The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- daily urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- immune tests
- ultrasound examination
- CT/MRI scan
- kidney vessels MR angiography
- kidney biopsy under CT control with histological study
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by head doctor and all leading experts
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Creatinine and urea blood levels, eGFR assessment (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Nephrology at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field and specializes in the treatment of kidney diseases of any severity. The department has diagnostic capabilities that make it possible to very accurately determine even minor deviations in the function or structure of the kidney. Due to this, doctors can identify diseases at early stages and monitor treatment effectiveness. The main treatments for nephrologic diseases are drug therapy and replacement renal therapy. The department is headed by Dr. med. Kim Gheun Ho.
The service range of the department:
- Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of hypertension
- Diagnosis and treatment of kidney failure
- Diagnosis and treatment of edema of kidney genesis
- Diagnosis and treatment of glomerulonephritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of pyelonephritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic nephropathy
- Kidney transplantation
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Other medical services
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About hospital
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful treatment results that the hospital continuously demonstrates is the cutting-edge equipment and application of modern unique diagnostic and treatment methods. In addition, the medical facility employs a huge medical team of highly qualified specialists (1,780 employees), which sets a goal to restore patients' health and improve their quality of life. At the same time, at the center of all the efforts of doctors is a patient with their individual needs and experiences.
The hospital offers practically all fields of modern medicine: oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, urology and many others.
It should be noted that the medical center is the main base for providing medical care to US armed forces in South Korea, as well as the holder of many national and international quality certificates and awards.
It is noteworthy that the hospital deals not only with clinical practice, but also with educational and research activities, which serves as the basis for the development of many innovative treatment methods.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hanyang University Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. All patient rooms are made in modern design. The standard room includes a bed, a bedside table, a TV and a telephone. In addition, the hospital has an excellent infrastructure: two restaurants, a bakery, a cafeteria, a 24-hour shop where one can buy personal hygiene items, food, drinks, etc.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, healthy three meals a day: breakfast (7:40 - 8:10), lunch (12:30 - 13:00) and dinner (18:00 - 18:30). The menu features a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. The dishes of European and Russian cuisine can be offered at extra charge.
Further details
Standard rooms include: