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How can I arrange an MRI while visiting Korea?

Short answer

For an MRI while visiting Seoul, start with an international-patient consultation at a hospital such as Seoul National University Hospital. Its international centre can arrange the initial consultation; the clinician decides which scan is appropriate and the hospital confirms availability and price.

What to do
  1. Contact SNUH International Healthcare Center at international@snuh.org or +82-2-2072-0505 with symptoms, travel dates and the requested body area.
  2. Send or bring relevant reports and images in English or Korean.
  3. Ask for the consultation and MRI estimate, whether contrast is involved, preparation instructions, and the format/timing of the report and images.
Check before relying on this
  • A consultation booking is not a guaranteed same-day MRI slot.
  • Tell staff about implants, pregnancy possibility and previous contrast reactions; follow clinical instructions.
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More detail

Ask your insurer whether referral or pre-authorisation is required and whether you must pay first. Do not delay urgent symptoms to wait for a routine imaging appointment.

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