Patient Guide
Gynecology in Seoul, Korea: What Is Different for Foreigners
In Korea you can see a gynecologist directly without a GP referral, often on the same day. Exams use a reclining chair, sometimes with a curtain across your waist. Transvaginal ultrasound is routine at many visits. Clinics ask about sexual experience to choose the right exam, and prescriptions are filled at separate pharmacies.
Key differences
- Direct access: no referral needed for local clinics
- Speed: short waits, results within days
- The chair: a reclining gynecology chair rather than a flat table; a curtain may separate you from the doctor; ask to remove it if you prefer to see and talk
- Ultrasound: commonly done at visits (transvaginal FAQ)
- Sexual history question: asked to choose the right exam, not to judge
- Pharmacies: separate from clinics (guide)
- Name: 산부인과 (sanbuingwa) means OB/GYN; many clinics now use 여성의원 (women's clinic)
You can always ask the doctor to explain each step before it happens.
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Phone 02-761-3072 (+82-2-761-3072)
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Guide by the International Patient Center, Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul. Practical details can change; please confirm with the clinic. Medical disclaimer