1982 BS, Genetics and Development, University of Illinois
1986 MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
1986-1990 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, St. Vincent's Hospital Center, New York, New York
Special Interests or Skills
Supports labor and birth in Roosevelt's special Birthing Center, as a patient option in low-risk deliveries.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Has enjoyed a variety of clinic practices, including in a homeless shelter, the Chinatown Clinic, and a Korean clinic.
As a mother of three, Dr. Rhee has a special viewpoint on the needs of her obstetric patients: she believes strongly that women should make their own choices among the various styles of labor. Thus, she supports labor and birth in Roosevelt Hospital's Birthing Center, as a patient option in low-risk deliveries. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition to English, she is fluent in Spanish and Korean.
Dr. Rhee received her medical education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Vincent's Hospital Medical Center. From 1990 until 1998, she was in private practice in New York City and served as an attending physician at St. Vincent's Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center. During those years, she also found it rewarding to practice in a variety of clinics, including at a homeless shelter, the Chinatown Clinic, and a Korean clinic. In 1998, she joined the faculty of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Dr. Rhee’s Insurance Providers
This list is a guide. Please also call Dr. Rhee’s office to verify that she accepts your insurance coverage.
Academic Health Plan
Aetna/USHC/HMO
Aetna/PPO/POS
AmeriHealth
Beech Street
Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO/POS
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Senior Plan
Cambridge
Centercare/Fidelis
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Galaxy
GHI CBP Flex Select
GHI CBP Network Access
GHI CBP PPO
Great West
HealthNet
HIP
Local 1199
Local 825
Magnacare
Medicare
Medicare Railroad
Multiplan
Oxford
PHCS (Private Healthcare System)
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Empire Plan
