Korean Medicine, explained before it begins
Dokseodang Korean Medicine Clinic · Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Dokseodang is a Korean Medicine clinic in Geumho-dong, Seoul. We take time to listen, tell you what we found, and explain what each treatment is for — including what it costs — before we begin.
Dokseodang Korean Medicine Clinic is located at 328 Dokseodang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, about a 10-minute walk from Geumho Station (Line 3). We treat musculoskeletal pain, digestive and internal concerns, women’s health, weight and muscle management, and general recovery. Treatments include acupuncture with cupping, moxibustion, Chuna manual therapy, pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine. With Korean National Health Insurance, a first visit is ₩17,000. We are open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00–20:00 with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00, and Sat, Sun and public holidays 10:00–15:00 with no lunch break. We are closed on Tuesdays.
What we treat
Pain & Rehabilitation
Lower back, neck, shoulder, knee, wrist and other musculoskeletal pain. Also traffic-accident injuries, sports injuries and facial palsy.
Internal Medicine
Digestion, headache, dizziness, sleep, fatigue, rhinitis, skin and urinary concerns.
Women’s Health & Menopause
Period pain, irregular cycles, menopausal symptoms, postpartum recovery, cold hands and feet.
Weight, Muscle & Appetite
Weight management guided by body composition analysis, muscle loss, low appetite.
Tonics & Recovery
Herbal tonics for energy and immunity, recovery after surgery or childbirth, Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo.
How we work
We listen first
A first visit is unhurried. We ask when it started, what makes it worse, and what your days look like.
We check, then explain
Body composition, blood tests for liver and kidney function, and posture and movement analysis are available on site. We show you the numbers.
We name the prescription
Herbal medicine is never described vaguely. We tell you the formula name, what is in it, and the price before it is prepared.
We say when it is not for us
If your condition needs imaging, a specialist or emergency care, we tell you plainly and point you there.
Our doctor speaks basic English and uses translation apps for detailed explanations. Consultations may take a little longer than usual, and we set aside the time for that. If you prefer, you are welcome to bring a Korean-speaking friend.
Dokseodang Korean Medicine Clinic · 328 Dokseodang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, ground floor.
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00–20:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) · Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00–15:00, no lunch break · Closed Tuesdays.