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Ahn Tae Hoon

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 38 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)

  • Over 20+ years in cardiology, Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon leads the Cardiovascular Center at Na-Eun Hospital with expertise in coronary artery and heart valve conditions.

    • Trained at Montreal Heart Institute in Canada
    • Specializes in interventional cardiology procedures
    • Holds leadership roles in Korean cardiology societies
    • Former professor at Korea University Anam Hospital
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Kim Duk Kyung

  • 4.5 Good • 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center

  • Dr. Kim Duk Kyung is a cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in heart surgery.

    • Expert in various heart surgery procedures
    • Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
    • Dedicated to patient-centered care
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Dong Ik Kim

  • 4.5 Good • 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center

  • Dr. Kim specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease – a cutting-edge approach at Samsung Medical Center.

    • 20+ years of experience in vascular surgery
    • Former Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
    • Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University in the USA
    • Focuses on innovative treatments for heart conditions
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Sungho Kim

  • New
  • 44 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL

  • Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

    He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

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Seung-il Park

  • 4.5 Good • 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center
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Kang, Chang Hyun

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
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Ahn Tae Hoon
38 years of experienceInterventional cardiologyLeader in Korean cardiology as former president of multiple societies. Specializes in coronary artery and valve interventions with international training.
Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
Republic of Korea
Price on request
Kim Duk Kyung
Heart surgery proceduresSpecializes in heart surgery at Samsung Medical Center – a top-tier facility in South Korea.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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Dong Ik Kim
Stem cell therapy for heart diseasePioneer in stem cell therapy for heart disease – leads innovative treatments at Samsung Medical Center. Trained at top US institutions.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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