English-speaking Psychiatrists in South Korea

• Below is a list of English-speaking Psychiatrists in South Korea that we have compiled to help you find a local medical doctor to obtain a prescription for Psychiatric Medication or a Diagnostic Evaluation.
  • If you are looking for English-speaking Psychologists, Therapists, or Counselors for mental health counseling, please visit Seoul Counseling Center.
    
  • The major difference between provider types is:
    • Psychiatrists typically prescribe medication, whereas
    • Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors offer mental health counseling.

Seoul Area (서울)

Seoul National University Hospital, International Healthcare Center
(서울대학교병원)

• Phone: 02-2072-0505 (English)
• Website: http://www.snuh.org/global/en/patients/EN02002001.do
• Location: Hyehwa Station, Number 4 line Exit 3 (8~10-minute walk towards 분 거리)
• Address: 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080
  서울특별시 종로구 대학로 101(연건동 28)
• Email: international@snuh.org 
• Psychiatrist’s Name: Dr. Minsoo Byun (변민수)
• Additional Information:
  • They accept Korean National Health Insurance. However, a Referral Document from a Korean Medical Doctor (진료 의뢰서) is needed first in order to be seen here using Korean National Health Insurance. This is due to a rule that commonly exists in Korean Hospitals, whereby a referral document from a Korean Physician is needed in order to then be seen by a specialty doctor. 
  • If you have International Insurance, you may be able to schedule with them directly without a Korean Medical Doctor Referral Document (진료 의뢰서). Call them for details. 

International Clinic (국제의원)

• Phone: 02-790-0857~9
• Email: ksyclinic1@gmail.com
• Website: http://www.internationalclinic.co.kr
• Location: Itaewon Station, Exit 2 (5-minute walk)
• Address: Suite 501, Global Village Center Building, 211, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  서울시 용산구 이태원로 211 한남빌딩 501호
• Additional Information:
  • You do not need a referral letter from a Korean Medical Doctor (진료 의뢰서) to be covered by Korean National Health Insurance. You may schedule directly with them. 

TRUE MIND Mental Health Clinic
(진심 정신건강의학과의원)

• Phone: 02-568-0005
• Email: peaceinu@hanmail.net
• Website: http://truemind.co.kr/58
• Location: Yeoksam Station, Exit 4 (1-minute walk)
• Address: Suite 702, KR Tower, Teheran-ro 141, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
  서울시 강남구 테헤란로 141 KR타워 702호
• Additional Information:
  • You do not need a referral letter from a Korean Medical Doctor (진료 의뢰서) to be covered by Korean National Health Insurance. You may schedule directly with them. 

Maum Dream Clinic (마음드림의원)

• Phone: 02-535-8887
• Email: maumbody@gmail.com
• Website: http://maumdream.com/?page_id=360 
• Location: Near Naebang Station, Exit 7 (10-minute walk)
• Address: 4th Floor, Yungsung uilding, 230-1, Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06584
  서울시 서초구 방배로 230-1 융성빌딩 4층
• Additional Information:
  • You do not need a referral letter from a Korean Medical Doctor (진료 의뢰서) to be covered by Korean National Health Insurance. You may schedule directly with them. 

St. Mary’s Hospital, International Health Care Center in Seoul
(서울성모병원)

• Phone: 02-1588-1511
• Email: NA
• Website: https://www.cmcseoul.or.kr/en.common.main.main.sp
• Location: Express Bus Terminal Station (5-minute walk)
• Address: 222 Banpo-Daero, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea
  서울시 서초구 반포대로 222 가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원
• Additional Information:
  • They accept Korean National Health Insurance. However, a Referral Document from a Korean Medical Doctor (진료 의뢰서) is needed first in order to be seen here using Korean National Health Insurance. This is due to a rule that commonly exists in Korean Hospitals, whereby a referral document from a Korean Physician is needed in order to then be seen by a specialty doctor. 

Samsung Medical Center, International Healthcare Center (삼성서울병원)

• Phone: 02-3410-0200
• Email: NA
• Website: https://www.samsunghospital.com/gb/language/english/main/index.do
• Location: Ilwon Station, subway line 3 orange line
• Address: 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / 서울특별시 강남구 일원로 81 (06351) 삼성서울병원

Seocho St.Mary’s Psychiatry (서초성모정신건강의학과)

Pyeongtaek Area (평택)

Good Morning Hospital, International Health Care Center in Pyeongtaek
(평택굿모닝병원)

• Phone: 031-5182-7690/91/92/93 
• International clinic working hours: 
  • M – F : 08:30 – 17:30 
  • Saturday: 08:30 – 14:30 
• office and for consultation 24/7 
• English speaking service: 010-8948-7500 
• Fax: 031-5182-7695
• Email: goodmhos@hotmail.com 
• Website: https://en.goodmhospital.co.kr/  
  
• Address: 883 Habjeong dong Pyeongtaek Gyeonggi-do 450 833 
• Subway: Pyeongtaek Station line 1 (navy) exit 1 → take bus number 70, 80, 2-2, 50, or 20 all busses will go to Good Morning Hospital (usually bus driver announces the stop)
  
• Files claims for TRICARE Prime and Select

밝은연세정신건강의학과

• Psychiatrist: 박지환, Jihwan Park
• Phone: 031-651-3975
• Email: NA
• Website: https://blog.naver.com/kimjgyu/220857742729
• Address: 6th floor, 11, Pyeongtaek 2-ro 20beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do/평택시 평택동 289-1 기호빌딩 6층

St. Mary’s Hospital, International Health Care Center in Pyeongtaek
(평택성모병원)

• Phone: 031-652-8848
• English speaking service: 070-5012-3420
• On-Call Doctor: 010-8700-3163 (24-hour on-call doctor / English available)
• International clinic working hours:
  • M – F : 09:00 – 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00
• Email: ipsc@ptsm.co.kr
• Website: http://ptsm.co.kr
• Address: 1F, 284, Pyeongtaek-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do (Seogyo-dong)
  경기 평택시 평택로 284

Chuncheon (Gangwon Province) Area

Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Sanggyu Lee MD, PhD.
(한림대학교춘천성심병원)

• Phone: 033-240-5000
• Email: NA
• Website: https://eng.hallym.or.kr/hallymuniv_sub.asp?left_menu=left_hospitals&screen=ptp201d
• Address: 4-2, Gyo-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Korea
  강원도 춘천시 교동 4-2
• Files claims for TRICARE Prime only

Kangwon National University Hospital, Jongik Park MD, PhD.
(국립강원대학교병원)

• Phone: 1588-5644
• Email: NA
• Website: https://m.knuh.or.kr/medical/doc_info.asp?part_dep=23
• Address: 156, Baengnyeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Korea
  강원도 춘천시 백령로 156

Busan Area

Centum Forest Clinic (센텀숲정신건강의학과)

• Phone: 051-711-2113
• Website: http://centumforest.co.kr

Jeju Island Area

Jungang Hospital (중앙병원)

• Phone: 064-786-7586
• Email: sjungang@hanmail.net
• Website: https://jeju-jungangh.com/kor/
• Address: 91, Wollang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Korea
• Dr. Shim’s office in the Psychiatric Department

Questions to ask the Psychiatrist

• What are some expected side-effects of the medication?
• How frequently should I come back to check for any needed dosage adjustments, and/or change of medication type?
• What are the different types of medications to treat my disorder (since there are usually different types available), and what are the pros and cons of each.
• Are any medications associated with known risk for dependency that you should be aware of. 

*Disclaimer. This listing is purely informational and none of the listings above indicate any particular endorsements on behalf of the Seoul Counseling Center. We encourage all clients to contact their clinic of choice above (or elsewhere) and inquire further, as needed, to ensure good fit.

**Note. You should not feel pressured to receive both medication and counseling from your Psychiatrist, especially if you are already receiving counseling services at a clinic elsewhere. If you are offered counseling services from your Psychiatrist in addition to medication, it is your choice on what to do. In most cases, you should be able to receive only medication from your Psychiatrist without also having to receive counseling from him/her (especially if you are already seeing a counselor elsewhere).

Please visit our other pages and blog for more useful information and mental health tips for expats and foreigners residing in South Korea.