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[Wintermute321]

Had an equipment failure little while back and now wanna get checked for peace of mind. Anyone have any recommendations on where to get checked in Seoul? I heard the Int'l Clinic in Itaewon is very expensive but haven't heard of many alternatives. Can I just walk in to a Korean hospital? Does Korean Health Insurance cover this? Any help is appreciated.

[bassexpander]

There is a 2nd international clinic in Itaewon which is not expensive. It's located a floor or two above the 7/11 convenience store (I think it's 7/11) and directly across from Goldfish bar in Itaewon, in the hooker hill area.

To get there, find the Itaewon police station (just outside of the subway) and keep walking 30m past Starbucks until you get to the intersection. Hang a right. Walk 20m, and you'll be standing in front of Goldfish bar. You'll see the 7/11 on your left across the street. Look up a few floors from that for this little hold-in-the-wall clinic.

I was planning a podcast on this, and probably still will during break when I have more time. Everyone keeps asking about STD info on Dave's.

There are two main tests you can get for STD's there. One is the general-purpose one that catches the basics, like HIV, Chlamydia, Syphillis, Gon., etc. That will run you something like 30,000 won. They have you pee in a cup and/or take some blood. They can also do herpes tests very cheaply for like another 50,000 won for both 1 and 2. These are not covered under health insurance. If you show no evidence of Herpes, then just get the 30,000 won test. Your samples are sent out to a very respected lab in Seoul, so don't feel worried that the clinic is sort of like stepping into 1960. The doctor speaks English. They handle a LOT of STD-related testing there. I believe he said results take 1 to 3 days.

My family has a genetic blood-clotting problem that I have to watch for. I get a blood test done there about every 6 months. Very affordable.

[Wintermute321]

Thank you very much.

[asalchert]

Thanks this is great info! Is this place open on Saturdays?

[themagicbean]

I went to this clinic for a check-up and screening and they were quite helpful. Some more information that you might find helpful (esp. people commuting to Seoul, as I was).

Phone: 02 792 5551, 792 5552
email: [email protected]
Hours: Later than you think. I don't remember exactly but like 9-7 M-F and (the kicker for a weekend visit, you don't have to get up early): 10-3 (or was it 8 - 3)?
They're the only clinic I've heard of open that late on Sat.

Great place, cheap and professional, Dr. has a good command of English.

[asalchert]

Awesome info - thank you!!!!!

[akcrono]

Sorry for the thread necromancy, is this clinic still around?

[nukeday]

The Itaewon clinic will always be there. It's fairly expensive though. Still, if you want quick and easy, that's the place to go.

[akcrono]

[djmarcus]

Update on the prices for exams..

The STD test for Chlamydia, Syphillis, Gon., (couldn't remember the other 4) will run you 50,000 won and there's a separate blood test that scans for HIV which is 60,000 won.