Gwangjo Kim
Dr. Gwangjo Kim is a Director and board-certified General Surgery Specialist (M.D., Ph.D.) at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center, Outpatient Professor at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Regular Member of the Korean Breast Cancer Society, and alumnus of clinical training at the University of Washington (USA).
Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center · Specialist Physician Profile · Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Clinical Role & Specialty
- Position: Director, Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center
- Specialty: General Surgery (Board-Certified Specialist, M.D., Ph.D.)
- Clinical Department: Performs breast and thyroid clinical evaluations, ultrasound correlation, and surgical screening consultations within Breast, Thyroid Screening.
Education & Professional Background
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Ph.D.)
- Board-Certified Specialist in General Surgery
- Outpatient Professor, Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine
- Regular Member, Korean Breast Cancer Society (KBCS)
- Clinical Training, University of Washington (USA)
Clinical Practice & Examination Summary Table
| Parameter / Examination | Clinical Purpose | Preparation / Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Mammography & Ultrasound Review | Evaluates breast nodules, cysts, microcalcifications, and dense breast parenchyma | Schedule 5–10 days after menstruation; avoid chest/underarm powder or lotion |
| Thyroid & Cervical Doppler Ultrasound | Assesses thyroid nodules, diffuse thyroid disease, and cervical lymph nodes | No fasting required; remove necklaces prior to neck ultrasound |
| Surgical & Biopsy Consultation | Determines follow-up intervals or biopsy indications under BI-RADS / TI-RADS criteria | Bring prior mammogram or breast/thyroid ultrasound records if available |
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Breast Screening (Mammography & Ultrasound) and breast nodule evaluation
- Thyroid Screening (Thyroid Ultrasound) and cervical lymph node assessment
- Comprehensive correlation within Full-Body Imaging & Diagnostic Screening
- Breast and thyroid surgical screening consultations via our Consultation & Inquiry Desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Gwangjo Kim's clinical background in Breast and General Surgery?
Dr. Gwangjo Kim holds an M.D. and Ph.D. and is a board-certified General Surgery Specialist, Outpatient Professor at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Regular Member of the Korean Breast Cancer Society, and completed clinical training at the University of Washington in the United States.
Why is a Breast Cancer Society specialist review helpful during breast screening?
Correlating digital mammography and high-resolution breast ultrasound findings with clinical surgical expertise ensures accurate differentiation between benign cysts or fibroadenomas and lesions requiring tissue biopsy.
1:1 Specialist Consultation & Multidisciplinary Screening Standard
All diagnostic screenings, imaging protocols, and sedated endoscopy examinations at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center (B1, Dongil Tower, 38 Teheran-ro 114-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul; Samseong Station Exit 2) are performed and interpreted by our 16 board-certified specialists led by Chief Medical Director Dr. Seonghak Park, MD, PhD. Preparation requirements (such as 8–12 hour fasting, contrast media precautions, or post-sedation driving restrictions) vary by clinical condition and medication history.
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