Korean Job Discussion Forums

[matt__]

Pretty simple really, before I left my doctor told me my thyroid gland may not be firing on all cylinders, and insisted I locate an endocrinologist.

So do I just go to the International Clinic in 'twon and ask them or are there any decent, foreigner-friendly hospitals I can try?

Thanks.

[seonsengnimble]

The Itaewon international clinic is pretty good. Everyone seams to hate it for some reason, but I have no idea why. I guess it costs a little more than other places, but with insurance, a visit is 5,000 won.

As a diabetic, I haven't met any particularly skilled endocrinologists. Many were actually surprised that I take insulin every day. The general practitioner at the Itaewon clinic seems to actually know what he's talking about.

[dr. love]

We have two English Speaking Endocrinologists at our center. Dr. Ahn has studied at the University of Alberta and Dr. Jeong at the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard. Both Fluent and very good doctors with several foreign patients.

An appointment can be made by calling 02-440-7304

Our web address is here: (a work in progress)

http://inter.khnmc.or.kr/eng/index.do

[matt__]

Thanks for the information, I'll make an appointment today. Do you know how much a consultation is likely to cost? My medical insurance isn't in place yet.