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Lee Yeon-a이연아
Conditions treated
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis/other arthritis
- Myositis
- Ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthropathies
Professor Lee Yeon-a provides systematic clinical care for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, supported by research activities.
Hospital information
- Hospital
- Kyung Hee University Hospital
- Address
- 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
- Appointments
- 02-958-9988
Education
- Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine in 1999
- Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the Kyung Hee University Graduate School in 2003
- Doctoral degree in Internal Medicine from the Kyung Hee University Graduate School in 2006
Career
- 2025–Present: Director, Division of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2019–Present: Professor, Division of Joint and Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2023–Present: Director, Central Laboratory, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2016–2021: Deputy Director of QI, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2014–2019: Associate Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2014–2015: Training in Immunology & Rheumatology at Stanford University, USA
- 2010–2014: Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2006–2010: Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
- 2004–2006: Clinical Fellow, Division of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
Academic societies & awards
- Current: Board member, Academic Committee member, and International Committee member, Korean College of Rheumatology
- Current: Publication Committee member and External Relations Committee member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine
- Current: Steering Committee member, Spondyloarthritis Study Group, Vasculitis Study Group, and Imaging Study Group
- Current: President, Fibromyalgia Study Group
- Current: Member, Lupus Study Group
- Current: Expert evaluator by field for new health technology assessments, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Lee Yeon-a treat?
- Lee Yeon-a treats Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis/other arthritis, Myositis and Ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthropathies.
- Where does Lee Yeon-a see patients?
- Lee Yeon-a sees patients in Rheumatology at Kyung Hee University Hospital. 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Lee Yeon-a?
- 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.