Konkuk University Medical Centre

Location Information:
  • Seoul
  • 796 Beds
  • Established in : 1931
  • Multi Specialty

About of Konkuk University Medical Centre

  • Founded in 1931, the new Konkuk University Medical Centre (KUMC) was opened in August 2005. With a mission to promote a healthy community, it prides itself in its “high-quality care, education, and research.”
  • Being a multispeciality Hospital, it has 31 Clinical departments and 23 Centres. It excels in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In fact, in 2019, it received an award from the Minister of Health and Welfare for its merit on the acute cardioplegia examination. It also received a first rating on its assessment of breast and stomach cancers. The Stroke Centre also obtained a certification from the Korean Stroke Society.
  • It has an International Health Centre with staff fluent in English, Russian, and Chinese. It also has a Health Centre with cutting-edge medical devices and personalised packages suited for the patient’s lifestyle.
  • In 2018, it received a first rating for 4 major cancers (colorectal, breast, lung, and stomach) in the adequacy assessment.
  • It is a certified senior-friendly hospital, the first in Korea. It also received a certification from the UNICEF as a baby-friendly hospital.
  • The Hospital is equipped with ultra-modern machines like the da Vinci Xi system which enables the surgeon to accurately operate. This robotic surgery empowers them to have the highest success rate and the safest robotic-assisted surgery to date. 
  • It also launched the first liquid pathology laboratory in Korea.
  • In 2014, it received the first-class rating for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer evaluation by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS). The Ministry of Justice designated the Hospital as an “Excellent Medical Tourism Institution.” Moreover, it received a first rating in the 12 categories of the 2013 medical adequacy assessment by HIRA.
  • It is the first Korean hospital to obtain the Occupational Safety Management System (KOSHA 18001) certification.
  • In 2012, it was evaluated as the lowest operative mortality rate in the 3 major cancers (stomach, liver, and colorectal) by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS).

Address of Konkuk University Medical Centre

120-1, Neungdong-ro,

Seoul 143 729

South Korea

Location Information

Seoul, South Korea

Team and Specialities

Team and Specialities of Konkuk University Medical Centre

  • Having the Da Vinci Xi system, the Department of Surgery, Department of Urology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and Department of Thoracic Surgery provide the highest success rate and safest robotic-assisted surgery having a better image and enabling easier operation through its cutting-edge technology.

Infrastructure of Konkuk University Medical Centre

  • KUMC has a building made up of 4 basements and 12 floors. 9 floors are reserved as Wards with the top floor being a high-end luxury VIP Ward.
  • The building consists of religious rooms, an Auditorium, Funeral Hall, Piano Lounge, and other facilities. It has an Information Desk for enquries. 
  • The Hospital has 9 medical equipment such as Da Vinci Xi, Angiography System, Mammography System, PET-CT, Mobile Digital Radiography etc.

Facilities of Konkuk University Medical Centre

Comfort During Stay

  • TV in room
  • Private rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Phone in Room
  • Mobility accessible rooms
  • Family accommodation
  • Laundry
  • Welcome
  • Safe in the room
  • Nursery / Nanny services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Personal assistance / Concierge
  • Religious facilities
  • Fitness
  • Spa and wellness
  • Café
  • Business centre services
  • Shop
  • Dedicated smoking areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Special offer for group stays
  • Parking available

Money Matters

Food

  • Diet on Request
  • Restaurant
  • International Cuisine
  • Self-Cooking

Treatment Related

  • Medical records transfer
  • Online doctor consultation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Pharmacy
  • Document legalisation
  • Post operative followup

Language

  • Interpreter
  • Translation services

Transportation

  • Airport pickup
  • Local tourism options
  • Local transportation booking
  • Visa / Travel office
  • Car Hire
  • Private driver / Limousine services
  • Shopping trip organisation

Team and Specialities of Konkuk University Medical Centre

  • Having the Da Vinci Xi system, the Department of Surgery, Department of Urology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and Department of Thoracic Surgery provide the highest success rate and safest robotic-assisted surgery having a better image and enabling easier operation through its cutting-edge technology.