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Metabolic Syndrome Center

Metabolic
Syndrome Center

When a person experiences metabolic syndrome it is very commonly accompanied by several other symptoms. Thus, it is crucial to investigate one’s lifestyle and possible genetic factors in order to implement suitable dietary and exercise therapies.

Chaum’s Metabolic Syndrome Specialized Center (diagram)

Metabolic Syndrome Center Metabolic symptoms are caused by metabolic disorders, and are defined as metabolic syndrome which entails risk factors such as abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, decreased HDL cholesterol, and diabetes.

It is critical to treat metabolic syndrome as early as possible to prevent potential cardiovascular disorders, such as severe arteriosclerosis, heart disease, and increased risk of stroke. If left unchecked, metabolic syndrome can also potentially lead to diabetic complications, blindness, chronic kidney disease, furthermore, fatty liver, osteoporosis, Pain Control/Diseases caused by bad posture, polycystic ovarian syndrome, dementia, and various types of cancer.

Chaum's specialized Metabolic-Syndrome Center is equipped with top notch facilities to provide personalized and professional treatments with the most appropriate exercise and dietary treatments.

Metabolic Syndrome Center Medical Staff

Prof. Jin Woo Kim

Prof. Jin Woo Kim

Department
Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension

Sector Center

  • Metabolic Syndrome Center

Experience & Education

  • M.D., Kyunghee University College of Medicine
  • Researcher at University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Diabetes Research Institute in Canada
  • Former Dean of Kyunghee University College of Medicine, Dean of Graduate School of Medicine, Director of East-West Medical Research Institute, Dean of Graduate School of East-West Medicine
  • Former President of Korea Diabetes Association
  • Endocrinology Doctor at CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University

Prof. Won Kun Park

Prof. Won Kun Park

Department
Hormone therapy, diabetes, thyroid disease, menopause, metabolic syndrome, and other endocrine diseases

Sector Center

  • Metabolic Syndrome Center

Experience & Education

  • Kyunghee University College of Medicine, Bachelor's Degree

  • Kyunghee University College of Medicine, Master's Degree

  • Kyunghee University College of Medicine, Ph.D.



  • Full Professor at CHA University College of Medicine

  • Professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

  • Exchange Professor at Johns Hopkins Medical School, USA

  • Director of Cheongdam Internal Medicine Clinic

  • Head of Endocrinology at Jeil Hospital

  • The Korean Association of Internal Medicine

  • Korean Endocrine Society, Member

  • Korean Diabetes Assoctiation, Member
Prof. Sena Hwang

Prof. Sena Hwang

Department
Diabetes, Thyroid Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome, Climacterium

Sector Center

  • Metabolic Syndrome Center

Experience & Education

  • M.D., Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Completion of Internship and Residency program at Yonsei University Severance Medical Center
  • Former Clinical Assistant Professor, International Health Care Center, Yonsei University Severance Hospital
  • Former Clinical Research Assistant Professor of Endocrinology, Yonsei University Severance Hospital
  • Professor, CHA University College of Medicine
  • Professor of Endocrinology, Chaum Medical Center
  • Formal Member of Korean Endocrine Society, Korean Thyroid Association
  • Formal Member of the US Endocrine Society, American Thyroid Association
  • Formal Member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes

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