Best Echocardiography Doctors in Republic of Korea — TOP 8

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim leads the Heart Transplantation Center and is Head of Cardiology at Sejong Hospital. She uses echocardiography for evaluating advanced heart failure and heart transplant suitability.

• Earned Master's and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center – manages complex heart failure and transplants
• Appointed to the American Heart Association's Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Specializes in evaluating genetic heart disorders and adult congenital heart disease

Professor Byung Hee Oh is a distinguished cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology.

• Specializes in heart failure and coronary artery disease using precise echocardiography evaluation
• Served as Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Seoul National University
• Authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in major international medical journals
• Received prestigious national honors for medical excellence and leadership in Korea
• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at top university hospitals

Dr. Jieun Ban specializes in pediatric cardiology at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She performs echocardiography to diagnose complex heart conditions in children and infants.

• Expert in identifying congenital heart defects like atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Focuses on pediatric arrhythmia and rhythm disorders in young patients
• Collaborates with cardiac surgeons for comprehensive pre- and post-procedural heart assessments
• Provides clear explanations to help families understand their child's heart health
• Experienced in managing pediatric syncope related to cardiac causes

Dr. Jeong Yoon Kim heads the Pediatrics Department at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in heart ultrasound to detect defects in infants and children.

• Trained at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's top medical centers
• Focuses on pediatric heart conditions like Kawasaki disease and structural defects
• Expert in echocardiography for atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Leads the department of pediatric and adolescent medicine since 2019
• Collaborates with cardiac surgeons for comprehensive patient care

Professor Sungho Kim has performed 1,200+ cardiac interventions. He leads pediatric cardiology at Sejong Hospital and specializes in identifying congenital heart defects.

• Graduated from Hanyang University with Master s and Doctoral degrees in medicine
• Performs echocardiography to diagnose atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Specializes in catheter-based interventions to avoid open-heart surgery for children
• Expert in managing tetralogy of Fallot and complex congenital abnormalities
• Regularly shares expertise at international conferences on pediatric cardiac care

Dr. Min Jeong Kim leads cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She uses echocardiography to evaluate heart failure and coronary artery disease.

• Earned a PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Specializes in interventional cardiology and preventive heart care
• Performs coronary angiography to check for blocked arteries
• Expert in risk stratification to predict future heart events
• Integrates imaging and interventional services for better outcomes

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.

Professor Oh Dong Joo is the former president of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He leads cardiovascular research and advanced heart diagnostics at Na-Eun Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at top-tier U.S. institutions including Emory and Cornell University
• Specializes in echocardiography to diagnose valvular heart disease and heart failure
• Authored 242 international scientific papers on complex heart and vascular conditions
• Served as president of the Korean Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
• Former CEO of the prestigious Korea University Medical Center