1994
Year Established
One of the world’s most innovative hospitals
1980
Hospital Beds
Major research and clinical medical campus
HIMSS 7
Digital Maturity
Highest international standard for digital healthcare
2 Million+
Patients Per Year
Trusted by patients seeking advanced treatment
Hospital Overview
Samsung Medical Center (SMC) is one of Asia’s most technologically advanced hospitals and a flagship healthcare institution established by Samsung. International patients choose SMC for its precision diagnostics, advanced oncology programmes, and innovative approach to healthcare. The hospital is consistently ranked among the world’s leading medical centres and is recognised for personalised medicine, clinical research, and proton therapy.
Founded in 1994 by Samsung, the hospital was created with the vision of building a future-focused healthcare system. From the beginning, it adopted the model of leading academic medical centres in the United States, combining patient care with scientific research and innovation. Today, Samsung Medical Center operates as a large integrated campus that brings together hospitals, research institutes, and specialised treatment centres.
Oncology remains the hospital’s strongest area of expertise. The Samsung Comprehensive Cancer Center is widely recognised as one of the leading cancer centres in Asia. The hospital also specialises in advanced cardiology, neurosurgery, and precision medicine. Treatment plans are tailored to individual patients using genetic and molecular information whenever appropriate, allowing highly personalised approaches for complex conditions.
Samsung Medical Center is recognised as a leader in healthcare digitalisation. The hospital operates fully electronic medical systems, uses artificial intelligence for medical imaging analysis, and actively develops precision medicine programmes. Surgeons work with robotic platforms and advanced hybrid operating theatres. The Proton Therapy Center delivers highly targeted cancer treatment, helping minimise radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues and critical organs.
The hospital brings together many of South Korea’s leading professors and specialists, including physicians with extensive international training and research experience. Doctors actively participate in global clinical trials and contribute to the development of new therapies and surgical techniques. Treating more than two million patients annually provides the medical team with exceptional clinical expertise. International patients are supported by dedicated coordinators and professional medical interpreters throughout their treatment journey.
Samsung Medical Center maintains JCI accreditation and has achieved HIMSS Stage 7 status, the highest level of digital healthcare maturity. The hospital is also certified by Korean healthcare authorities as a recognised medical institution for international patients. Adherence to global standards of patient safety, infection control, and quality management has established SMC as one of the most trusted destinations for advanced medical treatment in South Korea.
