The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors in North Korea

Find the Top West Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near North Korea. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in West Syndrome

    Mi-sun S. Yum
    Elite in West Syndrome

    Mi-sun S. Yum
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Mi-sun Yum practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Yum is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Heung D. Kim
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Heung D. Kim
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Heung Kim practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Yun-jin S. Lee
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Yun-jin S. Lee
    Referral may be required
    Yangsan, KR 

    Yun-jin Lee practices practicing medicine in Yangsan, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Leukocytosis.

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    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Hoon-chul Y. Kang
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Hoon-chul Y. Kang
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Hoon-chul Kang practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kang is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Cortical Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Tae-sung Y. Ko
    Distinguished in West Syndrome

    Tae-sung Y. Ko
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Tae-sung Ko practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Ko is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Se H. Kim
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Se H. Kim
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Se Kim practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jeehun Lee
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jeehun Lee
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Jeehun Lee practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Min-jee Kim
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Min-jee Kim
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Min-jee Kim practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, and Hypotonia.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jongsung Hahn
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jongsung Hahn
    Referral may be required
    Jeonju, KR 

    Jongsung Hahn practices practicing medicine in Jeonju, Republic of Korea. Hahn is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Seung-tae T. Lee
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Seung-tae T. Lee
    Referral may be required
    Songnam, KR 

    Seung-tae Lee practices practicing medicine in Songnam, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Spasmus Nutans, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Donghwa Yang
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Donghwa Yang
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Donghwa Yang practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Yang is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Hyeok H. Kwon
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Hyeok H. Kwon
    Referral may be required
    Daejeon, KR 

    Hyeok Kwon practices practicing medicine in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Kwon is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Neuralgia, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Min J. Chang
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Min J. Chang
    Referral may be required
    Incheon, KR 

    Min Chang practices practicing medicine in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Chang is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jae-hyun Cho
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Jae-hyun Cho
    Referral may be required
    Cheongju-si, KR 

    Jae-hyun Cho practices practicing medicine in Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea. Cho is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, and Chondroma.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Hoon C. Kang
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Hoon C. Kang
    Referral may be required
    Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, 
    Seoul, KR 

    Hoon Kang practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kang is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Seizures, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Byung C. Lim
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Byung C. Lim
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Byung Lim practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Lim is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Seung T. Baek
    Advanced in West Syndrome

    Seung T. Baek
    Referral may be required
    Pohang, KR 

    Seung Baek practices practicing medicine in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Mr. Baek is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome, West Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Jong R. Choi
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Jong R. Choi
    Referral may be required
    Songnam, KR 

    Jong Choi practices practicing medicine in Songnam, Republic of Korea. Mr. Choi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Senior-Loken Syndrome, Chromosome 20 Trisomy, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Saeam Y. Shin
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Saeam Y. Shin
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Saeam Shin practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Shin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Senior-Loken Syndrome, Chromosome 20 Trisomy, Tissue Biopsy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Borahm Kim
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    Borahm Kim
    Referral may be required
    Seoul, KR 

    Borahm Kim practices practicing medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of West Syndrome?

    West syndrome is characterized by a specific type of seizure (infantile spasms) seen in infancy and childhood. This syndrome leads to developmental regression and causes a specific pattern, known as hypsarrhythmia (chaotic brain waves), on electroencephalography (EEG) testing. The infantile spasms usually begin in the first year of life, typically between 4-8 months. The seizures primarily consist of a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs; some children arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs. Spasms tend to occur upon awakening or after feeding, and often occur in clusters of up to 100 spasms at a time. Infants may have dozens of clusters and several hundred spasms per day. Many disorders leading to brain injury, such as birth problems, cerebral anomalies, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders can lead to these spasms, making it important to identify the underlying cause. In some children, no cause can be found. Some children have spasms as the result of brain lesions, and surgical removal of these lesions may result in improvement.

    When should I see a West Syndrome doctor in North Korea?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a West Syndrome doctor in North Korea?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best West Syndrome doctor in North Korea?

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    How does MediFind rank West Syndrome doctors in North Korea?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by West Syndrome doctors in North Korea?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a West Syndrome doctor in North Korea?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different West Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a West Syndrome doctor in North Korea?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my West Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my West Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female West Syndrome doctors in North Korea?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a West Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the West Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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