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
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- immune status
- MRI scan of the cross-sectional muscles (on indication 1200 €)
- electromyography (EMG)
- skin or muscle biopsy with histological examination (on indications 1800 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Rheumatology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in this medical field. The experienced doctors of the department have in their arsenal many modern treatments that allow patients to restore health and improve the quality of life. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Koh Eun Mi.
The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the following diseases:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Degenerative arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Infectious arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Other pathologies
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the Seoul National University.
- Fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA..
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Spondyloarthropathies.
- Gout.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine.
- Member of the Korean Association of Rheumatology.
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.
- Chairman of the Scientific Committee, APLAR 2004.
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: