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Photos courtesy of Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)

Photos courtesy of Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (DIRAMS) ()

Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (DIRAMS) conducts research on the medical use of radiation and provides medical services and radiological emergency response for residents in the southeastern part of Korea.

For these purposes, DIRAMS operates an R&D center and a hospital. The R&D center is focusing on practical studies in radiation medicine to strengthen translational research for technology-leading radiotherapy.

The hospital acts on the demands of local communities such as radiation medicine-based cancer treatment, health examination, and attraction of foreign patients. DIRAMS is devoted to developing innovative techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment on the basis of 50-year-history and achievements of Korean radiation medicine. As a result, DIRAMS has become the best cancer center and R&D center for radiation medicine in Korea. DIRAMS is prepared to become a global research and medical institute by collaborating with medical staffs and researchers.

Tel: (+82) 51-720-5844 Online Appointment Working hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:30

Moving Korea’s health and welfare forward

- The Best Medical Treatment The best medical staffs provide specialized care for each division, and DIRAMS administers specialized clinic for some diseases. Through the multidisciplinary consultation system, DIRAMS provides customized treatments for rapid and accurate diagnosis of cancer. In addition, DIRAMS expands the range of treatments not only for cancers, but also for general diseases to promote the public health of local residents. Through its own health education program, DIRAMS shows the importance of cancer screening test to the patients and the public, and helps people in preventing cancer and diseases through the center for health promotion & cancer prevention.

- Introducing the medical staff of DIRAMS!

Medical Departments Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Hematology and Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Infectious disease, Gastric Surgery, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Breast Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Thoracic surgery, Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, Pediatrics, Neuropsychiatry, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology.

- The Most Advanced Cancer Treatment To provide a specialized treatment for cancer patients, medical staffs combine surgery, medication, and radiation therapies and provide integrated medical services with the latest methods for examinations and therapies. The institute offers the most innovative medical services such as Cyberknife, a non-invasive procedure, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery technology with less bleeding and nerve damage, and laparoscopic surgery. With excellent medical staffs, state-of-the-art equipment, and advanced therapies, DIRAMS strives to develop national scientific technologies and promotes public health. The institute will continuously value its patients, develop medical technologies, and provide the best treatments to become a world-class medical institute.

- Center for Health Promotion & Cancer Prevention DIRAMS manages all diseases with specialists who are capable of treating all kinds of diseases, including cancer, etc. DIRAMS pursues a one-stop system that enables precise diagnosis of diseases through consultation and rapid optimal treatments by excellent staffs.

Reservation coordinators The dedicated coordinators support patients to select customized examination programs according to personal health history and concerns.

Pleasant examination space The unique one-stop system can perform examinations such as endoscopy, MRI, and CT seamlessly in a safe and pleasant indoor environment (from basement to the second floor).

Personal care system The convenient personal care system is provided as patients move from one examination room to another.

Premium lodging examination For more comfortable and pleasant examinations, the examinee can stay in a VIP room for 24-hour care.

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