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
- biochemical analysis of blood with CK
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- immune status
- MRI scan of the cross-sectional images of muscles
- electromyography (EMG)
- skin or muscle biopsy on indications
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Rheumatology at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. It provides an effective treatment for patients suffering from rheumatic diseases. The medical team of the department applies only proven treatment methods that help restore the patients’ health and promote their return to a normal lifestyle. The department is headed by Dr. med. Yoo Dae Hyun.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of adult-onset Still's disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of myositis
- Diagnosis and treatment of gout
- Diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma
- Diagnosis and treatment of Raynaud's disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of Behcet's disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of degenerative arthritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
- Diagnosis and treatment of spondylopathy
- Diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis
- Diagnosis and treatment of vasculitides
- Diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hanyang University Medical Center
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: