Kim Su-wan
Chonnam National University Hospital|Nephrology
Gwangju Dong-gu
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Acute kidney failure/Chronic kidney failureDialysisKidney transplantationGlomerulonephritis/Nephrotic syndromeHypertensionDiabetic nephropathy/Hypertensive kidney disease
A professor specializing in chronic kidney disease who has earned patients’ trust through careful explanations.
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Hospital information
- Hospitals
- Chonnam National University Hospital
- Specialties
- More Nephrology doctors
- Address
- 42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
- University
- 전남대학교 의과대학
- Appointments
- 1899-0000Book by phone (1899-0000)
Education and career
Education
- February 1990: Graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School (Bachelor of Medicine)
- February 1993: Chonnam National University Graduate School, Department of Medicine (Master’s degree)
- August 1996: Chonnam National University Graduate School, Department of Medicine (Doctoral degree)
Career
- March 1991–February 1995: Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital
- May 1997–April 1999: Clinical Fellow in the Division of Nephrology, Chonnam National University Hospital
- May 1999–February 2002: Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology, Chonnam National University Hospital
- March 2002–March 2006: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School
- March 2003–August 2005: Assistant Professor, Aarhus University, Denmark
- April 2006–March 2011: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School
- March 2011–March 2019: Chief of the Division of Nephrology, Chonnam National University Hospital
- Current: April 2011– Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School
- May 2015–March 2019: Director of the Kidney Center, Chonnam National University Hospital
- April 2017–March 2021: Director of the Clinical Medical Scientist Research Capacity Enhancement Project Group, Ministry of Science and ICT
- March 2018–February 2020: Director of the Chonnam National University Institute of Medical Science
- Current: January 2018– Member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea
- January 2026–December 2026: President of the Korean Society of Hypertension
- July 2023–February 2030: Director of the Leading Research Center for Kidney Disease Control and Advanced Dialysis Devices, Ministry of Science and ICT
Academic societies
- April 2001: Excellent Paper Award in Science and Technology, Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies
- April 2002: Young Investigator Award, Korean Society of Nephrology
- July 2007: Excellent Paper Award, Chonnam National University Hospital
- May 2010: 8th Seobong Medical Award, Chonnam National University Medical School
- December 2010: Minister of Health and Welfare Award, Health Industry Technology Award
- May 2013: Award for the Most Papers, Academic Award of the Biomedical Research Institute, Chonnam National University Hospital
- May 2013: Best Paper Award, Academic Award, Korean Society of Nephrology
- May 2014: Best Researcher Award, Academic Award, Korean Society of Nephrology
- December 2015: Distinguished Alumni Award and Academic Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School
- September 2016: Award for Adjunct Faculty in an Outstanding Research Field, 106th Anniversary of Chonnam National University Hospital
- May 2018: Academic Award, Korean Society of Nephrology
- December 2020: Medical Research Academic Award, Chonnam National University Hospital
- June 2024: Commendation from the President of Chonnam National University
- December 2025: Nokjo Order of Service Merit, Gwangju Metropolitan City
- Full member, National Academy of Medicine of Korea
- Council member, Korean Society of Nephrology
- Council member, Korean Society of Hypertension
- Member, International Society of Nephrology
FAQ
- What conditions does Kim Su-wan treat?
- Kim Su-wan (Nephrology, Chonnam National University Hospital) treats conditions such as Acute kidney failure/Chronic kidney failure, Dialysis, Kidney transplantation, Glomerulonephritis/Nephrotic syndrome, Hypertension, Diabetic nephropathy/Hypertensive kidney disease.
- Where does Kim Su-wan see patients?
- In Nephrology at Chonnam National University Hospital. The hospital address is 42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju.
- What is Kim Su-wan's specialty?
- Specialty: Nephrology.
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