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Dr. Youngnan Jenny Cho

CURRICULUM VITAE
EMPLOYMENT

Youngnan Jenny Cho, MD, PC
408 West 57th Street
Suite 1J
New York, NY 10019
10/02 – present

Continuum Health Partners
St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Faculty Practice
(New York Medical Group, P.C.)
172 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
8/96 – 2/03

Head and Neck Surgical Group
425 West 59th Street
10th floor
New York, NY 10019
2/97 – 11/02

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Otolaryngology Clinic
(Resident Supervisor)
New York, NY 10032
1/01 – present

Metropolitan Opera House
(In-House Physician)
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
10/99 – present

New York State Opera House
(In-House Physician)
Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
1/03 – present (Medical Director, 8/06 – present)

Jazz at Lincoln Center
(In-House Physician)
Time Warner Building
New York, NY 10023
1/05 – present

MEDICAL PRACTICE

General Otolaryngology including head and neck surgery, endocrine surgery, pediatrics, endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep disorders and related surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE
New York: 203746
DEA#: BC5007059

New Jersey: 25MA07957000
DEA#: BC9468770
CDS#: D08781100

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION

St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY
Attending Physician, 10/96 – present

Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
Attending Physician, 1/01 – present

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, The American Board of Otolaryngology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

EDUCATION

SUNY at Buffalo, School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
M.D., May 1991
Summa Cum Laude
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Smith College, Northampton, MA
A.B., Biochemistry, May 1985
Minor: Art History

MEDICAL TRAINING

Boston University, Department of Otolaryngology, Boston, MA
Residency, July 1992 – June 1996
Affiliated Hospitals: Boston University Medical Center, Boston City Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Boston, New England Medical Center, Lahey Clinic, Boston Veteran’s Administration Medical Center

Boston University, Department of Surgery, MA
Internship, July 1991 – June 1992

MEMBERSHIPS

New York Laryngological Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Korean- American Medical Association (Treasurer: 2004)
Korean- American Otolaryngology Society
Korean Medical Practitioner Association of the Greater New York
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
New York Singing Teacher’s Association

HONORS/FELLOWSHIPS

1991: Haber Memorial Award: Otolaryngology Achievement Award
1991: Glasgow Award: Cumulative Academic Achievement while pursuing medical degree
1991: Honors Thesis: Smoking Among Physicians and Medical Students in Korea: Its impact on Their Roles as Public Health Advocates
1990: Deans Commendation for Academic Achievement while pursuing third year curriculum
1989: SmithKline Beecham Medical Perspective Fellowship
1989: Dean’s Commendation Academic Achievement while pursuing second year curriculum

RESEARCH

1989: Yonsei University, School of Public Health and Management, Seoul, Korea. Examined the relationship between smoking by health professionals in Seoul, Korea and their views on related public health policies.

1988: SUNY at Buffalo, NY. Studied the effects of phenylarsine oxide on ubiquitine-conjugating enzyme.

1985 – 87: The Rockefeller University, NY, NY. Studied antipolymerizing effects of the modification of hemoglobin A and S.

PUBLICATIONS

Jahn, A.F, Cho, Y.J.: Thyroid Surgery Considerations for Singers. Classical Singer. July 2013

Cho, Y. J.: Effects of Medication on Voice. Oxford University Press. 2013

Cho, Y.J., Jahn, A.F.: Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Voice. The Journal of Voice. In Progress

Dolan, R., Gooey, J., Cho, Y. J., Fuleihan, N.: Microvascular Access in the multiply Operated Neck: Thoracodorsal Transposition. Laryngoscope. 106: 1436, 1996

Sahni, G., Cho, Y.J., Iyer, K.S., Khan, S.A., Seethram, R., Acharya, A.S.: Semisynthetic Hemoglobin A: Reconstruction of Functional Tetramer from Semisynthetic Alpha-Globin. Biochemistry. 28 (13): 5456, 1989

Acharya, A.S., Cho, Y.J., and Manjula, B.N.: Cross-Linking of Proteins by Aldotriose: Reaction of the Carbonyl Function of the Keto Amine Generated in Situ with Amino Groups. Biochemistry. 27 (12): 4522, 1989

Acharya, A.S., Cho, Y.J., and Iyer, K.S.: Staphylococcus Aureus V8-Protease Catalyzed Segment Exchange Reaction of Alpha-Chain of Hemoglobin S: A Semisynthetic Approach of the Preparation of Variants of Alpha-Chan. Prog. Clin. Biol. Res. 240:3, 1987

PRESENTATIONS

1. Cho, Y.J.: ENT Update for Primary Care Practitioners. Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NY, NY. July 2015

2. Cho, Y.J.: Vocal Hygiene and Care of the Voice for Singers. Vienna: Language of Lieder, Westminster College of the Arts Summer Program, Vienna, Austria, June 1, 2015

3. Cho.Y.J.: Diagnosis and Treatment updates: Common ENT Diseases for Primary Care Practitioners. Barnard College, NY. February 2015

4. Cho.Y.J.: Vestibular Decompensation presenting as de novo Labyrinthine Weakness: a Discrete Clinical Entity? 6th Asia Pacific Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Conference, 5th ASEAN Academy Meeting, 29th-31st May 2014, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia

5. Cho.Y.J.: ENT Update. Barnard College, NY, NY. February 2014

6. Cho., Y.J.: Cho, Y.J.: Diagnosis and Updated Treatment Options for Rhinosinusitis. NY, NY. July 2013

7. Cho, Y.J.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sore Throat and Related Illnesses. Barnard College, NY. February, 2013

8. Cho, Y.J.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Pharyngitis. Barnard College, NY. February, 2011

9. Cho Y.J.: Tinnitus: Strategies and Rationale of Management. Columbia University, NY. September, 2009

10. Cho, Y.J.: Current Wisdom for Common Culprits: Otitis, Sinusitis and Tonsillitis. Nurse Practitioners of New York, Pace University, NY. September, 2009

11. Cho, Y. J.: Clinical Management of Acute Sinusitis and Otitis. Barnard College, May, 2009

12. Cho, Y.J.: Management of Allergic Rhinitis in Private Practice. NY. December, 2006

13. Cho, Y.J.: Anatomy and Physiology of Paranasal Sinuses. Barnard College. November, 2006

14. Cho, Y.J.: Allergic Rhinitis: Contemporary Management. NY, NY. June, 2006

15. Cho, Y.J.: Diagnosis and Management of rhinosinusitis. Columbia University. January, 2004

16. Jahn, A.F., Cho, Y.J.: Oral Contraceptives and The Singing Voice. 31st Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice. June, 2002

17. Cho, Y.J.: New Treatment Options for Allergic Rhinitis. June, 2002

18. Cho, Y.J.: Treatment of Allergic Disorders with Nasal Steroid Therapy. Continuum Health Medical Center. December, 2001

19. Cho, Y.J.: Diagnostic Physical Examination of Head and Neck. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons – New York Presbyterian Hospital. December, 2001

20. Cho, Y.J.: Advanced Surgical Anatomy of the Neck. Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Otolaryngology Residency Anatomy Course. September, 2001

21. Cho, Y.J.: Your Voice and Your Health. Rider University, Westminster College Vocal Health Symposium. July. 2001

22. Cho, Y.J.: Anatomy of Cervical Fascia. Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Otolaryngology Residency Anatomy Course. August, 2000

23. Cho, Y.J.: Sleep Disorder. St.Vincent’s Hospital, department of Neurology Grand Rounds, June, 2000

24. Cho,Y.J.: Deep Neck Space Abscess Management. Columbia Presbyterian-St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Combined Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, June, 2000

25. Cho.Y.J.: Obstructive Sleep Disorder and Management. Cabrini hospital, Department of Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds, March, 2000

26. Cho, Y.J.: Gastro-omental Free Flap Reconstruction of Oropharynx. New England Otolaryngology Society, 1995

27. Cho, Y.J.: Sensorineural hearing Loss Post Stapes Surgery. New England Otolaryngology Society, 1993

ABSTRACTS

Jahn, A.F., Cho.Y.J.: Vestibular Decompensation presenting as de novo Labyrinthine Weakness: a Discrete Clinical Entity? 6th Asia Pacific Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Conference, 5th ASEAN Academy Meeting, 29th-31st May 2014, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, Malaysia

Cho, Y.J., Jahn, A.F.: Oral Contraceptives and the Singing Voice. The Voice Foundation 31st Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, 2002

Cho, Y.J., Dolan, R., and Gooey, J.E.: Microvascular Access in the multiply operated Neck. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Fall Meeting, 1996

Cho, Y.J., Jones, D., and Nuss, R.: Post-Traumatic Cholesteatoma. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, 1996

Cho, Y.J., and Marshall, J.: Smoking Among Physicians and Medical Students in Korea: Its Impact on Their Roles as Public Health Advocates. SUNY Buffalo 9th Annual Student Research Forum, 1989

Cho, Y.J., and Pickart, C.: Inhibition of Ubiquitin –Protein Conjugation by Phenylarsine Oxide. SUNY Buffalo 8th Annual Student Research Forum, 1988

Cho, Y.J., and Acharya. A.S.: Influence of the Electrostatic Modification of the Amino Terminal Surface of Hemoglobin A. American Society of Biological Chemists, 1987

Acharya, A.S., Cho, Y.J., and Manjula, B.N.: Edman Degradation of Peptide and Protein Dihydroxypropylated at Their Alpha-Amino Groups. International Conference on Methods in Protein Sequence Analysis, 1986

Acharya, A.S., Cho, Y.J., and Iyer, K.S.: Staphylococcus Aureus V8-Protease Catalyzed Segment Exchange Reaction of Alpha-Chain of Hemoglobin S; A Chemical Approach to Prepare Alpha-Chain with Two or More Mutations to Study the Synergy/Additivity of the Antipolymerizing Influence of the Mutations at the Intermolecular Contact Regions. Sickle Cell Painful Crisis Meeting, 1986

Acharya, A.S., Cho, Y.J., and Iyer, K.S.: Semisynthesis of Alpha-Globin: Staphylococcus Aureus V8-Protease Catalyzed Segment Exchange Reaction. European Molecular Biology Organization, 1986

Acharya, A.S., and Cho. Y.J.: Nonenzymatic Glycation of Ribonuclease A by Aldotriose. American Society of Biological Chemists and Division of Biological Chemistry of the American Chemical Society, 1986

PERSONAL

2013: Ear Camp/ The Rural Ear Nose and Throat Foundation, Bhutan.

2004: Ear Camp/ The Rural Ear Nose and Throat Foundation, Myanmar.

2000: Ear Camp/ The Rural Ear Nose and Throat Foundation, Cambodia.

1999: Ear Camp / The Rural Ear Nose and Throat Foundation, Thailand.

1997- 2003: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York. Pro bono Medical Service for elderly Korean patients.

1997 – 2003: Korean Health Fair (Korean Medical Practitioner Association of Greater New York). Pro bono medical service for indigent Korean patients.

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