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Dr. Yi Chang Heon

Dr. Yi Chang Heon practises at Yonsei Re:Cell Clinic in Seoul. The clinic lists clinical interests in Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy, Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatment, Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy, Leg Injury Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Dr. Yi Chang Heon

Where does Dr. Yi Chang Heon practise?

Dr. Yi Chang Heon practises at Yonsei Re:Cell Clinic in Seoul. The published clinical interests include Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy, Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatment, Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy. The professional background below distinguishes training and previous roles from current clinical interests.

Professional background

  • Chief Director | Yonsei Re:Cell Clinic Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
  • Medical degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Yonsei University
  • Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Sinchon Severance Hospital
  • Research Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine
  • Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital
  • Chief Director, Yonsei Re:Cell Clinic
  • Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic, Sanggye Paik Hospital
  • Director, Foot Clinic, Sanggye Paik Hospital
  • Director, Professional Dancers Support Center
  • Regular Member, Korean Society of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Regular Member, Korean Society of Neuro-Pain
  • Regular Member, Korean Society for Stem Cell Therapy
  • Member, Academic Committee, Korean Society of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Academic Director, Korean Society of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • 9th & 10th President, Korean Society of Growth Medicine
  • Director, Korea Ballet Festival Promotion Team
  • Private Sponsor, Universal Ballet; signed MOU between the Yonsei Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Universal Ballet to support the health management and prompt injury treatment of company dancers and staff
  • Participating member, Musica Sante (Suwon-based classical music ensemble); performed in Musica Sante's 2nd Regular Concert, "A Midsummer Night's Opera Music Journey" (June 30, 2018), sponsored in part by the Yonsei University College of Medicine Suwon Alumni Association
  • Inaugurated as 9th President, Korean Society of Growth Medicine
  • Medipana News, Nov 2014
  • https://www.medipana.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157925
  • Whosaeng Medical News

Clinical interests

Ultrasound-Guided Injection TherapyNon-Surgical Orthopedic TreatmentRegenerative Stem Cell TherapyLeg Injury Diagnosis and TreatmentOrthopedic Stem Cell TherapyGrowth and Development Disorder Care

Discussing your priorities with Dr. Yi Chang Heon

A useful consultation connects symptoms, examination and imaging rather than treating a scan result alone. Explain how pain affects walking, sleep, work and daily activity. Discuss nonoperative care, rehabilitation and the expected benefit and limitations of any procedure.

Bring imaging files as well as reports, previous treatment records and a timeline of symptoms. Ask what rehabilitation involves, how progress will be measured and whether treatment requires repeat visits in Korea.

Make the consultation useful

Before meeting Dr. Yi Chang Heon, write down your main concern, how long it has affected you, what you have already tried and what a worthwhile improvement would mean in everyday life. Bring relevant clinical records and a list of medicines, supplements and allergies. If you have had earlier treatment, include the dates and any complications.

  • What is the likely source of my symptoms?
  • Which nonoperative options remain reasonable?
  • What rehabilitation and activity restrictions are expected?
  • How will my local therapist or doctor continue the plan?

Ask the doctor to explain the reasoning behind the proposed plan, including alternatives and the option of not proceeding. Confirm who will perform the treatment, who will review your recovery and how to obtain help outside the planned visits. For care abroad, discuss the follow-up arrangements before paying for treatment or booking a return flight.

Where Dr. Yi Chang Heon practises

Yonsei Re:Cell Clinic

8f, 735 Eonju-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

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