Samsung Medical Center
Korea's #1 hospital, ranked #26 globally (Newsweek 2026) and #3 worldwide for cancer. Proton therapy center, 20,000+ robotic surgeries, 50+ specialties. Full international patient support since 1995.
Hospital Overview
Samsung Medical Center (SMC) is the flagship hospital of the Samsung Medical Center system, which also includes Kangbuk Samsung Hospital and Samsung Changwon Hospital. Founded in 1994 and backed by Samsung Group, SMC benefits from corporate-level investment in technology, facilities, and talent that few hospitals worldwide can match.
The scale tells the story: approximately 1,979 beds, 7,400+ staff including 1,200+ physicians, 43 departments, 40+ specialized centers, and 2.34 million patients annually. The hospital’s International Healthcare Center has served patients from 120+ countries since opening in 1995.
What separates Samsung Medical Center from other Korean hospitals is its combination of cancer dominance and technological firsts. The Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center occupies an 11-floor standalone building — the largest independent cancer center in Asia. The hospital operates Korea’s only private proton therapy center, has performed 20,000+ robotic surgeries, and was the first in Korea to introduce CAR-T cell therapy. In Newsweek’s 2026 rankings, SMC placed #1 in Korea and #3 globally for cancer — ahead of virtually every cancer center outside the United States.
Specialties
Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center
Asia's largest independent cancer center (11 floors). #3 globally by Newsweek. 19 specialized cancer centers. First in Korea for CAR-T cell therapy (2021). 70%+ cases via minimally invasive or robotic techniques.
Samsung Proton Therapy Center
Korea's only private-hospital proton therapy center (opened 2015). 230 MeV cyclotron, 7,000+ patients treated, 2,000+ liver cancer proton cases (national record).
Heart Vascular Stroke Institute
First in Korea to perform Impella CP procedure (2025) and Pulsed Field Ablation for atrial fibrillation (2024). Comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Organ Transplantation Center
90%+ overall success rate, 99% liver transplant success. Complex high-risk transplants. 1,500+ stem cell transplants, 82% pediatric leukemia success.
Robotic Surgery Program
Global top 10 volume. 20,000+ cumulative robotic surgeries. #2 worldwide for robotic prostatectomy and robotic gastrectomy.
Health Promotion Center
Tiered screening packages from $1,360. Primary (3hrs), Executive on Cancer (5hrs), Executive (4hrs), Premium full-body (7-8hrs) with PET-CT and brain MRI.
International Patient Services
Comprehensive support from your first inquiry to post-treatment follow-up, coordinated by InKoreaNow.
30 Years of International Experience
International Healthcare Center operating since 1995, serving patients from 120+ countries.
Multilingual Support
English-fluent doctors and coordinators. Interpretation in Arabic, Russian, Mongolian, Chinese, Japanese.
Virtual Consultations
In-person and virtual specialist consultations. Second medical opinions for complex or rare conditions.
Full Logistics Support
Medical visa assistance, upfront cost estimates, airport pickup, hotel booking near hospital.
VIP Services
Personalized treatment itineraries, expedited referrals to 800+ specialists across 40 departments.
Health Checkup Programs
Tiered packages from $1,360 (Primary) to $5,950 (Premium full-body with PET-CT and brain MRI).
Why Choose Samsung Medical Center
Matched to the Right Specialist
43 departments, 40+ centers, 1,200+ doctors. We know which team handles your specific condition and fast-track your appointment.
We Handle the Samsung System
Appointment scheduling, documentation, interpreter coordination, and billing so you can focus on your treatment.
Cancer Patients Get Special Attention
Samsung's cancer program is world-class but complex. We coordinate between departments, ensure seamless handoffs, and support extended stays.
Post-Treatment Continuity
Telemedicine follow-up coordination, records transfer, and communication with your doctors at home.