Best Clinics for Liver cancer Treatment in Republic of Korea: 11 Top-Rated Centers

Samsung Medical Center's Comprehensive Cancer Center treats liver cancer with advanced technology including Novalis radiosurgery and Da Vinci robotic surgery. Treatment may cost around $4,200–$10,500. Dr. Dong Wook Choi, a liver cancer specialist trained at Seoul National University and the University of Pittsburgh, leads the team. He holds memberships in the Korean Society for the Research of Liver Cancer and International Association of Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery.

Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.

The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in women's oncology with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Liver cancer treatment may cost around $5,700–$13,900. Dr. Paik Nam-sun, recognized among the world's top 100 breast and gastric cancer surgeons, leads the Cancer Center for Women. He pioneered breast-conserving surgery in South Korea and developed a proprietary stomach cancer technique. The center combines surgical expertise with aesthetic considerations for female patients.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is Korea's first digital hospital, featuring the innovative BESTcare system to enhance treatment safety. The facility specializes in oncology and treats over 1,500,000 patients annually. Liver cancer treatment may cost around $31,900 to $53,900.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

Asan Medical Center performs nearly half of South Korea’s heart transplants with a 90% success rate, now applying that expertise to liver cancer treatment. The center handles 11,800+ daily outpatients and 2,700 inpatients at peak capacity. Liver cancer treatment typically costs $4,200–$10,500. Dr. Sung-Gyu Lee leads the liver program with extensive transplant experience.

Gangnam Severance Hospital, JCI-accredited and a pioneer in lung transplants, specializes in liver cancer treatment with prices typically ranging from $4,200 to $10,500. The oncology team includes Dr. Byoung Kwon Lee and Dr. Jae Yong Cho.

Severance Hospital, part of Yonsei University Health System, is JCI-accredited and treats 1.6 million outpatients annually. Liver cancer treatment typically costs around $4,200–$10,500. Prof. Sung Hoon Noh, Director of the Yonsei Cancer Center, specializes in advanced cancer treatments with expertise in surgical oncology and has held leadership roles in international cancer societies.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital is one of four hospitals in a network across South Korea. Its core specialties include cardiovascular care, digestive oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The hospital earned a spot on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2021.

• International department has served over 15,000 patients from more than 100 countries since 1999.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, multi-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, and TOMO therapy technology.
• Dedicated centers for emergency care, bloodless surgery, and allergic respiratory diseases in children.
• Staffed by over 130 highly skilled doctor-professors across 30 departments.

Seoul National University Hospital treats over 10,700 patients daily and leads South Korea in cancer care. Liver cancer treatment may cost around $4,200–$10,500. Dr. Han Byoel Lee, an oncoplastic surgeon with degrees from Seoul National University and KAIST, specializes in cancer treatment.