Byung Hee Oh

Prof. Byung-Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He previously served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh treats heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias.

Clinical Specialization & Focus

Prof. Oh treats patients with chronic and advanced cardiovascular diseases. He treats conditions such as atherosclerosis and post-myocardial infarction complications. The specialist also focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management. He performs heart function and rhythm restoration procedures.

• Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) — a condition where the heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should
• Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias
• Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis — the buildup of fats and cholesterol in artery walls
• Heart preventive examinations for men and women
• Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping — a procedure that uses heat to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing irregular heartbeats
• Coronary angiography and carotid angioplasty — procedures to visualize and open blocked heart or neck arteries
• Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) — a non-invasive therapy that uses pressure cuffs on the legs to improve blood flow to the heart

Professional Experience

Dr. Oh has held leadership roles in South Korean medical institutions. He served as a Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. The doctor also directed the Cardiovascular Center at a major university hospital. He led the Division of Cardiology as its Head for several years.

• Cardiologist at Sejong Hospital, Incheon
• Former Professor of Cardiology, Seoul National University
• Former Director of the Cardiovascular Center
• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology
• Former Chair of national heart failure and hypertension groups

Education and Academic Training

Prof. Oh earned his medical degree from the Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed his clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. This background supports his use of evidence-based treatments and precise diagnostics.

• Seoul National University College of Medicine – MD and PhD degrees
• Seoul National University Hospital – Residency in Internal Medicine
• Seoul National University Hospital – Fellowship in Cardiology

Research and Recognition

Dr. Oh is a scholar in cardiovascular medicine. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in global medical journals. The specialist regularly delivers invited lectures at international cardiology conferences. He has received national honors for his contributions to South Korean public health.

Professional Memberships

• President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (former)
• Member of national heart failure organizations
• Member of national hypertension organizations