Chonnam National University Hospital

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Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju; aerial view of the Hospital consisting of 14 buildings including the university campus.
Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju; front view of the Hospital
  • Gwangju
  • 1085 Beds
  • Established in : 1910
  • Multi Specialty

About Hospital

  • The Chonnam National University Hospital (CNUH) started in 1910 as Jahye Clinic with just 10 employees. After 110 years, it has grown into the largest multi-hospital system having 3000 employees. It has also gained respect as Koreas's top tier general hospital and a global hospital.
  • Being a multispeciality hospital, it has 38 clinical departments and 7 Specialised Centres.
  • CNUH opened a clinic for international patients in 1998. Over the years, with an increase in foreign patients, the clinic gradually expanded to become an International Medical Centre which was created in 2014. It aims to increase convenience and efficacy of service to meet the growing needs of international patients. The International Medical Centre is located in the Children's Hospital on the 1st Floor.
  • In 2017, CNUH is designated as the best hospital for colorectal cancer surgery for 5 consecutive years. In the same year, it was designated as an excellent emergency medical service hospital and an excellent hospital for gastric cancer for 2 consecutive years. It also received the first-rate in the assessment of appropriateness of hemodialysis. Moreover, the Regional Cardio-cerebrovascular Center was designated as the best institution
  • In 2016, CNUH was designated as the first-rate hospital in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
  • In 2015, CNUH was designated as the first-rate among 316 hospitals nationwide. It was also designated as the first-rate hospital in the assessment of appropriate treatment of the acute stroke by HIRA for 5 consecutive times. By the end of the year, it received the first-rate for 4 consecutive years in the assessment of appropriate use of antibiotics when acute otitis media occurs in infants and children.
  • CNUH Trauma Center is entitled as Regional Trauma Center in 2013. In fact, in 2010, it was selected as a severe trauma centre by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
  • CNUH has cutting-edge technologies and equipment.
  • To enhance its research studies, CNUH has agreements with many universities in Europe, America, and Asia.
  • It also provides volunteer medical services to countries like Uzbekistan and Malaysia to mention a few.

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Hospital Address

42 Jebong-ro,

Gwangju 61469

South Korea

Team and Specialities

  • The Hospital has 7 Specialised Centres namely - the Cardio-Cerebrovascular Centre, Gastrointestinal Center, Trauma Centre, Emergency Medical Centre, Health Promotion Centre, Kidney Centre, and Organ Transplantation Centre.

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Infrastructure

  • CNUH stands strong on an area of 40,844.00 sq. metres with a total floor area of 113,630.45 sq. metres having 1,085 number of beds.
  • It consists of 14 buildings. Besides different clinical departments spreading out, it has a Funeral hall, 2 Parking Lots, and the Chonnam National University close by.
  • The Hospital has 517 Doctors, 821 Nurses, 28 Pharmacists, 180 Medical Technologists, 111 Administrative staff in addition to 292 other workers.

Location

  • Located in the south-western part of Korea, The Chonnam National University Hospital is located in the city of Gwangju. 
  • The nearest international airport is the Muan International Airport. The Hospital can be also be reached from the Incheon and Gimpo International Airports by taking a connecting flight to the domestic Gwangju Airport or take the Express bus or KTX (Korea Train Express). From the bus or train station, the Hospital can be reached by bus, taxi, or subway.
  • There are as many as 6 bus stops around the Hospital. 
  • Tourist places like Asia Culture Centre, Chungjang-ro, Sajik Park Observatory, Penguin Village, and the Namgwangju Night Train Market are located near the Hospital and can be reached within a 10-minute walk. 

Facilities

Comfort During Stay


  • TV in room
  • Private rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Phone in Room
  • Mobility accessible rooms
  • Family accommodation
  • Laundry
  • Welcome
  • Safe in the room
  • Nursery / Nanny services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Personal assistance / Concierge
  • Religious facilities
  • Fitness
  • Spa and wellness
  • Café
  • Business centre services
  • Shop
  • Dedicated smoking areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Special offer for group stays
  • Parking available

Food

  • Diet on Request
  • Restaurant
  • International Cuisine

Treatment Related

  • Medical records transfer
  • Online doctor consultation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Pharmacy
  • Document legalisation
  • Post operative followup

Language

  • Translation services

Transportation

  • Airport pickup
  • Local tourism options
  • Local transportation booking
  • Visa / Travel office
  • Car Hire
  • Private driver / Limousine services
  • Shopping trip organisation
  • Air ambulance