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OB/GYN Clinics in Gwangalli, Busan
Gwangalli, the beach district of Suyeong-gu facing Gwangan Bridge, is popular with expats and young residents. This page lists OB/GYN care in Gwangan-dong and nearby Namcheon-dong and Millak, including a women's hospital that handles deliveries.
Gwangalli for patients
Beyond the beachfront restaurants and bars, Gwangalli is a residential neighborhood with many apartments, and it has a sizeable foreign community. A women's hospital in Gwangan-dong covers pregnancy care and deliveries alongside general gynecology and IUD services. In Namcheon-dong, one Line 2 stop west, there is a women's and children's hospital with evening hours and a general hospital that lists English support. Millak, to the east, has a clinic offering STD tests.
Getting there
Busan Metro Line 2 serves the area: Gwangan and Geumnyeonsan stations are both within walking distance of the beach, and Namcheon Station is next along the line toward Kyungsung University. Millak and Suyeong stations are to the east, with Suyeong also served by Line 3. Buses run along Suyeong-ro and the beach road.
What care is available nearby
- A women's hospital in Gwangan-dong with deliveries, a listed female doctor, Saturday hours and IUD services.
- A women's and children's hospital in Namcheon-dong with Saturday and evening hours.
- A general hospital in Namcheon-dong listing English support.
- A clinic in the Suyeong/Millak area listing STD tests.
Cost and insurance
With National Health Insurance (NHI), prenatal care, symptom-based visits and many tests are partly covered with a co-payment. IUD insertion may be partly covered when medically indicated but is often self-pay for contraception; ask for a quote. Without NHI, confirm fees before treatment. Bring your ARC or passport.
Tips for foreign patients
- Call ahead to book and to confirm language support.
- Weekend traffic near the beach can be heavy; allow extra travel time.
- The 1330 Korea Travel Hotline offers phone interpretation.
- See the international patients guide for practical tips.
OB/GYN clinics near Gwangalli
Clinics and hospitals in Gwangan-dong, Namcheon-dong and the Suyeong/Millak area. Features are as listed by each clinic; call to confirm hours and services before visiting.
| Clinic | Area | Phone | Listed features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamo Women's Hospital (Gwangan Jamo Hospital) | Gwangan-dong (Gwangalli) | 051-760-0600 | Female doctor, Delivers, Sat, IUD |
| Hanna Women's & Children's Hospital | Namcheon-dong | 051-625-2300 | Sat, Evenings |
| Good Gang-An Hospital | Namcheon-dong | 051-625-0900 | English support |
| She's Bon OB/GYN Clinic | Suyeong / Millak area | Not listed | Sat, STD tests |
Gwangalli OB/GYN FAQ
Can I give birth near Gwangalli?
The listed women's hospital in Gwangan-dong reports delivery services. Contact it early in pregnancy to ask about registration and delivery options.
Where can I get an IUD near Gwangalli?
The listed women's hospital in Gwangan-dong reports IUD services. See hormonal IUD and copper IUD for what to expect.
Is English spoken at nearby hospitals?
One listed hospital in Namcheon-dong reports English support. Elsewhere, call ahead or use the 1330 hotline.
What counts as an emergency?
Go to an ER or call 119 for heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fainting, high fever with pelvic pain, or pain in early pregnancy.