Jeong Yoon Kim

Dr. Jeong-Yoon Kim is a specialist in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease. She leads the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Sejong Hospital. Her work focuses on structural heart defects and intensive cardiac care for children.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Kim treats structural and functional cardiac abnormalities in infants and adolescents. She treats congenital heart diseases like atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD). The specialist also treats Kawasaki disease and pediatric arrhythmias. She provides care for syncope related to cardiac causes.

Dr. Kim uses accurate echocardiographic evaluation to diagnose young patients. This imaging technique uses sound waves to create live pictures of the heart. She works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatments. This includes collaboration with pediatric cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists.

The doctor performs several specialized procedures at Sejong Hospital, including:

• Atrial septal defect surgery
• Ventricular septal defect surgery
• Interventricular septal defect surgery
• Valvuloplasty
• Pediatric cardiac angiography

Work Experience

• 2019–Present – Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Bucheon Sejong Hospital
• 2019–Present – Pediatric Cardiologist, Incheon Sejong Hospital

Education & Training

• Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine – Medical Degree, South Korea
• Severance Hospital – Clinical Training in pediatric and congenital heart care, South Korea

Severance Hospital is a major tertiary medical center in Korea. Dr. Kim gained experience there in complex cardiac conditions. Her training covered pre- and post-procedural management for pediatric heart patients. She focuses on long-term follow-up to ensure medical safety for her patients.