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Conditions treated
- Pancreatic cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Bile duct/gallbladder diseases (gallstones, cholecystitis, bile duct stones, bile duct strictures)
Professor Heo Jin-seok specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with clinical experience focused on pancreaticobiliary cancer, gallbladder cancer, and gallstones, supporting patient trust and reassurance.
Hospital information
- Hospital
- Samsung Seoul Hospital
- Address
- 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
- Appointments
- 1599-3114
Patient rating
Based on 1 patient ratings
- Medical skill5.0
- Expertise5.0
- Explanation5.0
- Kindness5.0
- Sincerity5.0
Education
- February 2002: Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the Graduate School of Inha University
- February 2000: Graduated with a Master of Medicine from the Graduate School of Inha University
- February 1989: Graduated with a bachelor's degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine
Career
- April 2010–present: Professor, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- March 2000–present: Board-certified surgeon, Department of Surgery, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- April 1, 2015–March 2017: Head of the Human Resources Planning Team, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- January 1–December 2014: Deputy Head of the Inpatient Department, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- April 2004–March 2010: Associate Professor, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- March 2005–March 2006: Training at Duke University, United States
- March 2000–March 2004: Assistant Professor, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and board-certified surgeon, Department of Surgery, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- March 1997–February 2000: Clinical fellow, College of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University
- May 1993–February 1997: Surgical resident, Seoul National University Hospital
Academic societies & awards
- May 2013–present: Secretary-General, Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
- April 2011–April 2013: Member, Clinical Practice Guideline Development Committee
- April 2009–April 2011: Member, Committee for Promoting Subspecialty Certification, Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
- April 2008–April 2010: Member, Academic Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Heo Jin-seok treat?
- Heo Jin-seok treats Pancreatic cancer, Gallbladder cancer and Bile duct/gallbladder diseases (gallstones, cholecystitis, bile duct stones, bile duct strictures).
- Where does Heo Jin-seok see patients?
- Heo Jin-seok sees patients in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Samsung Seoul Hospital. 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Heo Jin-seok?
- Book through the hospital website or by phone (1599-3114). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.