What conditions does Kwak Su-heon treat?

Kwak Su-heon (Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Hospital) treats conditions such as Diabetes mellitus/Abnormal blood glucose (MODY, Hypoglycemia), Obesity/Metabolic syndrome, Hyperlipidemia.

Where does Kwak Su-heon see patients?

In Endocrinology and Metabolism at Seoul National University Hospital. The hospital address is 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

What is Kwak Su-heon's specialty?

Specialty: Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Kwak Su-heon

Seoul National University Hospital|Endocrinology and Metabolism

Seoul Jongno-gu

Last updated 2026.11.12

Diabetes mellitus/Abnormal blood glucose (MODY, Hypoglycemia)Obesity/Metabolic syndrome Hyperlipidemia

Professor Kwak Su-heon specializes in type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, providing care supported by clinical experience and research that have earned patients’ trust.

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Hospital information

Hospitals: Seoul National University Hospital
Specialties: More Endocrinology and Metabolism doctors
Address: 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
University: 서울대학교 의과대학
Appointments: 1588-5700Book by phone (1588-5700)

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Education and career

Education

2009–2012 Seoul National University Graduate School, Department of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine, major in internal medicine)
2005–2007 Seoul National University Graduate School, Department of Medicine (Master of Medicine, major in internal medicine)
1996–2002 Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine)

Career

2021.9–Present: Professor of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital
2019.1–2020.12: Visiting Scientist (MGH, Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard)
2015.9–2021.8: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital
2011.1–2015.8: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital
2010.5–2011.1: Clinical Fellow, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Hospital
Title: Genetic architecture and biology of youth-onset type 2 diabetes.
Journal: Nature Metabolism
Publication date: 2024.2
PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38278947/
Title: Genetic drivers of heterogeneity in type 2 diabetes pathophysiology.
Journal: Nature
Publication date: 2024.2
PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38374256/
Title: Clinical Characteristics of Diabetes in People with Mitochondrial DNA 3243A>G Mutation in Korea
Journal: Diabetes Metab J
Publication date: 2024.2
PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38311059/
Title: Efficacy and safety of enavogliflozin, a novel SGLT2 inhibitor, in Korean people with type 2 diabetes: A 24-week, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III trial
Journal: Diabetes Obes Metab
Publication date: 2023-7
PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36872067/
Title: Earlier Age at Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Is Associated With Increased Genetic Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Journal: Diabetes Care
Publication date: 2023-5
PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36939558/

Academic societies

2024.1–Present: Director of Academic Affairs, Korean Society of Genomics
2024.1–Present: Team Leader (Board Member) of the Youth Diabetes/Gestational Diabetes Task Force Team, Academic Committee Member, Research Committee Member, and Publication Committee Member, Korean Diabetes Association
2022.12–Present: Associate Editor, Diabetes (journal of the American Diabetes Association)
2022.1–2023.12: Deputy Secretary-General, Secretary of the Research Committee, Academic Committee Member, Publication Committee Member, and Textbook Revision Task Force Member, Korean Diabetes Association
2021.1–2023.10: Co-Chair of the Gestational Diabetes Precision Diagnosis Committee, Diabetes Precision Medicine Initiative of the American Diabetes Association/European Association for the Study of Diabetes
2016.1–2018.12: Deputy Secretary-General, Korean Diabetes Association
2014.1–2018.12: Academic Committee Member, Korean Diabetes Association
2012.3–Present: Member, American Society of Human Genetics
2012.3–Present: Member, American Diabetes Association
2010.3–Present: Member, Korean Endocrine Society
2010.3–Present: Member, Korean Diabetes Association
2007.3–Present: Member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine

FAQ

What conditions does Kwak Su-heon treat?: Kwak Su-heon (Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul National University Hospital) treats conditions such as Diabetes mellitus/Abnormal blood glucose (MODY, Hypoglycemia), Obesity/Metabolic syndrome, Hyperlipidemia.
Where does Kwak Su-heon see patients?: In Endocrinology and Metabolism at Seoul National University Hospital. The hospital address is 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
What is Kwak Su-heon's specialty?: Specialty: Endocrinology and Metabolism.

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