Korean Medical Tourism - Korean Wave(Hallyu) #4

Korea, a Technological Leader in Medical Services

In Korea, you’ll be able to take advantage of convenient and highly developed one-stop services.

As you go through your examination and receive treatment, your medical records will automatically be saved in a cutting-edge, computerized health network system. This information may be accessed by other health facilities, meaning that you can easily switch your treatment location without having to go through endless paperwork.

Korea is an international forerunner in the field of robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is performed using a robotic arm that rotates 360 degrees and enables surgeons to see 3D images at 20x magnification. The robotic arm is particularly effective in the treatment of cancerous tumors because it can remove cancerous cells located in very thin and intricately intertwined lymph nodes. In the case of thyroid surgery, thanks to the robotic arm, the incision is less than one centimeter long and the scar is almost invisible.

Korea offers premium high-tech medical services by combining advanced IT and biotechnology, continuing to make significant advancements in the field of medicine.

Advantages of Korean Medical Services (below)

Highly Accomplished Doctors.

In Korea, the standard of medical excellence is so stringent that only the top 0.5% of medical students can pass the rigorous exams and go on to become practicing professionals. When you come to Korea for your medical needs, you can be assured that you are in the most capable of hands.

Surprisingly Affordable Prices

The cost of medical services in Korea is very low compared to those in the USA and Japan. For example, hemorrhoid surgery in the USA costs approximately 10.91 million won while for a fraction of the cost (roughly 1.27 million won) you can get the same, if not superior, treatment in Korea. Some cancer treatments in Korea cost half of what you would pay in Singapore or Thailand.

Healing Environment

Our bodies are very sensitive to the weather. After surgery, excessive exposure to sunlight can worsen scarring or cause you to heal more slowly. You may even experience infection or inflammation after surgeries that are performed in hot and humid climates.

These weather-related complications, however, are not an issue in Korea. Korea has four distinct seasons and the weather is pleasant throughout most of the year, with just enough sunlight and gentle breezes to aid you in your recovery.

Comprehensive Health Examinations

There is a Korean proverb that says, "If you want to remove a weed, you need a shovel, not a hoe." In other words, something small can become a serious problem if you don’t do anything about it. It’s the same with your health. In many cases, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes don’t show any symptoms until they become serious problems. Periodic health examinations are a low-cost and highly effective investment for your health and happiness. Korean hospitals offer a wide range of health examination programs that are designed to meet the needs of each individual patient.

Aesthetic Surgery

Everyone wishes he or she could be more attractive; in Korea, this dream becomes a reality. From correcting minor deformities to complete beauty reconstruction, Korea’s acclaimed plastic surgery procedures make anything possible. In Korea, eyelid and nose surgery is offered at one third the cost of what you would pay in Japan. Wrinkle removal and breast surgery are another specialty of Korean surgeons, who are known the world over for not leaving any scars, a major concern for many female clients.

Oriental Medicine

Oriental medicine is based on the concept of restoring and maintaining your body’s natural balance. When the harmony of our internal energy is disturbed, we become ill or feel tired and listless. In oriental medicine, acupuncture needles and moxa cautery are used to rebalance the energy of the body and natural herbal medicines are used to restore harmony between the organs. Oriental clinics in Korea combine the best of both oriental and western medicine and can prescribe either type of medication to meet the needs of the patient. Oriental clinics are particularly well known for curing spinal diseases through non-surgical treatment.

Dental Care

According to the results of a 17-year long study of 50,000 men between the ages of 40 and 75 conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, people with periodontal diseases have a 54% higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer and a 49% higher chance of developing kidney cancer compared to those in the same age bracket with no periodontal maladies. Research states that bad oral hygiene means more bacteria and viruses. Harmful substances created by the bacteria and viruses enter open areas in the mouth, travel through the bloodstream, and spread throughout the entire body. Dental health is much more important to your overall wellbeing than you may realize.

 

Infertility Treatment

Korean doctors say, "There is no such thing as infertility, only subfertility." There may be many hurdles or obstacles that seem to prevent you and your partner from conceiving. Korean doctors, however, eliminate a number of causes of subfertility and help you get ready to have your new baby.