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Dr. Yi Chun Sung

Dr. Yi Chun Sung

Neurosurgeon ·
, Seoul, South Korea

42 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, korean

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About Dr. Yi Chun Sung

Conditions Treated by Dr. Yi Chun Sung

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Yi Chun Sung treats:

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
  • Disc Disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Astrocytoma
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Fractured Vertebra
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Brain Cancers
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Stroke
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Dementia
  • Disc Herniation
  • Tremors
  • Brain Tumor
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Ependymomas
  • Vertebral Tumors
  • Disc Dessication
  • Brain Abscess
  • Slip Disc
  • Vertebral Osteoporosis
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Achondroplasia
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Brain Infection
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Congenital Spine Disorders
  • Glioma
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Meningioma
  • Aneurysm
  • Paget'S Disease
  • Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Traumatic Head Injury
  • Herniated Disc
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Epilepsy
  • Meningiomas
  • Disc Pain
  • Vertebral Hemangioma
  • Disc Bulge
  • Scoliosis
  • High Intracranial Pressure
  • Csf Obstruction
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Dystonia
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Chronic Depression

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Yi Chun Sung

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

  • Unusually large head size
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
  • Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
  • restricting range of motion
  • Prominent scalp veins
  • Fatigue
  • Rapidly increasing head circumference
  • Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
  • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
  • Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
  • Stiffness in the low back area
  • Sleep problems
  • Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
  • “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
  • Drowsiness
  • Memory problems
  • Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
  • Seizures
  • Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Yi Chun Sung

If you wish to see Dr Yi Chun Sung in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Yi Chun Sung

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Yi Chun Sung has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
  • Microdiscectomy
  • VP Shunt

Dr. Yi Chun Sung is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

  • 1983 to 1991 Ph.D. in Medicine, Seoul National University
  • 1981 to 1983 Master of Medicine, Seoul National University
  • 1974 to 1980 B.A. in Medicine, Seoul National University

Work Experiences

  • 2009 to present Director, Scoliosis Center
  • 2001 to 2002 Director, Planning and Management, Seoul Asan Hospital
  • 2000 to present Professor, Seoul Asan Hospital
  • 1995 to 2000 Associate Professor, Seoul Asan Hospital
  • 1993 to 1995 Assistant Professor, Seoul Asan Hospital
  • 1989 to 1993 Full-time lecturer at Seoul Asan Hospital
  • 1985 to 1989 Full-time director of Seoul National University Hospital
  • 1980 to 1985 Major of Seoul National University Hospital

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
VP Shunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Yi Chun Sung is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Seoul, South Korea.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Yi Chun Sung is one of the most sought after specialists in South Korea and has over years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons mostly see patients in their own clinics and public and private hospitals. Sometimes, they have to work with other specialists and medical experts to seek their opinion on diagnosis and surgery techniques. They also evaluate the diagnostic tests to know the exact underlying conditions and accordingly proceed with the treatment.

You have to undergo one or more diagnostic tests before and during a consultation with a neurosurgeon. The result of the tests will help the doctor determine the root cause of the disease and plan the treatment accordingly. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

  • Neurological exam
  • Myelogram
  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Spinal MRI
  • Physical Exam
  • MRI Brain
  • Blood Tests
  • CT Brain
  • Lumbar Puncture

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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