71 Dokseodang-ro, 4F, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Planning from abroad
Arrange an assessment before committing to a procedure
Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic in Hannam-dong provides consultations in English for international patients. If you are considering a visit to an orthopaedic clinic in Seoul, start by sending your main symptoms, relevant treatment history and available imaging or medical reports.
Preliminary review helps the clinic discuss whether an in-person evaluation may be worthwhile and what preparation is needed. Final treatment suitability depends on consultation and examination. Keep your travel plans flexible until you understand the proposed assessment and review schedule.
Nucellin Orthopedic Clinic in Hannam-dong, Seoul.
Your visit
Four decisions before you travel
Records
Identify the images and reports you can provide, including information about earlier procedures.
Assessment
Ask what the first visit involves and whether further imaging may need to be arranged.
Schedule
Discuss the expected visits and follow-up before confirming a travel plan around treatment.
Payment
Clarify the estimate, payment arrangements and any insurer requirements in advance.
English communication
Explain your history directly to the doctor
Dr. Kim Hee-Jun consults in English, so you can discuss symptoms and treatment questions directly. Prepare a short timeline if your problem has involved several doctors or procedures. List what helped, what did not and the practical outcome you are seeking.
Bring the actual imaging files as well as the written reports where available. If additional MRI imaging is needed, the clinic can arrange it at a nearby radiology centre. There is no on-site MRI scanner at Nucellin.
Insurance and estimates
Plan for payment before booking travel
Patients without Korean National Health Insurance are generally treated on a self-pay basis. International insurers determine whether a claim is eligible and what documents are needed. Contact your insurer about planned treatment abroad, outpatient care, prior authorisation and any exclusions before booking.
Nucellin provides a written estimate before a procedure is scheduled. Ask what it includes, such as assessment, imaging, the proposed procedure, rehabilitation and follow-up. The final plan may change after examination or additional imaging.
The clinic can provide available English medical and payment documents for a claim. Direct billing to an international insurer should not be assumed unless a separate arrangement has been confirmed. Read the full insurance and payment guide for the current process.
Clarify costs and insurance requirements before treatment. Explanatory diagram, not a coverage determination.
After the appointment
Agree how follow-up will work
Before leaving Seoul, discuss when the next review is needed and what information to keep for your doctor at home. Remote follow-up may be considered when clinically appropriate; it is not a replacement for an in-person assessment when one is required.
The clinic is on Dokseodang-ro in Yongsan-gu, about 80 minutes from Incheon Airport on a single bus. No transfers, and the stop is in front of the building.
From Incheon Airport, by limousine bus
Take Airport Limousine Bus 6010, which boards at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The fare is around ₩17,000 and a T-money card is accepted. The ride takes 80 to 100 minutes depending on traffic.
Where to get off
Get off at the Hannam-dong (한남동) stop on the 6010 route. The stop is on Dokseodang-ro itself, directly in front of the building, so there is no walk with luggage at the end.
At the building
The clinic is on the 4th floor of 71 Dokseodang-ro. Valet parking is available on site if you arrive by car or taxi.
71 Dokseodang-ro, 4F, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 서울 용산구 독서당로 71, 4층 (한남동)
