Gimpo Woori Hospital

What Gimpo Woori Hospital does

Gimpo Woori Hospital is a multi-specialty general hospital founded in May 2002 by the Medical Corporation Woori Medical Foundation as the first general hospital in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The hospital operates from a campus comprising a main building (6,000 pyeong), a new annex (10,000 pyeong, B5-11F completed 2023), a separate annex, and a standalone Child Growth & Development Center building, totaling over 16,000 pyeong. It employs 1,400+ staff including 110 department chiefs across 110+ specialized departments, operates 407+ beds (expandable to 500+ with integrated nursing care), and is organized around 24 specialty centers covering cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, emergency, digestive, endocrine/diabetes, colorectal, joint, spine, artificial kidney, sleep medicine, women's health, and pediatric development disciplines.

The hospital's core technology stack includes a da Vinci Xi 4th-generation robotic surgery system, SIEMENS Artis Zee biplane angiography, SIEMENS MAGNETOM Vida/Skyra 3T MRI, SIEMENS Somaton Force/Definition AS+ 128-channel CT, GE Vivid E90 cardiac ultrasound, PHILIPS AZURION 7 angiography, and PET-CT. A Smart Ward with the CiresTech 'Think' real-time EKG monitoring system covers inpatient rooms. The hospital runs a dedicated Clinical Research Institute (900 pyeong, B2-4F) with 110 research beds supporting Phase 1 and bioequivalence clinical trials. Multiple third-party AI tools are integrated: Deeproid (brain aneurysm detection in MRA), MediWell (retinal cardiovascular risk), Lukas and Hurun (emergency CT reading), Puzzle AI (voice-dictated imaging reports), and Airtrik (cardiac arrest prediction).

The business model is fee-for-service healthcare delivery: revenue comes from outpatient consultations, emergency care, inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and health screening programs billed through Korean National Health Insurance and copayments, plus a secondary revenue stream from Phase 1 clinical trial and bioequivalence study services. Non-insured services are priced per unit (e.g., IVUS catheter at 1,750,000 KRW, CGM sensor at 109,000 KRW). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via walk-in, phone (1551-7575), and online appointment booking, supplemented by referral partnerships with major Seoul tertiary hospitals (Seoul National University Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, Asan Medical Center, Severance Hospital) and corporate health contracts with employers such as Shinhan Bank and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. The hospital is the designated regional emergency medical center and Ministry of Health and Welfare pilot institution for the referral-back program, serving as the largest general hospital in the northwestern Seoul metropolitan area including Gimpo, Incheon Geomdan, and Ganghwa regions.

Name

Gimpo Woori Hospital

Legal name

의료법인 우리의료재단 김포우리병원

Website

https://gwhospital.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gimpo Woori Hospital is a multi-specialty general hospital in Gimpo, South Korea, serving the northwestern Seoul metropolitan area with 407+ beds, 24 specialty centers, da Vinci Xi robotic surgery, advanced imaging, and a dedicated 110-bed Clinical Research Institute for Phase 1 trials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG), Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAE)

Keywords

• General hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Robotic surgery
• Medical diagnostics imaging
• Clinical research trials

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimpo

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including outpatient consultations, emergency care, inpatient services, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and health screening programs. Revenue generated through National Health Insurance, medical aid programs, and private payments for non-covered services.
2. Clinical Research Services: Phase 1 clinical trials and bioequivalence testing through the Clinical Medical Research Institute, operating 110 dedicated research beds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gimpo Woori Hospital is a 407+-bed multi-specialty general hospital offering outpatient consultations across 110+ departments, 24/7 emergency care, inpatient services, and advanced minimally invasive surgeries via the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system. It also operates a dedicated 110-bed Clinical Research Institute for Phase 1 and bioequivalence clinical trials, a Health Promotion Center for preventive health screenings, and an Advanced Regenerative Medicine institution designated for cell and gene therapy services.

Product overview

Gimpo Woori Hospital operates as a multi-specialty general hospital with 16 specialized medical centers covering cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, emergency, digestive, endocrine/diabetes, colorectal/anal, joint, spine, kidney, child development, sleep medicine, and women's health disciplines. The hospital differentiates through advanced robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi), a dedicated Clinical Research Institute (110 research beds for Phase 1/bioequivalence trials), and comprehensive health screening. Its Smart Ward integrates real-time patient monitoring ('Think' system) across all inpatient rooms. The hospital is organized into three main buildings: Main Building, New Annex, and a separate Building, plus a Satellite building and annex structure. Key facilities include a Health Promotion Center, Robotic Surgery Center, and Clinical Research Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GWH: Hospital identity (HI) brand abbreviation for Gimpo Woori Hospital, representing 'Gimpo + Hospital + Woori + With + Global' meaning the hospital's aspiration to grow from a local Gimpo hospital to a world-class medical institution alongside the community.
• 우리갤러리 (Woori Gallery)
• 시가 있는 풍경 (Poetry in the Landscape)
• 어린이들의 사랑이 머무는 풍경 (Scenery Where Children's Love Lingers)

Products and services

• Cerebrovascular Center (뇌혈관센터) Multidisciplinary cerebrovascular disease center offering diagnosis and treatment for stroke, brain hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysm, and vascular malformations using angiography, MRI, and 128-channel CT, with 24-hour emergency surgical capability.
• Cardiovascular Center (심장혈관센터) Comprehensive cardiovascular center providing diagnosis and treatment for hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure, angina, myocardial infarction, and peripheral vascular disease, with 24-hour emergency cardiac intervention and ECMO capability.
• Emergency Medical Center (응급의료센터) 24-hour emergency department staffed by emergency medicine specialists, providing care for stroke, myocardial infarction, major trauma, burns, poisoning, and other acute conditions; designated as a top-ranked regional emergency medical center.
• Digestive Disease Center (소화기병센터) Gastroenterology center specializing in diagnosis and treatment of esophageal, gastric, intestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic diseases, offering high-resolution Olympus endoscopy, EMR, ESD, ERCP, and SpyGlass procedures.
• Endocrinology & Diabetes Center (내분비·당뇨병센터) Multidisciplinary diabetes and endocrine center staffed by endocrinologists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and nurses, offering CGM, insulin pump therapy, thyroid ultrasound, bone density testing, and complications screening.
• Colorectal & Anal Center (대장·항문센터) Specialized center for colorectal cancer surgery and anorectal diseases including hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, using laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques with high-definition imaging equipment.
• Joint Center (관절센터) Orthopedic center covering all joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip) with arthroscopic surgery, artificial joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, and sports injury treatment; rated Grade 1 for hip replacement by HIRA.
• Spine Center (척추센터) Multidisciplinary spine center staffed by neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation medicine, radiology, and pain management specialists, offering minimally invasive endoscopic and microscopic spine surgery.
• Artificial Kidney Center (인공신장센터) Dialysis center with 66 hemodialysis machines and CRRT capability, offering 24-hour emergency dialysis for the Gimpo region; certified as an Excellent Dialysis Center by the Korean Society of Nephrology, and rated Grade 1 in hemodialysis adequacy evaluation.
• Child Growth & Development Center (아동성장발달센터) Pediatric development center offering speech therapy, sensory integration therapy, motor therapy, and computer-based cognitive training for children with developmental delays, located in a standalone building separate from the main hospital.
• Sleep Medicine Center (수면의학센터) Sleep disorder center offering polysomnography (PSG) testing for snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome, staffed by ENT, neurology, psychiatry, and family medicine specialists.
• Women's Medical Center (여성의학센터) Integrated women's health center treating thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and all gynecologic cancers with multidisciplinary care, providing robotic and endoscopic surgery options alongside conventional treatments.
• Health Promotion Center (건강증진센터) Comprehensive health screening center offering basic, specialized, precision, platinum, VIP, and pre-marital health examination programs with various imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) and laboratory tests.
• Specialty Clinics (클리닉) Collection of 23 specialty clinics including Thyroid Cancer Clinic, Menopause Clinic, Osteoporosis Clinic, Stroke Clinic, Diabetes Clinic, Growth Clinic, Breast Cancer Clinic, Spine Pain Clinic, and others addressing specific clinical needs.
• Clinical Research Institute (임상의학연구소) Clinical trial facility with 110 dedicated research beds supporting Phase 1 and bioequivalence studies, staffed by dedicated research coordinators and equipped for clinical research across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Funeral Services (장례예식장) Funeral services facility offering one-stop funeral arrangements from transport to burial, with mourning rooms, catering, free memorial hall access, and ample parking, available 24 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency medical institution evaluation - Top Grade A for 10 consecutive years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability16 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seoul Asan Hospital (서울아산병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Referral partnership for advanced medical cases requiring tertiary/quaternary care at one of Korea's leading cardiac and cancer centers.
• Inje University Ilsan Baek Hospital (인제대학교 일산백병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Regional referral partner in Ilsan area providing backup for complex medical cases in northwestern Seoul metropolitan region.
• Samsung Medical Center (삼성서울병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Academic partnership for cancer treatment, neurology, and specialized medical services requiring advanced tertiary care capabilities.
• Seoul National University Hospital (서울대학교병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2002Academic medical center partnership for referral coordination, medical education, and research collaboration. One of Korea's top tertiary hospitals providing backup and collaboration for complex cases.
• Yonsei University Severance Hospital (연세대학교 세브란스병원)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Long-standing referral and academic collaboration partnership with Yonsei University medical school affiliate.
• Ministry of Health and Welfare - Pilot Referral Project (보건복지부 진료의뢰·회송 시범사업)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated as pilot institution for government-sponsored patient referral and return coordination project to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
• National Cancer Center Korea (국립암센터)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for cancer patient referrals and specialized cancer treatment protocols.
• Korean Diabetes Association (대한당뇨병연합)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of 'Gyeonggi Northwestern Diabetes Academy' for diabetes education, research, and patient care advancement.
• Korean Society of Pediatric Diabetes (한국소아당뇨인협회)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for research and clinical activities supporting pediatric and adolescent diabetes patients.
• Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 부천성모병원)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional referral partnership for maternal and child health services.
• Gachon University Gil Medical Center (가천대길병원)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional healthcare network partnership in western Seoul metropolitan area.
• Hanyang University Hospital (한림대학교 한강성심병원)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional referral and academic collaboration partnership.
• Shinhan Bank (신한은행)minorOthersDesignated employee health examination institution for Shinhan Bank employees.
• Hyundai Engineering & Construction (현대건설)minorOthersDesignated as dedicated health examination center for 'Sahin Project' workers, including construction site employee health monitoring.
• Bucheon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (부천시기독교총연합회)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesignated hospital partnership for church members' healthcare services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Myongji Hospital: Multi-specialty general hospital in Ilsan with comparable service mix and a focus on integrated specialty centers, directly competing for the same northwestern Seoul metro patient base.
• Hanyang University Guri Hospital: University-affiliated general hospital in Guri, similar suburban Seoul metro positioning and multi-specialty service mix. Comparable scale and academic partnership profile.
• Gachon University Gil Medical Center: Major academic hospital in Incheon serving the western Seoul metropolitan area. Comparable size and multi-specialty structure, and an existing regional referral partner of Gimpo Woori Hospital.
• Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital: University-affiliated general hospital in Ilsan, northwestern Seoul metro, with similar bed scale, multi-specialty centers, and academic partnership profile.
• Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital (Catholic University): Catholic University-affiliated general hospital in Bucheon, geographically adjacent to Gimpo with overlapping patient catchment. Comparable general hospital service portfolio and a current referral partner of Gimpo Woori Hospital.
• Inje University Ilsan Baek Hospital: Regional academic hospital in Ilsan serving the northwestern Seoul metropolitan area. Closest comparable peer given overlapping catchment, similar bed scale, and active referral partnership with Gimpo Woori Hospital.
• Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital: University-affiliated regional tertiary hospital in Anyang/Pyeongchon serving the southern Gyeonggi catchment. Comparable general hospital capabilities and clinical research infrastructure.
• Korea University Ansan Hospital: Academic general hospital in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do with similar multi-specialty service depth, bed scale, and emergency/tertiary care capabilities as Gimpo Woori Hospital.

Broad incumbents

• National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital: Large public general hospital in Ilsan operated by the National Health Insurance Service. Comparable multi-specialty general hospital offering and similar northwestern Seoul metro catchment.
• CHA Bundang Medical Center: Large multi-specialty general hospital in Seongnam with a broader regional footprint and academic affiliations. Comparable in clinical research activity and tertiary care positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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