Diagnostic tests for ankylosing spondylitis
Asan Medical Center Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
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439679
M.D., Ph.D. Yong-gil Kim
Department of Rheumatology
Specialized in: rheumatology The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation
- HLA-B27 gene
- X-ray
- MRI scan (on indication 1200 €)
- Schober's test
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Rheumatology at the Asan Medical Center is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of all rheumatic diseases. The department specializes in autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis as well as gout, systemic erythematosus lupus, rheumatoid spondylitis, Behcet’s disease, myositis in which inflammation invades the muscles, other diverse kinds of vasculitis and rare autoimmune disorders. Chief physician is Dr. Yong-gil Kim.
The specialists of the department are constantly developing existing treatment programs. Many revolutionary treatment methods such as biological therapy are used in the department on a regular basis.
The range of medical services of the department includes diagnosis and treatment for the following diseases:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Systemic erythematosus lupus
- Gout
- Myositis and dermatomyositis
- Rheumatoid spondylitis
- Sjogren syndrome
- Behcet’s disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Systemic sclerosis
- Overlap syndrome diseases
- Palindromic rheumatism
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Vasculitis
- Etc.
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Ulsan.
- Master of Medicine, University of Ulsan.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Yonsei University.
Major Professional Experiences
- Associate Professor of Rheumatology, UUCM AMC.
- Fellowship of Stanford University PostDoc, USA.
- Assist Professor of Rheumatology, UUCM AMC.
- Fellowship of Rheumatology, 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:
Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi