- Chung-Ang University Hospital was founded in 1968, originally known as Sungshim Hospital, which was situated in Pil-dong.
- In 2004, it relocated to Heukseok-dong.
- Since its establishment, the Hospital has significantly expanded and strengthened its various areas of expertise, ultimately introducing a new paradigm in the Korean medical sector by creating a novel model for medical care, advancing the biomedical field through convergence research, cultivating global leaders, and establishing a center of excellence.
- It operates as a multispecialty hospital with 31 clinical departments and 5 Specialized Centers.
- In 2019, it achieved Korea’s first successful 3D-printed sternum bone implants and replacements.
- It was rated number one in the overall “Patient Evaluation of Medical Service Experience” as surveyed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRAS).
- In 2016, the Hospital was repeatedly recognized as the “Excellent Medical Tourism Institution” by the Ministry of Justice.
- It was awarded “the Best International Healthcare Team Award” at the 2015 Medical Korea Awards.
- Additionally, “The Prime Minister’s Award” was presented to the Hospital in 2015 during the Medical Korea Global Health Care Merit Awards Ceremony.
- The Hospital also received the titles of “Best Institution in the Medical Tourism Business” and the “Grand Prize of Customer Satisfaction Excellence” from the Korea Health Industry Awards.
- In 2013, it was recognized as the Top Emergency Medical Center for seven consecutive years.
- The Hospital is equipped with various advanced technologies, including the Da Vinci Surgical Systems Si, Brilliance iCT, PET-CT, and LINAC, to fulfill its mission of contributing to the “wellness and happiness of humanity through our innovative healthcare, research, and education.” Since Fall 2011, the Hospital has been offering international medical services.
- In 2014, it officially launched an International Health Centre to provide personalized and tailored treatments for foreign patients.
Chung-Ang University Hospital Seoul
Established Year: 1968
No. of Beds: 807
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Specialty: Multi Specialty
About Hospital
Team Info
- The Hospital features five Specialized Centres: the Thyroid Centre, the Spine Centre, the Cardiovascular Centre, the Gastroenterology Centre, and the Paediatric Top Team.
Infrastructure
- Leading Academic Hospital in Seoul – Korean Medical Excellence Awards 2019
- Excellence in Multispecialty Care – Seoul Health Awards 2020
- Top Rated Clinical Research and Education Facility – Korea Medical Leadership Awards 2021
- Outstanding Patient Care and Safety – Seoul Healthcare Innovation Awards 2022
- Most Trusted University Hospital – Korean Medical Forum 2023
- Best Integration of AI in Healthcare – Asia-Pacific HealthTech Awards 2024
Awards
- Spanning a land area of 23,055 square meters and a floor space of 78,965.53 square meters, Chung-Ang University Hospital consists of two structures: the Chung-Ang Building, which features 15 stories above ground, and the Dajung Building, which has 10 floors above ground.
- The facility includes an underground parking garage and a parking tower, accommodating a total of 607 vehicles.
- It is equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art technologies, including MRI, CT, AXIOM Artis dBA, DR, Automated Test System, Total Medical Service System, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Gamma camera, LINEAR SIMULATOR, and PET-CT Ultrasound.
- The hospital comprises 204 rooms and offers 807 beds, along with 17 wards that include specialized units.
Hospital Address
102, Heukseok-ro, Seoul, 06973 South Korea
Airport: Gimpo International Airport
Distance: 18 Km
Time: 35 Minutes
Metro: Heukseok Station (Line 9)
Distance: 300 Meters
Time: 3 Minutes Walk
Taxi: On Call
Hotels/ Guest Houses: Available
Facilities
- 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
- Medical records transfer
- Online doctor consultation
- Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy
- Document legalisation
- Post operative followup
- Diet on Request
- Restaurant
- International Cuisine
- Translation services
- Airport pickup
- Local tourism options
- Local transportation booking
- Visa / Travel office
- Car Hire
- Private driver / Limousine services
- Shopping trip organisation
- Air ambulance