Surgery prices on the 2026 schedule
Prices are from the clinic's 2026 international patient fee schedule and are listed in US dollars; the schedule uses a reference rate of 1,450 Korean won per dollar. A written estimate confirms the items that apply to your case.
| Item as listed on the schedule | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Laser labiaplasty | From USD 3,200 | Sedation anesthesia included |
| Clitoral hood reduction | USD 1,300 | Often combined with labiaplasty |
| Vaginoplasty — Ligament Fixation | USD 2,900 | Pelvic ligament suspension, without synthetic mesh |
| Incontinence Sling Surgery | USD 3,500 | Mid-urethral mesh sling; includes urodynamic ultrasound |
| Sedation anesthesia | USD 180 | Already included in laser labiaplasty |
| Premium recovery room | USD 140 per night | Optional overnight stay |
| English medical certificate | First copy included | Additional copies USD 30 |
All other items are quoted after consultation, including the consultation fee, prolapse repair, HIFU for fibroids and IUD insertion, which are not on the published schedule. Ask for the cost in your first message; we tell you the cost before any test is done.
How we quote
After consultation, or after a video pre-consultation if you want a figure before booking flights, you receive a written estimate in English. It names the procedure, the anesthesia plan, whether an overnight stay is included, the follow-up check, and the insurance documents.
What a gynecology visit costs in Korea
A routine visit and a surgery are priced very differently, so it helps to separate them. For a check-up, the fee depends on whether you are enrolled in National Health Insurance, on what is done at the visit (a consultation alone, or one that adds an ultrasound, a Pap test, an HPV test or an STI panel) and on any paperwork you ask for. For surgery, it depends on the procedure, the anesthesia plan and whether an overnight stay is included.
At Podo, fees follow the clinic's published fee list, and we tell you the cost before any test is done. What routine gynecology covers for foreign patients is set out separately; ask for the cost of a check-up in your first message.
What a complete quote contains
Quotes for treatment abroad are easier to understand when you know what a complete one lists. In general it names the procedure and the surgeon, the anesthesia, the operating room, any overnight stay, medication and supplies, follow-up visits and the paperwork you will need.
Some quotes give one package price. Others list each item. Either way, a quote should say what is included and what is charged separately. The CDC notes that some overseas providers charge substantial fees for follow-up care in addition to the base cost, so confirm what the quoted price includes.
What is included
Surgery and operating room, anesthesia, an overnight stay in a recovery suite where the procedure includes one, a follow-up check before departure, discharge instructions in English, and your insurance claim documents. Sedation anesthesia and a premium recovery room are listed as separate items on the 2026 schedule, and the written estimate shows which of them apply to your case.
Questions to ask about any quote
Ask these questions of any clinic you are considering, including this one. Does the price cover every visit in Seoul, including the final check? Are tests such as ultrasound or blood work included? What happens to the price if the plan changes after the examination? Is medication to take home included? In which currency is the quote stated, and when is payment due? Can you read the fee list the quote follows?
At Podo the written estimate states the total before anything is booked, and you can ask about each of these points when you receive it.
Payment
Payment can be made by international credit card. The written estimate states the total before anything is booked.
Paying from abroad
Prices on this site are listed in US dollars, so ask whether the charge on your estimate is made in dollars or in Korean won. If you pay by card, your card issuer converts the amount at its own rate and may add a foreign transaction fee. Payment by international bank transfer is also accepted.
Tell your bank before you travel, and check your card limit, because surgery charges can be higher than a daily limit. Bank transfers can take several business days and may carry fees from your bank.
Published fee list
Korean clinics are required to publish their fees for non-covered treatments. Ours is published on the clinic's Korean website, and the estimate you receive follows it.
Korea also publishes non-covered prices institution by institution. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) release them on the HIRA website and in the Health e-Eum app. They are a useful reference, but the final figure for your case is the one in your written estimate.
Korea surgery cost for foreigners: counting the whole trip
The procedure fee is one part of what you spend. Add flights, accommodation for the number of days in Seoul, meals, local transport, travel insurance and time away from work. You book flights and accommodation yourself, so the estimate does not include them.
Set the total against what you would pay at home after your own insurance, if the procedure is covered there. Keep a separate line for anything uncertain, such as extra nights if your check-up shows you need more time. The NHS advises allowing for fluctuating exchange rates and the cost of possible return trips.
Insurance documents
Whether a procedure is reimbursed depends on your policy; we provide documentation, not coverage decisions. We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form. Ask your insurer which insurance claim documents it needs before you travel.
Questions
How are gynecologist prices in Korea for foreigners set?
Each clinic sets its own fee for non-covered services. At Podo, fees follow the clinic's published fee list, and we tell you the cost before any test is done. For surgery, the written estimate states the total before anything is booked.
Can I get a figure before I book flights?
Yes, after a video pre-consultation. You then receive a written estimate in English, and the estimate states the total before anything is booked.
Does the estimate include flights and a hotel?
No. You book flights and accommodation yourself. The estimate covers the treatment and the items it lists.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payment can be made by international credit card. Payment by international bank transfer is also accepted.
Will my insurer pay part of the cost?
Whether a procedure is reimbursed depends on your policy; we provide documentation, not coverage decisions. Ask your insurer before you travel.
How much is a routine gynecology visit?
Fees follow the clinic's published fee list, and we tell you the cost before any test is done. The fee depends on what is done at the visit, so ask for the cost of a check-up in your first message.
Do I need Korean insurance to see a gynecologist?
No. If you are not enrolled in Korean National Health Insurance, you pay the fee yourself and can claim it from your own insurer if your policy covers it.