Kwangyeal Lee

Specialization: Orthopedist
32 years of experience
accreditations:
Speaks:
Korean
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Republic of Korea, Seoul, Nanoori Hospital
Director, TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju
Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.
- Holds personal certifications from the Korean Knee Society and the Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association.
- Performs specialized procedures including MAKOplasty and stem cell therapy for arthritis.
- Heads external cooperation for the Korea Regional Hospital Association.
- Works at Nanoori Hospital, a spine and joint facility certified by the Korean Ministry of Health.

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Certifications & accreditations

Korean Knee Society

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society

Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association

Qualifications

Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon and the Director of TeunTeun Hospital in Jeju. He performs arthroscopic and total joint reconstructions for the knee and shoulder. He also serves as the President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. Dr. Lee provides surgical treatment for sports injuries.

Specialization and Medical Approach

Dr. Lee treats musculoskeletal conditions at Nanoori Hospital. He performs procedures for joint preservation and replacement. His practice includes:

Total knee and shoulder replacements
Arthroscopic meniscus tears and rotator cuff repairs
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction — a procedure to replace a torn ligament in the knee using a tissue graft
Hip, ankle, and joint arthroscopy — a minimally-invasive technique using a camera to treat joint problems through small incisions
Stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee injuries
Treatment for habitual shoulder dislocation and osteoporosis
Correction of hallux valgus and valgus deformities

Professional Leadership

The doctor holds several leadership roles within the South Korean medical community. He serves as the Senior Vice President of the Gangnam–gu Medical Association. Dr. Lee is the Director of Public Affairs for the Korean Society of Orthopedic Surgeons. He also contributes to legal medical reviews for the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.

Work Experience

Director at TeunTeun Hospital, Jeju
President at Gangnam Nanoori Hospital, Seoul
Section Chief at the Center of Joint, Sun Hospital, Daejeon
Resident in Orthopedic Surgery at Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital
Director of External Cooperation for the Korea Regional Hospital Association

Education and Training

1994 – MD, Catholic Medical College, Seoul
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Catholic Medical College Seoul Hospital

Research and Publications

Dr. Lee contributes to orthopedic research regarding joint imaging and inflammatory diseases. His published work includes:

"Evaluation of the Effusion within Biceps Long Head Tendon Sheath Using Ultrasonography," Clin Orthop Surg, 2015.
"Novel role of Pin1 induction in type II collagen-mediated rheumatoid arthritis," Journal of Immunology, 2009.
"Operative Treatment of Fracture of the Body of the Scapula," Journal of the Korean Fracture Society, 1999.

Memberships

The doctor is a member of the following organizations:

Korean Knee Society
Korean Orthopedic Association
Korean Shoulder & Elbow Society
Asia–Pacific Orthopedic Association
Korean Sport Medical Association