The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood test (creatinine, urea)
- general urine analysis
- urine sediment test
- creatinine urine test,
creatinine clearance - inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- immune status (ANCA, ANA, anti-GBM)
- kidneys ultrasound
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by head doctor and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Kidney US (if available)
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Nephrology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this field. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various inflammatory, infectious and metabolic diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. The medical team of the department, which has a long clinical experience and profound professional knowledge, provides an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment of these diseases, as well as constantly introduces new therapies. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med.
Oh Ha Young.
Renal replacement therapy is provided in the modern Dialysis Unit. The intensive care unit actively conducts continuous renal replacement therapy in patients with terminal stages of kidney failure. In addition, the department operates the Kidney Transplant Center that meets the highest international standards. The specialists from the Departments of Nephrology, Transplant Surgery, Therapy and Laboratory Medicine work for the benefit of patients here.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute kidney failure, chronic kidney diseases and electrolyte imbalance
- Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic nephropathy
- Diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive nephropathy
- Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic kidney disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of glomerular diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Diagnosis and treatment of tubular insufficiency
- Diagnosis and treatment of renovascular diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of infections of the genitourinary system
- Detection and treatment of systemic complications of chronic kidney diseases
- Kidney transplantation (from live and deceased donors)
- Donor exchange program
- Care of patients and donors before and after transplantation
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
- Fellowship at the Medical School of the University of Southern California, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Nephrology, USA.
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Additional Education
- University of Southern California, USA.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Kidney transplantation.
- Diabetic nephropathy.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- American Society of Nephrology.
- International Society of Nephrology.
- Korean Society of Nephrology.
- Korean Society of Internal Medicine.
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: