Medical tourism in Republic of Korea - Page 7

MizMedi Women's Hospital is the only JCI-certified women's hospital in Seoul. It focuses on gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, and infertility treatment. This multispecialty hospital delivers 5,000 babies each year.

• Performs 20,000 operations and treats 400,000 outpatients annually.
• Includes an i-Dream Clinic for IVF and a Breast & Thyroid Cancer Center.
• Equipped with specialized centers for laparoscopy, endoscopy, and incontinence.
• First Miz Medi opened in 1991 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Bumin Hospital Seoul is a specialized orthopedic and spine surgery center. It is known worldwide for its spinal surgery expertise. The hospital treats international patients and even serves players of the South Korean I'Park soccer team.

• Received international awards for quality of medical care.
• Operates specialized centers for spine, joints, trauma, and rehabilitation.
• Performs minimally invasive spinal procedures using the MICRO-METRx system, with no blood transfusion needed.
• Located near Kimpo International Airport for convenient access.

Wellton Hospital is a Seoul-based orthopedic center founded in 2003, specializing in total hip and knee replacement. It was the first in Korea to use a minimally invasive method with prosthetic joints. The hospital partners with Johnson & Johnson and Stryker.

• Ranked first in hip replacement volume by the National Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service among Seoul region specialized hospitals.
• Uses computer navigation for precise joint alignment during surgery.
• Minimally invasive technique preserves muscles and tendons, reducing blood loss.
• Family members can watch the live operation feed during surgery.

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.

CHA Fertility Center is the largest IVF center in Asia by patient volume. It specializes in IVF, PGD, PGS, and male infertility treatments. It holds a unique certification from the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. It is the only infertility clinic among 368 to receive it.

• 20,000+ couples have had children with the help of the clinic.
• Uses IMSI and ICSI for advanced sperm selection, plus M-TESE for male infertility.
• Each international patient gets a personal manager for all treatment stages.
• Founded in Los Angeles in 2002, with locations in the USA, Japan, and South Korea.
• Recovery rooms available after embryo transfer.

Banobagi Clinic is the official medical center of the Asian show Let Me In in Seoul's Gangnam district. It specializes in face and body plastic surgery, stem cell rejuvenation, and hair transplants. Established in 2000, the clinic sees around 2,000 patients annually from the USA, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

• Four anesthesiologists monitor patients in the operating room during all surgeries.
• Dedicated on-site lab separates stem cells from blood, bone marrow, and fat for facial rejuvenation, scar recovery, and hair transplant support.
• Seven laser and ultrasound liposuction devices available. Typical results: 8–15 cm reduction on the belly and 5–10 cm on thighs.
• FUE hair transplants use stem cell injections to speed recovery and improve hair survival. Covers head, hairline, and eyebrows.
• Free interpreter service and paid airport transfer provided. Motiva breast implants are a popular option.

Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery uses 3D CT scans for safer rhinoplasty. Core specialties include liposuction, facial surgery, and blepharoplasty. It also offers incision-free eyelid surgery with absorbable threads.

• 4D liposuction uses a MicroAire vibration device with minimal bruises.
• Rhinoplasty corrects hooked or saddle noses and breathing issues.
• Each patient receives a personal manager for remote recovery monitoring.
• Blepharoplasty includes double eyelid, epicanthoplasty, and ptosis surgery.
• Buttock lifts use the patient's own fat or implants to correct sagging.

Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.

• First in Asia for robotic bladder cancer pre-stage surgery. Pioneered robotic breast reconstruction in Korea, cutting scar size to one-tenth.
• Treats 20,000+ surgeries and 114,000 outpatients each month.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals.
• New cancer patients get same-day consultation, tests, and admission. Bloodless surgery options help speed recovery.

Wooa Plastic Surgery Center is a Seoul-based clinic performing 1,000+ plastic surgeries each year. Patients come from the US, Canada, Australia, and Arab states. The center specializes in plastic surgery for adults only.

• Eight surgeons work across three specialized departments.
• Patients come from CIS countries, Arab states, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
• The center offers both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.