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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) diagnosis (443516) | Asan Medical Center Seoul - BookingHealth
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema) diagnosis

Asan Medical Center Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
Program id # 443516
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M.D., Ph.D. Hyouk-soo Kwon
Department of Allergology
Specialized in: allergology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
    • immune status (IgE)
  • skin scratch/prick tests
  • differential diagnosis with other diseases of the skin 
  • nursing services
  • consultation of related specialists
  • treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
  • explanation of individual treatment plan

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • Skin allergy testing (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Allergy at the Asan Medical Center treats the whole range of allergic diseases. It provides a comprehensive treatment system that allows clinical specialists to perform a variety of tests so as to identify accurately causes of allergic disorders. An experienced staff of the department including skilled physicians, nurses and medical laboratory technologists specialized in allergy tests closely cooperate to offer the best medical care and services. Chief physician of the department is Dr. Hyouk-soo Kwon.

The only way to radically cure allergic diseases is allergen-specific immunotherapy. Therefore the department provides both subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy and is committed to radical cure and prevention of allergic diseases.

The department actively cooperates with the Asthma Center. The center not only conducts tests for pulmonary function, airway smooth muscle relaxation, bronchial provocation, and induced sputum, but also offers a comprehensive effective treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) and chronic cough as well as education and counseling for proper environment management, allergen avoidance, and medication.

The main focuses of the Department of Allergology:

  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Hives
  • drug allergy
  • Food allergy
  • Gastrointestinal allergy
  • Eosinophilic disorders
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bee venom/insect allergy
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Allergen-specific immunotherapy
  • And other allergic diseases and treatment options

Curriculum vitae

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University
  • Master of Medicine, Seoul National University
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University

Major Professional Experiences

  • Assistant Professor in UUCM AMC
  • Research Fellowship in Allergy, UUCM AMC
  • Post Doctor, NIH
  • Post Doctor, POSTECH
  • Fellowship in Allergy, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • Medical Residency in Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • Internship in Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea

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