Seoul Asan Hospital has achieved remarkable recognition in the 'World's Best Hospitals 2027' rankings by Newsweek, placing in the top 10 in six out of 13 clinical categories. The hospital's endocrinology department ranked second globally, marking the highest position ever for a domestic hospital.
According to the medical community, Newsweek conducts its annual evaluation of the world's best hospitals in collaboration with the global research firm Statista. This year's assessment considered recommendations from medical professionals, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and international certifications across healthcare institutions in over 30 countries. Alongside Seoul Asan Hospital, Samsung Medical Center and Severance Hospital also received high marks.
In this evaluation, Seoul Asan Hospital secured second place in endocrinology, fifth in gastroenterology and urology, sixth in oncology, and ninth in neurology and nephrology. It is the only hospital in South Korea to have six departments ranked within the top 10 globally.
The hospital also ranked first domestically in six categories: endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery, the highest number for any hospital in the country. Notably, the endocrinology department has consistently ranked among the top five in the world for seven consecutive years, achieving second place this year.
The evaluation was based on an online survey of healthcare professionals (83.5%), international certifications of medical institutions (10%), and the implementation of patient self-assessment tools (PROM) (6.5%). The final results were published on Newsweek's website on September 17.
This year, eight departments saw an increase in their rankings. Neurosurgery rose 27 spots, obstetrics climbed 11, cardiac surgery improved by seven, respiratory medicine by six, cardiology by four, and both endocrinology and pediatrics moved up two spots, while urology increased by one. Orthopedics ranked 11th, cardiology 13th, respiratory medicine 14th, and cardiac surgery 23rd, all receiving commendable evaluations.
Seoul Asan Hospital has established itself as a global medical center, attracting over 20,000 foreign patients annually from countries including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. International medical professionals frequently visit the hospital to learn treatment techniques for severe illnesses. In the past decade, more than 3,500 medical professionals from over 90 countries have visited Seoul Asan Hospital.
Park Seung-il, president of Seoul Asan Hospital, stated, "Since our opening in 1989, we have declared ourselves a patient-centered hospital and have dedicated ourselves to enhancing patient safety and medical quality. This commitment has resulted in our six departments being ranked among the top 10 in the world in this evaluation."
Samsung Medical Center ranked fifth globally and first in Korea for cancer care. It has maintained its position as the top hospital in the Asia-Pacific region since 2024, receiving high praise for its advanced cancer treatments, including proton therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and precision oncology.
Since opening Asia's largest single-building cancer hospital in 2008, Samsung Medical Center has strengthened its capabilities in treating severe cancer patients by introducing CAR-T cell therapy and operating a proton therapy center. The five-year survival rate for patients treated at the cancer hospital is 75.4%.
The respiratory medicine department also continued its upward trend, ranking 12th globally, having improved from 28th in 2024 to 19th last year and now to 12th this year.
Severance Hospital ranked second overall based on the number of clinical specialties ranked first in Korea. It demonstrated strong clinical competitiveness by achieving first place in three specialties: neurosurgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics.
Notably, the orthopedics department rose from second to first in Korea this year, with its global ranking improving from ninth to sixth. The endocrinology department also entered the top 10 globally, moving up two spots from 12th last year to 10th this year.
According to the medical community, Newsweek conducts its annual evaluation of the world's best hospitals in collaboration with the global research firm Statista. This year's assessment considered recommendations from medical professionals, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and international certifications across healthcare institutions in over 30 countries. Alongside Seoul Asan Hospital, Samsung Medical Center and Severance Hospital also received high marks.
In this evaluation, Seoul Asan Hospital secured second place in endocrinology, fifth in gastroenterology and urology, sixth in oncology, and ninth in neurology and nephrology. It is the only hospital in South Korea to have six departments ranked within the top 10 globally.
The hospital also ranked first domestically in six categories: endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery, the highest number for any hospital in the country. Notably, the endocrinology department has consistently ranked among the top five in the world for seven consecutive years, achieving second place this year.
The evaluation was based on an online survey of healthcare professionals (83.5%), international certifications of medical institutions (10%), and the implementation of patient self-assessment tools (PROM) (6.5%). The final results were published on Newsweek's website on September 17.
This year, eight departments saw an increase in their rankings. Neurosurgery rose 27 spots, obstetrics climbed 11, cardiac surgery improved by seven, respiratory medicine by six, cardiology by four, and both endocrinology and pediatrics moved up two spots, while urology increased by one. Orthopedics ranked 11th, cardiology 13th, respiratory medicine 14th, and cardiac surgery 23rd, all receiving commendable evaluations.
Seoul Asan Hospital has established itself as a global medical center, attracting over 20,000 foreign patients annually from countries including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia. International medical professionals frequently visit the hospital to learn treatment techniques for severe illnesses. In the past decade, more than 3,500 medical professionals from over 90 countries have visited Seoul Asan Hospital.
Park Seung-il, president of Seoul Asan Hospital, stated, "Since our opening in 1989, we have declared ourselves a patient-centered hospital and have dedicated ourselves to enhancing patient safety and medical quality. This commitment has resulted in our six departments being ranked among the top 10 in the world in this evaluation."
Samsung Medical Center ranked fifth globally and first in Korea for cancer care. It has maintained its position as the top hospital in the Asia-Pacific region since 2024, receiving high praise for its advanced cancer treatments, including proton therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and precision oncology.
Since opening Asia's largest single-building cancer hospital in 2008, Samsung Medical Center has strengthened its capabilities in treating severe cancer patients by introducing CAR-T cell therapy and operating a proton therapy center. The five-year survival rate for patients treated at the cancer hospital is 75.4%.
The respiratory medicine department also continued its upward trend, ranking 12th globally, having improved from 28th in 2024 to 19th last year and now to 12th this year.
Severance Hospital ranked second overall based on the number of clinical specialties ranked first in Korea. It demonstrated strong clinical competitiveness by achieving first place in three specialties: neurosurgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics.
Notably, the orthopedics department rose from second to first in Korea this year, with its global ranking improving from ninth to sixth. The endocrinology department also entered the top 10 globally, moving up two spots from 12th last year to 10th this year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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