Kim Deok-bae Appointed as New Chief Director of Bright Eye Clinic 21 Hospital

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Deok-bae has been appointed as the new CEO of Balgeun Eye Clinic 21 Hospital.

New CEO Kim graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine and earned his master's and doctorate degrees from the same graduate school. He is a specialist in retina, uvea, and cataract fields.

He is actively engaged in both clinical and academic fields, frequently invited to various retina-related conferences to present clinical results.

In addition, in 2011, he was the first in Korea to report a case where a patient exposed to a tattoo removal laser developed retinal edema and vitreous hemorrhage, followed by a macular hole during follow-up observation (published in the 2011 Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society).

Kim said, "I am infinitely honored to be appointed as the CEO of Balgeun Eye Clinic 21 Hospital, and I feel a heavy responsibility on my shoulders. I want to provide comfort and satisfactory medical services to all patients visiting Balgeun Eye Clinic 21 Hospital and create an optimal working environment where all staff can be happy."

He also stated, "We will create the best environment for all medical staff in the hospital to focus on treatment and research, lead the ophthalmology field, and become a hospital that serves and shares with the local community."

Meanwhile, since its opening in September 1999, Balgeun Eye Clinic 21 Hospital has achieved continuous designation as an ophthalmology specialty hospital by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for four consecutive cycles, continuous designation as an accredited medical institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for three consecutive cycles, designation as a hospital for the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade, and designation as a hospital for the 2019 Gwangju World Swimming Championships.

As it marks its 22nd anniversary, the executives and staff are united in their commitment to giving back the trust they have received to the local community and actively participate in various social support activities for vulnerable and low-income groups.

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