OB-GYN Seoul: what a visit at Podo covers, and what it does not
Routine gynecology at Podo means the following. 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. All types of IUD can be inserted on the day of your visit. Colposcopy is performed, and lesions can be excised on the day of the visit, with the tissue sent to a laboratory for biopsy. The Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine is available. Bartholin cysts and other vulvar lesions can be removed, with biopsy.
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. Two ultrasound units are used for pelvic assessment.
The clinic does not provide obstetric delivery services. Pregnancy care and delivery are provided by hospitals with obstetric departments, so if you are pregnant or think you may be, book with one of them. In an emergency, such as bleeding that soaks a pad in an hour, severe or sudden abdominal pain or fainting, go to a hospital emergency department or call 119 for an ambulance.
Three board-certified OB-GYN doctors, two of them women
All three doctors are board-certified specialists in obstetrics and gynecology. Two of the clinic's three OB-GYN specialists are women. Dr. Mo Hyung-jin is the Medical Director. Dr. Shim Jin-hyung and Dr. Lee Jin-gyo, the deputy directors, are the two women. If you would rather see a woman for a first examination, tell us when you book.
English-speaking OB-GYN care: language and documents
Consultations are available in English. You can reach us in English on WhatsApp during clinic hours. Medical records and receipts are issued in English on request. If you want an English-speaking gynecologist in Seoul, ask whether the doctor, the messages and the paperwork are all in English.
Before the visit, gather earlier test results, a list of your medications and your insurance details.
OB-GYN Seoul: where the clinic is and how to reach it
The clinic is on the second floor of a building on Gangnam-daero, near Gangnam Station. The address is 2F, 428 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Gangnam Station is served by Seoul Subway Line 2 and the Shinbundang Line. For an OB-GYN, Seoul clinics are spread across many districts, and this one is in Gangnam.
Directions from Incheon Airport and Gimpo Airport are set out under getting here. The Korea Tourism Organization's VISITKOREA site also has an airport transportation guide.
Hours and how to book
Clinic hours are Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 and Sat 10:00–17:00, and the clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Evening appointments are available on weekdays. Message us on WhatsApp or by email with the dates you prefer and what you want to be seen for.
Tell us whether you live in Korea or are visiting, how long you will be in Seoul, and whether you would like a woman doctor. Visitors weighing a trip for surgery can read how to book from abroad.
Costs and insurance for foreign patients
The fee depends on what is done at the visit, such as a consultation alone or one that adds an ultrasound or laboratory tests, and a document such as a medical certificate is a separate item, so this page gives no figures. Fees follow the clinic's published fee list, and we tell you the cost before any test is done. Ask for the cost in your first message. For surgery, the written estimate states the total before anything is booked.
Korean National Health Insurance treats residents and visitors differently. The National Health Insurance Service says foreigners who work for an insured employer are generally enrolled, and that foreigners who have stayed in Korea for more than six months are subject to mandatory subscription. The Seoul Metropolitan Government says tourists and short-term visitors are exempt. In general terms, an enrolled resident uses National Health Insurance and a visitor pays directly, then claims the cost from a home insurer. The CDC advises travelers to expect to pay medical expenses abroad themselves and to check whether their own health insurance covers care there.
Payment can be made by international credit card. Payment by international bank transfer is also accepted. We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form. Whether a procedure is reimbursed depends on your policy; we provide documentation, not coverage decisions.
Privacy and comfort
Appointments are scheduled so that patients do not wait with other patients. Recovery rooms are private single-occupancy suites.
If you need surgery: labiaplasty, incontinence, prolapse and HIFU
Because the clinic is focused on gynecologic surgery and pelvic floor care, a check-up can lead to a surgical plan when the doctor finds a reason. The clinic performs 4th-generation labiaplasty, a laser-based technique that closes the incision without sutures. Pelvic ligament suspension surgery was developed by Dr. Mo Hyung-jin, the clinic's medical director. It is used for stress urinary incontinence, cystocele, rectocele and uterine prolapse. Podo Women's Clinic treats uterine fibroids with ultrasound-guided HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) using the HIFUNIT9000 system. Labiaplasty, urinary incontinence surgery, pelvic organ prolapse surgery and HIFU each have their own page with the plan and the recovery.
Results and recovery vary from person to person. This page is general information and is not a diagnosis; a consultation is needed to decide whether a procedure suits you.
Questions
How much does a gynecologist consultation cost in Korea?
There is no single price, so this page quotes none. The fee depends on whether you have Korean insurance, on what is done at the visit and on paperwork such as a medical certificate. 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 foreigners go to a gynecologist in Korea without Korean insurance?
Yes. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, tourists and short-term visitors are exempt from Korean National Health Insurance, so the visit is self-pay. Ask for an itemized receipt in English and claim the cost from your own insurer if your policy covers it. Whether a procedure is reimbursed depends on your policy; we provide documentation, not coverage decisions.
Is there an English-speaking OB-GYN in Seoul?
Yes. Consultations are available in English. All three doctors are board-certified specialists in obstetrics and gynecology.
Do you provide prenatal care or delivery?
No. Obstetric care, meaning pregnancy care and delivery, is not provided. The clinic does not provide obstetric delivery services. If you are pregnant, see an obstetrician or a hospital with an obstetric department.
Can I get same-day tests?
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. Tell us in your first message what you need.
Where is the clinic in Seoul?
The clinic is on the second floor of a building on Gangnam-daero, near Gangnam Station. The address is 2F, 428 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.