Lee Ji Hyun
- Specialization: Oncologist/mammologist
- 47 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Korean
- Workplace: Republic of Korea, Incheon, Na-Eun Hospital (South Korea)
- Former breast center director and chief of surgery; also headed breast & thyroid surgery.
Dr. Lee Ji Hyun heads the Breast and Thyroid Surgery Department at Naeun Hospital in Incheon. She specializes in treated benign and malignant tumors of the breast and thyroid. Dr. Lee previously served as the Director of the Breast Center at Samsung Cheil Hospital. She is a graduate of the prestigious Yonsei University College of Medicine.
- Performs Mammotome procedures and axillary lymph node management for cancer cases.
- Completed clinical training at the Cancer Research Institute hospital in Japan.
- Served as the former Chief of General Surgery at multiple South Korean medical centers.
- Practices at Naeun Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility recognized for strict safety standards.
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Doctor's services
- Breast cancer surgery
- Da Vinci Robotic System
- Mastectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Thyroid function tests (including T3, T4, TSH)
- Thyroid biopsy
- Cancer screening
- Mammography
- MRI of one area
- Ultrasound
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Qualifications
Dr. Lee Ji Hyun is a breast and thyroid specialist at Na-Eun Hospital. She previously served as the Director of the Breast Center at Samsung Cheil Hospital. The doctor performs oncological surgeries for both breast and thyroid cancers.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Lee treats benign and malignant diseases of the breast and thyroid. She performs tumor removals and treats parathyroid disorders. The surgeon uses ultrasound to guide diagnostic and surgical procedures. Her clinical skills include:
- Mammotome – a minimally invasive breast biopsy system that removes tissue using a vacuum-assisted device
- Axillary lymph node management for cancer staging
- Breast and thyroid tumor surgery
- Mastectomy and breast cancer procedures
- Thyroid function testing and biopsies
Professional Clinical Experience
Dr. Lee has held several leadership roles in surgical departments across South Korea. She performs both general surgical procedures and oncological treatments. Her career history includes:
- Head of Breast & Thyroid Surgery – Na-Eun Hospital
- Chief of General Surgery – Incheon Christian Hospital
- Director of the Breast Center – Samsung Cheil Hospital
- Chief of the Department of Surgery – Samsung Cheil Hospital
- Chief of General Surgery and Deputy Director of Clinical Services – Cheil Hospital
- General Surgery Specialist – Cheil Hospital
- Chief of General Surgery – Daejeong Hospital
- Outpatient Professor of Surgery – CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University
Education and Advanced Training
The doctor completed her medical education and residency at Yonsei University. She also pursued international training to refine her surgical skills. Her background includes:
- Medical Degree – Yonsei University College of Medicine
- Internship – Yonsei University Severance Hospital
- General Surgery Residency – Yonsei University Severance Hospital
- Short-term Clinical Training – Affiliated Hospital of the Cancer Research Institute, Japan
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