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Kho

Djohan

,

SpDVE, M.Ked (DV), FINSDV, FAADV

Dermatovenereologist
Columbia Asia Hospital Medan
Medan
,
Indonesia
Councilor Since: March 8, 2024
IPC Councilor
Dr. Kho Djohan is a Dermatovenereologist practicing at Columbia Asia Hospital Medan and Stella Maris Women and Children Hospital Medan, Indonesia. He holds a medical degree from the University of North Sumatera and completed postgraduate studies in dermatology and venereology. In addition, Dr. Djohan is a Fellow of the Indonesian Society of Dermatology and Venereology (FINSDV) and the Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (FAADV). With over two decades of medical expertise, Dr. Djohan has held various roles, including serving as Chief of Public Health in Nias Island and Secretary of the Medical Committee at Adam Malik General Hospital. He has also contributed to academic life as an attending and educational staff member at the University of North Sumatera. Dr. Djohan is an active member of multiple professional organizations, such as the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), the International Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD), and the Indonesian Society for Laser Medicine (IKLASI).
Last Updated:
10/09/2024

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