionuclide Scans
Testicular Ultrasound
Thyroid Ultrasound
Ultrasound Scan
Vascular Ultrasound
Laminectomy
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spine Surgery
Vertebroplasty
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Disease Treatment
Cervical Spondylosis Treatment
Corpectomy
Costotransversectomy
Foraminotomy
Intradiscal Electrothermic Therapy (IDET)
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Treatment
Lumbar Disc Disease Treatment
Lumbar Spondylosis Treatment
Nucleoplasty
Nucleotomy
Scoliosis Treatment
Spinal Arthroscopy
Spinal Disc Herniation Treatment
Spinal Hematoma Treatment
Spinal Stabilization
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Spinal Surgery Consultation
Spinal Tumor Removal
Spine Examination
Spondylolisthesis Stabilisation
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Treatment
Treatment for Spinal Cord Abscess
Treatment for Spinal Fractures
Anal Abscess Drainage
Anal Cyst Removal
Anal Fissure Treatment
Anal Fistula Surgery
Anal Sphincter Repair
Anoscopy
Colectomy
Colorectal Medicine Consultation
Crohns Disease Treatment
Endoscopic Mucosectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Ileostomy
Proctoscopy
Prostate Massage
Rectocele Surgery
Rectopexy
Rectoscopy
Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
Small Bowel Resection
Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Examination
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Female Health Checkup
General Medicine Consultation
Lumbar Puncture
Male Health Checkup
Marfan Syndrome Treatment
Medical Examination
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
Vaccination
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Breast Abscess Drainage
Breast Lumpectomy
Breast Tumor Removal
Cervical Sympathectomy
Cyst Removal
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Gastrectomy
General Surgery Consultation
Hernia Repair
Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Lipoma Removal
Liver Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Nodes Removal
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Omentectomy
Pleurodesis
Splenectomy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Thoracostomy
Tracheostomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Acoustic Neuroma Treatment
Brain Aneurysm Repair
Brain Tumor Surgery
Chiari Malformation Treatment
Cranioplasty
Craniosynostosis Treatment
Craniotomy
Duraplasty
Epidural Hematoma (EDH) Surgery
Glial Tumor Removal
Hydrocephalus Treatment
Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
Neurorrhaphy
Neurosurgery Consultation
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Pituitary Gland Tumor Removal
Skull Base Surgery
Skull Fracture Treatment
Subarachnoid Hematoma (SAH) Treatment
Subdural Hematoma (SDH) Surgery
Treatment for Penetrating Head Injury
Anti-Sperm Antibodies Test
Diagnostic Tests
ERA Test (Endometrial Receptivity Array)
Female Fertility Testing
Fertility Assessment
Fertility Preservation
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Sperm Test
Follicle Tracking Ultrasound
Hormone Tests
Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
Ovarian Drilling
Ovulation Induction
Postcoital Test (PCT)
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Reproductive Medicine Consultation
Retrograde Ejaculation Treatment
Semen Analysis
Sperm Collection
Tubal Cannulation
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Angiography
Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Surgery
Atherectomy
Carotid Artery Dissection Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment
Femoral Artery Bypass Surgery
Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Stent Insertion
Vascular Medicine Consultation
Seo 11 August 2020
Health checkup is neat and good, but the movement is long and there is waiting time
KiJin 12 March 2020
Thank you sermon. Thanks to this, I have a precious first child. Please continue to work for the patient.
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