Prof. Dr. Sung Hoon Noh

Severance Hospital (Yonsei University, Seoul)

It is a top academic medical Center in Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea, and the flagship hospital of the Yonsei University Health System. Founded in 1885 as the first Western-style hospital in Korea, Gwanghyewon, has been the oldest and most enduring modern hospital in the nation serving as the seed of the Korean healthcare system over a period of 140 years. The first hospital in South Korea to become Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited was Severance Hospital in 2007 and has continued to be reaccredited with the same status through the years. It also has the accreditation of the Korea Institute of Healthcare Accreditation (KOIHA), under the ministry of health and welfare, showing that it conforms to national and international standards of patient safety and clinical excellence. --- ### Medical Specialties Severance Hospital has an integrated network of five specialized hospitals which make up a comprehensive and integrated care system: - Yonsei Cancer Hospital - Severance Cardiovascular Hospital - Rehabilitation Hospital - Eye Hospital - Children’s Hospital Moreover, the hospital has 60+ clinical departments and various specialty centers, and it provides advanced treatment in the vast variety of disciplines. Some of the areas of excellence involve: - Oncology - Cardiovascular surgery - Minimally invasive surgery or robotic surgery. - Rehabilitation medicine - Ophthalmology - Pediatrics Yonsei Cancer Hospital is also considered to be one of the first specialized cancer centers in South Korea and remains one of the most significant facilities of providing the advanced cancer treatment. Severance Hospital implemented robotic surgical systems in Korea in 2005 and has since gained a plethora of experience in robotic-assisted procedures. --- ### International Patient Services Severance hospital offers a wide range of support to international patients by having a well-developed International Health Care Center, which is among the first international patient service units in South Korea. Services include: - Care of English speaking and internationally trained healthcare professionals. - Multilingual interpretation (English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, and Mongolian) services. - Medical visa and documentation support, as well as scheduling appointments. - Airport transfers and concierge. - Dedicated international patient lounges and streamlined care pathways - After-treatment follow-up and telephone consultation services. These services will provide a well-structured and patient-focused experience to people traveling to other countries. --- ### Patient Experience The provided care at Severance Hospital is based on multidisciplinary model, within which specialists in different departments cooperate and create the specific treatment plan using personal clinical interests of the patient. Severance is a worldwide known academic medical center which combines clinical treatment, research, and medical education to provide evidence-based and innovation-oriented treatment. It has a long-standing reputation, a well-developed infrastructure, and patient-centric care, which is why it is a good destination among domestic and international patients who seek high-quality medical services in South Korea.