Living in a foreign country is usually fun and exciting, but anybody can attest that it has its stressful moments. For women, finding an OBGYN that works for them can be a challenge, especially more so if you’re living in a country where you don’t speak the local language.

So, here at 10 Magazine, we’ve compiled a list of 10 English-speaking OBGYNs in South Korea, both in and outside of Seoul.

Y Queen Woman Clinic, located in the heart of Gangnam, is a women’s clinic that offers medical treatment and prevention services in English. A consultation here is free of charge, and the clinic offers a variety of services to its patients.

Available Services:

• STI Testing
• Vaccinations
• Contraception Counseling
• Menopause Counseling
• Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Urinary Incontinence Procedures
• Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
• Feminine Plastic Surgery
• Ultrasounds

Yoonho Hospital, located in the Gangnam area of Seoul, is a women’s specialty hospital that has been in operation for the last twenty years. The hospital is split into several clinics, which include an obstetric clinic, a gynecologic clinic, a women’s plastic surgery clinic, and infertility clinic. Available services include conventional obstetric-gynecologic care as well as postpartum care, and various surgical procedures.

Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Infertility Counseling
• Obstetrics Care
• Postpartum Care
• Pediatrics
• Plastic Surgery

MediFlower is a women’s clinic located near the Seoul National University of Education Station (Line 2 and Line 3). With English-speaking staff, the clinic provides the usual OBGYN services, but its main focus lies in being a natural birthing center, as most hospitals in Korea do not offer that option.

MediFlower has several departments, which include: obstetrics, gynecology, a newborn care clinic, a breastfeeding clinic, osteo care, as well as an international clinic.

Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Check-ups
• Contraception Counseling
• STI Treatment
• Pregnancy Preparation Counseling
• Prenatal Care
• Postpartum Care

Yeon And Nature, located in Gangnam, is a women’s hospital that welcomes foreign clientele. Here, clients can receive prevention services, treatment, natural birth options, as well as advice regarding contraception or pregnancy.

Yeon And Nature aim to provide the safest and most fitting services for all their clients and offers the usual OBGYN services as well as annual exams, family planning services, and psychological services.

Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Check-ups
• Contraception Counseling
• Prenatal Care and Delivery
• Postpartum Care
• Feminine Plastic Surgery

Lohas Care International Clinic opened its doors in September 2008 and aims to provide high-quality private healthcare services to both the local community as well as foreign residents.

“Lohas”, stands for “Lifestyle Of Health and Sustainability,” and represents the clinic’s philosophy. The clinic provides services in treatment as well as prevention.

Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Check-ups
• Contraception Counseling
• STI Treatment
• Pediatrics

The Bucheon Branch of Seoul Women’s Hospital provides reliable and safe services for women’s care. The hospital includes a gynecologic department, infertility center, health care center as well as a postnatal care center.

Available Services:

• Infertility Counseling
• Laparoscopy
• Breast Clinic Services
• Urinary Incontinence Procedures
• Postnatal Care
• Other Services

Ulsan University Hospital welcomes foreigners in a friendly atmosphere and is designed in a way to make it easy for foreign citizens to use the hospital and its medical facilities. The hospital has a gynecology department where some of its staff speak English.

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Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Obstetrics Care
• Check-ups
• Contraception Counseling
• STI Treatment
• Other Services

Busan National University Hospital welcomes both local and foreign residents and has a gynecology department within its facilities. The International Health Center of Pusan National University Hospital provides interpretation services and consultations in English.

Available Services:

• Infertility Counseling
• Prenatal Care
• High-risk Pregnancy Care
• Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
• Gynecological Endocrine Disorder Treatment
• Climacteric Disorders Services
• Other services

If you’re looking for quality OB/GYN care outside of Seoul, Zion Women’s Hospital in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do is a trusted and foreigner-friendly option. Known for its attentive staff and comfortable environment, the hospital provides a wide range of women’s health services in both Korean and English.

Available Services:

• Comprehensive prenatal check-ups
• Natural and assisted childbirth options
• Epidurals and aromatherapy for labor
• Postpartum care and newborn services
• Routine gynecological exams and ultrasounds

Jeju Halla Hospital, located in Jeju island, has aimed to provide only the best quality medical services to its patients since its establishment. Within the hospital, you will find a gynecology department as well as a  one-stop support center for victims of sexual violence and child abuse.

Available Services:

• Gynecology Services
• Obstetrics Care
• Check-ups
• Contraception Counseling
• STI Treatment
• Other Services

Thank you to our readers for recommending Good Moonhwa Hospital and Prime Women’s Clinic.

All photos courtesy of the hospitals. Cover photo CC courtesy of Pixabay.