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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Gamma Knife in Republic of Korea 2024

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While Gamma Knife treatment offers are not be available in Republic of Korea, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Turkey, Istanbul
Neuroradiologist - Baran Yilmaz
19 years of experience
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  • Extensive Neurosurgical Expertise: Dr. Baran Yilmaz has an impressive background with medical degrees from Marmara University and a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship from Yale School of Medicine.
  • Renowned Professional Recognition: Dr. Yilmaz is a recipient of the "Prof. Dr. Hamit Ziya Gökalp Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement First Prize" and holds memberships in prestigious neurosurgical associations.
  • Comprehensive Gamma Knife Package: The offer includes a Head MRI, and transfers between the airport, hotel, and VM Hospitals for your convenience.
  • Convenient Treatment Schedule: The Gamma Knife treatment requires just a 1-day stay in the hospital, followed by a 4-day recovery period in a hotel.
  • Internationally Recognized Clinic: VM Hospitals is a multi-specialty medical center frequented by patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, CIS countries, and Arab League States, specializing in neurosurgery and other disciplines.
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Package price
$5500
Turkey, Istanbul
Radiation oncologist - Fatih Oruc
24 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Fatih Oruc has been practicing since 2000, ensuring over two decades of expertise in Gamma Knife treatment.
  • International Training: Dr. Oruc's global training background contributes to a comprehensive understanding of Gamma Knife procedures.
  • Renowned Clinic: Istanbul Oncology Hospital is a premier institution, with 11640 patients annually trusting their care to its specialized oncology services.
  • Zero Hospital Stay: Gamma Knife treatment requires no in-hospital stay, minimizing disruption to patients' lives and allowing for a comfortable recovery in a hotel.
  • Convenient Transfers: The offer includes airport-clinic-airport transfers, providing hassle-free transportation for patients during their treatment journey.
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Turkey, Eskisehir
Neurosurgeon - Gokhan Kurt
28 years of experience
  • Exceptional experience and qualifications of Dr. Gokhan Kurt, with a career starting in 1996, numerous accolades, and specialized training in Gamma Knife Radio-Surgery and Epilepsy Surgery.
  • All-inclusive medical package for Glioma, which covers comprehensive diagnostics, consultations, anesthesia, post-op medications, and even hotel and airport transfers.
  • Personalized Glioma treatment at HEALTH&MORE Clinic, leveraging their dedication to neurosurgery with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art medical equipment.
  • Global recognition and expertise, with HEALTH&MORE Clinic being a leading institution for neurosurgery, attracting patients worldwide for complex procedures like Glioma surgery.
  • Comprehensive care and convenience with a 7-day hospital stay and a 7-day hotel accommodation, ensuring comfort and support throughout the treatment journey.
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$27500
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Gamma Knife Overview in Republic of Korea

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patients recommend -
93%
Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 3 days
Rehabilitation - 1 day
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
Requests processed - 1646
Bookimed fees - $0
Types of Gamma Knife
  • The procedure uses focused radiation, precisely targeting brain tumors, causing minimal damage to healthy tissue.

  • This therapy uses focused radiation to treat spinal tumors, offering precision, non-invasive treatment, and potential quick recovery.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1 - Arrival

  • Arrive in the country.
  • Transfer to the clinic from the airport.
  • Check into your accommodation.

Day 2 - Pre-Operation

  • Complete blood count with cancer markers and a proteinogram.
  • Consultation with a neurologist and a neurosurgeon.
  • Pre-operative MRI or CT scan.

Day 3 - Gamma Knife Surgery

  • Arrive at the clinic early in the morning.
  • Receive local anesthesia.
  • Gamma Knife surgery lasts about 1 to 4 hours.
  • Return to your accommodation after the procedure.

Day 4 - Post-Operation

  • Follow-up consultation with the neurologist and neurosurgeon.
  • Post-operative MRI or CT scan if needed.
  • Fly back home if cleared by doctors.

Week 1-4 - Rehabilitation

  • Rest and recover at home.
  • Avoid strenuous activities and sports.
  • Return to work after 1 to 2 weeks if feeling well.
  • Final results to be seen after 4 weeks post-operation.

Note: Each patient"s recovery timeline may vary based on individual health conditions and the complexity of the Gamma Knife surgery.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The Gamma Knife cost in Republic of Korea ranges from 4500$ to 21798.932341363045$. It's a competitive price, compared to the average cost of $25000 in the USA.
  2. Doctors' Professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism shown by Korean doctors. They are certified and members of recognized medical organizations.
  3. Service level. Patients report satisfaction with the hospital services. Staff's responsiveness and politeness are especially praised.
  4. Gamma Knife efficacy. The outcome of the procedure is generally successful. Modern techniques ensure high efficacy rates.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the convenient logistics in the Republic of Korea. The transportation and accommodation are well-organized.

What patients don't like:

  1. _cost_link_Despite the competitive pricing, some patients still find the cost of Gamma Knife in the Republic of Korea relatively high.
  2. Language Barrier. Some patients experience difficulties in communication due to the language barrier.
  3. Waiting time. Some patients have reported a longer waiting time than expected for the procedure.

How Much Does Gamma Knife Cost in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/16/2024
The average price of Gamma Knife in Republic of Korea is $10773, the minimum price is $4500, and the maximum price is $21798.93.
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Gamma Knife for brain tumor -from $4500 -
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Gamma Knife® is used in over 70,000 patients for treatment each year. This is explained by high effectiveness and safety.

Below you can see Gamma Knife price list provided by the best medical centers in the world. Learn info about hospitals, compare Gamma Knife procedure costs and select the best option for you.

Discover the Best Gamma Knife Clinics in Republic of Korea: 4 Verified Options and Prices
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Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 22 reviews

Samsung Medical Center is a prominent multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea that has repetitively received many awards in customer satisfaction and services quality. It has a special status of “Hospital of presidential standards”. A part of Samsung Medical Complex, Comprehensive Cancer Center provides the most thorough treatment for cancer patients using state-of-the-art equipment: Novalis, IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy), Da Vinci surgical system, etc.

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accreditations:

International Organization for Standardization certificate for Samsung Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Samsung Medical Center
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Haya • Jul 12, 2019
We went to Samsung hospital for consultation and they was great and service was also professional Emad and Varvara both of them are so helpful and respond to my request very fast
4.5
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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accreditations:

Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
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Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews

Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

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accreditations:

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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Lola Saydakhmedova • Jun 5, 2019
I was in Severance on May 27, 2019 at a reception by the oncologist's homolog, and on the same day mammography and ultrasound of the mammary glands were done. For the conclusion they said to come on June 5th. I want to say a big thank you to my coordinator Lydia, I went everywhere, translated, sat and waited in queues with me. Service at the highest level! Today, on June 5, I came back to the homologue and she looked at the pictures and said that all is not well worry. And in Russia, they saw a tumor from somewhere. I was also given a disc with ultrasound and momography and a conclusion in paper in English. Thank you all and thanks to bookimed.com! This is not a hoax, really help people. I wanted to share a photo of the clinic and the coordinator, but something is impossible to expose them.
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is the leading multidisciplinary state facility in the capital of South Korea. The President of the country receives treatment here.

Since 2004, SNUH has been digitalized completely — all data about patients is stored in the electronic system.

The hospital shows the highest statistics for cancer treatment in South Korea. Other SNUH key specialties are neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, and organ transplant.

Seoul University Hospital serves 10,700 patients every day on average.

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accreditations:

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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How many days do I need to stay in Republic of Korea?
3 days
How much extra money do I need (additional to the procedure)?
A night in a 5-star hotel breakfast included — $200. A night in a 4-star hotel breakfast included — $120. A night in a 3-star hotel breakfast included — $80. Lunch & dinner — $40.
Do I need a visa?
For citizens of the UK and the USA: visa is not required.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to South Korea.
What payment options are available?
PayPal, cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).
Transfers
Flight tickets to South Korea: are not included in the price.
Transfer: clinics offer an airport-clinic-airport transfer for extra payment.

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FAQ about Gamma Knife in Republic of Korea

What factors affect a Gamma Knife surgery cost?

A Gamma Knife treatment cost depends on the following factors:

  • Country for treatment. The prices for treatment with Gamma Knife varies from country to country. For instance, the most affordable therapy costs for therapy are in Turkey — 2-3 times cheaper than in South Korea or Western European countries, for instance. This is explained by a general living wage within the states, the quality of treatment remains the same.
  • Number of treatment sessions with Gamma Knife. The cost of Gamma Knife treatment depends on the size of a tumor and the number of required therapeutic sessions. Only a doctor can determine the exact Gamma Knife procedure cost in your case.

Submit a request to get a detailed price list and schedule the treatment in a chosen hospital.

What does a Gamma Knife price include?

The Gamma Knife cost is pointed for 1 cycle in the listing. Anesthesia and admission are not required. A patient can pay additionally for a consultation with a doctor.

How to get a personalized Gamma Knife radiosurgery cost?

  1. Submit a request to Bookimed. Describe your medical issue and requirements about treatment.
  2. Attach your medical records, so Bookimed manager will send them to a chosen hospital.
  3. The medical center calculates a personalized cost of Gamma Knife treatment for your case.

How to choose Gamma Knife center?

When choosing the best Gamma Knife surgery center, take into account:

  • Gamma Knife unit effectiveness for treatment of a particular disease;
  • neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists qualification;
  • diagnostic program accuracy.

One more criterion is Gamma Knife treatment cost. For instance, Gamma Knife surgery price in Turkey or India is 2-3 times lower than in Europe or Korea. Despite the affordable cost, the effectiveness is the same.

Gamma Knife treatment centers work according to strict international medical protocols.

When Gamma Knife radiosurgery is prescribed?

Indications for Gamma Knife surgery

Doctors apply Gamma Knife to treat:

  • brain tumors (up to 3.5 cm in size)
  • neuralgia
  • vascular malformations
  • glaucoma and oncological eye diseases.

The latest Gamma Knife unit is applied to treat tumors of the brain and spinal cord.

Contraindications for Gamma Knife surgery

Gamma Knife is ineffective in case of big neoplasms. The method is not used if:

  • tumor size is more than 3.5 cm
  • a tumor grows rapidly
  • a neoplasm has no clear boundaries
  • a patient has increased intracranial pressure
  • a patient is in a critical condition (cerebral edema, infections, cardiovascular diseases, exacerbation of chronic diseases).

The effect of Gamma Knife treatment is delayed and can be estimated 3-6 months after irradiation.

How Gamma Knife procedure is performed?

Gamma-ray irradiation concentrates in the target determined by a radiologist. The rays affect diseased cells and stop their growth. Gamma Knife is harmless for healthy cells and surrounding tissues.

What is the difference between Gamma Knife and other methods?

Incisions are not necessary for Gamma Knife session. There is no risk of bleeding, infections or damage to healthy tissues.

Full therapeutic effect is achieved after 1 procedure. When other types if radiosurgery (CyberKnife, Novalis linear accelerator) are applied, a patient receives 5-15 treatment cycles.

The accuracy of ray influence is up to 0.3 mm.

The treatment does not require hospitalization and rehabilitation period. A patient can return to usual lifestyle right after the irradiation.

Preparation for Gamma Knife procedure

A doctor detects tumor size and location using CT or MRI. In case of vascular brain malformations, specialists conduct angiography.

Before irradiation, a radiologist develops a treatment plan using MRI and angiography data. This plan is sent to Gamma Knife unit console.

The Gamma Knife radiosurgery cost is calculated after the complete diagnostics.

Gamma Knife procedure process

A patient is placed on the table. A doctor fixes the head in the special stereotactic frame. Soft sedatives are injected so a patient feels comfortable.

The apparatus directs the irradiation inside the tumor. It detects tumor size according to the treatment plan and coordinates frame.

The treatment takes from 10 minutes to several hours. The duration depends on the number of targets, their shape, and size. It also affects the Gamma Knife treatment cost.

During therapy, a doctor controls and communicates with a patient through video/audio monitoring.

After irradiation

When the procedure is over, a patient can return to usual lifestyle. The effect is not immediate, so a patient needs to undergo regular MRI. This way a doctor observes Gamma Knife therapy efficiency.

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