PLAN ME · MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Clinic Director
Dr. Lee Seung-hwan
Based on careful assessment and an in-depth consultation, we plan balanced, natural-looking changes.
their treatment plan should be different, too.”

DIRECT CARE · PLAN ME
From consultation to treatment,
a plan for one person
Clinic Director Dr. Lee Seung-hwan personally assesses your condition and takes time to listen, then thoughtfully plans the care you currently need.
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CONSULTWe take time to listen
and understand your concerns and goals together.
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ASSESSWe assess carefully
to understand your current condition and priorities.
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PLANWe plan what is needed
and choose a direction suited to you.
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CAREThrough treatment and follow-up,
we provide a calm, connected care experience.
PROFILE
Education and career highlights
His education and clinical experience inform his work in skin, weight management, and age-related care.
Education and experience
- Graduate, Korea University College of Medicine
- Master’s degree in Medicine, Korea University
- PhD in Medicine, Korea University
- Specialist, Korea University Anam Hospital
- Former Professor, Korea University College of Medicine
- Former Director, Happy Doctor Clinic, Bundang
- Current Adjunct Professor, Korea University College of Medicine
Professional memberships and activities
- Member, Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology
- Life Member, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
- Full Member, Korean Society of Obesity and Body Contouring
- Full Member, Korean Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Well-being
- Full Member, Korean Academy of Family Medicine
- Full Member, Doctors’ Association of Obesity Research
- Full Member, Korean Geriatrics Society
- Full Member, Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery
Training and awards
- 1999 Plastic surgery training at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- 1994 Korea University Crimson Scholarship (full tuition for all semesters)
- 2003 Attended the AAFP Scientific Assembly, New Orleans, USA
- 2004 Outstanding Resident Research Paper Award
- 2008 Flight Surgeon and Medical Squadron Commander, 5th Tactical Airlift Wing
- 2009 Training at the University of Tokyo Hospital, Japan
- 2009 Information Committee Member, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
- 2010 Training at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA
RESEARCH
Research publications
His research has explored metabolic syndrome, obesity, fatty liver, and bone metabolism—areas that inform clinical practice.
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Serum adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein, retinol-binding protein 4, and adiponectin concentrations in relation to the development of the metabolic syndrome in Korean boys: a 3-y prospective cohort study. (SCI)
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Effects of Amylin Coadministered with Leptin on Pituitary Leptin Receptor mRNA Expression in Rats with High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity (doctoral dissertation)
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An increase in serum uric acid concentrations is associated with an increase in the Framingham risk score in Korean adults.
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, obesity and the metabolic syndrome among Korean children. (SCI)
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Hypoadiponectinemia and insulin resistance are associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. (SCIE)
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Association of Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase with the Development of Impaired Fasting Glucose or Type 2 Diabetes in Korean Adult Men
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The relationship between circulating leptin and osteoprotegerin level in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. (master’s thesis)
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Effects of Consuming Glutinous Barley Bread Containing Trans Fat on Plasma Lipid Levels and Fatty Acid Composition in Healthy Adults
PUBLICATIONS
Books and translations
Textbook of Geriatric Medicine International
Chapter 3 Nutrition · Coauthor
Rakel’s Textbook of Family Medicine
Translation
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Meet the Doctor
Biography, research publications, and books. Graduate, Korea University College of Medicine.
Master’s degree in Medicine and PhD in Medicine, Korea University. Specialist, Korea University Anam Hospital. Former Professor, Korea University College of Medicine.
Former Director, Happy Doctor Clinic, Bundang. Current Adjunct Professor, Korea University College of Medicine. Member, Korean Association for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology. Life Member, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.
