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Pain Clinic near Dobongsan Station, Uijeongbu, Korea

English-friendly, non-surgical spine and joint pain clinic for Dobongsan Station: Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, by Balgok Station Exit 2. Take Line 1 north two stops to Hoeryong, transfer to the U Line for one stop to Balgok, Exit 2.

In short: The nearest dedicated non-surgical spine and joint pain clinic for people in Dobongsan Station (도봉산역) is Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, beside Balgok Station Exit 2 in Howon-dong, Uijeongbu. Take Line 1 north two stops to Hoeryong, transfer to the U Line for one stop to Balgok, Exit 2.

How to get here from Dobongsan Station

Take Line 1 north two stops to Hoeryong, transfer to the U Line for one stop to Balgok, Exit 2. About 15–20 minutes door to door.

  • Clinic: 3F, Yugyeong Building II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu (경기 의정부시 회룡로 181 유경빌딩 Ⅱ 3층)
  • Nearest station: Balgok Station (U Line), Exit 2, 1 minute
  • Buses: 5, 118, 203, 203-1, 203-2 to Jangam Jugong 2.5-danji
  • Parking: large car park behind the building

About Dobongsan Station and the patients we see

Dobongsan Station is the busy trailhead for Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park and an interchange between Lines 1 and 7. We regularly see hikers with knee, ankle and back pain, and Line 7 commuters from this area.

Common problems we treat for people from Dobongsan Station

  • Knee Osteoarthritis: Wear of the knee cartilage causing pain, stiffness and swelling, especially on stairs and after walking.
  • Patellofemoral Pain: Pain around or behind the kneecap with stairs, squatting and sitting, common in runners and young adults.
  • Ankle Sprain: Stretching or tearing of ankle ligaments after rolling the ankle, with swelling and bruising.
  • Plantar Fasciitis: Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.
  • Acute Low Back Strain: Sudden low back pain after lifting, twisting or sports, usually from strained muscles and ligaments.

Treatments offered

Hours that fit work and family schedules

Open until 20:00 every weekday and 09:00–14:00 on Saturdays (no lunch break on Saturday), so you can come after work without taking time off.

English-friendly care for international residents

Explanations, aftercare instructions and documents for insurers can be provided in English. See our international patients guide.

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic

Address: 3F, Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
경기 의정부시 회룡로 181 유경빌딩 Ⅱ 3층

Subway: Balgok Station (U Line) Exit 2, 1 min walk

Hours:
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Lunch 13:00–14:00 (weekdays)
Closed Sun & public holidays

Phone: 031-874-7500

English-friendly · Parking behind the building

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pain clinic near Dobongsan Station?

Yes. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic treats neck, back, shoulder, knee and other joint pain without surgery. It is located beside Balgok Station Exit 2. Take Line 1 north two stops to Hoeryong, transfer to the U Line for one stop to Balgok, Exit 2.

How do I get from Dobongsan Station to the clinic?

Take Line 1 north two stops to Hoeryong, transfer to the U Line for one stop to Balgok, Exit 2. About 15–20 minutes door to door.

Is the clinic open in the evening for people from Dobongsan Station?

Yes, until 20:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00–14:00 on Saturday. Registration closes 20 minutes before closing.

Can I be seen in English?

Yes. The clinic welcomes international patients and can explain diagnoses, procedures and costs in English.