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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) has been the leading medical center in South Korea for the past 130 years, playing a key role in the development of medicine both nationally and internationally. The SNUH network includes renowned centers, such as SNU Bundang Hospital, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, SNUH Healthcare System Gangnam, and Sheikh Khalifa Specialist Hospital in the UAE. All of the hospitals provide world-class medical services and maintain a comfortable environment for patients.

Seoul National University Hospital treats approximately 1,700 inpatients and 9,000 outpatients daily. Over 30,000 patients from 80 different countries receive medical care here each year. The hospital has 1,350 beds and occupies a territory of ​​120,666 square meters.

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    Main Specializations of Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul National University Hospital is one of the oldest medical centers in South Korea, which has earned international recognition for its achievements in medicine. It has been recognized as the best multidisciplinary hospital in the country 19 times and holds ISQUA accreditation. The hospital serves high-profile individuals, including government ministers and the president of South Korea.

    The clinic is a world leader in such areas as oncology, pediatric hemato-oncology, mammology, transplantology, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery. Each department is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, ranging from ultrasound, MRI, CT and PET-CT to unique systems for studying brain activity, such as magnetoencephalography (MEG), which allows for the most accurate detection of the smallest pathological changes.

    The Surgical Department of Seoul National University Hospital is fully equipped to perform surgeries of any complexity, including using the DaVinci robotic system. The hospital also has the largest pediatric clinic in South Korea, where special attention is to the diagnosis and treatment of 11 types of childhood diseases in 16 departments, as well as ensuring the psychological comfort of young patients. Bright walls, cheerful pictures, toys and comfortable furniture create an atmosphere that promotes recovery.

    The Oncology Center at Seoul Hospital, supported by the National University, actively conducts research in oncology and develops effective cancer treatment methods. For international patients, the clinic offers translation services, full support throughout treatment, transfers, and assistance with accommodation.

    Services provided by the clinic Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)

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    • Accommodation for an accompanying person
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    • No prepayment
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    Location Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
    101 Daehak-ro, Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    What innovative medical technologies are available at the Seoul National University Clinic?
    • Medical Genomics;
    • Regenerative medicine;
    • Different types of clinical trials;
    • Nanomedicine.
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    What departments deos Seoul National University Hospital have?

    The clinic consists of a Main Hospital, a Children’s Hospital, an Oncology Center, and a Science and Technology Center.

    The Oncological Center consists of 26 clinical oncological centers, including 15 specialized oncological and 9 interdisciplinary oncological units and specialized Information and Educational Cancer Center.

    Detailed overview:

    Oncology Departments:

    • Liver Oncology Center;
    • Thyroid Oncology Center;
    • Oral and Neck Oncology Center;
    • Brain and Spinal Cord Oncology Center;
    • Colorectal Oncology Center;
    • Radiation Oncology Center;
    • Gynecology Oncology Center;
    • Urinary System and Prostate Oncology Center;
    • Lower Extremity and Spine Oncology Center;
    • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Oncology Center;
    • Stomach Oncology Center;
    • Breast Oncology Center;
    • Therapeutic Oncology Center;
    • Radiology Oncology Center;
    • Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology Center;
    • Pulmonology Oncology Center;
    • Pancreas and Bile Duct Oncology Center;
    • Dermatology Oncology Center and Center for Monitoring Specific Reactions to Chemotherapy Drugs;
    • Hematology Oncology Center.

    Therapeutic Departments:

    • Pulmonology;
    • Gastroenterology;
    • Hematology;
    • Endocrinology;
    • Allergology;
    • Nephrology;
    • Infectious diseases;
    • Rheumatology;

    Surgical Departments:

    • Hepatobiliary;
    • Abdominal;
    • Proctology;
    • Mammology;
    • Vascular transplantation;
    • Thoracic surgery;
    • Neurosurgery department;
    • Orthopedic department;
    • Plastic surgery;
    • Gynecology department;
    • Dermatology department;
    • Urology department;
    • Ophthalmology department;
    • Otolaryngology;
    • Psychoneurology and neurology departments;
    • Anesthesiology department;
    • Family medicine department;
    • Radiation Oncology department;
    • Nuclear medicine department;
    • Rehabilitation department;
    • Laboratory department;
    • Radiology department.

    Pediatric hospital:

    • Pediatric and adolescent department;
    • Department of pediatric surgery;
    • Department of pediatric thoracic surgery;
    • Department of pediatric neurosurgery;
    • Department of pediatric orthopedics;
    • Department of pediatric plastic surgery;
    • Department of pediatric dermatology;
    • Department of pediatric urology;
    • Department of pediatric ophthalmology;
    • Department of pediatric otolaryngology;
    • Department of child psychiatry;
    • Department of pediatric anesthesiology;
    • Department of pediatric radiology;
    • Department of pediatric clinical laboratory;
    • Department of pediatric pathology laboratory.
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    What unique screening programs exist at the Seoul National University Clinic?

    Health Plan Program

    It is intended for the diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergies and common diseases in adults.

    Intensive Program

    It includes diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, allergic and dental diseases, as well as screening before family planning. It is carried out in a short time.

    Partners Premiere CEO Program

    Developed in collaboration with partners in the Partner’s Healthcare System (NCO) of the Harvard Medical School Educational School Alliance. The patient undergoes examinations and is under the supervision of specialists for 24 hours, during which time he is diagnosed and receives a plan of recommendations for improving health directly for himself.

    Targeted program

    A program for improving health, based on the results of examinations at the Seoul Hospital for patients who have chronic diseases, need for rehabilitation or other health features.

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    What is the latest equipment in Seoul National Hospital?
    • MEG neurosurgical technology — magnetoencephalography — allows you to visualize the electromagnetic fields of the brain and thus avoid errors when planning operations;
    • Gamma scalpel;
    • Contrast enhancement of ultrasound;
    • Focused High-intensity ultrasound (HIFU).
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    Why patients choose treatment at Seoul National University
    • State-of-the-art equipment and huge specialized internal centers for the treatment of cardiological, oncological pathology, as well as for the treatment of breast cancer and some others;
    • The clinic is focused on the reception of foreigners-in addition to Chinese, Korean and English, several other languages are accepted in the clinical centers for working with foreigners, including Russian, and the most intensive treatment programs are also adopted, which do not require much time;
    • Relatively low cost.

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    Olena Kursabaieva
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    Natalia Segen
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