Dr. Byung Ha Chung

Dr. Byung Ha Chung, MD, PhD

Dr. Byung Ha Chung is a urologist at Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University) in Seoul, South Korea. He is known for prostate diseases and men’s health.

Professor Chung is a professor of urology at Yonsei University College of Medicine and headed the urology department at Gangnam Severance Hospital from 2010 to 2020. He has chaired the Asia-Pacific Prostate Society and the Korean prostate society and works on prostate cancer and benign prostate disease.

About Dr. Byung Ha Chung – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Byung Ha Chung, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate cancer; benign prostatic hyperplasia; robotic urologic surgery; urologic cancers
• Current Role: Professor, Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine; Gangnam Severance Hospital
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Korean and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University)
• Address: Gangnam Severance Hospital, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06273, South Korea
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: gs.severance.healthcare
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Byung Ha Chung:

• Prostate cancer
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Urinary system cancers
• Robotic prostate surgery
• Prostate biopsy

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Yonsei University College of Medicine (1984)
• Master’s and Doctoral Degrees: Yonsei University (1987; PhD 1994)
• Research Fellowship: Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic (1999-2000)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Urology (Korean board certification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare licence records
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Gangnam Severance Hospital; Yonsei University College of Medicine

Insurance

Care is covered by Korea’s National Health Insurance Service with patient co-payment. International patients should contact the hospital’s international healthcare centre.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Chairman, Asia-Pacific Prostate Society (2012-2014)
• Chairman, Korean society for prostate disease (2008-2009)
• Head of Urology, Gangnam Severance Hospital (2010-2020)
• Publications on prostate cancer outcomes and biopsy technique

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Yonsei University researcher repository (ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr), checked October 1, 2026
• Gangnam Severance listing via international patient service (wowvos.com), checked October 1, 2026
• Recent journal affiliations (2026), checked October 1, 2026
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Byung Ha Chung known for?

Dr. Byung Ha Chung is known for prostate diseases and men’s health.

Where does Dr. Byung Ha Chung practice?

He practices at Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University) in Seoul, South Korea.

What conditions does Dr. Byung Ha Chung treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement and urologic cancers.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Byung Ha Chung?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University) before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Gangnam Severance Hospital.