Samsung Medical Center
The cost of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in South Korea typically ranges from $12,500 to $20,100. Prices can vary depending on the hospital, the experience of the neurosurgeon, the number of brain lesions treated, and whether additional imaging or planning is required. In the United States, the average cost is $70,000 (per AANS). This means Gamma Knife treatment in South Korea is about 77% less expensive than in the U.S.
South Korean hospitals usually include pre-op imaging (MRI or CT), treatment planning, the Gamma Knife procedure, anesthesia or sedation, and a short hospital stay. Follow-up consultations are often part of the package. In the U.S., costs for imaging, anesthesia, and hospital fees are often billed separately from the procedure itself. Always confirm with your clinic exactly what is included in the quoted price.
Why consider the Republic of Korea for gamma knife treatment?
Access advanced Gamma Knife solutions in trusted clinics .
| Republic of Korea | Turchia | Austria | |
| Gamma Knife | da $12,491 | da $7,000 | da $32,000 |
| Gamma Knife for brain tumor | da $12,491 | da $4,750 | da $25,000 |
| Gamma-knife for spinal tumor | - | da $8,000 | - |
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Gamma Knife Surgery
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1-4 - Rehabilitation
Note: Each patient"s recovery timeline may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the Gamma Knife surgery.
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Neurosurgeon specializing in radiosurgery at Samsung Medical Center – a leader in Gamma Knife procedures.
Professor Lim Do Hoon heads the Radiation Oncology Department at Samsung Medical Center, focusing on CNS tumors among other specialties.
Prof. Heo is a leading neurologist in South Korea specializing in epilepsy treatment. He is the head of the Neurology Department at Yonsei Severance Hospital and a graduate of Yonsei University College of Medicine. He is a member of The Korean Epilepsy Society, The Korean Neurological Association, and The Korea Medical Association.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.
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In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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