Pain Clinic for Dongducheon Patients in Uijeongbu, Korea
In short: The nearest dedicated non-surgical spine and joint pain clinic for people in Dongducheon (동두천시) is Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, beside Balgok Station Exit 2 in Howon-dong, Uijeongbu. Take Line 1 south from Dongducheon or Bosan to Hoeryong (around 35 minutes), then the U Line one stop to Balgok, or drive about 35–40 minutes.
How to get here from Dongducheon
Take Line 1 south from Dongducheon or Bosan to Hoeryong (around 35 minutes), then the U Line one stop to Balgok, or drive about 35–40 minutes.
- 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 Dongducheon and the patients we see
Dongducheon lies north of Yangju and is home to US Army camps and many international residents. We regularly see local residents and international community members from this area.
Common problems we treat for people from Dongducheon
- Acute Low Back Strain: Sudden low back pain after lifting, twisting or sports, usually from strained muscles and ligaments.
- Lumbar Disc Herniation: A bulging or ruptured disc in the lower back pressing on a nerve, causing back pain and sciatica down the leg.
- Knee Osteoarthritis: Wear of the knee cartilage causing pain, stiffness and swelling, especially on stairs and after walking.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning, caused by overload of the thick band under the foot.
- Ankle Sprain: Stretching or tearing of ankle ligaments after rolling the ankle, with swelling and bruising.
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Tear: Damage to the shoulder's stabilising tendons causing pain and weakness lifting the arm, especially overhead.
Treatments offered
- Physical Therapy
- Trigger Point Injection
- C-Arm Guided Spinal Injection
- Selective Spinal Nerve Block
- Joint Nerve Block
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Cryotherapy
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 Dongducheon?
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 south from Dongducheon or Bosan to Hoeryong (around 35 minutes), then the U Line one stop to Balgok, or drive about 35–40 minutes.
How do I get from Dongducheon to the clinic?
Take Line 1 south from Dongducheon or Bosan to Hoeryong (around 35 minutes), then the U Line one stop to Balgok, or drive about 35–40 minutes.
Is the clinic open in the evening for people from Dongducheon?
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.