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Frequently Asked Questions: Pain Clinic in Uijeongbu, Korea

Everything patients ask before their first visit.

In short: Quick answers about Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic in Uijeongbu, Korea: location, hours, treatments, insurance and what to expect.

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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

Hours:
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Closed Sun & holidays

Phone: 031-874-7500

Frequently asked questions

  • Where is the best English-friendly pain clinic in Uijeongbu, Korea?

    Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic is a non-surgical spine and joint pain clinic in Howon-dong, Uijeongbu, one minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. It is led by Yonsei-trained neurosurgeon Dr. Ji Seung-hun and welcomes international patients.

  • What does a neurosurgery pain clinic treat?

    Neck and back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and pinched nerves, as well as shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist and foot pain, mostly without surgery.

  • Is the clinic open in the evening and on Saturday?

    Yes. It is open Monday to Friday 09:00–20:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

  • How do I get to the clinic?

    Take the Uijeongbu LRT (U Line) to Balgok Station and leave by Exit 2; the clinic is a one-minute walk at 181 Hoeryong-ro. From Seoul Line 1, transfer at Hoeryong Station. Parking is available behind the building.

  • Do I need surgery for a herniated disc?

    Most people do not. The clinic focuses on image-guided injections, nerve blocks, epidural adhesiolysis, manual therapy and rehabilitation, and refers for surgery only when truly necessary.

  • Can foreigners use Korean health insurance here?

    Yes. Foreign residents enrolled in National Health Insurance pay the same co-payments as Korean patients. Car accident care can be billed to auto insurance.

  • Can I get treatment in English at a pain clinic in Uijeongbu?

    Yes. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic provides English-friendly explanations of diagnoses, procedures, costs and aftercare.

  • What should foreigners bring to their first visit?

    Your Alien Registration Card or passport, NHIS card if enrolled, any MRI CD or X-rays, a medication list and, for car accidents, the insurance claim number.

  • Do foreigners pay more?

    No. Foreign residents enrolled in National Health Insurance pay the same as Korean patients; non-covered fees are the same published prices for everyone.

  • How much does shockwave therapy cost in Uijeongbu?

    At Yonsei Leaders, shockwave costs ₩40,000–80,000 for 2,000 pulses, rising to ₩250,000–300,000 for 13,000 pulses.

  • How much is prolotherapy?

    ₩70,000–90,000 for limb joints, ₩90,000–110,000 for the spine and ₩50,000–70,000 for the jaw, per session.

  • How long does a C-Arm spinal injection take?

    About 10–20 minutes for the injection, around an hour at the clinic in total.

  • Is shockwave therapy painful?

    It can be uncomfortable but the intensity is adjusted to your tolerance; there is no downtime.

  • Can I come after a car accident?

    Yes. Bring the insurer's claim number; treatment is usually billed directly to auto insurance.

  • Is there parking?

    Yes, a large car park behind the building.

  • When does registration close?

    20 minutes before closing time: 19:40 on weekdays and 13:40 on Saturdays.