Our Doctor

Professor Emeritus at Korea University Medical School & Member of the National Academy of Medicine of Korea

Welcome to International Travelers Medical Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul. Our clinic is led by Dr. Kyung-Hwan Cho, one of South Korea’s most distinguished medical authorities in family medicine and geriatrics.

With over three decades of academic excellence, groundbreaking clinical research, and international experience at Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan, Dr. Cho provides world-class, globally standardized medical care. Our international medical team offers fluent English consultations, making premium healthcare accessible, seamless, and comfortable for expatriates, travelers, and international students in Seoul.

Major Practice Areas & Clinical Expertise

Our clinic is optimized to handle a comprehensive range of primary healthcare and mild emergency services:

• • Family Practice & Internal Medicine: Comprehensive continuous care, preventive medicine, and acute illness management.

• • Geriatrics & Senior Health: Specialized management for age-related conditions, medication adjustment, and longevity consultation.

• • Emergency Medicine (Urgent Care): Swift, efficient treatment for KTAS 4-5 minor emergencies, high fever, acute pain, and infections.

• • Minor Surgery & Trauma Care: Immediate treatment for lacerations, minor wounds, burns, and hives.

• • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Clinic: Comprehensive care for respiratory infections, allergies, sinusitis, and otitis.

Academic Background & Education

Dr. Cho’s solid academic foundation ensures that your treatments are guided by the highest standards of evidence-based medicine:

• • Ph.D. in Medicine — Korea University Medical School

• • Master of Medical Science — Korea University Medical School

• • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) — Korea University Medical School

• • MPH (Master of Public Health) — Seoul National University, Graduate School of Public Health

Career Details & Global Fellowship

• • Professor Emeritus — Korea University Medical School (Present)

• • Professor — Korea University Medical School (1992 – 2004)

• • Visiting Professor — Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston, USA)

• • Research Fellow — University of Michigan, Geriatric Center (Ann Arbor, USA)

Social Leadership & National Appointments

Dr. Cho has actively shaped the landscape of Korean medicine through key leadership roles:

• • President — The Korean Academy of Family Medicine

• • Chair — The Korean Geriatric Society

• • Member — National Academy of Medicine of Korea (An elite status reserved for the nation’s top medical scholars)

International Academic Contributions

Dr. Cho is a globally recognized scholar, contributing to prestigious medical publications and international institutions:

• • Advisory Professor — Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Geriatric Educational Center, Harvard Medical School

• • Editorial Board Member — European Geriatric Medicine

• • Family Practice Reviewer — Oxford Journals

Major Publications & Books

Dr. Cho has authored foundational medical textbooks used by practitioners worldwide:

• • Textbook of Geriatric Medicine, International 2nd Edition (2023)

• • Textbook of Geriatric Medicine, International 1st Edition (2010)

Groundbreaking Research & Medical Journals

With over 192 peer-reviewed articles published in international journals, Dr. Cho remains at the forefront of medical research:

• • Featured Study: “Association of low muscle strength with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease: A nationwide study”

• • Dr. Cho’s extensive research portfolio focuses on metabolic syndromes, sarcopenia, and advanced preventive screening, ensuring your health plan is backed by cutting-edge medical data.