Best Hospitals for Medical Tourism in South Korea
Hallym University Medical Center – Hallym University Medical Center was first established in 1971. It has today become one of the biggest healthcare companies in South Korea. It now comprises more than 3,600 inpatients beds, 4,600 health care professionals, and 430 medical faculties. The hospital has five general hospitals and a medical school. The hospitals under the Hallym University umbrella are Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, all in the metropolitan Seoul; Hallym Sacred Heart Hospital, the largest hospital in the suburb of Seoul; and Chunchon Sacred Heart Hospital in the city of Chunchon, where the medical school is located. In 2003, Hallym treated 95,000 inpatient discharges and 1.8 million outpatients.
Seoul National University Hospital – Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) has been caring for the health of the people of South Korea for the last 100 years. Today, it is recognized as a special corporate body under the name of Seoul National University Hospital. The hospital consists of the Main Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, and the Dental Hospital. The hospital features 1,600 beds, 300 doctors, and 4,000 staff.
Samsung Medical Center – Samsung Medical Center was launched on 1994. This hospital, which occupies a total of 2.1 million square feet, has 1,278 beds. It employs 900 doctors and 1,100 nurses working in 40 departments, 8 specialty care centers and 100 specialized clinics. SMC is well-known for its extensive diagnostic infrastructure, which includes Samsung Medical Information System (SMIS), Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), Clinical Laboratory Automation System and Logistics Automation System. The hospital has a well-established international department, which treats an average of 7,000 international patients each year.
