We accept ISOS/Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, FSBP, GMC plus 23 other major foreign health insurers and third-party payers.
Visit the International Healthcare Center
ID verification is required for patient registration. If you have medical reports and/or diagnostic imaging, please arrive at the center 30 minutes earlier to register the materials.
Consult your Physician
You will be assigned to meet a primary physician at International Healthcare Center. The doctor will discuss care plan with you and consult specialists if referral is needed. International Healthcare Center nurses will help you to schedule diagnostic tests and/or follow up appointment.
Complete Payment
Treatment fees can be paid with Korean won or by credit card. If the patient has overseas insurance the hospital has established a service agreement with, the hospital will process the payment procedure and claim respective treatment fee with the insurance company. If the patient requires foreign exchange, please use the bank within the hospital. As per hospital policy, all outpatient exams, treatments, excluding consultation need to be paid prior to services being rendered.
Proceed with tests and/or pick up prescription
Once the payment is made, you can go through scheduled work ups. You can receive medication from the pharmacy.
2. ISSUANCE SERVICES
There will be a fee for a copy of medical record or film for more information, please contact our staff
A physician's referral and physical examination certificate issued by your physician is always necessary to obtain patient care and be covered by your insurance plan at the tertiary-level SMC
Please bring your physician's referral and insurance card, and go directly to the department or care center of your appointment. It is recommended to arrive about 10 minutes earlier than the time of the appointment. If you have requested the appointment only the day before (past 4:00p.m.) or on the sameday, you need to go to the Patient Affairs Department window first and receive an appointment confirmation slip after making the appropriate payment
In Short, the Procedure from an Outpatient Visit to Admission and Discharge Are as Follows
A physician's referral and physical examination certificate issued by your physician is always necessary to obtain patient care and be covered by your insurance plan at the tertiary-level SMC.
Available department and specialization centers
General physicians and some of specialist physicians are available for doctor's consultations in the clinic within International Health Services. Outpatient services are fully supported by specialists in 40 departments and specialization centers of SMC for consultation and referrals. Primary care services and some specialist services are available in the IHS clinic for your convenience. Please refer to the time table below for the physicians available in the clinic within IHS and their schedule.
Please contact ihs.smc@samsung.com for inquiries about issuance of a copy of the patient’s Medical Record.
Medical Records are issued from 8am to 6pm during weekdays, and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays
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MEDICAL IMAGES COPY/Film Duplications
Patients can request a copy of the medical image data at the IHS center.
The medical image data will be copied in the form of a CD. It usually takes 30 minutes on average, although the time taken may vary depending on the quantity of data.
The cost of the image data will depend on the quantity. After payment, you will receive a CD of the data.
Medical image data are issued from 8am to 8pm during weekdays, and from 8am to 5:30pm on Saturdays.
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ISSUANCE SERVICES
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
Patients can ask for a referral and medical report in English, confirmation document of hospitalization and discharge, and confirmation document of medical treatment as an outpatient.
As for the English-language referral and medical report, you can ask your doctor directly during the consultation, as the doctor will write it.