Professor, Division of Cardiology Heart Vascular and Stroke Institute, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Speciality Interests

Vavular heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina, ACHD, high blood pressure

Schedule

schedule of week
11 MON
11
TUE
12
WEN
13
THU
14
FRI
15
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PM

Medical School

1994~1997 Ph.D. in Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea 1990~1992 Master of Science, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea 1981~1987 Bachelor of Science, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea

Specialty Training

Specialty Training
Fellowship   1991~1992 Seoul National University Hospital
Residency   1988~1991 Seoul National University Hospital
Internship   1987~1988 Seoul National University Hospital

Other Education

  • 2021~Present CEO & President, Samsung Medical Center
    2007~Present Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2017~2021 Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Samsung Medical Center
    2016~2017 Director of the Office of Quality Innovation, Samsung Medical Center
    2002~2004 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mayo Clinic, MN, US
    2001~2007 Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    1997~2001 Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    1992~1994 Clinical assistant fellow, SMG-SNU Borame Medical Center

Participation in Academic Societies
and Research

  • 2023~2025 Chair, The Korean Society of Cardiology
    2016~2018 Chair, Korean Society of Echocardiography

Thesis

J AM SOC ECHOCARDIOG 2021 10.1016/j.echo.2020.11.004

Normal Values of Right Atrial Size and Function According to Age, Sex, and Ethnicity: Results of the World Alliance Societies of Echocardiography Study

Soulat-Dufour1, L; Addetia, K; Miyoshi, T; Citro, R; Daimon, M; Fajardo, PG; Kasliwal, RR; Kirkpatrick, JN; Monaghan, MJ; Muraru, D; Ogunyankin, KO; Park, SW; Ronderos, RE; Sadeghpour, A; Scalia, GM; Takeuchi, M; Tsang, W; Tucay, ES; Rodrigues, ACT; Vivekanandan, A; Zhang, Y; Diehl, M; Schreckenberg, M; Mor-Avi, V; Asch, FM; Lang, RM

KOREAN J RADIOL 2021 10.3348/kjr.2020.0082

The Extent of Late Gadolinium Enhancement Can Predict Adverse Cardiac Outcomes in Patients with Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy with Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Prospective Observational Study

Kim1, EK; Lee, GY; Jang, SY; Chang, SA; Kim, SM; Park, SJ; Choi, JO; Park, SW; Choe, YH; Lee, SC; Oh, JK

J KOREAN MED SCI 2021 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e43

Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Survival in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: a Retrospective Population-based Study

Jang1, SY; Huh, J; Kim, EK; Chang, SA; Song, JY; Kang, IS; Park, SW

SCI REP-UK 2020 10.1038/s41598-020-78581-y

The role of F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography in the differential diagnosis of pericardial disease

Hyeon1, CW; Yi, HK; Kim, EK; Park, SJ; Lee, SC; Park, SW; Oh, JK; Choi, JY; Chang, SA

HEART 2020

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibition to prevent progression of calcific aortic stenosis

Lee1, S; Lee, SA; Choi, B; Kim, YJ; Oh, SJ; Choi, HM; Kim, EK; Kim, DH; Cho, GY; Song, JM; Park, SW; Kang, DH; Song, JK

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Patients' Rights and Responsibilities

Patients' Rights

1. Right to receive medical care

Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

3. Right to confidentiality

Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

4. Right to request consultation and mediation

In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

Patients' Responsibilities

1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.