Strabismus surgery in Republic of Korea: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

According to Bookimed, Republic of Korea is a great destination for Strabismus surgery. The country boasts several high-quality multidisciplinary hospitals with modern facilities and experienced doctors.

• Asan Hospital is the largest medical center in South Korea with a success rate of 90% for heart transplants. The hospital can serve 2,700 patients at once and treats 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients daily.
• Seoul National University Bundang Hospital specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and traumatology. It treats 1,500,000 patients every year.
• Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong is recognized as an outstanding facility by WHO and UNICEF. It combines international medicine with traditional Korean medicine.

These hospitals have attracted medical tourists from various countries, such as the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Patients have reported high satisfaction rates with the medical staff, facilities, and treatment outcomes.

However, a few patients have complained about rude staff and inefficiencies in the treatment process.

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in Republic of Korea for Strabismus surgery:

1. Gachon University Gil Medical Center
   
2. Severance Hospital
   
3. Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong (KUIMS)
   
4. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
   
5. Asan Medical Center
   

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Republic of Korea who excel in performing Strabismus surgery:

1. Chan Jinwoo, Ophthalmology
2. Seung Hahn, Ophthalmology
3. Young Min Im, Ophthalmology, 17 years experience
4. Kim Mi Jin, Ophthalmology, 14 years experience
5. Lee Dong Eun, Ophthalmology, 18 years experience

Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.

According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.

In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.

Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:

• ID card
• confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
• certificate of income and availability of funds
• insurance policy for a stay in South Korea (original and copy)
• 2 photos (5x6)
• visa receipt
• booking of flight and hotel
• medical opinion about the need for treatment.

According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:

• breast augmentation
• liposuction
• rhinoplasty (nose job)
• eyelid surgery
• tummy tuck.

Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.