Where does Dr. Kim Seong-min practise?
Dr. Kim Seong-min practises at Ekdongmu Korean Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic (oriental medical clinic) in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Spine and Back Pain Management, Herbal Medicine Treatments, Women's Health Services. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Lecturer in Oriental Health Science at Wonkwang Digital University
- Visiting researcher at the Alternative Medicine Center of Kangnam CHA Hospital
- Korean traditional medicine
- Internal medicine
- Customized Herbal Medicine (including one-on-one formulations for immune system, digestive health, and hormonal balance)
- Regular member of the Korean Society of Oriental Psychiatry
- Regular member of the Korean Society of Spine and Joint Surgery
- Regular member of the Society of Oriental Physiology
- Regular member of the International Society of Meridian Immunotherapy
- Member of the Korean Society of Oriental Obesity
- Academic Director of Jungnang-gu Korean Medicine Association
- Director of Hancare Co., Ltd.
- Oriental and Western medical studies on patients with lumbago centered on renal failure
- The inhibitory effects of Manhyeongja on airway remodeling and inflammation in an ovalbumin-induced asthma mouse model
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Kim Seong-min
Discuss your symptoms and existing diagnoses alongside the treatment being proposed. Ask which practitioner will provide care, what evidence is relevant to your condition and how treatment will be coordinated with conventional medical care.
Provide a full list of medicines and supplements. For herbal products, ask about ingredients, potential interactions, quality controls and bringing them into your home country. Do not stop prescribed treatment without discussing it with the prescribing clinician.
Make the consultation useful
Before meeting Dr. Kim Seong-min, write down your main concern, how long it has affected you, what you have already tried and what a worthwhile improvement would mean in everyday life. Bring relevant clinical records and a list of medicines, supplements and allergies. If you have had earlier treatment, include the dates and any complications.
- What is the aim of this treatment?
- What evidence and limitations apply to my condition?
- Could herbs or supplements interact with my medicines?
- How will progress and unwanted effects be monitored?
Ask the doctor to explain the reasoning behind the proposed plan, including alternatives and the option of not proceeding. Confirm who will perform the treatment, who will review your recovery and how to obtain help outside the planned visits. For care abroad, discuss the follow-up arrangements before paying for treatment or booking a return flight.
Where Dr. Kim Seong-min practises
Ekdongmu Korean Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic (oriental medical clinic)
4th floor, HS Building, 35 Bonghwasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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