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Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D. working place, Asan Medical Center Seoul
Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D.
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D.

thoracic and heart surgery
thoracic and heart surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
95%32 years9.8/10348No

Overview

Country, City
South Korea, Seoul
Health facility
Asan Medical Center Seoul
Medical unit
Department of thoracic and heart surgery

About the doctor

Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph. D. , is an experienced thoracic and heart surgeon in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Kim is a highly skilled and trusted professional with 31 years of experience and a Ph. D. in Medicine. He currently works at the Department of Thoracic and Heart Surgery at Asan Medical Center, one of the leading medical institutions in the country. His extensive experience and impressive list of scientific publications set Dr. Kim apart. With 335 publications, he is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving treatment options for his patients. Some of his research focuses on lung cancer staging, cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation, and anticoagulant selection. These publications demonstrate his expertise and commitment to providing the best possible care. As a Head Professor at Ulsan University Medical School and a former Clinical Director at Asan Medical Center, Dr. Kim has undoubtedly made significant contributions to the medical field. His wealth of knowledge and experience make him an exceptional doctor who can be trusted to provide optimal patient care.

Skills & Expertise

cancer
lung
lung cancer
fibrillation
resection
atrial fibrillation
heart
surgery
carcinoma
artery
infarction
myocardial infarction
tumor
cell carcinoma
thymic
coronary artery
hypertension
fibrosis
injury
inflammation
heart failure
squamous cell carcinoma
infection
thoracic
coronary intervention
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
thymic epithelial tumors
nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
carcinoma cells
epithelial tumors
pulmonary fibrosis
lymph node
heart surgery
ventricular tachycardia
arterial hypertension
pulmonary arterial hypertension
lung biopsy
peritoneal fibrosis
lung function
septal defect
pulmonary embolism
nonvitamin k antagonists
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
nonsmallcell lung cancer
thoracic surgery
minimally invasive surgery
hydrothorax
pneumothorax
lung transplantation

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1989-1992 Master of Medicine, Yonsei University
  • 1997-2001 Doctor of Medicine, Korea University
Experience
  • 2015 Head Professor, Ulsan University Medical School
  • 2015-2019 Clinical Director, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center

Languages

English flag
English
Korean flag
Korean

Publications

Periostin deficiency attenuates kidney fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by improving pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and reducing kidney EMT.

16 October, 2023

Heterologous overproduction of oviedomycin by refactoring biosynthetic gene cluster and metabolic engineering of host strain Streptomyces coelicolor.

14 October, 2023

Less neutralization evasion of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 than XBB sublineages and CH.1.1.

12 October, 2023

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D.?

The primary specialization of the doctor is thoracic and heart surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D. has been practicing for more than 32 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D. expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in cancer, lung, lung cancer, fibrillation, resection.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Dr. Kim Dong-Kwan, Ph.D. doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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