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International Patients at Our Pain Clinic in Uijeongbu, Korea

Clear explanations, published prices and documents for your insurer.

In short: International residents, visitors and US service members can get English-friendly, non-surgical spine and joint care at Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic in Uijeongbu, Korea, one minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Bring your ID and insurance details; costs are explained before treatment.

How to book

  1. Call 031-874-7500 (from abroad +82-31-874-7500) and say you need an English-friendly appointment.
  2. Walk-ins are welcome, but calling shortens your wait, especially in the evening.
  3. Registration closes 20 minutes before closing time.

What to bring

  • Alien Registration Card (ARC) or passport
  • National Health Insurance card or details, if enrolled
  • MRI CD, X-rays or previous reports
  • List of medications, especially blood thinners
  • For car accidents: the auto-insurance claim number

Insurance and payment

  • NHIS-enrolled residents: standard Korean co-payments
  • Non-covered treatments: published prices, see prices and insurance
  • Car accidents: usually billed directly to auto insurance
  • Work injuries: documents for workers' compensation claims
  • Overseas and military insurance: itemised receipts and English documents on request

US service members and families

The clinic is about 35–40 minutes from Camp Casey and Camp Hovey in Dongducheon by Line 1 or car, with evening hours until 20:00 on weekdays. Directions from Camp Casey .

Helpful guides

Visit Yonsei Leaders

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

  • 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.

  • Can US service members visit?

    Yes. Many service members and families from Camp Casey and Camp Hovey use off-post clinics. Check your TRICARE referral requirements; itemised receipts and documents are available.

  • Can I get documents for my overseas insurer?

    Yes. Medical certificates, visit confirmations, detailed receipts and record copies can be issued; small administrative fees apply.