▲ Gangseo Himchan Hospital / Director Kim Sung-min

Not everyone might have visited Gangseo Himchan Hospital in western Seoul but everyone in the district might know the hospital. Nestled right out of the exit number 3 of Line 5, Gangseo Himchan Hospital has served residents with expertise and trust for the last 10 years since 2010. 

The hospital is specialized in knees, shoulders, neck, waist, spine, osteoarthrotomy and rheumatism. 28,000 times of knee, shoulder, joint, foot and spine surgery has built expertise among medical staff and trust among residents, not to mention yearly 80,000 times of outpatients visit. 

Three principles to keep functional joints

Gangseo Himchan Hospital director Kim Sung-min tips you three principles to keep your joints functional: balanced weight, siting on a chair instead of floor, and regular exercise.

Patient-centered administration

Gangseo Himchan Hospital serves as a veterans hospital and a nursing and care hospital. In other words, war veterans are welcome and families of patients do not need to stay at the hospital to take care of their beloved as it is taken care by the specialists at the hospital. 

Social contribution

Gangseo Himchan Hospital is not only famous for its medical expertise and excellent patient services but also for regular engagement in social activities including helping people in need.

Director Kim Sung-min

Kim graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and worked at Samsung Medical Center and provided medical support in the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces.