CHA Medical Group: A Global Leader in Healthcare
Cha Medical Group began its journey as CHA OBGYN Clinic in 1960, located in Cho-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. Over the decades, it has grown into one of Korea’s premier medical groups, operating 8 hospitals across the country, including renowned facilities like CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, and CHA Gumi Medical Center.
GLOBAL EXPANSION
In 1999, Cha Medical Group established the CHA-Columbia Fertility Center at Columbia University, marking Korea's first global medical export. The Group's global reach continued to expand:
- 2002: Acquired CHA-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HMPC) in the U.S.
- 2018: Became the largest shareholder of the City Fertility Center (CFC) in Australia.
Today, Cha Medical Group operates a vast global medical network with:
- 50 hospitals and clinics across 7 countries
- 2,400 global employees
- 700 medical staff.
PIONEERS IN INFERTILITY MEDICINE
Cha Medical Group’s success is deeply rooted in its pioneering work in infertility medicine:
- 1986: First in Korea to successfully perform the IVF procedure and the first in the world to accomplish the Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer (GIFT).
- 1998: First to develop the vitrified egg freezing method and standard technology for egg freezing, positioning itself as a global leader in reproductive medicine.
ADVANCEMENTS IN STEM CELL RESEARCH
In addition to its expertise in fertility, Cha Medical Group is also at the forefront of stem cell research:
- 2014: Published groundbreaking research on "Human somatic cell nuclear transfer using adult skin cells" in the prestigious journal Cell Stem Cell.
- 2015: Made significant advancements in somatic-cell nuclear transfer, increasing the potential for customized stem cell therapy.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Cha Medical Group is preparing for a strong entry into the global market by developing treatments for intractable diseases and new pharmaceuticals. Leveraging its extensive industry-academia partnerships, the Group plans to revolutionize healthcare with its medical networks, including:
- CHA Biotech
- CMG Pharmaceuticals
- CHA University
- Multiple research institutes.
Cha Medical Group is committed to becoming a world-class medical institution and a leader in the 4th Industrial Revolution, ushering in a new medical paradigm through innovation and advanced medical technologies.
