Surgical treatment of epilepsy in Seoul: Best Clinics and Costs 2026

Gibbeum General Hospital is a KOIHA-accredited private medical center in Seoul. It specializes in surgery, medical check-ups, and endoscopy. The hospital is best known for the Kang Repair, a hernia technique with recurrence rates below 0.3%.

• Over 150,000 endoscopy procedures performed.
• Offers one-stop gastroscopy and colonoscopy with same-day polypectomy.
• No-stitch skin closure lets patients shower the next day.
• Uses low-dose CT and high-resolution imaging for check-ups.
• Serves international patients from 56 countries, including the US and UK.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches. The center treats epilepsy with surgical procedures that may cost around $16,900–$36,300. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, among the world's top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons, also oversees complex neurosurgical cases. The hospital focuses on aesthetic outcomes and reduced scarring for all procedures.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital specializes in epilepsy surgery with a digital BESTcare system to enhance treatment safety. Surgical treatment of epilepsy typically costs between $95,400 and $140,400. The hospital treats over 1.5 million patients annually across various specialties.

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, performing 45% of the country's heart transplants with a 90% success rate. Surgical treatment of epilepsy typically costs between $12,600 and $27,300. The center serves 2,700 patients daily with a dedicated neurosurgery team.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is JCI-accredited and performs surgical treatment of epilepsy, with procedures costing around $12,600–$27,300. The hospital specializes in neurosurgery and neurology, with a multidisciplinary approach to complex cases.