Asan Medical Center in Seoul (Republic of Korea) Reviews, Best Costs in 2025

I have been going to ASAN Medical Center for almost 3 years now. I'm a Korean Adoptee who moved back to Korea in 2021 and I don't speak Korean. The international clinic has always been a great and helpful asset that allowed me to get the proper treatment for my chronic auto immune disease. However, as of this year, they no longer help patients that have the Korean National Health Insurance. Instead, we now have to go through the regular, KOREAN ONLY, services. This is discriminatory towards any foreigner that wants to live here. I understand we should learn Korean, and I am trying. But next to working and being sick, it takes time to learn and especially Medical Korean, which a lot of Koreans don't even understand. This is absolutely ridiculous. I now have to ask a friend to schedule appointments for me, when there is literally an entire department dedicated to help non-korean speakers. But because of a policy change, they do not help you anymore at all, except if you are a wealthy foreigner who is either here on tourism or for business. Contrary to them, I am paying my taxes and social contributions here. If anyone should get this service, it should be foreigners who move here and have the NHIS. Absolutely shocking, disappointing, and a massive step back.

I always have a problem with Rheumatology department. They always ask me to reschedule my visit. I took leave from my work to visit them, & when I am on my way, they say the Doctor will not wait for you. If the patient is late by 5 mins, Dr. leaves & if Dr. is taking time, patient has to wait for 20-30 mins. If patient can wait, why can't the doctor wait for 10-15 mins??? Very bad experience with this team.

ASAN Medical Center is a leader in research and medical care. I was unable to get medical help here in the United States due to a lack of professionalism and discrimination. After, two years of research and a business trip to South Korea, I learned about ASAN Medical Center. I knew through research that they were the best in the world and I was determined to seek answers for my condition. It took 3 months but I was elated when Professor Ko ( who specializes in Gastric cancer, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric, and Metabolic Surgery, Hernia Surgery) was assigned to my case. In December of 2023, I was traveling again to South Korea and spent a week going through a plethora of tests. I was in awe of the care, and respect as a patient which I received, and the best part was Dr. Ko took the time to explain to me in detail what was discovered and the next steps. I remember crying alone on New Year's Day in my hospital room, for the first time there was hope. In 2024, I underwent 2 successful surgeries. In the United States, after the surgeon performs the surgery you never see nor hear from them. Getting access is impossible! Not at ASAN Medical Center. I saw Dr. Ko and Dr. Yoo every day and the rest of the medical team including the head nurse. My wounds were cleaned constantly by a wound care nurse, I had nurses every hour to 2 hours to check-in, and the International Nurse, Nurse Park checked on me daily. I also had the honor of working with a phenomenal nutritionist who is still instrumental in how I eat. I was never made to feel alone given that I was far away from home and going through a scary process by myself. I was treated as a human being for the first time and was never treated differently because of the color of my skin. As a patient at ASAN Medical Center, the patient matters. I had real conversations with my surgeons, I was not only healing physically but mentally and spiritually. I was given a second chance, a chance to live, a chance to be healthy, and a new journey to become better than before. I was so sad when I was leaving. However, I was provided with the tools to keep healing. I encourage everyone to think outside the box and seek other options. ASAN Medical Center was my best option and can be yours too. Now, I plan to travel to South Korea to ASAN Medical Center every year for my follow-ups and annuals. I will never trust anyone else with my health. Dr. Ko is a genius. There are no words to describe his incredible mind and brilliance. Dr. Yoo is not an ordinary surgeon, his phenomenal approach to patient care and his tireless efforts in ensuring that his patients succeed is phenomenal. They are both my rock throughout this process. I was blessed to have a great team and you can too. Never lose hope especially when you feel you cannot go on anymore. Keep fighting! ASAN Medical Center is far more advanced in technology, patient care, research, and professionalism than any hospital I have been to. Thank you, Professor Ko, Dr. Yoo, Nurse Park, the nurses, the staff, International Department! I highly recommend ASAN Medical Center to every patient. Seek the International Center-Nurse Jenny Park is the best! If you have similar needs to me, I highly recommend Dr. Ko and Dr. Yoo.

One of the biggest and largest hospitals in Korea also in the world. It has many skyscrapers buildings, a huge garden and sky garden, good security system with many restaurants and shops underground. I have chance to train in Gastroenterology department during mod 2024 which is ranked best on 6th globally. Recommended this hospital for best hospitality and professional!

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. :)