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Health Checkups in Busan for Foreigners: Everything You Need to Know

Health Checkups in Busan for Foreigners: Everything You Need to Know

Korean clinics offer world-class checkups at a fraction of Western prices. Advanced imaging, blood panels, endoscopy, and cardiac screening — all under one roof, often same-day results.

English-Language Checkups at Kim Joo-in Internal Medicine

Dr. Kim Joo-in, a 14-year professor at Busan Paik Hospital and former fellow at Washington University in St. Louis & Barnes-Jewish Hospital, conducts checkups with full English consultation.

Basic Checkup

  • Blood pressure, height, weight, BMI
  • Blood tests (CBC, lipid panel, liver function, kidney function, blood sugar)
  • Urinalysis & ECG
  • Chest X-ray consultation

Advanced Options

  • Gastroscopy — stomach & esophagus endoscopy
  • Abdominal ultrasound — liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys
  • Thyroid & Cardiac ultrasound
  • Pulmonary function test — essential for smokers, asthma/COPD patients

How to Prepare

  • Fast 8 hours if you want blood glucose & gastroscopy
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before
  • Bring your passport

Location & Hours

8F, Cheongseok Building, 64 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
5 min walk from Seomyeon Station Exit 7

Weekdays 09:15 – 18:15
Saturday 09:15 – 14:00
Lunch 12:50 – 13:50

📍 Kim Joo-in Internal Medicine
8F Cheongseok Building, 64 Seomyeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
5 min walk from Seomyeon Station Exit 7

🗺️ View on Naver Map
📞 051-802-7550 / 051-802-7552

Hours: Weekdays 09:15–18:15 | Saturday 09:15–14:00 | Lunch break 12:50–13:50


Kim Joo-in Internal Medicine — Official website: kimjooin.com

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