Can foreigners use Korean National Health Insurance at the clinic?

Korean National Health Insurance applies to eligible enrollees, including foreign residents who are enrolled. Bring your Alien Registration Card or passport so eligibility can be confirmed at registration. Visitors who are not enrolled pay as self-paying patients.

Does the clinic bill my travel insurance directly?

The clinic does not claim direct billing with specific insurers. You pay at the clinic and then submit receipts, itemized statements, medical record copies or an English medical certificate to your insurer according to its claim process.

Can I get an English medical certificate?

Yes. An English medical certificate (영문 진단서) can be issued on request. It is often used for travel or private insurance claims, flight-related documentation, or school and employer requests. Ask at reception during your visit.

Do I need my passport?

Bring your passport or, if you live in Korea, your Alien Registration Card. Identification is needed for registration and for checking Korean National Health Insurance eligibility where it applies. Bring the original document, not a photo.

Where do I get my medicine after the visit?

In Korea, you usually take the doctor's prescription to a separate pharmacy, pay there and receive your medicine with instructions. Keep both the clinic and pharmacy receipts if you plan to file an insurance claim.

English-Speaking ENT Gangnam Seoul | International Patients

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Consultations in English

At Gangnam Yonsei ENT Clinic, Dr. Kim Yoo Suk speaks with patients in English. He is a board-certified otolaryngologist who previously taught at Yonsei University and Ajou University School of Medicine. His subspecialty is rhinology (nose and sinus), but he treats all ear, nose and throat conditions.

Talking directly with the doctor helps you describe symptoms precisely, such as when a sore throat started, whether dizziness feels like spinning, or how long nasal congestion has lasted. You can also ask about test results, medications and follow-up without relying on a translation app. If English is not your first language either, speak slowly and bring a written list of symptoms and current medications.

Walk-in or message us on WhatsApp

Appointments are not required. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, and you can message us on WhatsApp at+82-10-5344-4464 if you would like to check waiting times or ask a question first. Wednesday clinic starts at 14:00, and Saturday clinic ends at 14:00. Reception closes 10 minutes before closing time.

If the reply comes mainly in Korean, write "English, please" and briefly state your symptom, for example "ear pain" or "sinus." Thecontact and booking pagehas more phrases and tips, and thelocation and hours pagehas the full timetable.

What to bring

Identification: your passport, or your Alien Registration Card (ARC) if you are a resident.
Korean National Health Insurance: Korea's National Health Insurance applies to eligible enrollees, including foreign residents who are enrolled. If you are covered, bring your ID so your eligibility can be checked at registration.
Medication list: names and doses of any medicines, nasal sprays or supplements you use, plus any allergies.
Previous records: recent reports, imaging or audiograms from another clinic, if available.
Insurance claim forms: if your travel or private insurer requires a specific form, bring it with you.

If you are not enrolled in Korean National Health Insurance, you will be treated as a self-paying patient.

Payment, receipts and insurance documents

Payment is made at the clinic after your visit. The clinic does not claim direct billing with any particular overseas or private insurer, so most visitors pay first and then file a claim with their own insurer.

To support a claim, you can request:

Receipts and itemized statements of the services you received
Copies of medical records
An English medical certificate (영문 진단서), useful for travel insurance, private insurance or school and employer requests

Some items, such as nutrition IV therapy, certain allergy treatments and some tests like the smell test or vitamin D test , are non-covered by Korean National Health Insurance. Ask at reception if you are unsure whether something is covered. Our patient questions hub answers more practical questions.

Prescriptions and pharmacies in Korea

In Korea, clinics usually issue a prescription that you take to a separate pharmacy (약국) to collect your medicine. There are pharmacies close to most clinics in Gangnam. Hand the prescription to the pharmacist, pay there, and ask how and when to take each medicine.

Common ENT prescriptions include medications for allergic rhinitis , acute sinusitis , ear infections and throat reflux . Tell Dr. Kim about any medicines you brought from home so he can avoid duplicates or interactions. Keep the pharmacy receipt as well, since some insurers reimburse medication costs separately.

Getting there and nearby neighborhoods

The clinic is on the 2nd floor of HS Tower (Olive Young building), 703 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 선릉로 703, 2층). Gangnam-gu Office Station on Line 7 and the Suin-Bundang Line is the closest stop; from Exit 3-1 the building is right in front of you, and from Exit 3 it is about a two-minute walk.

The location is convenient for people staying or working in nearby areas, including Cheongdam , Samseong , Apgujeong , Nonhyeon , Sinsa and Yeoksam . Bus routes and parking details are on the location page .

Visiting for surgery? See the surgery center page for the same-day local anesthesia process.

Can foreigners use Korean National Health Insurance at the clinic?
Korean National Health Insurance applies to eligible enrollees, including foreign residents who are enrolled. Bring your Alien Registration Card or passport so eligibility can be confirmed at registration. Visitors who are not enrolled pay as self-paying patients.
Does the clinic bill my travel insurance directly?
The clinic does not claim direct billing with specific insurers. You pay at the clinic and then submit receipts, itemized statements, medical record copies or an English medical certificate to your insurer according to its claim process.
Can I get an English medical certificate?
Yes. An English medical certificate (영문 진단서) can be issued on request. It is often used for travel or private insurance claims, flight-related documentation, or school and employer requests. Ask at reception during your visit.
Do I need my passport?
Bring your passport or, if you live in Korea, your Alien Registration Card. Identification is needed for registration and for checking Korean National Health Insurance eligibility where it applies. Bring the original document, not a photo.
Where do I get my medicine after the visit?
In Korea, you usually take the doctor's prescription to a separate pharmacy, pay there and receive your medicine with instructions. Keep both the clinic and pharmacy receipts if you plan to file an insurance claim.

Call +82-2-511-5075

Gangnam Yonsei ENT Clinic

English-Speaking ENT Doctor in Gangnam, Seoul: International Patient Guide