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OB/GYN Clinics in Nampo, Busan
Nampo-dong and the Jagalchi waterfront form Busan's historic old downtown in Jung-gu, with Dongdaesin-dong and Ami-dong just to the west in Seo-gu. The area combines small women's clinics with three university hospitals, making it one of the best-served parts of the city for specialist care.
Nampo for patients
Nampo is a busy shopping and market district popular with tourists, while the surrounding streets in Jung-gu and Seo-gu are older residential neighborhoods. For everyday gynecology, small clinics near Nampo-dong, Jagalchi and Dongdaesin-dong handle checkups, Pap smears, contraception and infections, with Saturday hours listed. For pregnancy care, high-risk pregnancy, surgery or complex conditions, the university hospitals in Dongdaesin-dong, Ami-dong and Amnam-dong provide specialist departments, and one lists English support.
Getting there
Busan Metro Line 1 runs through the area: Nampo and Jagalchi stations serve the shopping district and fish market, Jungang Station is just to the east, and Tojeong and Dongdaesin stations lie to the west near the Seo-gu hospitals. Amnam-dong, near Songdo Beach, is best reached by bus or taxi from Nampo or Jagalchi.
What care is available nearby
- Women's clinics in Nampo-dong and Dongdaesin-dong with Saturday hours, one with evening hours.
- A clinic in the Jagalchi area listing deliveries and a female doctor.
- University hospitals with deliveries and specialist gynecology; one lists English support and fertility services, and one lists a female doctor.
Cost and insurance
Under National Health Insurance (NHI), covered care requires a co-payment, and university hospitals generally charge a higher share than clinics. A referral letter from a clinic may reduce your co-payment at a large hospital, so ask when you book. Self-pay items include private rooms, health screening packages and elective procedures. Without NHI, ask for an estimate in advance. Bring your ARC or passport.
Tips for foreign patients and visitors
- Tourists without NHI pay the full fee; keep receipts and itemized bills for travel insurance claims.
- Large hospitals may have an international patient desk; ask when you call.
- The 1330 Korea Travel Hotline offers phone interpretation.
- See the international patients guide for what to expect.
OB/GYN clinics near Nampo
Clinics and hospitals in Nampo-dong, Jagalchi, Dongdaesin-dong, Ami-dong and Amnam-dong. Features are as listed by each clinic; call to confirm hours and services before visiting.
| Clinic | Area | Phone | Listed features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Women's Clinic | Nampo-dong | 051-245-7911 | Sat, Evenings |
| Guse OB/GYN Clinic | Jagalchi area | 051-253-5555 | Female doctor, Delivers, Sat |
| Saebusan OB/GYN Clinic | Dongdaesin-dong | 051-245-0686 | Sat |
| Dong-A University Hospital | Dongdaesin-dong | 051-240-2400 | Delivers |
| Pusan National University Hospital | Ami-dong | 051-240-7000 | Delivers, English support, Fertility |
| Kosin University Gospel Hospital | Amnam-dong | 051-990-6114 | Female doctor, Delivers |
Nampo OB/GYN FAQ
I'm a tourist in Nampo. Can I see a gynecologist?
Yes. Bring your passport, expect to pay the full fee, and ask for an itemized receipt for travel insurance. Calling ahead helps confirm hours and language support.
Which hospital near Nampo has English support?
The listed university hospital in Ami-dong reports English support. Ask about an international patient service when booking.
Do I need a referral for a university hospital?
You can often book without one, but a clinic referral may lower your NHI co-payment. Without NHI, the referral mainly helps the specialist understand your case.
When should I go straight to an emergency room?
Go to an ER or call 119 for heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fainting, high fever with pelvic pain, or pain in early pregnancy.