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Conditions treated
- Colon cancer/rectal cancer
Professor Heo Jeong-uk, specializing in colon and rectal cancer, is recognized for meticulous 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 skill3.0
- Expertise5.0
- Explanation4.0
- Kindness4.0
- Sincerity4.0
Education
- 2011.02 Graduated from the Graduate School of Chonnam National University with a Doctor of Medicine
- 2008.02 Graduated from the Graduate School of Yonsei University with a Master of Medicine
- 1998.02 Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine with a Bachelor of Medicine
Career
- 2020.03~Present Professor of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- 2019.03~Present Professor of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center
- 2013.03~2019.02 Associate Professor of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center
- 2016.08~2018.07 Visiting Professor, Duke Medical Center
- 2014.01~2016.12 Listed for three consecutive years in Marquis Who's Who, one of the world's three leading biographical directories
- 2008.03~2013.02 Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital
- 2010.02~2010.02 11th Kyu-Ho Lee/Haeune Nam Memorial Scholarship (Cleveland Clinic, USA)
- 2006.05~2008.02 Instructor of Colorectal Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital
- 2003.02~2006.04 Military service (Chief of Surgery at the medical support units of the 1st and 2nd Marine Corps Divisions)
- 1999.03~2003.02 Resident, Severance Hospital
- 1998.03~1999.02 Intern, Severance Hospital
Academic societies & awards
- 2019.03~Present Academic Director, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2019.03~Present Secretary, Academic Committee, Korean Surgical Society
- 2019.03~Present Research Director, Korean Society for Robotic Surgery
- 2018.03~Present Academic Director, Korean Society of Surgical Oncology
- 2014.03~Present Member, Academic Committee, Korean Society of Surgical Oncology
- 2014.01~Present Member, Laparoscopic Research Group, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2013.07~Present Member, Editorial Committee, Korean Society of Surgical Oncology
- 2013.04~Present Executive Member, Surgical Skills Committee, Korean Surgical Society
- 2013.01~Present Member, Subspecialty Division Committee, Korean Surgical Society
- 2012.10~Present Member, Terminology Committee, Korean Surgical Society
- 2011.01~Present Executive Member, Multicenter Research Subcommittee, Colon Cancer Research Group, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2010.12~Present Executive Member, Colon Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines Subcommittee, Colon Cancer Research Group, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2010.12~Present Executive Member, Colon Cancer Research Group, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2010.12~Present Member, Colon Cancer Care Committee, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
- 2011.04~2013.04 Board Member, Editorial Committee, Korean Society of Coloproctology
- 2010.11~2012.10 Member, Education Committee, Korean Surgical Society
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Heo Jeong-uk treat?
- Heo Jeong-uk treats Colon cancer/rectal cancer.
- Where does Heo Jeong-uk see patients?
- Heo Jeong-uk sees patients in Colorectal Surgery at Samsung Seoul Hospital. 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Heo Jeong-uk?
- 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.