Asan Medical Center
Seoul
, South Korea
10
reviews
Price level High
JCI (Joint Commission International)
ISO 15189
CAP (College of American Pathologists)
HIMSS Stage 6
2829000
outpatients annually
1989
Year of foundation
2432
beds
47400
complex surgeries annually
624400
inpatients per year
About clinic
Asan – a large university medical center located in the capital of the Republic of Korea, Seoul. Founded in 1989, it is a reference university hospital, closely affiliated with the College of Medicine at the University of Ulsan. The hospital has a capacity of 2,432 beds and occupies approximately 280,000 m², making it the largest medical institution in the country. Key areas of activity at Asan Medical Center include oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, organ transplantation, endocrinology, urology, gastroenterology, and neurology.
Thanks to its outstanding achievements in healthcare, Asan Hospital has gained wide international recognition. From 2019 to 2024 inclusive, it consistently ranked 22nd in Newsweek’s list of the best hospitals in the world and has been recognized as the most respected hospital in South Korea by KMAC for many years. The hospital has also received numerous awards from national and international organizations.
Main Areas of Activity at Asan Medical Center
Asan Hospital has more than 50 specialized medical departments. Below are the most sought-after areas of patient care at the clinic.
AMC Cancer Institute
The AMC Cancer Institute, opened in 2006, became the first interdisciplinary center in Korea where doctors from various specialties collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans. Its structure includes 17 departments focused on treating specific types of cancer. Patients are managed by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, and other specialized doctors. This ensures a comprehensive approach to each patient’s care.
Key achievements of the Cancer Institute at Asan Hospital:
- The highest number of successful gastric cancer treatments;
- The largest number of laparoscopic surgeries for cervical cancer in the world;
- Korea’s leader in surgeries for liver, pancreatic, biliary, colorectal, and breast cancer;
- The largest number of robotic esophageal cancer surgeries in Asia (500 procedures);
- Over one million patients treated for oncological diseases;
the first personalized oncology center in the country; - The first precision medicine platform in South Korea;
- The first theranostics center in the country, producing radiopharmaceuticals that simultaneously detect and destroy cancer cells.
AMC Heart Institute
The AMC Heart Institute is a leading center in Korea and one of the largest in Asia for cardiovascular disease treatment. It includes cardiology, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery departments, and eight specialized centers.
At the AMC Heart Institute, the following milestones were first achieved:
- The first successful stenting of the left main coronary artery in the world;
- The first heart transplant in the country;
- The first implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and transcatheter aortic valve implantation in South Korea.
The institute’s physicians actively implement minimally invasive and robotic technologies, as well as artificial intelligence. Research results are published in leading medical journals, such as the New England Journal of Medicine. The organization for transcatheter cardiovascular therapy recognized the AMC Heart Institute as a leading research institution in cardiovascular medicine.
Organ Transplant Center
At the AMC Organ Transplant Center, Korea’s first heart and pancreas transplants were performed, as well as the first living-donor liver transplant. The center performs the highest number of organ transplants in the country and holds a world record for the number of living-donor liver transplants. Success rates of transplants are among the highest globally.
In addition to parenchymal organs (kidneys, liver), tissues are successfully transplanted here, including cornea, bone marrow, bones, blood vessels, cartilage, amnion, and fascia.
Asan Robotic Surgery Center
The Robotic Surgery Center performs 1,000 surgeries annually using Da Vinci systems. Asan Medical Center has three state-of-the-art robotic installations. Robotic surgeons are widely used in urology, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery, liver transplantation, gynecology, pediatric surgery, and otolaryngology. In 2007, Asan Medical Center began performing robot-assisted surgeries for prostate cancer. Today, the hospital performs over 600 such surgeries annually.
AMC Cell Therapy Center
The AMC Cell Therapy Center specializes in the use of adult stem cells derived from the patient’s own tissues, eliminating the risk of rejection. These cells are used to regenerate cartilage, bone, muscle, nerve tissue, as well as liver, pancreas, blood vessels, and blood. Research in cell therapy opens up possibilities for treating diseases previously considered difficult to cure.
The center collaborates with FCB-Pharmicell – a biotechnology company with KGMP-certified laboratories, ensuring high standards of research quality and control.
To learn more about treatment options at Asan Medical Center, call us or use the contact form. An Experts Medical coordinator will answer all questions, assist in organizing treatment, and support you throughout your stay in South Korea.
The best specialties of the hospital
All
Cardiosurgery
Endocrinology
Gatroenterology
Hematology
Hepatology
IVF
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics & gynecology
Oncology
Ophtalmology
Orthopedy
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic surgery
Proctology
Pulmonology
Radiology
Rheumatology
Sanatoriums and rehabilitation
Surgery
Urology, nephrology
Vascular surgery
Murod Jafarov
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: Check-up
An excellent medical center for diagnostics. I visited here and was examined quickly within 2 hours, underwent the necessary tests, and received the results within 2 days.
24/08/2025
Haebaragi
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: Check-up
After undergoing a medical examination and receiving the results, the consultation process was very comfortable, everything was organized attentively and kindly.
19/09/2024
Felix Winter
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: examination
Our experience with the International Clinic here was amazing! We had an issue with booking through a third-party app that caused my husband’s appointment date to show up wrong, but the doctor still managed to squeeze in a quick consultation since we had to travel a long way and we had proof that the app told us the incorrect date. The doctor was very helpful, and ordered three tests in three different areas that were finished very quickly. Even with walk time between the different floors and buildings, we finished three different tests and made it back to the clinic area within about 40 minutes! Everyone was very kind, and at least in the international clinic they all spoke very good English (and had desks clearly marked for those that speak many other languages). Everyone was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend. 🙂
10/09/2024
alvin lo
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: surgery
Professional medical staffs. As we don’t speak Korean, they tried their best to communicate and explain to us in detailed. Best service from the nurse in the Area 6. Thumbs up.
11/06/2023
Kim Mincheol
3/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: cardiology
The doctors here are really good, they know their job well. But the other staff work as if just “for the sake of it” — they only do the bare minimum without much effort.
Because of that, they don’t really explain where to go, what to do, or what to pay attention to. If there’s an issue, they might not even pass it along.
There are lots of things in the hospital that could be improved, but it feels like the system was set up once and then just left that way without further development.
01/03/2023
Saeed Almalki
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: surgery
One of the best hospitals in the world. Qualified doctors work here, and everything about it inspires praise and pride in the progress humanity has achieved in medicine.
For anyone with health problems, I recommend packing your bags and heading to this hospital immediately.
14/02/2023
Swarvanu Sengupta
4/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: Gastritis
A lot of service/professionalism that comes with a lot of Money with mediocre treatment
I have been suffering in Gastritis for long and have been into different medical centres. Before visiting Asan I had a hope that they can probably cure me, but it stands out to be the same type of medical expertise that I have already faced earlier. So in terms of treatment I would be rather disappointed.
Detailed rating:
Treatment: 6/10
Stuff and Service: 8/10
Price: 4/10
Location: 5/10
12/09/2022
GazuA
5/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: Foot surgery
I had foot surgery..ㅠㅠ I truly believe this hospital lives up to its reputation. The hospital system is very well organized, and communication with patients is excellent. I think the role of the clinical nurse was very important. I had visited this hospital before, but this was my first surgery here.. My parents had cared for patients in major hospitals for a long time, and if they ever get sick, I believe this is where they should come.. For me, the surgery here was the most comfortable and calm compared to other places.
25/08/2022 – I came back after the foot surgery to have the screws removed.. In another hospital, it was very difficult, but here I recovered much better… I hope everything goes well. I am always grateful to the clinical nurses and doctors.
The hospital’s logistics system is excellent. Patient communication is also on a very high level. The attending doctor explains very well and answers all questions thoroughly. Upon admission, patients are given a gown that fits exactly according to height and weight.
These are my personal notes on the experience I had from 2021 until my discharge in 2022.. Everything went well, and I am very happy.
09/09/2022
M.K. Choe
4/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: examination
Going to the hospital is never fun, but if you have to, this is one of the biggest and best hospitals in Seoul. The doctors are great, the facilities are modern, so you can really trust it.
I heard it was founded in 1989 by the former Hyundai chairman, Chung Ju-yung. Now it has two big buildings — East and West.
And right across the street there’s a nice park. In spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, it’s especially beautiful and really calming.
02/11/2021
Maekgguk Hong
4/5
Clinic: Asan Medical Center
Diagnosis: surgery
If you look at patient treatment and safety, this is probably the best choice in South Korea. But the service during the process isn’t great (other big hospitals have the same issue). How much you can put up with that depends on the person.
By the way, the meals for accompanying family members were really bad, haha.
If Asan Hospital is confident it can be the best anywhere, maybe they should think about moving to a more spacious area with better transport access for the long term.
13/10/2021
Cost of diagnostics and operations
Cardiac surgery
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) | ≈ €53 800 | Enquire price |
| Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) | €55 800 | Enquire price |
| Heart Tumor Surgery | €58 300 | Enquire price |
| Mitral Valve Repair | €43 900 | Enquire price |
Orthopedics
| Orthopedics Consultation | €1 730 | Enquire price |
| Knee Replacement | €3 600–16 400 | Enquire price |
| Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spinal Surgery | €3 600–22 800 | Enquire price |
| Orthopedic Rehabilitation | €1 640–2 460 | Enquire price |
Oncology
| Lobectomy | €21 600–26 500 | Enquire price |
| Resection of large intestine | €12 800–17 700 | Enquire price |
| Laparoscopic prostatectomy | €9 650–11 300 | Enquire price |
| Thyroid resection | €5 640–7 640 | Enquire price |
Best clinic's doctors
Prof. Park Seung-jung
Interventional Cardiologist
Work experience:
over 30 years
Achievements:
Specialization:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Ischemic Heart Disease Treatment
- Clinical Research in Cardiology
Education:
- 1973–1975 — Premedical Education, College of Science, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- 1975–1979 — Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- 1990–1992 — Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), College of Medicine, Korea University, Graduate School, Department of Physiology, Seoul, Korea
Clinical Experience:
- Internship, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Military Service as a Physician
- Cardiology Fellowship, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Director, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Chief, Division of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Director, Asan Heart Institute, Seoul, Korea
- Chairman, Heart Institute, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Academic Experience:
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Research Associate, Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Experimental Therapeutics, Houston, USA
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea
- Distinguished Chair Professor, University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Memberships:
- Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC)
- Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC)
- Asian Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC)
- Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CVRF)
- Clinical Research Center for Ischemic Heart Disease (CRCIHD)
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), Editorial Board
Prof. Chung Cheol Hyun
Cardiac Surgeon
Work experience:
over 30 years
Achievements:
Specialization:
- Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Transplantation
- Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery for Heart Conditions
- Interventional Procedures for Complex Cardiac Cases
Education and Training:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Seoul National University College of Medicine, 1986
- Internship – Seoul National University Hospital, 1986–1987
- Military Service – General Practitioner, 1987–1990
- Residency in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery – Seoul National University Hospital, 1990–1994
Clinical Experience:
- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Staff Surgeon – Sejong Hospital, 1994–1999
- Research Fellow, Tissue Engineering – Harvard Medical School, 1997–1998
- Director – Sangge Pak Hospital, Inje University, 1999–2004
- Associate Professor – University of Ulsan, College of Medicine, since 2004
- Cardiac Surgeon – Asan Medical Center, since 2004
Memberships:
- Member of the Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Dr. Song Yun-sun
Neuroradiologist
Work experience:
over 14 years
Achievements:
Specialization:
- Interventional neuroradiology
- Stroke treatment
- Endovascular neurosurgery
- Radiological interventions for brain diseases
Education:
- Bachelor of Medicine: Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea (2002–2008)
- Master of Medicine: University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea (2014–2016)
- Doctor of Medicine (Ph.D.): University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea (2017–2020)
Clinical Experience:
- Internship: Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (May 2011 – February 2012)
- Residency in Radiology: Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (March 2013 – February 2017)
- Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology: Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (March 2018 – February 2019)
- Assistant Professor: Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea (since March 2019)
Memberships:
- Korean Society of Neuroradiology (KSNR)
- Korean Society of Interventional Neuroradiology (KSIN)
- American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR)
Dr. Kim Kang-mo
Gastroenterologist
Work experience:
over 20 years
Achievements:
Specialty:
- Liver diseases
- Liver cancer
- Hepatitis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Seoul National University
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.): Seoul National University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): specialization in gastroenterology and hepatology
Clinical experience:
- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul: Intern, Gastroenterology Resident, Clinical Fellowship in Gastroenterology
- Public Health Institutions: Public Health Doctor
- University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul: Entrustment Doctor in Gastroenterology, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology
Membership:
- Korean Society of Gastroenterology
- International Society of Hepatology
- Korean Association for the Study of the Liver
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Published 11.09.2025, Updated 17.09.2025