Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Paik Nam-sun
47 years of experience
accreditations :
Clinic is certified :
Why choose the Republic of Korea for Whipple surgery?
Access advanced Whipple surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Whipple surgery | from $26,500 | from $18,000 | from $45,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Whipple surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Whipple surgery and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Whipple surgery journey.
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Each case is individual, recovery times may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgery.
Head of Samsung Department of Urology – Dr. Choi specializes in complex oncological surgeries.
Professor Kyu Taek Lee specializes in pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers at Samsung Medical Center.
Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a leading gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic and bile duct conditions at Samsung Medical Center.
Dr. Choi trained at Seoul National University and completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in complex pancreatic surgeries.
Whipple surgery, also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex procedure that removes parts of the pancreas, small intestine, and bile duct to treat pancreatic cancer.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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:
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