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Gastric balloon in Seoul: Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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Gastric balloon Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 1 hour
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Types of Gastric bypass
  • Gastric bypass - from $16000

    This operation helps lose weight by altering your stomach and small intestine"s processing of the food you eat.

  • This procedure, for obesity and diabetes, alters the gut to improve the body"s metabolic regulations and health.

  • This operation shrinks the stomach size, encouraging weight loss. It"s swift, relatively safe, and effective.

  • The operation is a weight-loss surgery which redirects digestion, reducing calorie absorption substantially.

  • This surgery promotes weight loss via a robot-assisted technique, restricting stomach size and rerouting the small intestine.

  • This operation reduces stomach size and reroutes food path for weight loss, improving health issues like diabetes.

  • This operation reduces stomach size through sutures, promoting weight loss without surgical invasion, offering rapid recovery benefits.

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How Much Does Gastric balloon Cost in Republic of Korea?

The average price of Gastric balloon in Seoul is $12625, the minimum price is $10000, and the maximum price is $15250.
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Asan Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.3
Good
• 6 reviews
Asan Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Pediatric neurosurgery, Neurology, Therapy are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by International Organization for Standardization. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Asan Medical Center for healthcare.
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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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4.3
6 reviews
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Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews
  • Recognized by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation, this clinic demonstrates a commitment to high standards in patient care and safety.
  • With 2,000 hospital beds available, patients benefit from a facility well-equipped to handle a high volume of cases, including Gastric balloon procedures.
  • Facilitating a broad spectrum of medical needs, the clinic serves 1.6 million outpatients each year, ensuring extensive experience with diverse conditions.
  • Being part of a health system that conducts 40,000 operations annually, the clinic boasts significant surgical expertise, which extends to Gastric balloon procedures.
  • Inclusion in Newsweek's lists of World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals underscores the clinic's global recognition and commitment to excellence in healthcare.
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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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4.5
42 reviews
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
Good
• 3 reviews
  • Recognized for excellence by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation, ensuring adherence to high medical standards for patient care.
  • Designated as the first hospital in South Korea to successfully perform a lung transplant, showcasing a history of medical innovation.
  • Awarded by the Korea Tourism Organization as the best medical center for international patients in 2014, reflecting its commitment to patient satisfaction.
  • Equipped with an International Healthcare Center, providing a one-stop service with a coordinator to support international patients throughout their stay.
  • Offers comprehensive services including free interpreter assistance, enhancing communication and comfort for non-Korean speaking patients.
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accreditations:

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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Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Highest-Rated Clinic for Gastric balloon
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 9 reviews
  • For three consecutive years, the center has been awarded 1st place in "Quality of Services" based on patient feedback.
  • EUMC won the "Best Brand" title from 2009 to 2017, showcasing its strong reputation and patient trust.
  • Recognized by South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare as the leading hospital for colon cancer treatment.
  • Patients benefit from minimally invasive procedures, ensuring faster recovery and minimal scarring, important for Gastric balloon procedures.
  • The center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, ensuring high precision in Gastric balloon placement and management.
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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
5
9 reviews
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review
  • Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals 2022, showcasing its global reputation for excellence in healthcare.
  • Home to a dedicated International Department, providing comprehensive assistance to an average of 30,000 international patients annually.
  • Entirely digitalized since 2004, ensuring patient data is meticulously stored and managed for optimal treatment outcomes and patient safety.
  • Ranked first among Korean medical centers based on patient surveys in 2018, indicating high patient satisfaction and trust.
  • Located conveniently 20 km from Gimpo International Airport, making it easily accessible for patients traveling from abroad for their procedures.
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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)
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Chung-Ang University Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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  • Recognized in the World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek, showcasing its commitment to healthcare excellence.
  • With prices starting from $10,000, the facility offers cost-effective Gastric balloon procedures compared to US clinics.
  • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery with Gastric balloon as a key service, ensuring focused expertise in this area.
  • Staff proficient in English, providing ease of communication for international patients seeking Gastric balloon services.
  • Caters to a global clientele, reflecting extensive experience in managing the needs of international patients for Gastric balloon procedures.
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World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Chung-Ang University Hospital
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Hanyang University Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
New
Hanyang University Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Neurology, Dentistry, Weight Loss Surgery are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Hanyang University Medical Center for healthcare.
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