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Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea

Last verified 2026-04-20

Samsung Medical Center is a leading academic medical center in Seoul affiliated with Sungkyunkwan University, consistently ranked among South Korea's top hospitals for cancer treatment and organ transplantation. Its international health services division coordinates care for patients from across Asia and the Middle East.

Details

JCI Accredited
Yes (since 2011)
Founded
1994
Intl. Patients/Year
30,000
Languages
Korean, English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese
Intl. Patient Services
Yes
Telemedicine
Available

Accreditations

JCIKOIHA

Common Procedure Costs

Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.

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Indicative cost ranges in USD for common procedures at this hospital
ProcedureFrom (USD)To (USD)Notes
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$22,000$30,000Sungkyunkwan University affiliation; South Korean pricing above Southeast Asia but below Western Europe.
Hip Replacement (total)$14,000$20,000Robotic-assisted options available; high surgical volume.
Liver Transplantation (living donor)$55,000$80,000SMC is one of Asia's most experienced liver transplant centres.
IVF (single cycle)$4,000$7,000Reproductive medicine department; South Korea has high IVF success rates.
Executive Health Screening (comprehensive)$1,200$3,500South Korea is a leading health-check tourism destination; packages include PET-CT at upper range.

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Specialties

OncologyCardiologyTransplantationNeurologyOrthopedicsGastroenterology

Direct Billing Insurance

CignaAXAAllianzBupaSamsung Life InsuranceHanwha Life