Best Chest X-Ray doctors in Republic of Korea: TOP 7 doctors

Areas of Expertise:

Coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction)

Peripheral vascular disease

Valvular heart disease

Cardiomyopathies

Heart failure

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia

Atherosclerosis

Atrial fibrillation

Professional Background

Doctor of Medicine (PhD), Korea University

Professor of Cardiology, Korea University

Fellow in Cardiology, Emory University, USA

Clinical Instructor in Cardiology, Cornell University, USA

Director of Publications, Secretary General, and Director of Public Relations, The Korean Society of Cardiology

President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology

Chairman of the Board, Korean Society of Clinical Geriatric Medicine

Board Member, Asan Medical Center Cardiac Foundation

Vice President, Korean Hospital Association

Chairman, Cardiovascular Subcommittee, Korean Association of Internal Medicine

Vice President, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences

President, Korean Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Member, Presidential Bioethics Committee

President, Korea University Guro Hospital

Vice President for Medical Affairs, Korea University & CEO of Korea University Medical Center

Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology

Current Positions

Honorary Director, Cardiovascular Center, Naeun Hospital

Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University

Emeritus Professor, College of Medicine, Korea University

Board Member, GS Namchon Foundation

Publications

Total publications: 386

SCI-indexed international publications: 242

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.