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 Adult and Pediatric Allergology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases caused by immune hypersensitivity reactions to external substances. The department employs competent doctors who provide quality medical care meeting international standards. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Choi Dong Chull.
In cooperation with the Departments of Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Dermatology and Ophthalmology, the department detects the causes of allergic reactions, as well as treats allergic rhinitis, hives, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and allergic conjunctivitis.
The department diagnoses and treats the following allergic diseases:
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic cough
- Allergy to physical effects (temperature, light, vibration)
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Systemic allergic diseases
- Anaphylactic shock
- Food, drug and bee venom allergies
- Eosinophilia
- Other diseases
- Pediatric allergic diseases
- Other pathologies
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
- Fellowship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Additional Education
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Asthma and Allergy Center, Baltimore, USA.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Pathophysiology of asthma.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Member of Korean Association of Internal Medical.
- Member of Korean Society of Allergology.
- Member of Korean Society of Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Disease.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center
About hospital
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.
The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.
Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.
Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.
The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.
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