Gangnam Severance Hospital (Yonsei University Health System)

2.6 stars ·

Gangnam Severance Hospital, part of Yonsei University Health System, is a leading general and specialty hospital in the Gangnam district, attracting many medical tourists.[3] It is recognized for advanced orthopedic and spine surgery, cardiology, oncology, and comprehensive health screening services, supported by an international patient service center.[3]

40%
Satisfaction Rate
1983
Established

Customer Reviews

2.6

Based on 5 reviews

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"As a local, I don't really have a reason to go to this hospital other than the fact that it's a fairly large hospital in Gangnam. Of course, as a general hospital, there are probably some doctors with a strong sense of professionalism among the doctors in each field, but compared to other hospitals, my family and I didn't receive any meaningful treatment. They just gave us generic answers and prescribed medication."

Penrir
· July 19, 2026

"yes yes yes"

PlsNo VacBan
· July 19, 2026

"I have had such a great time with my issue. Dr. Joh is so attentive and the staff are so nice. I have a lot of joint issues and this has been my favorite place to be treated."

Aja Bailey
· July 19, 2026

"About 4 months ago, I got Botox to help prevent jaw clenching and teeth grinding pb, but I now have severe and terrible side effects. The doctor (I honestly don’t even want to call her a DR.) told me that the side effects would improve over time, but it has gotten worse. Moreover, the Botox didn’t even help with my main shot reason (bruxism pb) In the end, I got a refund of about 600,000 KRW, but she kept denying any of her wrongdoing, which is very unprofessional attitude. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS HOSPITAL."

suhyun yoon
· July 19, 2026

"terrible beside manner. Did not treat an emergency condition as an emergency and had to wait as long if not longer as US hours to talk to a surgeon and 5 hours later with no update ended up being sent to another hospital. Also very uncomfortable and low tech. Do not recommend!"

Jennifer Song
· July 19, 2026

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Destination Score

55%
Savings vs. US Prices
8
JCI Accredited
#4
global rank
600,000+
patients/year
90
Healthcare & Safety
90
Safety
78
Cost & Value
66
Travel & Getting There
100
Internet Speed
83
Climate
64
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 300+
JCI Accredited 8 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Very High
Insurance International insurance widely accepted. Medical tourism coordinators assist with claims

Travel & Getting There

Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Distance to City 52 km (~50 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Excellent
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant taxis and KakaoT rideshare available 24/7

US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia: visa-free for 90 days. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) may be required. Medical visa (C-3-3) available for treatment stays.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $85
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $10
Daily Transport $6
Currency South Korean Won (KRW)
Tipping Not customary. Service charge included at hotels and upscale restaurants
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
45%
cosmetic surgery
55%
dermatology
50%
fertility
40%
eye surgery
50%
hair transplant
45%

Climate & Environment

Average 12.5°C · Humid Continental

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit April to June, September to November
Air Quality (AQI) 75
Water Quality Safe to drink
Internet Speed 200 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#4 global rank 600,000+ patients/year Very Good recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryDermatologyDentalEye SurgeryCancer TreatmentHealth Screenings
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

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Palace tours (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung)
K-beauty shopping in Myeongdong
Traditional Korean spa (jjimjilbang)
DMZ tours
Street food in Gwangjang Market

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Korean
English
Chinese
Japanese

Business Hours

Monday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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