High level general hospital
Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital
- Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (CNUHH) is a globally recognized cancerspecialized hospital, selected one of the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” in the oncology field for four consecutive years by Newsweek. Within ten years of its opening, the hospital achieved the highest number of cancer surgeries nationwide, received JCI accreditation twice, and has become a global hospital visited by hospitals in the metropolitan area for benchmarking. The hospital has consistently received top grades in the National Quality Assessment Program by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, demonstrating its excellent medical services. In 2011, the hospital opened the “International Medical Center” to attract foreign patients and pioneering overseas medical markets, and expand its global network. It is the only national university hospital in the nation to have acquired the “Korean Accreditation Program for Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients (KAHF)” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare three times.
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01 Introduction
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Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (CNUHH) is renowned as
one of
Korea’s most beautiful hospitals, offering advanced medical
services in a natural
and eco-friendly environment. It excels as a leading cancer center
in Asia, ranking
among the top 5 nationwide for major cancer surgeries. The
hospital’s “Healing
Forest” provides a serene atmosphere for patients, promoting both
physical and
emotional healing. The hospital holds the distinction of being the
first national
university hospital in Korea to achieve several notable
accomplishments. These
include being the first national hospital to receive JCI
accreditation twice, in
2010 and 2013, recognizing its adherence to international standards
of quality
healthcare. It is also the first national university hospital to
obtain the certification
under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Korean Accreditation
Program for
Hospitals serving Foreign Patients (KAHF) three times in 2018, 2021, and 2023,
highlighting
its commitment to providing high-quality services to international
patients.
Moreover, CNUHH has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth consecutive year in the oncology ranking.
These achievements establish CNUHH as a trailblazer and a leader in
delivering
exceptional medical care and services in Korea.
Therefore, CNUHH combines outstanding medical expertise with a patient-centered approach, making it a top choice for those seeking excellent healthcare in a tranquil setting.
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Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital (CNUHH) is renowned as
one of
Korea’s most beautiful hospitals, offering advanced medical
services in a natural
and eco-friendly environment. It excels as a leading cancer center
in Asia, ranking
among the top 5 nationwide for major cancer surgeries. The
hospital’s “Healing
Forest” provides a serene atmosphere for patients, promoting both
physical and
emotional healing. The hospital holds the distinction of being the
first national
university hospital in Korea to achieve several notable
accomplishments. These
include being the first national hospital to receive JCI
accreditation twice, in
2010 and 2013, recognizing its adherence to international standards
of quality
healthcare. It is also the first national university hospital to
obtain the certification
under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Korean Accreditation
Program for
Hospitals serving Foreign Patients (KAHF) three times in 2018, 2021, and 2023,
highlighting
its commitment to providing high-quality services to international
patients.
Moreover, CNUHH has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth consecutive year in the oncology ranking.
These achievements establish CNUHH as a trailblazer and a leader in
delivering
exceptional medical care and services in Korea.
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02 Major Procedure
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Name of Procedure
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery -
Outcome Data
Performance Data
* Accomplished a cumulative total of 6,000 Gamma Knife surgeries from 2004 to 2024.Data Brain Tumor Clinic-Gamma Knife Center No.of Medical cases (5 Year) 1,500 cases for the recent 5 years Success Rate 98% Survival Rate Not applicable Death Rate No mortality reported Length of Hospital Stay 2 days Incident Rate of Complications None
Gamma Knife surgery, utilizing cutting-edge radiation technology, is a non-invasive surgical method that precisely targets and eradicates lesions without the need for conventional cranial incisions. This approach selectively concentrates high-energy gamma rays on the pathological site, preserving the integrity of surrounding healthy brain tissue. Moreover, this procedure is characterized by its minimal invasiveness, devoid of blood loss, and remarkably short hospitalization period, often lasting only one to two days. It offers a viable treatment option for elderly patients or those with compromised overall health. Notably, patients can promptly resume their daily activities, including work, following the treatment. Furthermore, the advantages extend to cancer patients, who can commence adjuvant cancer therapies as early as the day after undergoing Gamma Knife surgery. Analyzing statistical data on Gamma Knife surgeries reveals a discernible upward trajectory in the management of metastatic brain tumors originating from various organs, such as lung and breast cancer. These findings signify both enhanced prognostic outcomes and an increasing prevalence of Gamma Knife surgery as a vital therapeutic modality for cancer patients. -
Honors & Recognition
Year Details 2022 Medical Service Award at the 13th Medical Asia 2022 -
Name of Procedure
Gastric Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection(G-EMR) / Colon Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (C-EMR) -
Outcome Data
Performance Data
CUNHH is equipped with seven state-of-the-art endoscopy rooms, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. These include over 15,000 cases of diagnostic endoscopy, more than 4,000 cases of endoscopic tumor resection, over 600 cases of submucosal dissection for esophageal lesions, over 200 cases of submucosal dissection for colorectal lesions, over 200 cases of digestive stent placement, over 1,500 cases of pancreaticobiliary endoscopy, and more than 1,600 cases of abdominal ultrasound and liver fibrosis assessment. CUNHH has achieved remarkable milestones, particularly in submucosal dissections for esophageal, gastric, and colorectal tumors, with cumulative numbers of 140, 7,000, and 1,300 cases respectively. The advanced equipment at CUNHH, including elastography and cutting-edge abdominal ultrasound technology, plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer, while the expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography enables the diagnosis and management of pancreatic and biliary cancers.Data CNUHH Gastroenterology and Hepatology Endoscopy Center No.of G-ESD cases (5 Year) 3,027 cases No.of C-ESD cases (5 Year) 793 cases -
SCI Journal (Impact Factor)
SCI IF Author(year). Article title. Journal title volume, pg Grade / Name 3.453 Yang HJ, Joo MK, Lee WS, Choi IJ, et al.(2022). Prediction model for curative endoscopic submucosal dissection of undifferentiated-type early gastric cancer Surg Endosc. 2022 Feb;36(2):1414-1423. doi: 10.1007/ s00464-021-08426-w. Epub 2021 Mar 16. Corresponding author/ Lee, Wan-Sik 4.321 Yang HJ, Lee WS, Kim YI, Choi IJ, et al.(2021). Long-term Outcomes of Undifferentiated-Type Early Gastric Cancer with Positive Horizontal Margins after Endoscopic Resection Gut Liver. 2021 Sep 15;15(5):723-731. doi: 10.5009/gnl20291. Corresponding author/ Lee, Wan-Sik 4.060 Park YL, Choi JH, Myung DS, Joo YE, et al.(2020). Engulfment and cell motility 1 promotes tumor progression via the modulation of tumor cell survival in gastric cancer Am J Transl Res. 2020 Dec 15;12(12):7797-7811. eCollection 2020. Corresponding author/ Myung, Dae-Seong 8.712 Yun MS, Kim DY, Lee WS, Min JJ, et al.(2017). A High-Affinity Repebody for Molecular Imaging of EGFRExpressing Malignant Tumors Theranostics. 2017 Jun 25;7(10):2620-2633. doi: 10.7150/thno.18096. eCollection 2017. Corresponding author/ Lee, Wan-Sik 3.333 Park SY, Oh HH, Myung DS, Joo YE, et al.(2017). Malformin A1 treatment alters invasive and oncogenic phenotypes of human colorectal cancer cells through stimulation of the p38 signaling pathway Int J Oncol. 2017 Sep;51(3):959-966. doi: 10.3892/ijo.2017.4070. Epub 2017 Jul 10. Corresponding author/ Myung, Dae-Seong -
Honors & Recognition
Year Details 2020 One of the top ranked hospital for colorectal cancer treatment in South Korea 2019 One of the top ranked hospital for gastric cancer treatment in South Korea -
Name of Procedure
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) -
Outcome Data
Performance Data
In the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses, various diseases such as simple sinusitis, fungal sinusitis, benign and malignant tumors, etc. can occur. Initial symptoms of these various diseases are very similar like runny or congested nose, and endoscopy and imaging studies such as CT and MRI to differentiate the accurate diagnosis. If a patient has symptoms of rhinosinusitis which is not cured well, they should promptly receive early and necessary treatments after accurate diagnosis through the medical care of the otorhinolaryngology department.Data CNUHH Head and Neck Cancer Clinic No. of ESS cases (5 Year) 2,209 No. of ESS malignant case 261 No. of Pituitary adenoma case 346 -
SCI Journal (Impact Factor)
SCI IF Author(year). Article title. Journal title volume, pg Grade / Name 176.082 Lee DH (2020). Saliva firing from parotid ducts. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020;383(17):e98 First Author/ Lee, Dong Hoon 5.972 Lee DH (2021). Mucosal resurfacing of the superstructure maxillectomy cavity using nasal cavity mucosa flaps. Oral Oncology. 2021;120:105289 First Author/ Lee, Dong Hoon 5.972 Lee DH (2021). Mucosal resurfacing of the superstructure maxillectomy cavity using nasal cavity mucosa flaps. Oral Oncology. 2021;120:105289 Corresponding Author/ Lee, Dong Hoon
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Major Departments
- Neurosurgery
- Gastroenterology
- Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery
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Major Procedures
- Neuronavigation-guided Brain Tumor Surgery
- Robotic Surgery for Cancer
- Total Hip/Knee Replacement
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General Information
- Address
- 322, Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollannam-do
- Website or SNS
- www.cnuhh.com/cnuhh_eng/main.cs
- Number of Doctors
- 162
- Number of Beds
- 733
- International Healthcare Center
- Emailcnuhh.imc@cnuh.com
- Tel+82-61-379-7892
- Fax+82-61-379-7894
- Interpretation
- ENGLISH, CHINESE, RUSSIAN, JAPANESE, MONGOLIAN, VIETNAMESE
- Meal
- WESTERN, KOREAN, Vegetarian, Diabetic, Low Sodium
- Pick-up
- Airport ↔ Hospital
- Direct-Billing Service
- Aetna, Cigna, Daman, International SOS, GAP, UnitedHealthcare Global
- Accreditation
- KOIHA(2022-2026)
- KAHF2023
- Other Services
- • Medical VISA Support Service • Concierge Service: Free interpretation, Free airport pick-up • 1:1 Patient escort service • Assistance with Local Tourist Attractions
