Basic check-up in Republic of Korea — get 3 top clinic matches with costs

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.

Leadheal Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Seoul that serves over 44,000 patients each year. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for adults.

• The lead neurosurgeon has performed over 6,000 spine surgeries with nearly 30 years of experience.
• Treatment options include minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic procedures, and vertebroplasty.
• Each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their condition, lifestyle, and overall health.
• The clinic treats patients from North America, Asia, Australia, and CIS countries.

Samsung Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital in Seoul with “hospital of presidential standards” status. Its top specialties are oncology, cardiology, vascular care, stroke, and organ transplantation. The hospital holds a partnership with the Mayo Clinic and earned Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals recognition.

• Houses Asia’s largest cancer center with 17 disease-specific departments and proton beam therapy.
• Ranks #1 in Korea’s Customer Satisfaction and Quality Indexes, named Top Medical Center 12 times in a row.
• Performs over 45,000 surgeries and treats 2 million outpatients each year.
• Uses an integrated digital system with real-time X-ray, CT, and MRI image sharing for faster care.

Myongji Hospital provides customizable health screening tailored to age, sex, and individual risk factors. A basic check-up typically costs around $500–$600. The exam includes blood and urine tests, cancer screening, and ultrasound. Most screenings are completed within a single day. Results are generally ready within one week. The clinic holds healthcare institution certification in Korea. International patients receive support from a coordinator and an interpreter during the diagnostic process.

NAEUN HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport. The hospital specializes in urology, mammology, medical check-ups and stem cell therapy, offering treatments such as herniated disc surgery, breast tumor removal, treatment of uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, and kidney stone removal. It also operates three health screening centers located in different districts of the city.

NAEUN HOSPITAL serves both adults and children, treating 500,000 patients every year. Patients visit the clinic most often from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Russian-speaking countries.

Sejong Hospital is a comprehensive medical institution in Korea, operating through Bucheon Sejong Hospital and Incheon Sejong Hospital and serving over 402,000 patients each year. The hospital has a strong focus on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care, with specialized, patient-centered treatment also available in cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and preventive health screening. Its structured multidisciplinary system and international patient services provide coordinated care designed to support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient convenience for both domestic and international patients.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center is a JCI-accredited women-only hospital founded in 1887. It specializes in breast, thyroid, and urogenital cancer care, plus joint replacement and robotic surgery. Affiliated with the country's largest women's university.

• First in the world to perform robotic gynecological surgery through a single small incision.
• Only hospital in South Korea that installs artificial bladders made from the patient's own small intestine.
• Developed the Proxima artificial hip joint that does not require cement for fastening.
• Recognized as the best hospital for colon cancer treatment by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
• Won first place in the national Quality of Services competition for three consecutive years.

Wonjin Plastic Surgery Clinic is a Seoul-based plastic surgery center with 20 specialists and over 5,000 patients per year. It specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and accepts patients from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

• English-speaking medical staff provide direct communication for international patients.
• Doctors hold international certificates and have extensive practical experience.
• Competitive pricing on plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital. It treats 1.5 million patients annually with the BESTcare safety system. Core specialties include general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.

• World's first laparoscopic liver resection in a child and first extended cholecystectomy.
• 5,000 stomach cancer surgeries completed, 90% performed laparoscopically.
• Cardiovascular Center handles 103,000 patients and 2,400 open heart surgeries yearly.
• Over 1,000 Gamma Knife procedures for head and neck tumors completed.
• Named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 and GHA-accredited.

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.