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Conditions treated

  • Osteoporosis/Disorders of calcium metabolism
  • Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism)
  • Thyroid nuclear medicine

Provides care backed by specialized academic expertise and clinical experience in osteoporosis, thyroid cancer, and radionuclide therapy.

Hospital information

Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Address
23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
Appointments
02-958-9988

Career

  • 2025–Present: Director of the Future Strategy Office, Kyung Hee University Medical Center
  • 2021–2025: Director of Planning and Coordination, Kyung Hee Medical Center
  • Professor and Chair, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine
  • 2015–2019: Vice President, Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • 2012–2015: Director of Quality Improvement, Kyung Hee Medical Center
  • 2000–2022: Chief, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • 1990–1991: Clinical Fellow, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital (Nuclear Medicine Specialist)
  • 1986–1990: Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital (Internal Medicine Specialist, Endocrinology and Metabolism Subspecialist)

Academic societies & awards

  • Current: President, Korean Society of Sarcopenia
  • Current: Chair, Quality Control Committee, and Council Member, University Nuclear Medicine Society
  • Current: Chair, Clinical Trial Preparation Committee, and Council Member, Korean Society for Bone Metabolism
  • Current: Council Member, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Current: Court Expert Committee Member
  • Current: Full Member, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
  • Chair, University Bone Metabolism Society
  • President, Metabolic Bone Disease Study Group, Korean Endocrine Society
  • President, Thyroid Study Group, Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine
  • Vice President and Treasurer, Korean Thyroid Association
  • Auditor, Public Relations Director, and member of the Academic and Publication Committees, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Vice President and Director of Continuing Education, Korean Society of Sarcopenia
  • Chair, Insurance Committee; Chair, Education Committee; and Secretary-General, Treasurer, Publication, and Training and Education Director, Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine
  • Secretary-General, Auditor, and Director of Academic Affairs, Continuing Education, Finance, International Cooperation, Bone Density Research, and Planning, Korean Society for Bone Metabolism
  • Chair, Continuing Education Committee, Korean Osteoporosis Society
  • Head, Science and Technology Policy Team, Korea PET Council
  • Auditor, Association for the Promotion of Nuclear Medicine Applications
  • Non-Standing Review Committee Member and Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Evaluation Committee Member, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service
  • Cancer Screening Evaluation Committee Member, National Cancer Screening Program
  • Advisory Committee Member, Osteoporosis Division, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
  • Expert Committee Member, Medical Devices Committee, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
  • Asia Panel Member, International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)
  • Editorial Board Member, Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism (Springer)

Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Kim Deok-yun treat?
Kim Deok-yun treats Osteoporosis/Disorders of calcium metabolism, Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism) and Thyroid nuclear medicine.
Where does Kim Deok-yun see patients?
Kim Deok-yun sees patients in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Kyung Hee University Hospital. 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
How do I book an appointment with Kim Deok-yun?
Book through the hospital website or by phone (02-958-9988). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.