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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Brain tumor treatment in Republic of Korea 2024

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Brain tumor Treatment Overview in Republic of Korea

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Arrival

  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel or clinic.
  • Completion of necessary paperwork.
  • Settling into your hotel or clinic room.

Diagnostics

  • Initial consultation with a neurosurgeon.
  • Brain imaging via MRI or CT scan.
  • Biopsy for histological examination, if necessary.

Treatment Plan Development

  • Review of diagnostic test results.
  • Discussion of treatment options by the medical team.
  • Finalizing the treatment plan with patient consent.

Treatment

  • Surgery under general anesthesia to remove the tumor.
  • Radiation therapy or chemotherapy as adjunct treatment.
  • Medication management for symptom relief.

Follow-up

  • Regular post-treatment checks with neurosurgeon.
  • Periodic imaging to monitor for tumor recurrence.
  • Medication adjustment based on patient"s response.

Rehabilitation

  • Physical therapy for movement and strength restoration.
  • Speech therapy if communication ability was affected.
  • Psychological support to cope with changes.

Please note that only a trained medical professional can determine an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan for a brain tumor. This guide is a general outline and may vary based on individual patient needs. Additional diagnostic methods like PET scans or additional treatments like targeted therapies may also be beneficial.

What patients like

  1. Brain tumor treatment efficacy. Republic of Korea is known for its innovative and effective brain tumor treatments that include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and various surgical procedures. Patients often report improvement and positive outcomes.
  2. Doctor's professionalism. Specialists in Korea often have high qualifications, are members of various international medical associations, and have extensive experience in treating brain tumors.
  3. Cost. The Brain tumor treatment cost in Republic of Korea varies from 16666$ to 50000$. For comparison, the average cost of such treatment in the USA can range _prices_, making Korea a cost-effective option.
  4. Service level. Patients appreciate the high level of service in Korean hospitals - the staff's professionalism, the quality of care, and the advanced medical equipment available.
  5. Logistics. The Republic of Korea has well-organized medical tourism logistics, including accommodation, transportation, and interpretation services, which makes the treatment process smoother for international patients.

What patients don't like

  1. The language barrier can be challenging, as not all medical staff can communicate effectively in English.
  2. Even though the cost of treatment is lower compared to some other countries, for many patients, the overall cost (including travel and accommodation expenses) can still be quite steep.
  3. Some patients report long waiting times for certain procedures or tests, despite the generally well-organized healthcare system.
  4. There may be cultural differences in the approach to patient care and communication, which can make some international patients feel uncomfortable.

What's the Cost of Brain tumor Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/16/2024
The average price for Brain tumor diagnostic and treatment in Republic of Korea is $50000, the minimum price is $16666, and the maximum price is $50000.
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Brain FDG PET -from $1000 -
Brain MRI with contrast -from $109 -
Brain tumor removal from $50000 from $20000 from $23929
Brain tumor surgery -from $16870 -
CT of the paranasal sinuses -from $33 -
Consultation of a radiologist -from $80 -
Consultation with a neurosurgeon from $320 from $12500 -
Craniotomy from $20703 from $26000 from $17946
CyberKnife for brain tumor -from $9500 -
Extended analysis of blood from $250 from $24000 -
Gamma Knife -from $5500 -
Gamma Knife for brain tumor -from $4500 -
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor -from $2000 -
Tomotherapy -from $10000 -
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Discover the Best Brain tumor Clinics in Republic of Korea: 9 Verified Options and Prices
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Severance Hospital
Most Popular Clinic for Brain tumor Treatment
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews
  • Severance Hospital provides an accelerated program for international patients to diagnose and treat a brain tumor. This means that medical tourists are served without queues.
  • Severance cooperates with Johns Hopkins and Anderson Medical Centers, the leading ones in the USA. This means that the latest American protocols are applied at Severance to treat malignant brain tumors.
  • Over 4 mln patients choose Severance for treatment annually.
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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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Lola Saydakhmedova • Jun 5, 2019
I was in Severance on May 27, 2019 at a reception by the oncologist's homolog, and on the same day mammography and ultrasound of the mammary glands were done. For the conclusion they said to come on June 5th. I want to say a big thank you to my coordinator Lydia, I went everywhere, translated, sat and waited in queues with me. Service at the highest level! Today, on June 5, I came back to the homologue and she looked at the pictures and said that all is not well worry. And in Russia, they saw a tumor from somewhere. I was also given a disc with ultrasound and momography and a conclusion in paper in English. Thank you all and thanks to bookimed.com! This is not a hoax, really help people. I wanted to share a photo of the clinic and the coordinator, but something is impossible to expose them.
4.5
42 reviews
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Radiation therapy for brain tumor $33825.93
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $13530.37 - $16537.12
Craniotomy $26309.06 - $30067.49
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Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 22 reviews

Treatment of brain tumors at Samsung is performed by the doctors of the Neurosurgery Department.

Diagnosis is carried out using the 3 Tesla MRI. It detects the exact location and size of the tumor.

Low-traumatic operations and non-surgical methods are used to treat tumors. They reduce the risk of postoperative complications and shortens the recovery period.

Specialists apply stereotactic operations - the tumor is determined using the special coordinate system, so it is removed entirely.

Duration of diagnosis is 5-7 days. The length of treatment depends on the chosen method.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Samsung Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
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Haya • Jul 12, 2019
We went to Samsung hospital for consultation and they was great and service was also professional Emad and Varvara both of them are so helpful and respond to my request very fast
4.5
22 reviews
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Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 9 reviews

Ewha Woman's University Medical Center (EUMC) is a multidisciplinary hospital for women only. It's located in Seoul, South Korea.

The treatment of breast, thyroid, urogenital cancers, and joint replacement — are the clinic's top specialties.

Ewha doctors focus on the aesthetic results of the procedures. They perform minimally invasive operations through small incisions so that a woman does not get visible scars.

Patients from Europe, Russia, China, and the United Arab Emirates choose Ewha Medical Center every year.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Асель • Jan 16, 2020
Mom could not make an accurate diagnosis, and we decided to be examined in Korea. I left a request in bookimed. And what surprised immediately rang. I told you how, all the tests that were done, and I was advised by the Ehwa clinic. We immediately agreed and signed up with a mammologist. Everything is clean in the clinic, all doctors, all medical staff are qualified, and very friendly. The translator was with my mother all the time, and he explained everything very clearly. They quickly took the tests, and immediately established a diagnosis, they said it was necessary to do the operation. The operation lasted 5 hours (general preparation, etc.) after the operations in the clinic 10 days. They did everything neatly, everything had almost healed. I am satisfied with the clinic and the medical coordinators of Bookimed. Thank you all very much!
5
9 reviews
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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accreditations:

Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
5
4 reviews
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Brain tumor removal $35000 - $40000
Gamma Knife for brain tumor $20000 - $22000
Craniotomy $35000 - $40000
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Asan Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.6
Excellent
• 5 reviews

Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.

The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.

Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Asan Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Asan Medical Center
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Donald • Sep 9, 2022
Yes. Only thing Is that I was supposed to get refund for the cancellation of dental exam and X-ray. Didn’t get it.
4.6
5 reviews
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Brain tumor surgery $19400 - $28200
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Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

St. Mary’s Hospital Seoul is a large multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea. The main specialties are oncology, hematology, organ transplant, cardiovascular surgery, and check-up. The hospital was the first in South Korea for liver, small bowel and cornea transplants. St. Mary’s Hospital in Korea is ranked the 5th in the world for successful bone marrow transplants.

30,000 international patients get treatment annually here.

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accreditations:

Joint Commission International  certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
Good
• 3 reviews

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
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4
3 reviews
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 2 reviews

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Seoul  is multidisciplinary hospital for examination and treatment of various diseases, founded in 1974 and located in Seoul. There are four hospitals in Soon Chun Hyang Universety Hospital, which located throughout South Korea.

 

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital
TATYANA SHELUDKO • Jun 12, 2018
The clinic meets all the stated criteria of the service. Efficiency in servicing and reliability of diagnoses at the highest level. A very good option for passing the narrow specialists and the entire diagnostics in general.
5
2 reviews
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Brain tumor removal $15400 - $19300
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is the leading multidisciplinary state facility in the capital of South Korea. The President of the country receives treatment here.

Since 2004, SNUH has been digitalized completely — all data about patients is stored in the electronic system.

The hospital shows the highest statistics for cancer treatment in South Korea. Other SNUH key specialties are neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, and organ transplant.

Seoul University Hospital serves 10,700 patients every day on average.

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
5
1 review
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$17100 - $25200
Diagnostics
$2600 - $4200
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FAQ about Brain tumor Treatment in Republic of Korea

How to choose the best hospital for a brain tumor?

While choosing the hospital for brain tumor treatment, take into account:

  • Location of the brain tumor hospital. Choose the brain tumor hospital which is faster to reach from your country. It mainly concerns cases when a patient needs an urgent surgical intervention.
  • Neurosurgeon’s qualification. Experienced doctors undergo practice at the world leading medical centers, they have certificates and positive patients’ reviews. Doctors of the best brain tumor treatment centers remove a tumor applying special surgical robot. It provides higher accuracy and shortens rehab period. Pay attention that world-renowned neurosurgeons may ask for a higher fee.
  • Availability of neuronavigation system. It helps a doctor controlling all the movements to decrease the possibility of healthy brain tissues damaging during surgery.
  • The success rate of a brain tumor removal. The brain tumor treatment centers in the world represent high recovery rate and long life expectancy after surgery. So check this info before choosing the brain tumor hospital.

Where are top brain tumor treatment centers located?

The best hospitals for a brain tumor are located in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Germany and Spain are among the best countries to treat brain tumor in Europe. Thailand, South Korea, and India — are top ones in Asia; Turkey — in the Middle East.

These countries offer different prices for the brain tumor treatment, but the quality of therapy remains at about the same level because all procedures are performed according to the strict international treatment protocols. The cost varies due to general price policy within the country and income of local citizens.

How is a brain tumor diagnosed abroad?

Before the development of a treatment plan, doctors appoint diagnostic procedures. Depending on the symptoms and type of a suspected tumor, a specialist may prescribe:

  • blood and urine tests
  • consultation with an ophthalmologist
  • examination of the eyeground
  • MRI (with or without contrast)
  • PET-CT
  • tumor biopsy.

Specialists apply safe biopsy method — brain tumor puncture at the best brain tumor centers. A neurosurgeon receives a sample of tissue using a thin needle. It is inserted through the 3-4 mm incision.

If a patient has already undergone treatment in another hospital and want to get a second medical opinion, it is necessary to show a neurosurgeon all the medical records and MRI-images. You can also have all necessary tests after arrival to the chosen hospital.

How is a brain tumor treated in world's top treatment centers?

Surgical treatment of brain tumor

  • Removal of a brain tumor applying Awake Craniotomy technique

During the surgery, a patient remains conscious and follows neurosurgeon’s recommendations. It allows detecting brain areas which control vital functions of an organism and avoid their damaging. Surgery is conducted under local anesthesia that is why the operation is painless for a patient.

  • Transnasal removal of a tumor

It is used to remove the brain tumor without surgery. A doctor does not make any incision but removes neoplasm through the sinuses.

  • Neuroendoscopy

A tumor is removed through 1.5-2 cm openings in the skull. It reduces injury rate and shortens postoperative rehabilitation. Endoscopic tools penetrate in the distant brain areas which are hard-to-reach while applying other surgical methods. The procedure requires special microsurgical equipment and high degree of neurosurgeon’s skills.

Non-surgical brain tumor treatment

  • Radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery

Among the brain tumor treatment options are CyberKnife and Truebeam with Novalis linear accelerator (state-of-the-art modification of GammaKnife). These systems influence the neoplasm cells with radioactive irradiation and destroy them.

  • Chemotherapy

Except for standard chemotherapy regimen, doctors of the best brain tumor centers apply intracranial chemotherapy for malignant brain tumors. A surgeon places special plates with a drug right in the brain. It reduces side effects and damage to the rest of the organs. Intracranial chemotherapy is considered as a new treatment for brain tumors.

These options are not standard ones. They are appointed individually after a consultation with a doctor.

How to make an appointment in the best hospital for a brain tumor?

If you want to get the brain tumor treatment in the best hospital, follow these steps:

  1. Learn info about the best brain tumor treatment centers listed on this page.
  2. Submit a request to choose the most appropriate tumor center for you.
  3. Bookimed manager contacts you to answer all your questions and schedule the date of your arrival at the brain tumor treatment hospital.

Bookimed cooperates with the best brain tumor treatment centers in the world directly. So, Bookimed services is free for a patient.

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