Seoul St. Mary's Hospital is the flagship hospital of the Catholic Medical Center, Korea's largest healthcare network. As the main teaching hospital for the Catholic University of Korea, it is a university-based academic medical center with state-of-the-art facilities and services, internationally recognized for both clinical care and medical research. The hospital has been accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) since 2010, and in March 2023 was ranked 91st among more than 2,300 hospitals worldwide. The center delivers care to international patients living in, traveling to, or visiting Korea from overseas. Its staff have extensive experience in foreign medical service.
Facility photos
Inside Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Departments & services
Areas of Care
Departments and services as listed by the provider's international patient service.
Health Checkup ProgramsGastroenterologyCancer CareDentistryEndocrinology & MetabolismNephrologyOncological TreatmentsOrthopedicsDermatologyStem Cell & Bone Marrow TransplantationEye CenterOrgan Transplantation
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Location
222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting there
Subway: Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, 9), Exit 4 — 5-minute walk
Subway: Express Bus Terminal Station, Exit 3 — shuttle bus
Subway: Seocho Station (Line 2), Exit 7 — shuttle bus (1 km to the hospital)
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Many departments may have limited hours or close on weekends. 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. Hee-Je Kim
Hematology
Blood cancer & stem cell transplantation
Prof. Hee-Je Kim served as Executive Director of the Catholic Hematology Hospital. He specializes in acute myeloid leukemia, mismatch stem cell transplantation, and adoptive immunotherapy, with an M.D. and Ph.D. from the Catholic Medical Center and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He holds Lifetime Achievement Awards from Korea's hematology and transplant societies and sits on the executive boards of the Asia-Pacific BMT Group and Leukemia Consortium.
Dr. Jun Young Joon
Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive & aesthetic surgery
A plastic surgeon trained at The Catholic University of Korea, where he earned his M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. He brings expertise across reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with published research spanning rhinoplasty, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, and soft-tissue reconstruction. His work has been recognized with the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society for Microsurgery, an outstanding presentation award at the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery conference, and a Best Professor Award.
Education
Graduation — College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
M.S. — The Catholic University of Korea
M.D., Ph.D. — The Catholic University of Korea
Dr. Ji Hyun Lee
Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis, rosacea, skin cancer
A dermatologist and active researcher with expertise in inflammatory skin disease, including atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and skin cancer. Recent work spans the treatment of atopic dermatitis, novel anti-inflammatory therapies, and the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer diagnosis. Contributed to Korea's national consensus guidelines for treating atopic dermatitis and publishes regularly in international dermatology journals.
Education
1996–2001 — KAIST
2001–2005 — College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
2007–2011 — M.D., Ph.D., The Catholic University of Korea
A medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of solid tumors, including pancreatic, gynecologic, and HER2-mutated cancers. Research focuses on precision oncology — molecular profiling, targeted therapy, and genetic testing to guide individualized cancer treatment. Leads and contributes to clinical trials in advanced solid tumors and publishes regularly in international oncology journals.
Education
1994–2000 — College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
2005–2013 — M.D., Ph.D., The Catholic University of Korea
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