Healthcare directory

English-speaking doctors in Korea

Hospitals, clinics, dentists, and 24/7 support lines with confirmed English-language services. Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Jeju, and Incheon.

On NHIS coverage: International clinics charge higher consultation fees, but most accept NHIS, so you pay the standard copay (₩2,000–₩30,000 depending on facility level). Without NHIS, expect ₩100,000–₩300,000 per consultation at major hospitals. Not enrolled in NHIS yet? Read the enrollment guide.

Seoul — Major hospitals

5 listed

Samsung Medical Center, International Healthcare Center

Major hospital
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
General medicineAll major specialties
English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, JapaneseNHIS acceptedWalk-in available
One of Korea's top-ranked hospitals. Walk-in available for some services; appointments recommended.

Seoul National University Hospital, International Healthcare Center

Major hospital
Jongno-gu, Seoul
All specialtiesUniversity hospital caliber
English, Chinese, JapaneseNHIS accepted
Located near Changdeokgung Palace. Top-tier academic hospital.

Severance Hospital (Yonsei University), International Clinic

Major hospital
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
All major specialties
English, ChineseNHIS accepted
Strong reputation for expat patients. Relatively foreigner-friendly registration process.

Asan Medical Center, Global Medical Service

Major hospital
Songpa-gu, Seoul
All major specialtiesOncologyCardiac
English, Chinese, ArabicNHIS accepted
Particularly strong in oncology and cardiac care.

St. Mary's Hospital Seoul, International Clinic

Major hospital
Seocho-gu, Seoul
General medicineOB/GYNPediatrics
EnglishNHIS accepted

Seoul — Clinics

2 listed

Smaller clinics (의원) are the right first stop for routine care. No hospital formality, lower cost, and often easier to get same-day appointments. Use Korea Health Pages to find English-friendly clinics near your neighborhood.

International Clinic Seoul

Clinic
Yongsan-gu (Itaewon), Seoul
General practicePrimary care
EnglishNHIS acceptedWalk-in available
Long-standing expat-focused GP clinic. First stop for most routine care.

Seoul Medical Center, Foreign Patient Division

Clinic
Jungnang-gu, Seoul
General medicineSpecialists
EnglishNHIS accepted
Lower fees than major hospital international clinics.

Seoul — Dental

2 listed
NHIS covers minimal dental. Budget for out-of-pocket: cleaning ₩30K–80K, filling ₩50K–200K, root canal ₩300K–700K, implant ₩1.2M–2M per tooth. Private clinics in Itaewon, Gangnam, and Mapo expat areas commonly have English-speaking dentists.

Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Dental
Seodaemun-gu (Sinchon), Seoul
General dentistryAll dental specialties
English
University rates. English-speaking dentists available. NHIS covers minimal dental care in Korea.

Seoul National University Dental Hospital

Dental
Jongno-gu, Seoul
General dentistryAll dental specialties
English
Competitive pricing. Academic teaching hospital.

Busan

3 listed

English medical care outside Seoul is significantly more limited. For complex or sensitive issues, make the trip to Seoul. For routine matters, translation apps (Papago, Google Translate) work well at most Korean clinics.

Busan National University Hospital

Major hospital
Busan
General medicineSpecialists
English (limited)NHIS accepted
Limited English services. Best option in Busan for complex issues.

Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital

Major hospital
Haeundae-gu, Busan
General medicineSpecialists
English (some staff)NHIS accepted
Popular with the Haeundae expat community. Some English-speaking staff.

Busan St. Mary's Hospital

Major hospital
Busan
General medicine
English (basic)NHIS accepted

Daegu

2 listed

English medical care outside Seoul is significantly more limited. For complex or sensitive issues, make the trip to Seoul. For routine matters, translation apps (Papago, Google Translate) work well at most Korean clinics.

Kyungpook National University Hospital

Major hospital
Daegu
General medicineSpecialists
English (limited)NHIS accepted

Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

Major hospital
Daegu
General medicine
English (basic)NHIS accepted

Jeju

1 listed

English medical care outside Seoul is significantly more limited. For complex or sensitive issues, make the trip to Seoul. For routine matters, translation apps (Papago, Google Translate) work well at most Korean clinics.

Jeju National University Hospital

Major hospital
Jeju
General medicineEmergency
English (limited)NHIS accepted
Best option on the island. Limited English; bring a translator for complex issues.

Incheon

2 listed

English medical care outside Seoul is significantly more limited. For complex or sensitive issues, make the trip to Seoul. For routine matters, translation apps (Papago, Google Translate) work well at most Korean clinics.

Inha University Hospital

Major hospital
Incheon
General medicineSpecialists
English (some staff)NHIS accepted

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Major hospital
Incheon
General medicine
English (limited)NHIS accepted

24/7 Support lines

Korea Health Hotline

Hotline / Support
Seoul
Medical adviceHospital referrals
English, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese
Free 24/7 medical advice in English. Can advise on symptoms and recommend care level. Not a substitute for 119 emergency services.

TELL Korea Crisis Line

Hotline / Support
Seoul
Mental healthCrisis counseling
English
English-language mental health support and crisis counseling. Not 24/7 -- check current hours at tellkorea.org.

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