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Conditions treated
- Prostate cancer/prostate tumors
- Kidney cancer/kidney tumors
- Renal pelvis and ureter cancer/renal pelvis and ureter tumors
Proven expertise in robotic surgery for prostate cancer and patient trust provide reassurance.
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
- Expertise5.0
- Explanation3.5
- Kindness4.0
- Sincerity4.5
Education
- 2000–2002 Doctor of Medicine in Urology, Graduate School, Seoul National University
- 1994–1996 Master of Medicine in Urology, Graduate School, Seoul National University
- 1985–1991 Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
Career
- 2023.10.16–2025.3.7 Seoul National University Hospital, Department of Surgery / Director of the Surgical Management Office
- 2020.7.16–2024.7.15 Seoul National University Hospital, Chief of the Department of Urology
- 2018.7–2021.07.14 Seoul National University Hospital Cancer Hospital, Director of the Urologic Oncology Center
- 2013.12–2021.07.14 Seoul National University Hospital, Director of the Robotic Surgery Center
- 2012.9–present Professor, Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Title: Kidney residency of VISTA-positive macrophages accelerates repair from ischemic injury
- Journal: Kidney Int
- Publication date: 2020 May
- Title: The number of metabolic features as a significant prognostic factor in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
- Journal: Sci Rep
- Publication date: 2020 Apr 24
- Title: Impact of perioperative blood transfusion on oncologic outcomes in patients with nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with curative nephrectomy: A retrospective analysis of a large, single-institutional cohort
- Journal: Investig Clin Urol
- Publication date: 2020 Mar
- Title: Targeted next-generation sequencing for locally advanced prostate cancer in the Korean population
- Journal: Investig Clin Urol
- Publication date: 2020 Mar
- Title: Robust Association between Acute Kidney Injury after Radical Nephrectomy and Long-term Renal Function
- Journal: J Clin Med
- Publication date: 2020 Feb 25
Academic societies & awards
- 2016. 1–present Korean Urological Association / Director of Academic Affairs
- 2014. 8–present Korean Association of Urologic Oncology / Director of Academic Affairs
- 2014. 11–2016. 1 Korean Urological Association / Director of Planning
- 2013. 3–2015. 2 Korean Prostate Society / Director of Ethics and Cooperation
- 2012. 8–2014. 8 Korean Association of Urologic Oncology / Director of Planning
- 2010. 11–2012. 11 Korean Urological Association, Academic Committee / Secretary
- 2008. 1–2013. 3 Korean Prostate Society / Director of Planning
- 2006. 9–present Korean Association of Urologic Oncology, Academic Planning Committee / Academic Committee Member
- 2006. 12–2012. 11 Korean Urological Association, Academic Committee / Academic Committee Member
- 2005. 3–present Korean Urological Association, Research Planning Committee / Planning Committee Member
- 2005. 1–2008. 1 Korean Prostate Society / Director of Research
- 2004. 11–2006. 12 Korean Urological Association, Newsletter Editorial Committee / Editorial Committee Member
- 2000. 3–present Korean Prostate Society / Full Member
- 1999. 6–present Korean Association of Urologic Oncology / Full Member
- 1996. 3–present Korean Urological Association / Full Member
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Kwak Cheol treat?
- Kwak Cheol treats Prostate cancer/prostate tumors, Kidney cancer/kidney tumors and Renal pelvis and ureter cancer/renal pelvis and ureter tumors.
- Where does Kwak Cheol see patients?
- Kwak Cheol sees patients in Urology at Seoul National University Hospital. 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Kwak Cheol?
- 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.