Where does Dr. Heejun Kim practise?
Dr. Heejun Kim practises at Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Postural Disorder Correction and Therapy, Personalized Rehabilitation Treatment, Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.
Professional background
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- M.D., Yonsei University College of Medicine (Sinchon Campus)
- Internship, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
- Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
- Former Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Severance Hospital
- Clinical Professor of Artificial Joints, Yonsei University Severance Hospital
- Kyung Hee Shoulder Symposium — Refreshment in Sports & Shoulder Live Surgery Training
- DePuy Synthes Hip Symposium Training
- Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine — All About Petit Live
- Founder & Chief Director, Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic
- Medical Director, Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic
- Regular Member, Korean Knee Society
- Regular Member, Korean Shoulder Society
- Regular Member, Korean Spine Surgery Society
- Regular Member, Korean Hip Society
- Full Member, ISMST (International Society for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy)
- Regular Member, Severance Artificial Joint Research Society
- Regular Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Medicine
- Regular Member, Korean Society for Stem Cell Therapy
- Regular Member, Korean Society of Musculoskeletal Stem Cells
- Regular Member, Advanced Regenerative Medicine Research Society
Clinical interests
Discussing your priorities with Dr. Heejun Kim
A useful consultation connects symptoms, examination and imaging rather than treating a scan result alone. Explain how pain affects walking, sleep, work and daily activity. Discuss nonoperative care, rehabilitation and the expected benefit and limitations of any procedure.
Bring imaging files as well as reports, previous treatment records and a timeline of symptoms. Ask what rehabilitation involves, how progress will be measured and whether treatment requires repeat visits in Korea.
Make the consultation useful
Before meeting Dr. Heejun Kim, 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 likely source of my symptoms?
- Which nonoperative options remain reasonable?
- What rehabilitation and activity restrictions are expected?
- How will my local therapist or doctor continue the plan?
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. Heejun Kim practises
Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic
4th Floor, 71 Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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