Comments on: Health Care

By: Alla Ponomareva

Alla Ponomareva — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:16:00 +0000

A good, English speaking Dentist is available in Lotte Dept. Store, next to TGIF. Dental cleaning is only 30,000 . phone 042 535 2875

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:00 +0000

There are a couple links on our Health page, and I know people who have done well at Seoul Women’s Clinic in Dunsan (Near TGIFridays/Indy/Emart) and also Eulji Hospital. At most smaller hospitals only the docs speak any English, but at Eulji they have some nurses who translate. The larger hospitals, however, are going to cost you more.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:44:00 +0000

Hello there
I would like any advise on a good English-speaking OB/GYN and any other useful information you may know re:pregnancy,birth etc.

Many thanks.

By: seoul massage

seoul massage — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:14:00 +0000

I have referred many people to Eulji University Hospital in Dunsan-dong. Although their cost is higher (like you said), I personally believe the quality care they provide is worth it.

By: John from Daejeon

John from Daejeon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +0000

Dr. Gloria Cho’s clinic is called “Joy Dental Clinic.” It is located in the 9th building (going west–away from the airport bus stop) on the north side of the block across from Stargate (right before all the apartments begin). It is on the 3rd floor with “Joy Dental Clinic, University of Queensland, University of Heidelberg” stencilled in large letters on the glass door. Hours are 9:30-5:30 and 9:30-4 on Sat.

Dr. Cho happened to be in the states today when I went, but the young dentist I saw in her place was quite competent and very reasonable. The “scaling” service was also top notch but a bit scary.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:14:00 +0000

I guess this falls under health care, but if anyone is interested, I found an amazing Thai massage parlor in Yuseong dong. You take the subway and get off at the Yuseong Spa stop. Follow the exit signs to Yuseong Spa. There’s one right outside the station above the Pizza Hut, but I went to the one across the street. I might check out the one by the station next time. But the one across the street is at the traffic light on the third floor above a Vietnamese restaurant. I got an hour and a half massage for 70,000 won. They also gave a mini facial.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:00 +0000

Patty, I went shopping at the Jungangno stop on the subway. Several of the vendors had all kinds of wigs. I know you said that you wanted it made from your own hair, but in case you cannot find a place to do that you can try the vendors.

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +0000

My Korean is good enough to make a search but you’ll have to have someone better than me interpret the results. Some of these pages may have English versions; you’ll have to check.

http://www.medi-119.com/search.php?query=%B8%C2%C3%E3+%B0%A1%B9%DF

Good luck and speedy healing! My aunt got a wig (back in Canada) after her chemo but found it was too hot and in the end just went without! Hope you find a solution that works for you. The center where you’re receiving treatment may also be able to give you some advice as to where to look for these services.

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +0000

This is way out there, but maybe someone has an idea. Iv’e just started chemo and have been told that there are places that will make a wig from your own hair. I don’t have any idea how to find one (I’ve never even gone to a hair salon and speak no Korean), and would appreciate any suggestion. Thanks!

By: Alla

Alla — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:03:00 +0000

The teachers that we replaced recommended a good Oriental Medicine Clinic which specializes in Oriental Medicine and chiropractic services. I think they do acupuncture if needed as well. (042)477-7191/7383
2F, Hong-in Building, Jijok-dong, 907-1, Yuseoung-gu.