The Pectus Excavatum Center at Central Clinic is dedicated to providing professional diagnosis and treatment services for patients with pectus excavatum. The center brings together a team of specialized medical professionals and combines the latest medical research and technology to offer personalized treatment plans, aiming to improve patients' quality of life.

The Pectus Excavatum Center at Central Clinic is led by Director Dr. Chih-Chun Chu, who is committed to the professional treatment and knowledge dissemination of pectus excavatum. In addition to actively treating pectus excavatum in a clinical setting, Dr. Chu also established the Taiwan Pectus Excavatum Patient Association (APET, Association of Pectus Excavatum, Taiwan) to promote awareness of pectus excavatum and assist patients in accessing the medical resources they need. The association is legally established as a non-profit social organization, with the aim of raising public understanding of pectus excavatum and encouraging mutual support and experience-sharing among patients and their families.

Mission of the Association:

• Promote public awareness of pectus excavatum and assist patients in legally obtaining medical resources.

• Encourage mutual support between patients and families, sharing treatment and life experiences.

• Enhance the medical rehabilitation and quality of life for patients with pectus excavatum.

Main Tasks of the Association:

1. Provide information and education related to pectus excavatum to improve the public's medical knowledge.

2. Encourage the development of treatment, care-related research, and manufacturing technology for pectus excavatum.

3. Assist patients and their families in adapting to the treatment process and offer psychological adjustment support.

4. Organize social events, seminars, and other activities to introduce the latest medical information and promote interaction and support among patients.

If you or your family members need professional treatment or support related to pectus excavatum, both the Pectus Excavatum Center at Central Clinic and the Taiwan Pectus Excavatum Patient Association are committed to providing comprehensive assistance and support.