Kimchan Hospital

Kimchan Hospital (Korean: 김찬병원) is a private specialty hospital located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is known for its focus on pain medicine, particularly the treatment of shingles (herpes zoster) and trigeminal neuralgia. The hospital is led by its founder and representative director, Dr. Kim Chan, who graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and holds a doctorate in medicine. Dr. Kim previously served as a professor at Ajou University School of Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, where he headed the neuro-pain clinic. He is also a former president of the Korean Pain Society and the Korean chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The hospital's clinical reputation is built on interventional pain procedures. According to its official website, it has performed over 10,000 cases of alcohol neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia and more than 3,000 cases of sympathetic nerve block for hyperhidrosis. It also claims to be the first in South Korea to introduce shingles treatment as a specialty. The medical team includes specialists in neurosurgery, anesthesiology and pain medicine, and radiology. Kimchan Hospital operates from a facility at 450 Gyeongsu-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon. It offers weekday and Saturday hours, with evening clinics on weekdays. The hospital accepts online reservations through Naver and maintains a blog and Instagram account. It has been featured in Korean media, including EBS's "Myeongui" (a documentary series on top doctors) in 2008, where Dr. Kim Chan was selected as the first "pain doctor" in the country. More recently, hospital physicians appeared on Channel A and TV Chosun programs discussing shingles treatment. The hospital also attracts international patients, with reported cases from Mongolia and Libya. As a private medical institution, Kimchan Hospital is not publicly listed and does not disclose ownership beyond its founder. Its brand is closely tied to Dr. Kim Chan's personal expertise and the hospital's specialized pain treatments.

Kimchan Hospital was founded in Suwon, South Korea, by Dr. Kim Chan, a pain medicine specialist. Dr. Kim graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and earned a medical doctorate. He served as a professor at Ajou University School of Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, where he was the head of the neuro-pain clinic. He also served as president of the Korean Pain Society and the Korean chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The hospital gained national recognition in 2008 when EBS's documentary series "Myeongui" (명의) selected Dr. Kim Chan as South Korea's first "pain doctor." This recognition helped establish the hospital as a leading center for pain management, particularly for shingles and trigeminal neuralgia. Over the years, Kimchan Hospital has accumulated significant clinical experience. Its website reports over 10,000 cases of alcohol neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia and more than 3,000 cases of sympathetic nerve block for hyperhidrosis. The hospital claims to be the first in South Korea to introduce shingles as a specialty treatment area. The hospital has also attracted international patients. A teacher from Mongolia visited for trigeminal neuralgia treatment after unsuccessful procedures in Mongolia and China. A senior official from Libya's Ministry of Health also visited for treatment. These cases highlight the hospital's reputation beyond South Korea. In recent years, hospital physicians have appeared on Korean television programs to discuss shingles treatment. Dr. Kim Na-young appeared on Channel A on April 15, 2023, and on TV Chosun on July 22, 2023. These appearances reflect the hospital's ongoing media presence and public education efforts. As of the latest available information, Kimchan Hospital continues to operate as a private specialty hospital in Suwon, focusing on pain medicine and related neurological conditions.

• 2023

  Dr. Kim Na-young appeared on Channel A and TV Chosun shingles programs

• 2008

  Dr. Kim Chan selected as first 'Pain Doctor' on EBS Myeongui

• Reached 10,000 cases of alcohol neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia

• Reached 3,000 cases of sympathetic nerve block for hyperhidrosis

Specialty pain hospital focused on shingles and trigeminal neuralgia, led by a nationally recognized pain specialist.

• Alcohol neurolysis for trigeminal neuralgia

  A procedure to treat trigeminal neuralgia by injecting alcohol to block nerve pain signals.

• Sympathetic nerve block for hyperhidrosis

  A procedure to treat excessive sweating by blocking sympathetic nerves.

• Shingles treatment

  Specialized care for shingles, including inpatient treatment and pain management.

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