About Samsung Medical Centre
Trusted by Patients from 120 Countries for Complex Treatment in SeoulSamsung Medical Centre
5-year survival rates for stomach, lung, and liver cancer exceed both Korean national figures and US SEER benchmarks, and no other hospital in South Korea has held the national quality top position for 16 consecutive years.
The hospital operates Korea's first CAR-T Cell Therapy Centre, and runs the country's highest-volume Gamma Knife programme.
Every department works through a weekly multidisciplinary board, so your case is reviewed by the full specialist team your condition requires.
The International Healthcare Centre has served patients from abroad since 1995.
You can submit your records for clinical review, receive a written cost estimate, and access interpretation in Arabic, Russian, Mongolian, Chinese, and Vietnamese before you travel.
My 1Health coordinates your referral, appointment scheduling, and post-treatment follow-up from a single point of contact.
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Ranked No. 1 hospital in South Korea 2025, 2026 by Newsweek
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Main branch- Ranked No. 1 hospital in South Korea 2025, 2026 by Newsweek.
- Asia's largest single-building cancer facility, housing 17 specialist oncology centres.
- Consistently ranked No. 3 hospital globally for cancer and specialty care.
Samsung Medical Centre's Accreditation & Awards
- Ranked 2nd Best Hospital in Asia by Newsweek (2025)
- Recognised for excellence in AI, digital imaging and telemedicine
- Winner of the 2024 HIMSS Davies Award for leadership in digital healthcare innovation
- ISO 9002:2015 certification for quality management systems
- ISO 27701 certification for personal data protection in healthcare information systems
- Certified ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital’ by UNICEF for maternal and infant care excellence
- Ranked #1 in Korea’s Service Quality Index (KS-SQI) by the Korea Standards Association – 16-time winner
- Ranked #1 in the Korea Premium Brand Index (KS-PBI) for five consecutive years
- Recipient of the Korea Service Award by the Korea Standards Association
- Awarded the Minister of Health and Welfare Award at Medical Korea 2015
- Achieved Platinum Class Data Quality Certification from the Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.How do I contact Samsung Medical Centre's international patient support team?
International patients reach Samsung Medical Centre through My 1Health, which handles appointment scheduling, case review, and treatment planning.
WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
Email: [email protected]
My 1Health arranges in-person appointments, video consultations, and second medical opinions. The SMC clinical team reviews your medical records and provides the treatment plan and cost estimate directly.
Is Samsung Medical Centre the best hospital in South Korea for international patients?
Samsung Medical Centre is ranked No. 1 in South Korea and No. 26 in the world by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, and No. 3 globally for cancer treatment by Newsweek 2025.
- Patients from 120+ countries treated since 1995
- No. 1 in Korea's Service Quality Index for 16 consecutive years
- Formal clinical partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center
- First hospital globally to achieve HIMSS Stage 7 across all four digital health frameworks
- Designated evacuation hospital for Asia-Pacific by the US White House
What conditions does Samsung Medical Centre treat for international patients?
Samsung Medical Centre treats complex conditions across 30+ specialties for international patients. Key areas include:
- Cancer: proton therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, BMT, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and surgical oncology across 17+ cancer types
- Neurosurgery: brain tumour surgery, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and cerebrovascular surgery
- Urology: robotic prostatectomy, Pluvicto therapy, and bladder cancer treatment
- Gastroenterology: ESD for early gastric cancer (600+ cases annually), POEM, and liver disease
Samsung Medical Centre does not offer organ transplantation or cosmetic surgery to international patients.
Can Samsung Medical Centre review my case before I travel?
Yes. Submit your diagnosis, imaging, and medical reports through My 1Health before you travel. The SMC clinical team confirms whether your condition can be treated, outlines the expected approach, and provides a written cost estimate. The review takes 24 to 48 hours depending on clinical complexity.
Does Samsung Medical Centre accept international health insurance?
Samsung Medical Centre does not accept international health insurance or offer direct billing to overseas insurers. All treatment is on a self-pay basis.
For outpatient visits, tests and procedures are paid before services begin. For inpatient admissions, a deposit of the estimated total is required before your admission date.
Once My 1Health submits your case and the clinical team reviews it, a cost estimate specific to your treatment plan is prepared before you travel or commit to any costs.
How does Samsung Medical Centre compare to other South Korean hospitals for cancer?
No hospital in South Korea ranks higher for cancer treatment. Newsweek places Samsung Medical Centre No. 3 globally and No. 1 in Asia for oncology in 2025.
5-year survival rates for stomach, lung, liver, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer all exceed Korean national averages and most US SEER benchmarks. Specific distinctions:
- Korea's first CAR-T Cell Therapy Centre (2021)
- Highest Gamma Knife volume in the country (20,000+ cases)
- Only hospital in Korea with two Gamma Knife Icon units
- Only hospital in Korea with second-generation proton therapy pencil beam scanning
