Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Seoul
, South Korea
7
reviews
Price level Medium
Joint Commission International accreditation
The best clinics in the world 2021 according to Newsweek magazine
The best clinics in the world 2022 according to Newsweek magazine
Best smart hospitals in the world 2023 according to Newsweek magazine
Korean Institute of Health Accreditation
1.702.069
Number of outpatients
37.403
Health checkup
1374
beds
34.276
Number of operation cases
4000
medical staff
About clinic
Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is a large multidisciplinary clinic in South Korea. The leading areas are cardiovascular medicine, oncology, hematology, organ transplantation, surgical treatment of complex diseases, and check-up. The clinic offers inpatient and outpatient treatment.
More than 30,000 people from all over the world come here every year.
The clinic is located in Seoul and is one of the top 8 leading hospitals in South Korea. It works since 1980. The hospital accepts adults and children, including newborns, for treatment.
Structure of St. Mary's Clinic in Seoul
The hospital was created on the basis of the Catholic Medical Center. Consists of 22 overground and 6 underground floors.
Clinic in numbers:
- 34 departments;
- 14 specialized centers;
- 1,368 beds;
- 440,000 inpatients annually;
- 1,700,000 outpatients annually;
- 4,000 medical staff, including 800 doctors;
- 35,000 operations annually;
- 200 operations daily.
The hospital has an EMR system, thanks to which all medical information about the patient is stored in digital form. Air conditioning systems are functioning in the wards and treatment rooms, and careful infection control is carried out daily.
The hospital has created comfortable conditions for all groups of patients. It has its own school for teaching children who are undergoing long-term cancer therapy.
Specializations of St. Mary's Hospital
The most popular specializations among foreign patients include:
- Oncology. Doctors specialize in the treatment of cancer of the brain, neck, thyroid, breast, lungs, stomach, liver, intestines, urinary organs, and bones. A comprehensive treatment regimen that may include different types of therapy is given to patients. The clinic offers effective drugs for chemo-, immune, hormonal, and targeted therapy. Treatment is carried out by an interdisciplinary team of doctors.
- Oncohematology. The hospital is the ancestor of bone marrow transplantation (BMT) in South Korea. It ranks 5th in the world in terms of the number of BMT performed – 7,000 successful transplantations. This is the only institution in the world in which a separate specialist works on each type of leukemia and other blood pathologies.
In the clinic, doctors are trained for BMT. The hospital has its own extensive database of bone marrow banks around the world. The hospital features two demanded package programs:
- BMT;
- comprehensive examination for aplastic anemia + BMT. 30% of BMT in the country and 500 procedures are performed annually in the clinic.
- Cardiovascular surgery. Doctors of the hospital use microsurgical and catheter technologies for most interventions. Open surgeries are performed only when it is absolutely necessary. Commonly performed minimally invasive procedures include coronary artery angioplasty and stenting, phlebectomy, vascular catheterization, and aortic surgery.
- Organ transplantation. The hospital has been designated by the Ministry of Health as a medical registration institution for organ transplantations. According to the clinic, doctors have performed more than 2,300 kidney transplantations (with a 5-year survival rate of 92%), and over 1,000 liver transplantations (with a 5-year survival rate of 85%). Doctors have developed a new transplantation method for patients with high levels of antibodies in the body, who are denied surgery in other clinics for this reason.
- Treatment of infertility. Here, artificial insemination procedures are carried out using the IVF or ICSI method. Freezing of eggs in nitrogen is available, which allows the material to be stored for many years. According to the clinic, up to 90% of eggs after thawing can be successfully fertilized.
Popular areas include neurology, neurosurgery, thoracic, orthopedic, plastic surgery, genetic and preventive examinations. For some genetic tests, the personal presence of the patient is not necessary, the material can be delivered from anywhere in the world.
Advanced Technology at St. Mary's Hospital
The hospital has all the necessary medical equipment. There are modernized PET-CT, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and other systems for specialized studies.
Some types of equipment:
- CT Somatom Definition Flash is a device for accurate diagnosis of heart diseases.
- PET-CT Biograph mCT20 is a combined system for tumor examination and radiotherapy planning.
- Biplane angiograph is a device for the diagnosis and surgery of the cerebrovascular system and the treatment of vascular diseases.
- Device TomoTherapy is designed for radiation therapy for multiple metastases.
- Linear accelerator Infinity is a 5th generation device for radiation therapy, which allows to reduce the number of sessions due to the precise effect on the tumor and to irradiate several foci simultaneously;
- CyberKnife is a system for radiosurgery, which is used to accurately remove benign and malignant tumors in hard-to-reach places. For example, in the brain, spinal cord, pancreas, liver, and spine.
- Gamma Knife is a device for radiosurgical treatment of predominantly brain tumors with minimal radiation exposure.
- Installation for robotic operation Da Vinci allows performing intervention through minimal incisions. It fully controls the operating field using 3D cameras. It is used for the surgical treatment of oncological, cardiological, gynecological, and urological diseases.
For the convenience of patients, the hospital features a Non-Stop diagnostic system that allows to complete a full examination in one day.
Hospital Achievements
The progressive approach of the medical staff to treatment has ensured high results and worldwide fame of the medical center. Among the achievements of the clinic:
- international accreditation JCI – 2010;
- Korean Institute of Health certificate;
- it is included in the list of the best clinics in the world according to Newsweek – 2021, 2022;
- Grand Prix at the “Medical Korea” competition – 2011;
- the main prize in the competition “Medical Asia” as the best Center for Neurosurgery – 2013;
- the highest award from the Federation of International Medical Centers – 2015;
- For 4 years in a row, the hospital was recognized as the best center in Korea in the field of treatment and prevention of stroke and myocardial infarction.
Doctors of the clinic have been awarded for the author's developments. For example, for the surgical treatment of hyperhidrosis – excessive sweating.
The South Korean Health Insurance Review and Evaluation Agency gave the hospital the highest score in 6 medical categories:
- bone marrow transplantation;
- treatment of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and liver;
- endoprosthesis replacement of the hip joint.
Care for International Patients
Experienced doctors with knowledge of various languages, including Russian and English, conduct primary consultations and prescribe examinations to patients from abroad. The following services are available to patients:
- accompaniment of coordinators at all stages of treatment;
- accommodation in comfortable rooms (single, double, multi-bed, VIP);
- assistance with organizing the accommodation of patients and accompanying persons in hotels for outpatient treatment;
- registration of medical documents in the patient's language;
- meals are represented by Asian, European, and Russian cuisine, it is possible to order dietary meals;
- meeting at the airport and transfer, including by ambulance.
The administration and staff do their best to ensure that foreign patients receive high-class treatment and feel safe and comfortable.
The best specialties of the hospital
Cardiosurgery
Dentistry
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gatroenterology
Hair transplantation
IVF
Narcology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics & gynecology
Oncology
Ophtalmology
Orthopedy
Proctology
Psychiatry
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Sanatoriums and rehabilitation
Surgery
Urology, nephrology
Vascular surgery
Elizabeth Kern
4/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: childbirth
Тhis hospital does not accommodate breastfeeding for newborns. No rooming in allowed. There’s only a one-person nursing room for the entire labor and delivery ward, so each mom is allowed one 30 min breastfeeding slot per day. Nurses and doctors are great but hospital policy is not.
Isaac K
4/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: allergic asthma
i’ve been a patient here for three years (for allergic asthma) and they’ve been consistently good. long wait times for your first appointment or for examinations (4+ weeks for busy departments) and more expensive than other clinics but that’s to be expected from university hospitals in south korea. nurses are polite. facilities are good. doctors seem knowledgeable.
Tim Fijal
5/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: kidney surgery
The whole hospital is spacious and clean. I think it is one of the top 5 hospitals in Korea. I had a kidney surgery. Everything is fine now. I recommend
Sophie Ca
5/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: surgery
Friendly attitude of all medical personnel from hospitalization to discharge. Medical care and treatment are close to perfection. Doctors are attentive and explain everything.
Benjamin Kim
5/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: examination
Mega modern hospital with stores and restaurants. Friendly staff, great doctors. Highly recommend! First class and five stars.
Minyoung Nongmaithem Singh
5/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis:
One of the best hospitals in Korea regarding the medication and treatment methods on leukemia, cancer, and organ transplantation. Some of the clerks are quite uninformed and unkind, yet, doctors are great.
Yonghwan SO
5/5
Clinic: Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Diagnosis: ophthalmology
A large general hospital, nice environment, clean. Unlike my previous orthopedic outpatient experience, I was very pleased with my appointment with the ophthalmologist.
Help pay for treatment
Experts Medical cooperates with foreign funds that help our patients pay for treatment
You can receive compensation up to 20,000 euros for the treatment of a patient under the age of 18
Cost of diagnostics and operations
Examination
| Medical consultation | 200 - 400 $ | Enquire price |
| Online second opinion | 370 $ | Enquire price |
| PET CT | 2 100 - 3 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary angiography | 5 000 - 6 500 $ | Enquire price |
| MRI | 800 - 1 500 $ | Enquire price |
| CT with contrast | 600 - 1 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Laboratory analysis | 50 - 1 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Histology review | 300 - 1 000 $ | Enquire price |
Oncology
| Online second opinion | 370 $ | Enquire price |
| Cyber Knife (radiotherapy) | 9 000 - 13 000 $ | Enquire price |
| High-dose bone marrow transplant chemotherapy | 77 000 - 130 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Chemotherapy | 6 500 - 9 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Tumor biopsy | 7 500 - 12 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Histology review | 300 - 1 000 $ | Enquire price |
| PET CT with oncologist consultation | 2 100 - 3 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Mastectomy | 12 000 - 14 800 $ | Enquire price |
| Immunotherapy | 60 000 - 256 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Da Vinci Robotic System | 17 800 - 23 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Cervical tumor removal | 12 000 - 18 000 $ | Enquire price |
| TUR (Transurethral resection of the prostate) | 12 000 - 17 500 $ | Enquire price |
Oncohematology
| Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (related donor) | 174 000 - 271 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Bone marrow biopsy | 5 000 - 7 500 $ | Enquire price |
| High-dose bone marrow transplant chemotherapy | 80 000 - 93 000 $ | Enquire price |
| PET CT | 2 100 - 3 500 $ | Enquire price |
Cardiosurgery
| Cardiologist consultation | 380 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary angiography | 3 800 - 6 700 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary stenting | 15 000 - 18 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Coronary bypass | 21 000 - 24 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Heart valve replacement | 23 200 - 26 700 $ | Enquire price |
| Heart MRI | 800 - 1 500 $ | Enquire price |
Neurosurgery
| Surgical treatment of intervertebral hernia | 15 300 - 17 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Brain MRI | 800 - 1 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Brain tumor removal | 23 300 - 27 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Lumbar discectomy | 10 500 - 14 130 $ | Enquire price |
Orthopedy
| Orthopedist-traumatologist сonsultation | 350 - 450 $ | Enquire price |
| Hip replacement | 12 300 - 16 900 $ | Enquire price |
| Knee replacement | 10 400 - 13 100 $ | Enquire price |
| Ankle arthroscopy | 6 300 - 9 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Upper extremities Bioelectric prostheses | 45 000 - 50 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Scoliosis conservative treatment | 42 000 - 49 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Arthrosis stem cell therapy | 6 880 - 19 300 $ | Enquire price |
Plastic surgery
| Breast augmentation | 5 700 - 9 400 $ | Enquire price |
| Abdominoplasty | 6 300 - 8 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Liposuction | 6 300 - 8 500 $ | Enquire price |
| Face lifting | 10 300 - 15 900 $ | Enquire price |
| Blephoroplasty | 4 200 - 5 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Rhinoplasty | 6 350 - 7 400 $ | Enquire price |
| Hair transplantation | 5 400 - 6 400 $ | Enquire price |
Obstetrics
| Childbirth | 3 500 - 5 200 $ | Enquire price |
Neurology
| Complete diagnosis of epilepsy | 8 200 - 9 300 $ | Enquire price |
| Deep brain stimulation | 20 000 - 28 000 $ | Enquire price |
| Multiple Sclerosis Treatment | 2 300 - 3 900 $ | Enquire price |
| Parkinson's Disease Treatment | 2 100 - 3 600 $ | Enquire price |
Best clinic's doctors
Soo-Young Hur
Oncologist, gynecologist, surgeon
Work experience:
over 30 years
Achievements:
Professor, MD.
Specialty: Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Myoma, Ovarian Cyst, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Education:
- 1983-1989 Graduated from the Medical College of the Catholic University of Korea.
- 1997-1999 Master, Catholic University of Korea
- 2001-2005 MD, PhD – The Catholic University of Korea
More than 108 scientific publications in national and international specialized journals.
Ki Yuk Chang
cardiologist
Work experience:
over 30 years
Achievements:
Professor, MD.
Specialty: Aortic valve intervention(TAVI), Coronary intervention, Arteriosclerosis, Resistant hypertension
Education:
- 1983-1989 Graduation from College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- 1997-1999 (M.S) The Catholic University of Korea
- 2000-2003 (M.D., Ph.D.) The Catholic University of Korea
More than 97 scientific publications in national and international specialized journals.
Jin-Hyoung Kang
Oncologist
Work experience:
over 40 years
Achievements:
Professor, MD.
Specialty: Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Melanoma
Education:
- 1978-1984 Graduation from College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- 1986-1988 (M.S) The Catholic University of Korea
- 1991-1995 (M.D., Ph.D.) The Catholic University of Korea
More than 132 scientific publications in national and international specialized journals.
Yang-Guk Chung
Orthopaedist
Work experience:
over 40 years
Achievements:
Professor, MD.
Specialty: Hand, Upper Limb, Microsurgery, Bone and soft tissue tumors
Education:
- 1979-1985 Graduation from College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- 1997-1999 (M.S) The Catholic University of Korea
- 1999-2005 (M.D., Ph.D.) The Catholic University of Korea
More than 102 scientific publications in national and international specialized journals.
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