An English-Speaking Pain Clinic in Seoul
Consultations in English, 3 minutes from Gangnam-gu Office Station
For Expats and Visitors to Seoul
Back, neck, shoulder, joint.
Pain is hard enough to describe in your own language.
If you’d rather not go through a translation app, this clinic works in English.
Patients from Many Countries
Patients from around the world visit our clinic.
English, From Booking to Billing
Consultation
Dr. Shin Myungju, a pain medicine specialist, consults directly in English. Interpretation in other languages is not provided.
Booking
Booking only needs an email, no Korean phone or apps required, and walk-ins work too.
Documents
English medical certificates are issued the same day after the doctor’s review. Receipts and itemized bills are also available for your insurance claim.
Payment
Pay per visit, no packages or prepayment. International cards work, and prices are on the pricing page.
What Happens at Your First Visit
Not just where it hurts. We look at how you move.
Consultation
Your history and symptoms, in English, with the doctor.
Exam
A hands-on exam by the doctor to check what’s driving the pain.
Treatment Plan
A treatment plan to take home, with same-visit treatment often possible.
Steroid-free injections of lidocaine diluted in saline, one-on-one physical therapy, and movement correction, the Circulation Treatment System.
A full gait analysis usually comes in around your second or third visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the doctor actually speak English?
Yes. The doctor consults directly in English. Interpretation in other languages is not provided.
Do I need Korean health insurance?
No. You pay per visit, and prices are on our pricing page. If you have Korean NHI, your cost is lower. Ask the front desk.
Do I need a referral?
No referral needed. Book straight away online.
Can I be seen today?
Yes. Please call or walk in for same-day care. Patients with appointments are seen first, so the wait may be longer. See our same-day care page.
Getting Here
413 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Cheongdam Building 3F
Gangnam-gu Office Station, Line 7, Exit 4, about a 3-minute walk
Valet parking available, covered with treatment
Booking Takes a Few Minutes
Online, in English, open 24/7.
All you need is an email address.