Why international patients choose H+ Yang Ji

• Hospital-based center within H+ Yangji Hospital (350+ beds)
• End-to-end support for foreigners (coordination, translation, post-visit guidance)
• Multilingual staff: English, Mongolian, Chinese, and Korean
• Comfort amenities: Private waiting areas, TV-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi and drinking water
• Transparent booking via Medical Departures with a Best Price Guarantee
• Payments accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Cash, Bank Transfer

What’s included in typical check-ups
 

Programs are tailored by age, risk factors, and time on your itinerary. Common elements include:
 

• Anthropometrics: height, weight, BMI, body fat & composition, blood pressure, vision & hearing
• Comprehensive bloodwork: liver/kidney/thyroid function, cholesterol, hormones, vitamin levels, tumor markers
• Urinalysis & ECG: electrocardiogram for cardiac rhythm
• Imaging: chest X-ray; upper abdominal ultrasound; gastroscopy when indicated
• Optional add-ons: mammography, Pap test/cervical HPV, female hormones, BMD (bone density), breast/thyroid/neck ultrasound, atherosclerosis studies, brain MRI/MRA, coronary CT, and colonoscopy

Note: ECG is a painless heart tracing; BMD checks bone strength; MRA/CT are advanced scans that look at blood vessels and internal organs in detail.

International patient services
 

• Dedicated coordinators help with scheduling, intake, and test sequencing
• Private waiting lounges and inpatient-style comfort rooms with satellite TV
• Post-visit: printed and digital reports, physician explanation, and referral within the hospital if you need follow-up care

Medical team

The center is staffed by family and preventive-medicine physicians experienced in screening and lifestyle medicine, including:
 

• Dr. Jin Ri Kim — Languages: English/Korean. Active member: Korean Academy of Family Medicine; Full member: Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine; Active member: Korean Society of Travel Medicine. Education: Ph.D.
• Dr. Tae Ho Yu — Languages: English/Korean. Active/Full member: Korean Academy of Family Medicine; Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine; Korean Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco. Education: College of Medicine.

Location & how to get there

H+ Yang Ji Health Promotion Center is in Seoul City, South Korea (within H+ Yangji Hospital). Your Medical Departures confirmation includes the exact address and map pin.

Getting there:

• Rideshare/Taxi: Kakao T (local) and Uber Taxi offer door-to-door drop-off.
• Subway + walk: Enter the hospital name in Naver Map or Kakao Map for step-by-step directions from your station exit; many visitors ride-share the last few minutes for convenience.

Hours (UTC+09)

Mon–Fri: 08:30–17:30

Sat: 08:30–12:30

Sun: Closed

Payments, languages & amenities
 

Payments accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, Bank Transfer

Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, drinking water, comfortable private waiting areas

FAQs

1) What screenings are most popular with international patients?
 

Short answer: Full medical check-up packages with same-day lab results and imaging.

More detail: Most visitors choose a comprehensive screening (blood/urine tests, ECG, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound) with add-ons like gastroscopy/colonoscopy, coronary CT, or mammography based on age and risk.

2) Who performs the examinations?

Short answer: Hospital-based physicians and licensed technologists.

More detail: Family and preventive-medicine doctors (e.g., Dr. Jin Ri Kim and Dr. Tae Ho Yu) oversee evaluations, with imaging and endoscopy carried out by the hospital’s accredited teams.

3) Are there warranties or guarantees on results?

Short answer: No outcome guarantees; quality checks and follow-up are provided.

More detail: Screening identifies risks but cannot guarantee future health. The center offers formal physician reviews of results and, if needed, referrals within the hospital for further diagnosis or treatment. Medical Departures adds a Best Price Guarantee on booked fees.

4) Where exactly is the center and how do I reach it?

Short answer: Inside H+ Yangji Hospital in Seoul City; address and map are shared after booking.

More detail: Use Kakao T/Uber Taxi to the hospital main entrance. For public transit, set the hospital name in Naver Map/Kakao Map; follow the app’s station exit instructions and signage to the Health Promotion Center.

5) What payment types are accepted?

Short answer: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Cash, Bank Transfer.

More detail: Bring a passport and an internationally enabled card. Some banks require a travel notice for South Korea to avoid declines.

6) What languages are spoken?

Short answer: English, Mongolian, Chinese, and Korean.

More detail: Request your preferred language when booking; Medical Departures can coordinate additional interpreter support if needed.

7) How long will my check-up take and when do I get results?

Short answer: Half day to full day; many lab/imaging results are available the same day with a doctor explanation.

More detail: Plan 4–8 hours depending on your package. Advanced scans (e.g., MRI/MRA, colonoscopy) can add time; your coordinator will sequence tests efficiently.

8) Do I need to fast or stop medications?

Short answer: Usually yes for bloodwork; follow your pre-visit instructions.

More detail: Most packages require 8–12 hours fasting. Bring a medication list; do not stop prescribed drugs unless your physician tells you to. The clinic will advise on diabetes or blood-thinner adjustments.