Biography

Dr. Young Jae Byun is an otolaryngologist who specializes in comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT care in Rock Hill and Lancaster, SC. His clinical interests include septoplasty, chronic sinusitis treatment, allergy treatment, ear infection and ear tube surgery, the LATERA implant, salivary gland disorders and treatment, and tonsils and adenoid care.

After receiving his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Boston College, Dr. Byun earned his medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He later completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Byun practices in our Rock Hill (200 South Herlong Avenue, Suite F, Rock Hill, SC) and Lancaster (838 West Meeting Street, Medical Arts Building #5, Lancaster, SC) offices. To make an appointment with him, please call 704-295-3000.


Education & Fellowship

Undergraduate
Boston College
, 2011

Medical
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
, 2020

Residency
University of South Florida College of Medicine
, 2025


Associations & Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2020 – present


Awards

Dr. Byun has conducted and contributed to numerous research projects, including:

Byun YJ, Levy DA, Nguyen SA, Brennan E, Rizk HG. Treatment of Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Laryngoscope. 2020 Feb 21; 00:1–9. PMID: 32083732. doi: 10.1002/lary.28546.

Byun YJ, Patel J, Nguyen SA, Lambert PR. Malignant Otitis Externa: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Changing Trends. Otology & Neurotology. 2020 Sep;41(8):1004-1011. PMID: 32569149.

Byun YJ, Lee JA, Nguyen SA, Rizk HG, Meyer TA, Lambert PR. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Otology & Neurotology. 2020 May 28. PMID: 32472915. doi: 10.1097/mao.0000000000002712.

Byun YJ, Patel J, Nguyen SA, Lambert PR. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Malignant Otitis Externa: A Systematic Review of the Literature. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2020 April 13. doi: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2020.04.002.

Byun YJ, Yan F, Nguyen SA, Lentsch EJ. Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2020 May 5: 194599820917631. PMID: 32366179. doi: 10.1177/0194599820917631

Byun YJ, Maul T, Chen C, Wei JL. Management of Laryngeal Cleft in Children: Experience of a Multi-State Children’s Health System. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Submitted. Pending review/approval.

Patel J, Byun YJ, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ. Acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis: Factors Contributing to Improved Survival. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Submitted. Pending review/approval.

Lee JA, Byun YJ, Nguyen SA, Lentsch EJ, Gillespie MB. Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Plasma Ablation for Tongue Base Reduction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Meta-Analysis. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2020 March 24: 194599820913533. PMID: 32204654. doi: 10.1177/0194599820913533.

Lee JA, Byun YJ, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ, Gudis DA. Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery for Pediatric Anterior Cranial Fossa Encephaloceles: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020 Feb 1; 132:109919. PMID: 32036168. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.109919.

Desiato VM, Byun YJ, Nguyen SA, Thiers BH, Day TA. Treatment of Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma of the Eyelid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dermatologic Surgery. 2021 Jan 1;47(1):104-110. PMID 33347004

Desiato VM, Levy DA, Byun YJ, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ, Soler ZM. Prevalence of Olfactory Dysfunction in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2021 Mar;35(2):195-205. PMID: 32746612

Yan F, Byun YJ, Shaun SA, Stalcup ST, Day TA. Predictive Value of Computed Tomography in Identifying Extranodal Extension in HPV-positive versus HPV-negative Head and Neck Cancer. Head & Neck. 2020 June 2. PMID: 32484583. doi: 10.1002/hed.26281.

Reddy P, Byun YJ, Downs J, Nguyen SA, White DR. Presentation and Management of Type 1 Laryngeal Clefts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020 November; 138: 110370. PMID 33152963.

Hawthorn T, Byun YJ, Rosen R, Sharma A. Clinical Utility of Smartphone Applications for Sleep Physicians. Sleep and Breathing. 2023 May 26. PMID 37233848.

Byun, YJ, Lackland DT, Nguyen SA. “Epidemiology of COVID-19 and Its Relation to Head and Neck Cancer Patients.” In Head and Neck Cancer Care in a Pandemic: Prioritizing Safe Care, edited by Daniel Deschler. PMPH USA, 2021.


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