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Conditions treated
- Head and neck tumors (laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland cancer)
- Thyroid cancer/thyroid diseases (thyroid nodules, Graves' disease, goiter)
- Voice disorders/Laryngeal diseases (vocal cord nodules/paralysis, dysphagia)
Patients have placed their trust in this doctor for expertise in laryngeal and thyroid cancer and detailed explanations of vocal cord surgery.
Hospital information
- Hospital
- Samsung Seoul Hospital
- Address
- 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
- Appointments
- 1599-3114
Patient rating
Based on 1 patient ratings
- Medical skill5.0
- Expertise5.0
- Explanation5.0
- Kindness4.0
- Sincerity4.0
Education
- February 1999 Ph.D. in Medicine, Graduate School of Seoul National University
- February 1991 M.S. in Medicine, Graduate School of Seoul National University
- February 1987 Graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine (M.D.)
Career
- November 2021–Present Head of the Future Hospital Planning Group, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- January 2010–Present Deputy Director of the Outpatient Department, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- October 2007–Present Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- March 1997–Present Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- April 2017–October 2021 Director of the Quality Improvement Office, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- February 2013–March 2017 Head of the Partners Center, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- January 2006–March 2017 Head of the Head and Neck Cancer Center, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- November 2011–March 2015 Chair Professor of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- October 2001–September 2007 Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
- July 2006–August 2006 Exchange Professor, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA
- June 2006–July 2006 Exchange Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
- March 1999–February 2001 Research Professor, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, USA
- May 1994–February 1997 Staff Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, Samsung Seoul Hospital
- February 1991–April 1994 Military Medical Officer, Republic of Korea Army
- March 1988–February 1991 Resident, Seoul National University Hospital
- March 1987–February 1988 Intern, Seoul National University Hospital
Academic societies & awards
- 2010 Chair of the Academic Committee, Organizing Committee of the World Congress of Phonetic Sciences
- Served as Executive Director of the Korean Thyroid Association
- Served as Executive Director of the Korean Bronchoesophagological Society
- Served as Chair of the Thyroid Committee, Executive Director, and Auditor of the Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery
- Served as General Secretary of the Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology
- Served on the Publication Committee, Planning and Information Committee, and Medical Affairs Committee of the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology
- Served as President of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
- Full member of the American Association for Cancer Research
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Son Yeong-ik treat?
- Son Yeong-ik treats Head and neck tumors (laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland cancer), Thyroid cancer/thyroid diseases (thyroid nodules, Graves' disease, goiter) and Voice disorders/Laryngeal diseases (vocal cord nodules/paralysis, dysphagia).
- Where does Son Yeong-ik see patients?
- Son Yeong-ik sees patients in Otorhinolaryngology at Samsung Seoul Hospital. 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Son Yeong-ik?
- Book through the hospital website or by phone (1599-3114). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.