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Conditions treated
- Myocardial diseases/Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary hypertension/Pulmonary embolism
- Valvular heart disease
- Shortness of breath
- Heart failure
- Adult congenital heart disease
Patients can feel reassured by Professor Kim Hyeong-gwan's meticulous clinical expertise in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension.
Hospital information
- Hospital
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Address
- 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
- Appointments
- 1588-5700
Patient rating
Based on 2 patient ratings
- Medical skill5.0
- Expertise4.5
- Explanation4.0
- Kindness4.0
- Sincerity4.5
Education
- 2005–2008 Doctor of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul National University
- 2000–2002 Master of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul National University
- 1994–1998 College of Medicine, Seoul National University
Career
- January 2025 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
- September 2018–Present Professor, Division of Cardiology, Seoul National University Hospital
- August 2014–February 2016 Cardiac Diagnostic Unit, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University
- April 2013–August 2018 Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology, Seoul National University Hospital
- July 2012–July 2014 Professor in charge of Quality Assurance, Seoul National University Hospital
- Title: Evaluation of left ventricular short- and long-axis function in severe mitral regurgitation using 2-dimensional strain echocardiography
- Journal: Am Heart J.
- Publication year: 2009
- Title: Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Dyssynchrony in Asymptomatic Hypertensive Patients
- Journal: J Am Soc Echocardiogr
- Publication year: 2009
- Title: Effect of Aging Process on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Synchronicity Indexes: Insights from 160 “Completely“ Healthy Volunteers
- Journal: Clin Cardiol
- Publication year: 2010
- Title: Pneumatic Lower Extremity Compression during Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
- Journal: Circ J.
- Publication year: 2008
- Title: Primary Amyloidosis with Cardiac Involvement: Symptomatic and Echocardiographic Improvement with Thalidomide Treatment
- Journal: Int J Cardiol
- Publication year: 2006
Academic societies & awards
- March 2012–Present Member of the Editorial Board of ISRN
- March 2012–Present Council Member, Korean Society of Echocardiography
- June 2011–Present Editorial Board Member, Coronary Artery Disease section of the Korean edition of JACC
- March 2011–Present Public Relations Committee Member, Korean Society of Cardiology
- March 2010–Present Education Committee and Public Relations Committee Member, Korean Society of Echocardiography
- February 2010–Present Editor for the cardiovascular medicine section of the Korean edition of The Lancet
- June 2009–December 2012 Editorial Board Member, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
- March 2003–Present Full Member, Journal of the Korean Society of Echocardiography
- March 2003–Present Full Member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine
- March 2003–Present Full Member, Korean Society of Cardiology
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Kim Hyeong-gwan treat?
- Kim Hyeong-gwan treats Myocardial diseases/Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary hypertension/Pulmonary embolism, Valvular heart disease, Shortness of breath and Heart failure.
- Where does Kim Hyeong-gwan see patients?
- Kim Hyeong-gwan sees patients in Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Kim Hyeong-gwan?
- Book through the hospital website or by phone (1588-5700). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.