How to book a gynecologist in Seoul in five steps
For surgery, the route from your first message to your arrival has five steps. You message us. We reply with questions and options. You receive a written plan and estimate. You choose your dates. Then you arrive for your consultation. The sections below take each step in turn, followed by notes on time zones, pre-consultations and flights.
Before you message us
A short, organized first message saves a round trip across time zones. Write down your main concern and when it began. List previous surgery, pregnancies and deliveries, allergies, and your medications with doses, including supplements and hormones. Keep recent test results, scan reports and operative notes as files you can attach. Note your travel dates and how flexible they are.
1. Message us
Message us on WhatsApp or by email, or call us, with: what you are considering, a short history (previous surgery, pregnancies, medications), your country, and when you could travel. Photographs are optional.
2. We reply with questions and options
We reply in English during clinic hours. We may ask for records, or for photographs if you are comfortable sharing them.
3. Written plan and estimate
You receive a written plan: the proposed procedure, what the price includes, how many days to plan in Seoul, and what to bring. Plan for 5 to 10 days in Seoul after incontinence or prolapse surgery. Prices follow the clinic's published non-covered fee list. Check that the plan lists everything you expect, because the CDC notes that some overseas providers charge substantial fees for follow-up care in addition to the base cost.
4. Choose your dates
We hold surgery dates for you and confirm the consultation day. You book flights and accommodation; we suggest areas within a short taxi ride of the clinic.
5. Arrival
Consultation and tests on day one, surgery on the day agreed, and a check-up before you fly. Consultations are available in English. Appointments are scheduled so that patients do not wait with other patients. We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form.
Time zones and replies
Seoul is 9 hours ahead of UTC and does not change its clocks. That makes it 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York and 16 to 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on daylight saving time. Clinic hours in Seoul fall in the evening and night in North America, so a reply often arrives while you are asleep.
You can reach us in English on WhatsApp during clinic hours. Email suits long messages and attachments such as scan reports.
What a pre-consultation is
A pre-consultation is a first conversation held remotely, before you travel. It covers your history and goals, which tests may be needed, and whether a trip makes sense. If you want a figure before you book flights, you can ask for a video pre-consultation.
It does not replace an examination. This page is general information and is not a diagnosis; a consultation is needed to decide whether a procedure suits you.
Flights and accommodation
Wait for the written plan before you buy flights. Check the cancellation terms of the airline and the hotel, and ask about travel insurance that covers medical cancellation. Allow an extra day or two at the end of the stay in case your check-up shows you need more time before you fly. Arrive at least a day before your first appointment so that jet lag does not coincide with your consultation. The CDC advises seeing your own doctor or a travel medicine clinician at least 4 to 6 weeks before you go.
Check that your passport is valid for the whole trip, and look up the current entry rules for your nationality before you book. A medical visa is one of the entry options, and which one applies depends on your nationality and the length of your stay.
How to see a gynecologist in Korea for a check-up
Not every booking is for surgery. If you only want to know how to book a gynecologist in Seoul for a check-up, the first step is the same: message us and say what you would like done. General gynecology care for foreign patients covers check-ups, STI testing, contraception counseling including IUDs, menopause care and irregular periods. Obstetric care, meaning pregnancy care and delivery, is not provided.
The following can be done on the day of your visit: an STI panel, Gram stain, ThinPrep Pap test, HPV test, TeleCervicogram (digital imaging of the cervix), transvaginal ultrasound with Doppler, blood tumor markers and blood chemistry. Previous results from abroad are reviewed. All types of IUD can be inserted on the day of your visit. Evening appointments are available on weekdays. Ask for the cost of the visit in your first message.
Follow-up after you fly home
A video follow-up is scheduled after you return home. Patients have a 24-hour nurse contact line after surgery. Before you leave Seoul, ask for copies of your records. Medical records and receipts are issued in English on request. The CDC advises travelers to request copies of overseas medical records in English and to arrange follow-up care at home before they travel, so tell your own doctor about your plans early. The NHS likewise advises being clear about how your aftercare will be coordinated.
Questions
Do I have to send photographs?
No. Photographs are optional. Send them if you are comfortable doing so.
How far ahead should I start?
As early as you can. Gathering records, exchanging messages and choosing flights each take time, and a longer lead time gives you more choice of dates.
Do I get a written plan before I decide?
Yes. You receive a written plan before anything is paid. It states the proposed procedure, what the price includes, how many days to plan in Seoul and what to bring.
How do I pay once I have a plan?
Payment can be made by international credit card. The written plan states what the price includes.
What if I am not sure I want to travel?
Ask your questions in the first message. You can compare the written plan with your options at home before you decide, and nothing is paid until you have it.
Can I book a check-up instead of surgery?
Yes. General gynecology care for foreign patients covers check-ups, STI testing, contraception counseling including IUDs, menopause care and irregular periods. Message us in the same way and say which you want.
What happens after I return home?
A video follow-up is scheduled after you return home. Patients have a 24-hour nurse contact line after surgery.