Newsweek, 2026 World’s Best Hospitals by Clinical Specialty

Asan Medical Center Ranked in the World’s Top 10 in Six Clinical Specialties as the Highest Number in Korea

Cancer 4th · Gastroenterology 4th · Endocrinology 4th · Neurology 6th · Urology 6th · Orthopedics 8^th

Asan Medical Center Achieves the Highest Number of No. 1 Rankings in Korea with Six Specialties, Including Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

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Asan Medical Center, operated by the Asan Foundation (Chairman Chung Mong-Joon), was ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals in six clinical specialties in Newsweek’s 2026 evaluation of the World’s Best Hospitals by Specialty. This marks the highest number of specialties ranked in the global top 10 among hospitals in Korea.

Asan Medical Center was ranked 4th worldwide in cancer, gastroenterology, and endocrinology, 6th in neurology and urology, and 8th in orthopedics. It is the only hospital in Korea to place six specialties within the global top 10 and is one of only a few hospitals in the world to achieve this distinction.

Asan Medical Center also ranked No. 1 in Korea in six specialties including gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, and cardiac surgery as the highest number nationwide.

Newsweek, in collaboration with the global research firm Statista, conducted the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026” evaluation, with the final results released on its website on the 11th.

The evaluation was based on three criteria: results from an online survey of healthcare professionals worldwide (85 percent), international accreditation of medical institutions (10 percent), and implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) (5 percent).

In the cancer category, Asan Medical Center rose from 5th place last year to 4th, standing alongside world-renowned institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the United States.

In endocrinology, Asan Medical Center has ranked within the world’s top five for six consecutive years since Newsweek launched its specialty evaluations. Asan Medical Center also earned strong ratings in other fields, including 17th in cardiology, 20th in pulmonology, and 30th in cardiac surgery.

This year, as in previous years, many specialties saw their rankings rise. Cardiac surgery climbed 12 places, cardiology 7 places, pulmonology 5 places, orthopedics 4 places, neurology 2 places, and cancer 1 place.

▲ Newsweek “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026” Rankings

Earlier this year, Asan Medical Center was ranked 25th in the world in Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals, the highest ranking among hospitals in Korea.

Asan Medical Center has established itself as a global hospital of last resort, leading the way in the treatment of serious and complex diseases for patients not only in Korea but also from around the world. Last year alone, more than 19,000 international patients from countries including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Mongolia sought care at Asan Medical Center.

In addition to international patients, medical professionals from abroad have also continued to visit Asan Medical Center to learn its unique expertise in treating serious and complex diseases. Over the past decade, more than 3,500 physicians from 88 countries have trained at Asan Medical Center. After completing their programs, many of them recommend the hospital as a last resort for patients in their home countries with conditions that are difficult to treat, further strengthening Asan Medical Center’s international reputation and trust.

President Seung-Il Park of Asan Medical Center stated “Asan Medical Center, a leader in the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease, has become a trusted global hospital for patients not only in Korea but around the world. We will continue to advance our care system for complex diseases to ensure patient safety and deliver the highest standard of medical services.”