An English speaking clinic in Gangnam, close to home and work

Why Gangnam locals use an English speaking clinic

If you live or work in Gangnam, you probably have more clinics within walking distance than you could ever visit. The difficulty is not finding a doctor; it is finding an English speaking clinic in Gangnam where you can explain a problem properly and understand the plan without a translation app.

VEI Clinic sits on Apgujeong-ro, a minute from Apgujeong Station on Line 3. Dr. HyunSung Park, the medical director, holds every consultation in English. Because you see the same doctor each time, he builds up a picture of your health over months and years, which is what most people actually want from a local clinic: someone who remembers the context.

Services at a glance

We are an internal medicine practice with a preventive and functional medicine focus. In one place you can get:

• Primary care: colds, flu, fever, coughs, UTIs, allergies, shingles and other common problems
• Internal medicine: digestive symptoms and GERD, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid and headaches, with abdominal and thyroid ultrasound in the clinic
• Checkups and diagnostics: physicals, blood work, hormone and thyroid panels, allergy testing, H. pylori and hepatitis B testing, body composition
• Vaccinations: including flu shots and hepatitis B
• Medical weight loss: prescription GLP-1 medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, with monitoring
• IV therapy and injections: hydration, vitamin and recovery drips after a medical review

Fitting a doctor's visit into a Gangnam workday

Most Gangnam office workers do not have half a day to spare. Opening hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 19:00, Tuesday 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 16:00. We close for lunch from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays, and we are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

A WhatsApp message in the morning is usually the fastest way to secure a slot before or after a meeting. For a blood test that needs fasting, an early appointment means you only skip breakfast. If you are coming from Sinsa, Cheongdam or the Gangnam Station area, the subway or a short taxi ride gets you here easily.

Results from blood tests done here can often be reviewed at a short follow-up visit, so you are not left reading lab numbers on your own. If your company has an international insurance plan, ask for an itemized receipt at the desk so you can submit a claim.

Preventive care for people who live here long-term

Living in Gangnam often means long hours, frequent business dinners and little time for routine health checks. Many of our long-term patients come in first for a cold or a stomach problem and stay for the preventive side: an annual blood panel, blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring, thyroid checks and vaccinations kept up to date.

Dr. Park's background in gastroenterology and functional medicine means digestive complaints, reflux, fatty liver concerns and metabolic health get particular attention. If you are interested in longevity-focused care, such as biological-age markers or nutritional testing, he will explain what the evidence does and does not support before you decide on any test.

Who this clinic is right for

VEI Clinic suits expats, international students, foreign spouses and Korean returnees who are more comfortable discussing health in English. It works well for people who want one doctor to coordinate their routine care, lab results and medications, and for those interested in prevention as well as treatment.

It is not the right first stop for emergencies, injuries needing X-rays or stitches, dental pain, pregnancy care or anything requiring endoscopy or surgery. In those cases we can refer you to a hospital, and we are happy to explain what to expect there.

Red flags: go to an emergency room instead

Do not wait for a clinic appointment if you or someone with you has chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), a seizure, severe abdominal pain with vomiting or a rigid belly, vomiting blood, a high fever with a stiff neck or confusion, or a serious injury. Call 119 in Korea; interpretation is available on the line.