Health Care

Doctor in Seosin-dong

Written by Barun Monday, 02 January 2012 16:56

English speaking doctor in Seosin-dong, "수 이비인후과."

Located kiddie-corner and a half a block east from the Bone Hospital (above Baskin Robbins); look for the pink sign. Go up the stairs on the right to the second floor. Walk-ins are fine. Front desk staff did not speak English.

Phone: 063-277-0057

Courtesy, Michael G. 

Travel vaccinations

Written by Barun Saturday, 20 August 2011 18:52

There are three places to get travel vaccinations in Jeonju, each spread out evenly across the city.

Although the following website is Korean-only (filtered through Google Translate), a map is located for each location that can be printed and shown to a taxi driver. Follow the next steps:

1) Jeonju Health Center website

2) Click on the topmost left tab, beside the Jeonju Health Center Logo (보건소 소개)

3) In the left column, click on the last option, at the bottom of the list (오시는길)

4) These are the three options shown:

(a) Central Jeonju (전주시보건소)

(b) Northern Jeonju - Jinbuk-dong / Deokjin area (덕진진료소)

  (c) Southern Jeonju - Pyeonghwadong area (평화보건지소)

Jeonju veteran Andy Clay and his experience on the Jinbuk-dong location:

"Very easy to do - just fill in address/passport or alien number and phone number on a form, pay, then go upstairs for the vaccination. Took about 10 minutes in total. Very quick, easy and painless - the staff aren't fluent, except for one of the doctors, but all speak enough English to get by without any problems.

Typhoid vaccine - cost W5000. 

Hepatitis B vaccinations - cost  W4700.

Hepatitis A - for some reason, they can't do this one here. You need to go to one of the top-tier hospitals (Jesus or CBNU Hospital) to get this done.

Possibly other vaccinations available at the clinic. It might be worth getting a Korean speaker to contact them and find out a definitive list."

Moraenae Dermatology Inhu-dong

Written by dvm Wednesday, 27 April 2011 09:00

The address of Moraenae Pibu Gwa:

Deok-jin Gu, Inhu-Dong 2 Ga 660-5
Jeonju-si

Best,
Isabelle

The Obesity Clinic

Written by dvm Wednesday, 01 December 2010 20:40

The Obesity Clinic in SamCheon-dong. 228 2143 Nurse and Dr speak basic English. (Thanks Rebecca!)

Jeonju Fitness Clubs

Written by dvm Sunday, 22 August 2010 12:03

Over 60 listed. Download the .doc file or the .pdf 

Dr. Song Ho Shin

Written by admin Friday, 30 October 2009 00:00

A highly recommended English speaking doctor

"Dr. Song speaks English well. He is known and well reputed in the Jeonju medical comminity. I know several doctors who know him and speak well of him. We've tried a few; now he's our family doctor." -dvm

Dr. Song has traveled around the United States and speaks excellent English. Also does STD / sexual health diagnosis and testing.

An appointment is not necessary. The doctor's number is 063.226.5544. You'll need someone who speaks Korean to call. The staff does not speak English.

But walk-in is usual. Hours are 9-7:30.Saturdays till 4:00pm.

Located in Pyeongwhadong. Can be accessed by bus #2 or by taxi. See the map here.

Or print this map for the taxi driver.

Pediatrics

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:51

There is a good pediatrics clinic in Pyounghwadong, just left of the Dunkin Donuts on Baekjae Ro. It's on the second floor.

The telephone is 063 237 5577.

There are about 5 doctors there and some speak better English than others, but I've always been able to make myself understood (I think!). The clinic is spotless and modern with a small play area for the kids to run around. It's open 365 days a year, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

« Thanks Kris »

Eye Doctor

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:50

Eye Doctor You can go to Jong Dok Yong Eye Clinic in Seoshindong. Take a taxi and tell the driver either "Pak Chon Su Jong hyong wae kua" or "Seoshindong McDonald's". The office is above the pharmacy on the corner which is next to a Baskin Robbins and a video store. The phone number is 063-275-1675.

Accupuncture & Deep Tissue Massage

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:48

Hanui doctor (Korean Medicine). Shin Min Seob has a practice on the 2nd floor of the Kookmin Bank building at the Jeonju Mart intersection in Hyoja-dong. His staff doesn't speak much English (except his wife), but he does, and they all communicate. Best of all, the office is clean, partitions private, equipment new and modern, etc. . . with insurance, W5,000 for the first treatment, W3,000 thereafter. Oh, painless and it works! I particularly recommend Hanui for soft tissue injuries and strains.

If anyone is in need of an acupuncturist, I can highly recommend Shin Min Sub Oriental Clinic.

The clinic is on the second floor of a building directly across from McDonald's. The sign outside is bright blue/green. The hours are 9-7 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, the clinic is open until 9 p.m. On Saturday's it is open from 9-4.

The phone number is 063-228-7579. Korean website: hanicare.net

« Thanks Peg and Sonia »

Dr. Fish

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:48

If anyone wants to try the Dr. Fish (little fish that eat the dead skin from your feet, hands), they are available at Gun Gang Lara Sauna in Pyeonghwa-dong-2 ga, 259-56 (225-0880). It's W6,500 for the jjijilbang and then W3,000 for 20 minutes of fish. -Thanks Sonia

OBGYN - South JJ

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:47

There is a good OBGYN clinic in PyungWhaDong called Sena Womens Clinic. Dr. Song is very bright and her English is passable. No appointment necessary, but it's smart to at least check if the Dr.is in. The number for the clinic is 063.229.8245 the receptionists do not speak English. If you're feeling brave, you can try this:"Song oo-sa song-seng-nim issoyo? [ Is Doctor Song in?] joe-nun oh-nul wa-go-ship-oh-yo. [I wanna come today.] "

Directions: Driving (south) on Baek Jae Ro (the big road) its the intersection with Umi Apts and a Baskin Robins. Turn LEFT (away from Umi Apt) Sena Women's clinic is immediately on your right after the bus stop.

Taxi Directions: "PyungWhaDong Say-na San-Buin-Guan Ga-ju-say-yo." (It's written in Hangul on the map.

Best option: print the map.

OBGYN - North JJ

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:46

Jung-Sung OBGYN Clinic, 752-3 Woo-A dong DukJin Gu, Jeonju is a highly recomended clinic in Ua-dong near Jeonju Station. (063)244-4755 Dr Kim Nan Kyeong's Cell: 011-9448-5070
Printable MAP.
-Thanks, Lizan!

Free Clinic

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:46

If people need a doctor on a Sunday, Antioch Church has free medical service given by a licensed physician. This is available on Sundays from 2:00 p.m. The clinic can be found on the 2nd floor of the Immanuel Bldg (the new six-story building on the right). The doctor speaks English pretty well, having lived in Ontario, Canada. All services and medicines are free.

« Thanks Bill »

Sexual Health

Written by admin Thursday, 16 April 2009 14:45

STD testing is not common here, and a request may be met with confusion or worse.

Doctor Song Ho Shin (on this page) respects patient confidentiality. A standard blood and urine STD screening costs W20,000 or depending on the condition, diagnosis alone can be cheaper.

Located in Pyeongwhadong, which can be accessed using bus #2. See the map here. 

Dermatologist

Written by dvm Sunday, 08 June 2008 00:00

A viewer wrote: "I recently went to a dermatologist, Dr. Koh's Clinic,  in Seosindong and highly recommend them.  Dr.Koh is very friendly and professional and she speaks a little English -  at least enough to communicate the problem.  The receptionists are helpful and professional and I was seen almost immediately without any notice. Costs are cheap - around W10,000 for the consultation, without using medical insurance (they just need your ARC card).

 To get there, go to the Jirisan building and cross the street to Seoshin library, then walk diagonally through the park to the far corner - you'll be in front of a big Poongnyun Bakery/Cafe; the entrance is to the right and it's on the second floor (no English sign). The large pharmacy about three doors down is also recommended - the young male pharmacist who works there speaks excellent English."