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Conditions treated

  • Diabetes mellitus/Abnormal blood glucose (MODY, Hypoglycemia)
  • Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism)
  • Obesity/Metabolic syndrome

An endocrinology and metabolism professor specializing in diabetes management and GLP-1 obesity treatment, with academic activities supporting clinical expertise.

Hospital information

Hospital
Kyung Hee University Hospital
Address
23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
Appointments
02-958-9988

Education

  • 2006–2008 PhD in Endocrinology, Kyung Hee University Graduate School
  • 2003–2005 Master of Science in Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Graduate School
  • 1995–2001 Bachelor of Medicine, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine

Career

  • 2023–Present Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • 2022–Present Director, Kyung Hee Digital Health Center
  • 2018–2023 Associate Professor, Kyung Hee University (early-tenure-guaranteed professor)
  • 2015–2018 Assistant Professor, Kyung Hee University
  • 2011–2015 Clinical Assistant Professor, Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • 2009–2011 Chief, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Armed Forces Capital Hospital (military senior physician)
  • 2018–2019 Scripps Research Translational Institute (Digital Health Team)

Academic societies & awards

  • Member, Academic Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Research Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Publications Committee, Korean Diabetes Association (Editorial Board of an SCIE-indexed journal)
  • Member, Training Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Secretary, Diabetes Prevention Research Project, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Secretary, Clinical Research Data Standardization Study Group, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Planning Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Patient Management Committee, Korean Diabetes Association
  • Member, Academic Committee, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Member, Publications Committee, Korean Endocrine Society (Editorial Board of an SCIE-indexed journal)
  • Member, Planning Committee, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Member, Research Committee, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Member, Training Committee, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Member, Public Relations Committee, Korean Endocrine Society
  • Board Member, IT-Converged Metabolic Syndrome Treatment Committee, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Steering Committee Member, Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Deputy Secretary-General, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Member, Academic Committee, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Member, National Health Insurance Service MOU Committee, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Member, Continuing Education Committee, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
  • Member, Editorial Committee, Korean Society of Epidemiology (Editorial Board of an SCIE-indexed journal)
  • Chair, Planning Committee, Korean Society of Digital Health
  • Director of Big Data, Korean Association of Digital Therapeutics
  • Deputy Secretary-General, Korean Geriatrics Society
  • Member, Academic Committee, Korean Geriatrics Society
  • Deputy Secretary-General, Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis
  • Member, Information Technology and Data Committee, Korean Association of Internal Medicine
  • Council Member, Korean Society of Medical Informatics

Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Lee Sang-yeol treat?
Lee Sang-yeol treats Diabetes mellitus/Abnormal blood glucose (MODY, Hypoglycemia), Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism) and Obesity/Metabolic syndrome.
Where does Lee Sang-yeol see patients?
Lee Sang-yeol sees patients in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Kyung Hee University Hospital. 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
How do I book an appointment with Lee Sang-yeol?
Book through the hospital website or by phone (02-958-9988). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.