Kyung Hee Kim
- Spécialisation: Cardiologist
- 21 années d'expérience
- Parle:English, Korean
- Espace de travail: République de Corée, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL
- Appointed to the American Heart Association's Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee - an international leadership role for a Korean cardiologist.
Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.
- Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
- Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
- Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
- Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.
Services du médecin
- Angiographie coronarienne
- Angioplastie carotidienne et pose de stent
- Angioplastie artérielle transluminale (PTA) et pose de stent
- Mise en place d'un stent couvert
- Contrepulsation externe renforcée (CER)
- Angiographie coronarienne
- Échocardiographie
- Test d'exercice
- Bilan cardiaque
- Examen préventif cardiaque (hommes, femmes)
- Échographie des artères carotides
- Consultation en ligne avec un chirurgien cardiaque
Où en sommes-nous ?
Qualifications
Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She is among the few Korean cardiologists appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This specialist completed research training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.
Clinical Specialization & Treatment
Dr. Kim treats advanced heart failure and performs heart transplant management. She uses mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO – a machine that takes over the work of the heart and lungs. The specialist treats complex cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and genetic heart disorders. Her practice also covers valvular heart disease and adult congenital heart conditions.
The doctor performs diagnostic and interventional procedures:
- Coronary angiography
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting
- Transluminal arterial angioplasty (PTA)
- Covered stent placement
- Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) – a non-invasive therapy that uses pressure cuffs on the legs to increase blood flow to the heart
- Advanced echocardiography and carotid ultrasound
Academic Background & International Training
- Seoul National University College of Medicine – Medical Degree (MD)
- Seoul National University College of Medicine – Master’s Degree (MS)
- Seoul National University College of Medicine – Doctoral Degree (PhD)
- Mayo Clinic, USA – International Research Fellowship
- Advanced clinical training in cardiology at cardiovascular centers
Professional Leadership & Research
Dr. Kim leads multidisciplinary teams at Incheon Sejong Hospital involving cardiac surgery and imaging. She develops clinical protocols and educational programs for critical cardiac care. The specialist contributes to national and international guidelines for heart failure treatment. She also participates in developing practice standards for pulmonary hypertension management.
Memberships
- American Heart Association (AHA) – Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
- International professional societies for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
- National cardiology societies in the Republic of Korea
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