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

Samsung Medical Center's Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced lung cancer treatment using state-of-the-art equipment like Novalis, IGRT, and the Da Vinci surgical system. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. Prof. Keun Chil Park, MD, heads the Division of Hematology-Oncology with specialties in lung cancer and memberships in IASLC, ASCO, and ESMO.

Myongji Hospital features a fast-track system for multidisciplinary lung cancer care, moving patients quickly from diagnosis to surgery. This JCI-accredited center uses the da Vinci Xi robotic system for precise, minimally invasive procedures. Diagnostics start with CT scans for around $400 and MRI for around $700–$1,200. PET/CT scans typically cost $1,400–$1,700. For end-stage cases, the hospital provides a specialized lung transplantation program. Their team includes surgeons and oncologists who offer targeted therapy and immunotherapy tailored to tumor genetics.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center specializes in minimally invasive cancer treatments with a focus on aesthetic results. Lung cancer treatment may cost around $6,100–$13,600. Dr. Dong Hyeon Lee, a hematologist-oncologist with of experience, specializes in various cancers and bone marrow transplantation. He holds multiple degrees and has published research in oncology.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital treats over 1.5 million patients annually with its innovative BESTcare system to enhance lung cancer treatment safety. The hospital's oncology department provides comprehensive care, with treatment costs typically ranging from $34,500 to $52,400. The facility is Korea's first digital hospital, equipped with multidisciplinary capabilities for complex cases.

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 treats over 11,800 outpatients daily and specializes in oncology, including lung cancer. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. The multidisciplinary team includes specialists like Dr. Seung-il Park, who focuses on oncological care. The hospital performs nearly half of South Korea’s heart transplants with a 90% success rate, reflecting its surgical expertise.

Gangnam Severance Hospital specializes in lung cancer treatment and was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200. The JCI-accredited facility follows international healthcare standards with a multidisciplinary oncology team.

Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited oncology center at Yonsei University, treats 1.6 million outpatients annually. Dr. Cho Byung Chul heads the Oncology Department with expertise in lung cancer chemotherapy using new clinical drugs. Treatment may cost around $4,500–$10,200.

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 is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.

• Breast cancer survival rate of 91.9% beats the US average. Anus preservation after colon surgery is 86.5% – beating 57% at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
• Performs 3,800 neurosurgical interventions and 1,200 breast tumor removals each year.
• Over 1,000 liver transplants and 1,800 bone marrow transplants completed.
• Treats 30,000 patients from 80 countries annually with 24/7 interpreter services.
• GammaKnife center treats 700 patients per year with a 90% success rate.