WE ARE SMG 

Founded in 1993, Seoul Medical Group, SMG has grown to be one of the leading IPAs in the U.S.A. with community support and love. New SMG starting 2026 after integration with Korean American Medical Group, KAMG – the first Korean Physician group in California, established in 1989, we will continue to do our utmost to care for patients with dedication and excellence with our 5,500 primary care and specialty care physicians who treat you like family.

SMG serves patients in seven major regions in the U.S.A.; Los Angeles, Orange, and Santa Clara counties in California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.

Doctor and female patient discussing something while standing near reception desk in emergency hospital
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MISSION & VISION

COMMITED TO YOUR HEALTH

It is the Mission of Seoul Medical Group, SMG, to deliver high-quality medical services with our heart, to broaden the continuum of care through an integrated and coordinated approach, and to serve the unique needs of our community through cultural awareness and sensitivity.

DEVOTED TO GROW TOGETHER

SMG continues to advance its mission as a leading national Independent Physician Association (IPA), to support communities we serve, and to deepen its roots in the Korean American community while expanding its reach across the United States. 

History

1989
Korean American Medical Group (KAMG) Founded
July 1993
Seoul Medical Group (SMG) Founded
2015
Orange County Branch Opened
January 2017
Santa Clara Senior Medical Group Launched
August 2017
Seattle Medical Group Launched
February 2018
Hawaii Senior Medical Group Launched
August 2018
Georgia Senior Medical Group Launched
January 2019
New Jersey SMG Launched
January 2021
New York SMG Launched
October 2023
SMG & Ascend Partners Merged
March 2025
KAMG & Ascend Partners Merged
October 2025
SMG & KAMG Merged
January 2026
New SMG Launched
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SEOUL MEDICAL GROUP is a network of independent practice associations (IPAs) that contracts with affiliated independent physicians and other practitioners to help deliver health care. SMG is not directly involved in the provision of medical treatment, and patients should always seek the advice of their physician or other qualified health care professionals with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. SMG and all of its related bodies corporate as defined in the legislation.