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Conditions treated
- Colon cancer/rectal cancer
Professor Kim Hui-cheol, specializing in colorectal cancer, is trusted for careful communication and expertise in robotic surgery.
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
- Explanation2.5
- Kindness3.0
- Sincerity3.0
Education
- Feb 2003 Graduated from the Graduate School of Kyung Hee University with a Doctor of Medicine
- Feb 1998 Graduated from the Graduate School of Seoul National University with a Master of Medicine
- Feb 1989 Graduated from the Graduate School of Medicine of Seoul National University with a Bachelor of Medicine
- Feb 1985 Completed the Premedical Course at the College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University
Career
- Feb 2026–Present Director of the Cancer Center, Samsung Medical Center
- Apr 2011–Present Professor of Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center
- Jan 2001–Present Board Member, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- Nov 2021–Jan 2026 Executive Director of Planning, Samsung Medical Center
- Dec 2011–Mar 2017 Director of the Colorectal Cancer Center, Samsung Medical Center
- Aug 2011–Dec 2013 Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- Mar 2008–Mar 2011 Associate Professor of Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center
- Jan 2008–Feb 2008 Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center
- Apr 2005–Dec 2007 Associate Professor of Surgery, Asan Medical Center
- Apr 2001–Mar 2005 Assistant Professor of Surgery, Asan Medical Center
- Mar 1999–Mar 2001 Full-time Lecturer in General Surgery, Seoul Central Hospital
- Mar 1998–Feb 1999 Research Fellow, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, United Kingdom
- May 1997–Feb 1998 Clinical Fellow in General Surgery, Seoul Central Hospital
- Mar 1994–Apr 1997 Served as a military medical officer
- Feb 1994 Obtained board certification in General Surgery
- Mar 1990–Feb 1994 Completed residency training in General Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
- Mar 1989–Feb 1990 Completed internship, Seoul National University Hospital
Academic societies & awards
- Full member, Colorectal Cancer Study Group
- Board Member, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- Lifetime member, Korean Cancer Association
- Lifetime member, Korean Surgical Society
- Full member, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Full member, American Association for Cancer Research
- Full member, European Society of Coloproctology
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Kim Hui-cheol treat?
- Kim Hui-cheol treats Colon cancer/rectal cancer.
- Where does Kim Hui-cheol see patients?
- Kim Hui-cheol sees patients in Colorectal Surgery at Samsung Seoul Hospital. 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Kim Hui-cheol?
- 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.