Clinical Focus

  • Otolaryngology

Academic Appointments

  • Clinical Instructor, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)

Honors & Awards

  • Young Researcher Award, Seoul Medical Association (August 2018)
  • International Visiting Scholar Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Society Foundation (AAO-HNSF) (September 2023)

Professional Education

  • Fellowship: Asan Medical Center Ulsan University (2022) Korea
  • Board Certification: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology (2018)
  • Residency: Asan Medical Center Ulsan University (2018) Korea
  • Internship: Asan Medical Center Ulsan University (2014) Korea
  • Medical Education: Dankook University College of Medicine (2013) Korea

Contact

  • Clinical (Primary)  Sinus Center 801 Welch Rd MC 5739 Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 723-6685 (fax)

Additional Clinical Info

Additional Info

All Publications

  • A Systematic Classification of Surgical Approaches for the Sphenoid Sinus: Establishing a Standardized Nomenclature for Endoscopic Sphenoid Sinus Surgery CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Park, M., Fischer, J. L., Ramakrishnan, V. R., Welch, K. C., Kim, D., Won, T., Cho, J., Mun, S., Lee, J. T., Beswick, D. M., Wang, M. B., Suh, J. D. 2025; 18 (2): 109-122

    Abstract

    The sphenoid sinus presents significant challenges during endoscopic sinus surgery. It is essential that surgeons employ strategies that effectively address sphenoid pathology while minimizing surgical risks and optimizing outcomes. Although nomenclature for maxillary and frontal sinus surgery is well established, there is currently no standardized nomenclature for sphenoid sinus surgery. We present a comprehensive review of techniques for accessing the sphenoid sinus and propose a common surgical classification system to better define and categorize these approaches. Each technique is classified based on surgical extent, anticipated operation time, complexity, potential complications, and expected wound healing, aligning with established standards in the literature. The proposed sphenoidotomy types are as follows: type I, sphenoid ostial dilation; type IIa, transnasal sphenoidotomy (sphenoidotomy without ethmoidectomy); type IIb, transethmoidal sphenoidotomy (sphenoidotomy with ethmoidectomy); type III, bilateral, common cavity sphenoidotomy, or "sphenoid drill-out;" type IV, transpterygoid approach, to expose the lateral sphenoid sinus recess; and type V, sphenoid nasalization, completely removing the sphenoid sinus floor. By standardizing the nomenclature for these techniques, we aim to enhance consistency in terminology for teaching, surgical planning, clinical research, and interdisciplinary communication in sphenoid sinus surgery.

    View details for DOI 10.21053/ceo.2025.00069

    View details for Web of Science ID 001478574500001

    View details for PubMedID 40199513

    View details for PubMedCentralID PMC12146609

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