Page 1 of 12 01/2013 The following information and list of physicians and dentists known to speak acceptable English have been prepared by the U.S. Embassy to assist American citizens. The list is not meant to be an exhaustive one, nor should inclusion in the list be construed as official Embassy endorsement or recommendation of specific physicians and dentists. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or hospitals whose names appear on the following pages. Emergency Medical Information Center English speaking doctors are available 24 hours a day to assist foreigners and provide them with relevant medical information in emergencies 24 hours a day. Within Korea, dial 119 To make your stay in South Korea as rewarding as possible, we would like you to be aware of existing health hazards and facilities that you may need to use in protecting yourself against disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ Information on vaccinations and other health precautions http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/south-korea.htm Detailed country specific health information World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/en/ Information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad Food sanitation in Korea is usually up to U.S. standards. However, you should take precautions when eating at small street vendors. When eating out in the local economy, food can be considered safe when it is cooked thoroughly. Make sure that hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold. Local city water is considered safe for drinking. However, most local people drink bottled, boiled, or specially treated purified water. When in doubt, beverages which are either bottled or otherwise packaged are usually safe to drink. NOTE: Anyone publishing names from this list must include a clearly marked statement such as the following: “These names have been furnished by the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, Seoul, Korea. American consular offices at any foreign post will, upon request, furnish a similar list of physicians and dentists to any individual.” HEALTH INFORMATION U.S. Embassy Seoul American Citizen Services (ACS) Appointment Hours: 8:45-11:15 am, M-F 1:00-3:00 pm, M,T,Th,F To make an appointment: http://seoul.usembassy.gov/acs_appt.html Closed: Wednesday Afternoons U.S. & Korean Holidays Local Address: 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-710, Korea U.S. /Military Address: DPO, AP 96209 Telephone: (02)397-4114, DSN 721-4114 Fax: (02)397-4101, DSN 721-4101 Email: [email protected]Website: http://seoul.usembassy.gov/acs_service.html
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Page 1 of 12 01/2013
The following information and list of physicians and dentists known to speak acceptable English have been prepared by the U.S. Embassy to assist American citizens. The list is not meant to be an exhaustive one, nor should inclusion in the list be construed as official Embassy endorsement or recommendation of specific physicians and dentists. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or hospitals whose names appear on the following pages.
Emergency Medical Information Center English speaking doctors are available 24 hours a day to assist foreigners and provide them with relevant medical information in emergencies 24 hours a day.
Within Korea, dial 119
To make your stay in South Korea as rewarding as possible, we would like you to be aware of existing health hazards and facilities that you may need to use in protecting yourself against disease.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/south-korea.htm
Detailed country specific health information
World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/en/
Information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad
Food sanitation in Korea is usually up to U.S. standards. However, you should take precautions when eating at small street vendors. When eating out in the local economy, food can be considered safe when it is cooked thoroughly. Make sure that hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold.
Local city water is considered safe for drinking. However, most local people drink bottled, boiled, or specially treated purified water. When in doubt, beverages which are either bottled or otherwise packaged are usually safe to drink.
NOTE: Anyone publishing names from this list must include a clearly marked statement such as the following:
“These names have been furnished by the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, Seoul, Korea. American consular offices at any foreign post will, upon request, furnish a similar list of physicians and dentists to any individual.”
HEALTH INFORMATION
U.S. Embassy Seoul American Citizen Services (ACS) Appointment Hours:
8:45-11:15 am, M-F 1:00-3:00 pm, M,T,Th,F
To make an appointment: http://seoul.usembassy.gov/acs_appt.html
Closed: Wednesday Afternoons U.S. & Korean Holidays
Local Address:
188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-710, Korea U.S. /Military Address:
For American Citizen Services (ACS) inquiries please e-mail us at [email protected] . Basic information on American Citizen Services may also be obtained by calling +82-2-397-4114. Our FAX number is +82-2-397-4101. This is an official U.S. Government source for information. Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links or information does not imply endorsement of contents.
Updated: May 2011
Address Samsung Medical Center
Telephone Switchboard: 02-3410-0200
Address Severance Hospital International Health Care Center