Official Name:
- EN: Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul (SCH Seoul)
- KR: 순천향대학교 부속 서울병원
Country, City, Address:
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, 59 Daesagwan-ro (Hangnam-dong, 657), Seoul 04401. Located in the central Hannam district, near Itaewon. Accessible via Hangangjin or Hannam metro stations (Lines 1/2). Approx. 50 minutes from Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Year of Foundation:
1974 — confirmed. Founded by Dr. Succ‑Jo Suh, a neurologist and personal physician to President Park Chung‑hee. This was the first hospital in the Soonchunhyang network, which later expanded to include facilities in Gumi (1979), Cheonan (1982), and Bucheon (2001).
Type of Clinic:
Tertiary‑level university teaching hospital. Clinical base for Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine. Over 730 beds, 32 departments, 22 specialized centers, and approximately 1,800 staff, including more than 200 professor‑physicians. The broader Soonchunhyang network manages around 3,000 beds across its four hospitals.
Main Specializations:
| Specialty | Details |
|---|---|
| Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiology Center established in 1999; “green channel” for acute heart attack patients; notably treated Samsung Group’s Chairman Lee Kun‑hee in 2014 |
| Neurology & Neurosurgery | Core strength since founding; pioneered microsurgery (1982), radiofrequency ablation (1983), CO₂ laser (1983), and CyberKnife (2008) |
| Oncology | Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, CyberKnife radiosurgery, Da Vinci robotic surgery; treatment for gastric, colorectal, liver, breast, gynecologic, prostate, lung, and brain cancers |
| Gastroenterology & Endoscopy | The only department in Korea designated by the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) as an international training center for endoscopic surgery |
| Bloodless Surgery Center | Opened in 2000 — a pioneer in Korea; over 2,000 bloodless surgeries performed; ~94% of patients are Jehovah’s Witnesses |
| Obstetrics, Gynecology & Pediatrics | Maternal and child health center operating since 1985 |
| Orthopedics & Spine Surgery | Spinal center, arthroscopy, joint replacement |
| Transplantology | Includes stem cell transplantation |
| Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery | Treatments for tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, salivary glands, and thyroid; robotic surgery |
| Ophthalmology | Keratoplasty, cataract treatment, refractive surgery |
Key Technologies:
- CyberKnife (Accuray) — radiosurgery system; center opened August 2008. Sub‑millimeter precision, real‑time tumor tracking, frameless treatment. Supported by peer‑reviewed publications.
- Da Vinci Xi — robotic‑assisted surgery (since 2017, Xi generation with Table Motion Technology). Used in gynecology, urology, ENT, and thyroid surgery.
- Bloodless Surgery Program — full suite: erythropoietin, iron therapy, hemostatic agents, acute normovolemic hemodilution, Cell Saver (Haemonetics).
- Elekta Infinity Linear Accelerator — advanced radiotherapy with IGRT (since 2013).
- RapidArc — arc‑modulated radiotherapy.
- 128‑channel 3.0T MRI — high‑field MRI (since 2013).
- PET‑CT, SPECT‑CT, Gamma Camera — nuclear diagnostics (department opened 2016, latest‑generation equipment).
- PACS — digital imaging archive and transmission system (since 2003).
Conditions Treated:
| Condition Group | Specific Conditions |
|---|---|
| Oncology | Gastric, colorectal, liver, breast, cervical, ovarian, endometrial, prostate, lung, brain cancers |
| Cardiovascular | Coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, heart failure |
| Neurology | Stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, brain tumors |
| Gastroenterology | Gastritis, peptic ulcer, polyps, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease |
| Orthopedics / Spine | Disc herniation, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, fractures, sports injuries |
| Urology / Nephrology | Kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney and bladder cancer |
| Gynecology | Fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, gynecologic oncology |
| Endocrinology | Diabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic diseases |
| ENT / Head & Neck | Head and neck tumors, vocal cord disorders, thyroid disease |
International Center:
Yes. The International Medical Center opened in 1999 — one of the first in Korea. Recognized by the Ministry of Health as the “Best Hospital for Attracting International Patients” (2011). Services include pre‑registration using medical records, treatment plan and cost estimates, visa support, interpreters, outpatient/inpatient coordination, and follow‑up care.
Languages:
Five languages on the official international website: Korean, Russian, English, Mongolian, and Chinese. The Russian‑language version is fully functional, with condition descriptions, procedures, and patient reviews.
Doctors / Leading Specialists:
| Name | Position | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Ahn MooYoung | Neurology / Neurosurgery; Director, Yongsan Dementia Center | 32 years’ experience; one of Korea’s leading neurosurgeons |
| Prof. Bang DukWon | Cardiology / Cardiovascular Surgery | Soonchunhyang‑trained; specializes in interventional cardiology |
| Prof. Yu Kyung Jong | Cardiovascular Surgery | Transferred from Severance Hospital; performed over 3,000 cardiac surgeries; pioneer of off‑pump CABG in Korea (since 1998) |
| Prof. Nam Gye Hyon | Gynecologic Oncology | Over 15 years’ experience; more than 1,000 cases of early cervical cancer with uterus‑sparing treatment; honorary member of ASCCP; recipient of the Thomas V. Sedlacek Prize |
| Prof. Kang Song Gu | Endocrinology | Over 20 years’ experience; Presidential Award (2008), Government Medal (2010) for endocrinology achievements |
| Prof. Jang Ah Ram | Radiation Oncology / CyberKnife | Over 15 years’ experience; CyberKnife Center coordinator; publications on SBRT for prostate cancer |
| Prof. Kim Jeong Shik | Gastroenterology / Endoscopy | Head of the WEO‑designated international endoscopic training center |
Equipment :
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CyberKnife (Accuray, USA) | Radiosurgery for brain, lung, prostate, and spinal tumors; center opened 2008 |
| Da Vinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical) | Robotic‑assisted surgery (Xi generation, since 2017) |
| Elekta Infinity | Linear accelerator for IGRT radiotherapy (since 2013) |
| RapidArc | Arc‑modulated radiotherapy |
| 128‑channel 3.0T MRI | High‑field MRI imaging (since 2013) |
| PET‑CT (latest version) | Nuclear oncology diagnostics (since 2016) |
| SPECT‑CT | Bone and organ imaging |
| Gamma Camera | Scintigraphy |
| 128‑slice CT | High‑resolution computed tomography |
| Cell Saver (Haemonetics, USA) | Autologous blood recovery for bloodless surgery |
| PACS | Digital imaging storage and transmission (since 2003) |
Official Websites:
- International Center (Russian):https://international.schmc.ac.kr/seoulRus/index.do
- International Center (English):https://international.schmc.ac.kr/seoulEng/index.do
- Hospital (Korean):https://schmc.ac.kr/seoulSrc/index.do
Contacts:
- International Center: +82‑2‑709‑9158, +82‑2‑709‑9114
- Emergency: +82‑2‑709‑9117 to 9119
- Email / Skype:schseoul@gmail.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00
Accreditations & Awards:
- Highest rating (1‑A) from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for five consecutive cycles (2019)
- “Best Hospital for Attracting International Patients” (Ministry of Health, 2011)
- Recognized as top‑tier for gastric, colorectal, and liver cancer treatment (National Health Insurance Service, 2012)
- WEO International Endoscopic Training Center
Key Differentiator:
Soonchunhyang Seoul is a tertiary university hospital with three standout strengths: CyberKnife Center (one of Korea’s earliest), Bloodless Surgery Center (national pioneer, over 2,000 procedures), and WEO‑accredited international endoscopic training center. It offers a full Russian‑language website and on‑site interpreters — rare among Korean hospitals. While not part of Korea’s “Big Four” medical centers (Samsung, Asan, Severance, SNU), it is a strong regional player with a highly developed international service.
The information was last verified on 07.10.2026.
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