The program includes:
- Initial presentation at the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- general clinical examination
- extensive laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- liver and pancreas function tests
(ALT, AST, GGT, AP, Bilirubin, CHE, LDH, Lipase) - microscopic analysis of stool
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Asan medical center involves the treatment of diseases resulting from microbial infections. The department deals with fever of unknown origin, septicemia, disease with palpable lymph nodes, diseases accompanied by diarrhea, digestive infections such as gastritis, cardiovascular, urogenital, skin and soft tissue, respiratory and osteoarticular infections, etc. The department is headed by Dr. Sang-oh Lee.
Apart from that, the department also specializes in treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and associated various opportunistic infections, tsutsugamushi disease, epidemic hemorrhagic fever, local and imported malaria infections as well as diseases suspected of being infected during overseas travels.
The department handles bacterial and viral diseases including skin rash, herpes zoster, chickenpox, German measles, mumps, infectious mononucleosis, fungus diseases like candidiasis and aspergillosis, protozoan, as well as diseases caused by parasites, etc.
Besides, the department also offers counseling and treatment regarding side effects of various drugs including antibiotics, adult immunization, treatment of venereal diseases as well as infection prevention during travels (malaria and yellow fever).
The range of services of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections
- Treatment of venereal diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and associated various opportunistic infections
- Diagnosis and treatment of viral diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of fungus diseases like candidiasis and aspergillosis, protozoan
- Diagnosis and treatment of caused by parasites
- Counseling and treatment regarding side effects of various drugs
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases suspected of being infected during overseas travels
- Adult immunization and infection prevention during travels
- Etc.
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Ulsan.
- Master of Science, University of Ulsan.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Hanyang University.
Major Professional Experiences
- Visiting Scientist, Mayo Clinic, MN, USA.
- Associate Professor in Department of Infectious Diseases, UUCM AMC.
- Assist Professor in Department of Infectious Diseases Kyung Hee University of Medicine.
- Assist Professor in Department of Infectious Diseases Gachon University of Medicine.
- Fellowship in Department of Infectious Diseases, UUCM AMC.
- Residency in internal Medicine, UUCM AMC.
- Internship in UUCM AMC.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Asan Medical Center
About hospital
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The center specializes in treatment of heart diseases, cancer, digestive diseases, health screening and promoting as well as organ transplantation which is carried out within the corresponding centers of excellence.
In addition to the five above mentioned centers of excellence, the center also specializes in orthopedics (95 percent success rate for hip and knee replacements), treatment of Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). The center occupies the first positions in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries (Department of Dentistry) and implantology. Apart from that, Asan’s Department of Reproductive Medicine and the Infertility Clinic work together as world leaders in assisted reproductive technologies. The Department of Plastic Surgery and the Asan Aesthetic Center offers a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
Consistent pursuit of cutting-edge medical technology and devotion to patient-centered care has brought AMC many honors and awards. Perhaps its most prestigious honor is being named Korea’s Most Admired Hospital for five consecutive years (2007–2011) by the Korea Management Association Consulting. The Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs repeatedly recognized Asan as a Highest Quality of Care Hospital, and in 2009 granted it the Grand Award for Korean Medical Travel, as a hospital well prepared for international patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Asan offers five different types of rooms, from budget-conscious multibed units up to VIP suites. All rooms include:
- electronically adjustable beds
- personal nurse call system
- bedside patient-controlled room light and TV
- individual cable TV including Korean, English, and foreign-language programming
- guest chair
- personal telephone for local and international calls
Meals and Menus
Asan also provides patients and visitors with a broad range of gastronomic offerings. The restaurants of the medical center serve Korean, Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Further details
Standard rooms include: