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Diagnosis of tuberculosis (434057) | Samsung Medical Center Seoul - BookingHealth
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis in Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Samsung Medical Center Seoul

Seoul, South Korea
Program id # 434057
Doctor photo
Prof. Dr. med. Peck Kyong Ran
Department of Infectology
Specialized in: infectology

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation at the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • general clinical examination
  • extensive laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • biochemical blood test
    • inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
    • blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
    • tuberculin skin test
  • X-ray examination of the chest
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • pulmonary function test (spirography)
  • sputum samples collection,
    bacteriological  and microbiological examination
  • bronchial lavage (if indicated clinically)
  • high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
    (if indicated clinically, additional cost is 1200€)
  • nursing services
  • consultation of related specialists
  • treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
  • explanation of individual treatment plan
    (the cost of medicines is not included)

 

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Infectology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. the department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Peck Kyong Ran.

The department specializes in the treatment of patients suffering from bacterial, fungal and viral infectious diseases, as well as tuberculosis. In addition, the scope of tasks of the department’s medical team includes the treatment of opportunistic infections in patients after organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, patients with immunodeficiency, oncological diseases.

The department operates a Vaccination Station for the prevention of the development of infectious diseases and a Section of Travel Medicine, which deals with the prevention of infectious diseases in people traveling to foreign countries.

The department provides the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the following infectious diseases:

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Intestinal infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Infections of the central nervous system
  • Endocarditis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Skin and soft tissue infections (for example, sepsis)
  • Opportunistic infections (often occurring after organ transplantations or due to HIV infection)
  • Fever of unknown origin
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Other infectious diseases

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

  • Research Associate, School of Medicine, Yale University, USA.
  • Visiting Scientist, Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA.

Clinical and Research Interests

  • Fever of unknown origins.
  • Infections in transplant recipients.
  • Infections in immunocompromised patients.

Membership in the Academic Societies

  • Korean Society of Infectious Diseases.
  • Korean Society of Chemotherapy.
  • Korean Society of Medical Mycology.

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.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi