Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) is a leading medical institution in South Korea, and its Sleep Center is at the forefront of sleep medicine in the country. The center is dedicated to the mission of ensuring "healthy lives and sleep for everyone" through excellence in education, research, and clinical care. What makes the SNUBH Sleep Center unique is its multidisciplinary approach, which brings together a team of specialists from Otolaryngology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, and Dentistry. This collaborative model ensures that patients receive comprehensive and integrated care tailored to their specific needs.

The center's approach to sleep apnea treatment is particularly noteworthy. It offers a full spectrum of treatment options, from conservative lifestyle modifications to the most advanced surgical procedures. The team emphasizes a patient-centered approach, starting with a thorough diagnosis that may involve an overnight sleep study (polysomnography) in their state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities include dedicated polysomnography rooms and sleep video recording rooms, equipped with the latest technology to accurately diagnose a wide range of sleep disorders.

For sleep apnea, the center provides a variety of non-invasive and invasive treatments. Non-invasive options include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, which is the gold standard for moderate to severe sleep apnea, and custom-made oral appliances for those who cannot tolerate CPAP. The surgical team at SNUBH is highly skilled in a range of procedures to address anatomical abnormalities that contribute to sleep apnea. These include common procedures like Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and more advanced techniques such as radiofrequency ablation, the Pillar® Procedure, genioglossus advancement, and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA). The center is also committed to research and innovation, constantly seeking to improve treatment outcomes and develop new therapeutic approaches. This commitment to excellence, combined with a patient-first philosophy and a world-class team of experts, makes the SNUBH Sleep Center a premier destination for sleep medicine in Asia.