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Where Can I Find an English-Speaking ENT Near Cheongdam in Gangnam, Seoul?

Answered by Dr. Kim Yoo Suk, MD · Board-certified otolaryngologist · Former professor, Yonsei & Ajou University · Consultations in English

A short trip from Cheongdam

Cheongdam-dong is home to many expatriate families, diplomats and international professionals. Gangnam Yonsei ENT Clinic is located at Gangnam-gu Office Station, the next Line 7 stop from Cheongdam Station. Take Exit 3-1 and the clinic's building, HS Tower with an Olive Young store, is right in front. The clinic is on the 2nd floor.

From central Cheongdam, a short taxi ride along Hakdong-ro or Seolleung-ro also works. Show the address 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로 703.

Why an English consultation matters

ENT symptoms often need careful description. Is your blocked nose worse on one side? Does your ear feel full or actually hurt? Is your voice hoarse in the morning or after talking all day? When you can explain this in English to the doctor directly, nothing is lost in translation.

What we do at Gangnam Yonsei ENT

Dr. Kim Yoo Suk is a board-certified otolaryngologist and former faculty member at Yonsei University and Ajou University medical schools. His academic subspecialty is rhinology, including endoscopic sinus surgery training in Japan and skull base surgery training in the United States, and he treats the full range of ENT problems.

Conditions we commonly see in residents of the area include:

• Fine dust and yellow dust rhinitis during spring and winter
• Allergic rhinitis from house dust mites or pollen
• Postnasal drip and chronic cough
• Ear infections after swimming or flights
• Voice strain, tonsillitis and throat reflux
• Nasal obstruction and snoring

Diagnosis is supported by in-clinic tests such as allergy testing, nasal endoscopy, hearing tests and imaging when needed. Treatment starts with the least invasive effective option: medication, nasal rinses, allergen avoidance or sublingual immunotherapy for dust mite allergy. Functional nasal surgery is offered only when medical care is not enough.

Seasonal patterns worth knowing

Newcomers to Cheongdam are often surprised by Seoul's seasonal swings. Spring brings tree pollen and yellow dust (hwangsa) from continental Asia; late winter and early spring often bring high fine-dust (PM2.5) readings; winter indoor heating dries the nose and throat; and the humid summer encourages dust mites and outer ear infections after swimming. If your symptoms follow a seasonal pattern, mention it during the consultation, because it helps distinguish allergy from irritation or infection.

Practical details

• Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:00–19:00; Wed 14:00–19:00; Sat 09:00–14:00
• Phone: +82-10-5344-4464; walk-ins welcome
• Parking: building tower parking, 30 minutes free (size limits apply)
• Paperwork: receipts, record copies and English medical certificates available

See location and hours for maps and bus routes, or the international patient guide for what to expect on your first visit.

When to go to a hospital instead

Head to an emergency department for breathing difficulty, severe throat swelling, a nosebleed that will not stop with pressure, or eye swelling with sinus symptoms. For sudden hearing loss, see an ENT promptly because early treatment matters.

Related questions

How do I get from Cheongdam Station to the clinic?

Take Line 7 one stop toward Gangnam-gu Office Station, leave by Exit 3-1, and the clinic's building is directly in front. The clinic is on the 2nd floor of HS Tower, which has an Olive Young store at street level.

Can family members be seen too?

Dr. Kim sees patients with ear, nose and throat problems, and family members can each register for their own consultation. Message us on WhatsApp at +82-10-5344-4464 if you have questions about a specific situation before you come in.

Is there an option for long-term dust mite allergy?

Yes. Besides avoidance measures and medication, the clinic offers house dust mite sublingual immunotherapy, a daily tablet under the tongue taken over a long period. Dr. Kim confirms the allergy with testing before discussing whether it suits you.

This answer is general medical information written and reviewed by an ENT specialist. It is not a diagnosis. Please see a doctor for an examination. In an emergency in Korea, call 119.