Asan Medical Center

Asan Medical Center (AMC) is South Korea's largest hospital and one of the most prominent medical institutions in the world, located in the Songpa-gu district of Seoul. Founded in 1989, founded by the Asan Foundation established by the late Chung Ju-yung (founder of Hyundai Group), AMC treats approximately 2.5 million outpatients and 100,000 inpatients annually with over 1,200 attending physicians and 9,000 staff. With 2705 beds and a comprehensive range of medical specialties, Asan Medical Center is widely regarded as having the world's leading organ transplant program and one of Asia's most comprehensive cancer centers. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, confirming adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. These accreditations are renewed through rigorous periodic audits evaluating infection control protocols, medication management, clinical outcomes, and patient rights. The hospital consistently ranks among the top medical institutions in South Korea. The Organ Transplant Center at Asan Medical Center is widely regarded as the world's leading transplant program. AMC has performed the highest number of liver transplants globally, with over 6,000 liver transplants completed and survival rates exceeding those of most major transplant centres worldwide. The program also performs kidney, pancreas, heart, lung, and multi-organ transplants. AMC pioneered the modified right lobe living donor liver transplant technique adopted worldwide, with one-year survival rates exceeding 95%. Oncology is delivered through one of Asia's most comprehensive cancer centers, treating over 25,000 new cancer patients annually. Services include surgical oncology using advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques, medical oncology with access to the latest chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy protocols, radiation oncology with proton therapy and advanced LINAC systems, hematological oncology with bone marrow transplantation, and hundreds of international clinical trials. The center is particularly strong in liver cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. Cardiac Sciences feature one of Asia's most experienced cardiovascular programs with coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, congenital heart disease repair, cardiac electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and heart transplantation. The cardiac surgery program performs over 2,000 cardiac procedures annually. Neurosciences cover comprehensive care including brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, spinal surgery, epilepsy surgery, and neurorehabilitation using state-of-the-art intraoperative navigation, neurophysiological monitoring, and fluorescence-guided surgery. Gastroenterology performs the highest volume of endoscopic procedures in Korea and pioneered several endoscopic techniques including ESD for early gastrointestinal cancers. Orthopedic surgery includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, spinal surgery, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal tumor surgery. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, and advanced reproductive technologies. Robotic Surgery utilizes multiple da Vinci systems and is one of Asia's highest-volume robotic surgery centers. Nephrology provides comprehensive kidney disease management. Liver Sciences encompasses hepatology, liver surgery, liver transplantation, and hepatic interventional radiology, with expertise unmatched globally. International patient services at Asan Medical Center are comprehensive, with dedicated multilingual coordinators assisting with appointment scheduling, medical visa applications, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, interpreter services, and insurance facilitation. The hospital provides detailed pre-treatment consultations, transparent pricing with comprehensive cost estimates, and post-treatment follow-up including telemedicine consultations after patients return home. Cost advantages are significant, with procedures at Asan Medical Center typically costing 30-50% less than equivalent treatments in the United States. This pricing includes surgeon fees, hospital charges, diagnostics, medications, and post-operative care. The combination of internationally accredited quality, experienced medical specialists, modern technology, and competitive pricing makes Asan Medical Center an attractive destination for medical tourists from around the world. AMC is accessible via Seoul Metro (Jamsil Station, Lines 2 and 8) and is approximately 50 minutes from Incheon International Airport.