Patients worldwide suffering from degenerative arthritis are turning their attention to Korea in search of stem cell treatments. At the forefront is Gangnam JS Hospital (Director Song Joon-seop), which has established itself as a representative of 'K-Medical' for over a decade by presenting a global standard for arthritis treatment through umbilical cord blood stem cell surgery.

The umbilical cord blood stem cell surgery performed by Gangnam JS Hospital is a groundbreaking treatment that regenerates damaged knee cartilage, allowing patients to restore their joints without artificial implants. Having accumulated 2,900 successful cases, the hospital has gained a reputation among overseas patients, including those from the Middle East, and recently conducted consultations in the region upon invitations from patients such as the Qatari royal family and the former Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Song Joon-seop and Dr. Kim Na-min personally visited Qatar to meticulously check the post-surgery progress of arthritis patients and successfully conducted consultations for many new patients. A hospital representative stated, “Many overseas patients desire continuous care after surgery, so we take the time to conduct invited consultations,” adding, “Through regular invited consultations, we support patients in receiving comfortable care locally without needing to visit Korea.”

In particular, the umbilical cord blood stem cell surgery performed by Gangnam JS Hospital aims for the fundamental treatment of degenerative arthritis rather than mere symptom relief. This surgical method has been proven effective in international academic journals indexed in SCI(E), and inquiries about treatment continue to increase based on the high satisfaction of Middle Eastern patients.

A patient from the Middle East who visited Korea for stem cell surgery expressed deep trust in the medical staff of Gangnam JS Hospital, stating, “The pain significantly decreased after surgery, and I was able to quickly return to daily life.” During the invited consultation for the former Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates, his 11-year-old daughter personally made a dress from bamboo-patterned fabric purchased in Korea and expressed gratitude to the hospital staff by saying, “Thank you so much for fixing my father's knee.” Gangnam JS Hospital is seeing an increasing number of patients wishing for consultations as the treatment effects are spread by word of mouth among royals and high-ranking officials in the Middle East. The hospital is in the process of obtaining licenses to practice locally, which is expected to strengthen the customized treatment system by allowing direct consultations and surgeries at medical institutions in Doha, Qatar.

Gangnam JS Hospital plans to expand invited consultations not only to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates but also to other Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Simultaneously, it is preparing for full-scale overseas expansion by building a global network to attract international patients from the United States, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and other countries.

Dr. Song emphasized, “As we have gained the trust of Middle Eastern patients so far, we will continue to grow as a global healthcare hub that patients worldwide can trust and visit,” adding, “We will continuously expand local consultations abroad and strengthen the patient-customized management system to elevate the status of K-Medical.”

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