Asan Medical Center (AMC) is one of Korea's largest and most advanced hospitals, recognized as a global leader in specialized and complex care. The center treats patients across every major specialty, with particular strength in cancer, cardiac care, organ transplantation, and pediatrics. In 2026, AMC was ranked among the world's top 10 hospitals in six clinical specialties in Newsweek's evaluation of the World's Best Hospitals by Specialty — the highest number of any hospital in Korea.
Departments & services
Areas of Care
Departments and services as listed by the provider's international patient service.
Health Checkup ProgramsBreast SurgeryCardiologyDentistryDermatologyGastrointestinal SurgeryOncological TreatmentsEndocrine SurgeryGastroenterologyObstetrics & GynecologyOphthalmologyPlastic SurgeryPulmonology & Critical Care MedicineOtorhinolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery
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Location
88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting there
Subway: Jamsillaru Station, Exit 1 — shuttle bus or a 10-minute walk
Subway: Jamsil Station, Exit 7 — Bus 4318
Subway: Cheonho Station, Exit 9 — Bus 4318 or 112-5
Subway: Gangdong Station, Exit 1 — Bus 112-5
Subway: Gangdong-gu Office Station, Exit 5 — Bus 112-5
Subway: Mongchontoseong Station, Exit 1 — Bus 4318
Bus: Routes 4318, 112-5, or 97 serve the hospital directly
Hours
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Weekday and holiday hours vary by department. Exact appointment times are confirmed with the provider during scheduling.
Main doctors
Representative Specialists
Physician information as listed by the provider's international patient service. Your assigned physician depends on your condition, schedule, and medical needs.
Prof. Jeon In-ho
Orthopedic Surgery
Shoulder & elbow disorders
A leading orthopedic surgeon at Asan Medical Center specializing in shoulder and elbow disorders. Internationally recognized in his field, he treats patients from around the world through the hospital's International Healthcare Center.
Education
Doctor of Medicine — Chungnam National University
Master of Medicine — Kyungpook National University
Bachelor of Medicine — Kyungpook National University
Dr. Lee Sung-gyu
Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgery
Living-donor liver transplant, hepatobiliary surgery
The hospital's most globally renowned surgeon. A liver transplant and hepatology specialist regarded as one of the best liver surgeons in the world, he pioneered living-donor liver transplant techniques now used internationally. A primary reason overseas liver patients choose Asan, which holds a 98% liver transplant success rate.
An oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal tumors using surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted and immunotherapy drugs. He studied at Seoul National University and trained at the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Internationally published, his research has influenced global cancer guidelines.
Education
Doctor of Medicine — Seoul National University (1981)
Master of Medicine — Seoul National University
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