Official Name:
- EN: Samyook Busan Hospital / Busan Adventist Hospital
- KR: 삼육부산병원
Country, City, Address:
South Korea, Busan, Seo‑gu District, 170 Daeti‑ro, Busan 49230. Located in the western part of Busan.
Nearest metro: Dongdae Sin Station (Line 1), Exit 3 — approx. 10‑minute walk. From Busan Station — approx. 15 minutes by transport.
Year of Foundation:
1951 — confirmed. Opened on March 15, 1951, as a branch of Seoul Hygiene Hospital in the Puyeong‑dong area of Busan. Renamed Busan Sanitary Hospital in 1955; Busan Adventist Hospital in 1976. On January 1, 2015, it was renamed Samyook Busan Hospital (Korean name), while the English name remains Busan Adventist Hospital. The hospital is part of the Adventist healthcare network of the Seventh‑day Adventist Church (a global network of 180 hospitals).
Type of Clinic:
General hospital (multi‑specialty). Classified as a Level 2 medical institution (2차 의료급여기관) under the Korean healthcare ranking system. Part of the Adventist Church’s hospital network. Features 21 departments and 8 specialized centers. As of 2020: ~49 physicians, 280 nurses, 191 other staff (total 520 employees). Part of a global network of 180 partner medical institutions.
Main Specializations:
| Specialty Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Neurology | One of the hospital’s strongest areas (“Best Neurology in Busan”). Treatments for stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, headaches, dizziness, neuropathies, muscle disorders, and nervous system infections. |
| Neurosurgery | Vascular neurosurgery (coil embolization, thrombectomy, carotid stenting), spinal surgery (endoscopic discectomy, artificial discs), stereotactic neurosurgery. |
| Gastroenterology & Endoscopy | Gastroscopy, colonoscopy, EUS‑guided drainage (pseudocysts, gallbladder), biliary tract surgery. |
| Laparoscopic Surgery | Minimally invasive procedures, including mammotomy (vacuum‑assisted breast biopsy). |
| Orthopedics | Knee arthroplasty, arthroscopy, corrective osteotomy, fracture surgery, hand microsurgery. |
| Cardiology & Vascular Interventions | Angiography, carotid stenting; dedicated Cardiovascular Intervention Center. |
| Urology (Endoscopic Stone Treatment) | Dedicated Endoscopic Lithotripsy Center for kidney and ureteral stones. |
| Gynecology (Endoscopic) | Laparoscopic hysterectomy, ovarian cyst removal, gynecological plastic surgery, infertility treatment. |
| Pediatrics | Full pediatric care: growth and development, allergies, asthma, infections, congenital heart defects, sleep disorders. |
| Rehabilitation | Physical therapy, occupational therapy. |
| Hemodialysis | Dedicated Artificial Kidney Center. |
| Vascular Care | Blood Vessel & Blood Healing Center. |
| Health Check‑ups | Comprehensive Health Screening Center. |
| Family Medicine | Preventive care, chronic disease management, nutrition, smoking cessation, geriatric care. |
| Ophthalmology, ENT, Dentistry, Psychiatry | Additional departments. |
Key Technologies:
- EUS‑guided Drainage (Endosonography) — first successful EUS‑guided pseudocyst and gallbladder drainage performed at the hospital (2025).
- Endovascular Neurosurgery — coil embolization of aneurysms, acute ischemic stroke thrombectomy, carotid stenting.
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery — endoscopic discectomies (laser‑assisted), balloon neuroplasty, radiofrequency ablation, artificial disc replacement.
- Laparoscopic Surgery — broad range of minimally invasive procedures.
- Neuronavigation Neurosurgery — intraoperative neuronavigation for brain surgeries.
- Gynecological Laparoscopy — hysterectomy, cyst removal, infertility diagnostics and treatment, ectopic pregnancy management.
- Endoscopic Lithotripsy for Urolithiasis — non‑surgical removal of kidney and ureter stones.
- Mammotomy (Vacuum‑Assisted Biopsy) — confirmed via international medical mission reports (Bangladesh).
- Hand Microsurgery — certified subspecialty training and practice (e.g., Dr. Kim Jung‑won, ISAKOS certification, Severance Hospital fellowship).
Conditions Treated:
| Condition Group | Specific Diagnoses |
|---|---|
| Neurology | Stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s, tremor, headaches, dizziness, neuropathies, muscular disorders, CNS infections |
| Neurosurgery | Aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal tumors, compression fractures, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, traumatic brain injury |
| Gastroenterology | GERD, peptic ulcer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, cholangitis, cholecystitis, pseudocysts |
| Surgery | Hernias, gallbladder diseases, breast tumors |
| Orthopedics | Knee osteoarthritis, fractures, meniscus and ligament injuries, femoral head osteonecrosis, foot deformities, femoral neck fractures |
| Gynecology | Fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, menopausal disorders, urinary incontinence |
| Pediatrics | Infections, allergies, asthma, growth and developmental issues, obesity, congenital heart defects, sleep disorders |
| Urology | Kidney and ureteral stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, UTIs |
| Vascular | Varicose veins, vascular malformations |
| Other | Chronic pain, rehabilitation, osteoporosis, lifestyle medicine, psychological support |
International Center:
Yes. The International Medical Center provides coordinators fluent in English, Russian, and Japanese. Services include pre‑arrival consultations, interpreter/escort support throughout the entire process (consultation → diagnostics → treatment → hospitalization → discharge), assistance with admission and discharge, and follow‑up care. Multilingual website and active social media presence. Recognized as one of the top 10 multi‑specialty hospitals in Busan for serving international patients for 2 consecutive years (2023, 2024). Part of the Seo‑gu Medical Tourism Special Zone in Busan.
Languages:
Korean (primary), English, Russian, Japanese — via in‑house international center coordinators.
Doctors / Leading Specialists:
| Name | Position | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Choi Myungseop | Hospital Director; Family Medicine | Graduated from Maryland Medical School and Chung‑Ang University Medical School. Geriatrics fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Adjunct professor at Chung‑Ang, Korea University, and Eulji University. President of the International Temperance Association. Served as President of Seoul Adventist Hospital (2008) and Busan Adventist Hospital (since 2014). |
| Dr. Jang Yong‑seok | Neurologist | Graduated from Kosin University. Neurology practice since 1997. Member of the Korean Neurological Society. Specialization: stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s, headaches. |
| Dr. Lee Sang‑hoon (Neurosurgery) | Neurosurgeon; Head of Surgery Department & Spine Center | Graduated from Kyungpook National University. Over 3,000 spinal procedures and ~500 brain surgeries. Member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society, Cerebrovascular Society, and Spinal Neurosurgery Society. Specialization: endovascular neurosurgery, spinal endoscopy. |
| Dr. Kwon Woo‑hyun | Neurosurgeon | Graduated from Pusan National University. Certified by the Korean Society of Neurointerventional Therapy (KSIN). Member of KONES. Specialization: aneurysm embolization, acute stroke interventions, carotid stenting. Published in Neurointervention and J Korean Neurosurg Soc. |
| Dr. Kim Jinnam | Gastroenterologist; Head of Gastroenterology | Led the hospital’s first successful EUS‑guided drainage procedure (2025). Specialization: advanced endoscopic interventions. |
| Dr. Lee Moo‑hwa | Orthopedic Surgeon; Professor at Pusan National University | Head of Orthopedics since 1986. Specialization: knee arthroplasty, corrective osteotomy, arthroscopy, fracture surgery, microvascular hand surgery. Board member of the Busan‑Ulsan‑Gyeongnam Orthopedic Society. |
| Dr. Kim Jung‑won | Orthopedic Surgeon | Graduated from Inje University. Subspecialty in hand surgery (Severance Hospital fellowship, ISAKOS certification). Adjunct professor at Inje University. Specialization: shoulder/knee arthroscopy, hand surgery. |
| Dr. Lee Sang‑hoon (Orthopedics) | Orthopedic Surgeon | Graduated from Inje University. Specialization: spinal surgery (scoliosis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis). |
| Dr. Kim Jong‑geun | Gynecologist | Graduated from Pusan National University (1979). Specialization: laparoscopic hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, infertility. |
| Dr. Son Young‑sil | Gynecologist | Graduated from Pusan National University. Specialization: gynecological check‑ups, early cancer detection, menopausal therapy. |
| Dr. Park Jin‑gil | Pediatrician | Graduated from Chonbuk University. Long‑standing practice at the hospital since the 1980s. Full‑spectrum pediatric care. |
| Dr. Noh Myung‑sook | Family Medicine | Graduated from Kosin University. Adjunct professor at Korea University and Sungkyunkwan University. Specialization: chronic diseases, geriatrics, nutrition, smoking cessation. |
| Dr. Jun Hwang | Surgeon | Listed on the iCloudHospital platform. |
| Dr. Yoo Yu‑hee | Endocrinologist | Graduated from Gyeongsang National University. Specialization: diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis. |
Equipment — Confirmed:
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| MRI | Brain, spine, and joint diagnostics. |
| CT | Diagnostics and preoperative planning. |
| Digital Angiography System | Endovascular diagnostics and treatments (embolization, stenting, thrombectomy). |
| Neuroendoscope & Spinal Endoscope | Endoscopic disc hernia surgery. |
| Neuronavigation System | Intraoperative navigation for brain surgeries. |
| Arthroscope | Knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. |
| Surgical Microscope | Hand microsurgery, neurosurgery. |
| Gastroscope & Colonoscope | GI endoscopic diagnostics. |
| Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) | EUS‑guided drainage of pseudocysts and gallbladder. |
| C‑arm (Intraoperative Fluoroscopy) | Real‑time imaging during orthopedic procedures. |
| Laparoscope | Laparoscopic gynecology and general surgery. |
| Urological Endoscope | Endoscopic lithotripsy for kidney/ureteral stones. |
| Mammotome (Vacuum Biopsy System) | Breast lesion biopsy. |
| Ultrasound | General diagnostics. |
| Radiofrequency Ablation System | Pain management and disc‑related procedures. |
| Hemodialysis System | Artificial kidney center operations. |
| Rehabilitation Systems | Physical and occupational therapy. |
Specific models of MRI, CT, and angiography systems are not publicly listed.
Official Websites:
- Korean:https://symcb.co.kr/
- English:https://symcb.co.kr/sub_en/about/about.php
- Russian:https://symcb.co.kr/sub_ru/ (via language switcher on the site)
Contacts:
- International Center: +82‑51‑600‑7735
- General Inquiry: 1566‑3675
- Email:aooa@kakao.com
- Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 08:30–17:30; Fri 08:30–12:30; Saturday closed.
Accreditations & Awards:
- KOIHA (Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation) — 3rd cycle accreditation.
- KAHF (Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients) — 4th cycle (2023).
- Top 10 multi‑specialty hospitals in Busan for international patients — 2 years in a row (2023, 2024).
- Award from the Chairman of the National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee (2021).
- Designated as part of the Seo‑gu Medical Tourism Special Zone (2022).
Key Differentiator: Samyook Busan Hospital is an Adventist general hospital with a 75‑year history (founded 1951) and part of a global Adventist network of 180 medical institutions. Its strongest areas are neurology and neurosurgery (endovascular stroke treatment, minimally invasive spinal surgery) and gastroenterology (advanced endoscopic procedures, EUS‑guided drainage). It features a Russian‑language international department, double accreditation (KOIHA and KAHF), and has been recognized twice as a leading hospital in Busan for foreign patients. As part of the worldwide Adventist medical network, it runs international medical missions (Bangladesh, Uganda, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Russia).
The information was last verified on 07.10.2026.
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