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Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Sungha Park, M.D., PhD, is a Professor in Internal Medicine at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, specializing in cardiology and hypertension, with extensive academic, clinical, and research experience.
Sungha Park, M.D., PhD, is a distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Dr. Park's academic journey began at Yonsei University College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree between March 1989 and February 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Medical Science from Yonsei University Graduate School (1997-1999) and completed his Ph.D. in Medical Science at the same institution from September 1999 to February 2007. Dr. Park's clinical training included an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, from March 1995 to February 2000. Following his residency, he fulfilled his military service obligations from March 2000 to April 2003. He then embarked on an academic career, serving as a Lecturer and later as an Instructor in Internal Medicine at Severance Hospital. His dedication and expertise led to his appointment as Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine from March 2006 to February 2010. Between August 2008 and January 2010, Dr. Park expanded his research experience as a visiting fellow at the National Institute of Health/National Institute on Aging. He was promoted to Associate Professor in Internal Medicine at Severance Hospital in March 2010 and has held the position of Professor in Internal Medicine since March 2015. Dr. Park holds several professional licenses and certifications, including the Korean Medical License (No. 55495), the Korean Board of Internal Medicine (No. 6691), and the Korean Subspecialty Board of Cardiology (No. 2-05-511). He is an active member of multiple professional societies, such as the Korean Medical Association, the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Cardiology, the Korean Society of Hypertension, the International Society of Hypertension, and the Korean Society of Echocardiography. He has previously served as the head of the scientific committee and secretary general of the Korean Society of Hypertension and currently serves as the head of its planning committee. Dr. Park is also the associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension and Hypertension Research. Dr. Park is a sought-after speaker, having delivered invited lectures at numerous international conferences, including The Pulse of Asia, the International Society of Hypertension, the European Society of Hypertension, the Annual Scientific Forum of Clinical Hypertension, the Malaysia Society of Hypertension, the Japanese Circulation Society, and the American Heart Association. His presentations have covered a wide range of topics, such as vascular dysfunction, arterial stiffness, hypertension treatment, and cardiovascular prevention. A prolific researcher, Dr. Park has contributed to several key publications in high-impact journals. His recent works include studies on blood pressure variability and chronic kidney disease, the role of soluble RAGE in arterial calcification, deep-learning-based cardiovascular risk stratification, and the effectiveness and safety of antihypertensive therapies. He has served as a corresponding or co-corresponding author on multiple publications, reflecting his leadership in collaborative research efforts. Dr. Sungha Park's career is marked by a commitment to advancing the field of cardiology and hypertension through clinical excellence, academic leadership, and impactful research.
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