Severance Hospital

Sleep Health Center • Yonsei University Health System

JCI Accredited Top 1% Global Est. 1885

2,437

Hospital Beds

821

Physicians

2.5M+

Outpatients/Year

8

Surgical Robots

20,000+

Robot Surgeries

About the Sleep Health Center

Severance Hospital, part of the prestigious Yonsei University Health System, operates a dedicated Sleep Health Center on the 5th floor of the main building. As Korea's first Western-style hospital (founded in 1885), Severance combines over a century of medical expertise with cutting-edge technology.

The hospital features a dedicated Polysomnography (PSG) Examination Room on the 11th floor for comprehensive sleep studies. Their multidisciplinary approach brings together specialists from Neurology, Pulmonology, ENT (Otolaryngology), and Psychiatry to provide personalized sleep apnea treatment plans.

With 8 da Vinci surgical robots and over 20,000 robotic procedures performed, Severance is a world leader in minimally invasive sleep surgery options, offering faster recovery and better outcomes for qualifying patients.

Why Choose Severance for Sleep Apnea?

JCI Accredited

Internationally recognized quality and patient safety standards

Advanced Diagnostics

In-hospital sleep lab with polysomnography and home sleep testing

Robotic Surgery Pioneer

First hospital in the world to perform 20,000+ robotic surgeries

International Center

Dedicated staff for international patients with English support

Sleep Apnea Treatments Available

Sleep Study (Polysomnography)

Comprehensive overnight sleep testing in dedicated PSG lab on 11th floor. Monitors brain activity, oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing patterns.

CPAP/BiPAP Therapy

Gold-standard non-invasive treatment with titration studies, mask fitting, and ongoing therapy management.

UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

Surgical removal of excess tissue in the throat to widen the airway. Available with traditional or robotic-assisted techniques.

Robotic Sleep Surgery

Minimally invasive procedures using da Vinci surgical robots. Benefits include smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.

Septoplasty & Turbinate Reduction

Nasal surgeries to correct deviated septum and reduce enlarged turbinates, improving airflow for sleep apnea patients.

MMA (Maxillomandibular Advancement)

Advanced jaw surgery for severe cases. Moves upper and lower jaw forward to significantly enlarge the airway.

Location & Facilities

Sleep Health Center

  • 5th Floor, Main Building
  • Near Neuroscience Center

PSG Sleep Lab

  • 11th Floor, Main Building
  • Overnight studies available

International Health Care Center is located on the 3rd floor and provides dedicated support for international patients including appointment coordination, translation services, and visa medical examinations.

Contact Information

Address

50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu
Seoul 03722, South Korea

Phone

+82-2-2228-5800

(International Health Care Center)

English-speaking staff available

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Quick Facts

  • Founded: 1885
  • Korea's first Western hospital
  • Most visited by foreigners in Korea
  • Yonsei University affiliated