Primary Care

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong provides primary care with internal-medicine oversight—from same-day sick visits to chronic condition management and preventive screening. We primarily see adults and older teens; for younger children, we coordinate smoothly with nearby pediatric partners.

What We Do

Acute, same-day care

• Colds/flu, sore throat
• Digestive issues: food poisoning, reflux flares, traveler’s diarrhea, constipation
• Urinary symptoms (UTI evaluation), mild dehydration
• Rashes/hives, minor injuries

Ongoing primary care

• Hypertension, high cholesterol (ApoB/Lp[a] when indicated)
• Type 2 diabetes / prediabetes, metabolic risk & fatty-liver evaluation
• Thyroid disorders, anemia/iron issues, vitamin D/B12 deficiency
• Asthma/allergic rhinitis, GERD, IBS-type symptoms
• Women’s & men’s health: contraception counseling, STI testing, erectile concerns, menopause/perimenopause guidance (Pap/gynecologic exams via partner clinics)

Prevention & paperwork

• Annual physicals, executive health, vaccination review & updates
• Work/school/sports forms, fit-to-fly notes
• Travel medicine & immunity titers

In-Clinic Services

• Same-day labs: CBC, CMP, lipids, HbA1c, thyroid (TSH ± FT4), iron/ferritin, vitamin D/B12, CRP; STI & travel panels; TB (IGRA)
• Point-of-care: flu/COVID/strep swabs, urinalysis, glucose/ketones
• Injections & IVs (case-by-case): B12, D3, anti-nausea therapy, hydration, vitamin C/NAD+ when appropriate
• Minor procedures: ear irrigation, simple wound care & dressing changes, suture/staple removal
• Referrals: X-ray/ultrasound/DEXA/CAC and specialty care via partner centers
• Documentation: English visit summaries and itemized receipts

Visit Flow

• Check-in (5–10 min) — goals, symptoms, forms
• Doctor consult & focused exam (15–30 min)
• Testing (as needed) — same-day blood/urine/swab; ECG if indicated
• Plan & prescriptions — plain-English steps; follow-up timeline
• Results — secure PDF + telemedicine or in-clinic review

Preparation

• Bring: photo ID (passport if visiting), medication & supplement list (exact doses), prior labs/imaging, vaccine record
• Fasting 8–12h if lipids/metabolic labs are planned (water OK)
• Biotin note: high-dose biotin can interfere with certain lab assays—tell us so we can time testing appropriately
• Do not stop prescription meds unless your doctor instructs you to

When to Use the ER (Not an Outpatient Clinic)

Seek emergency care for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke signs, fainting, uncontrolled bleeding, severe dehydration with confusion, or rapidly worsening allergic reactions.

Continuity & Care Navigation

• We can serve as your primary care clinic while you live/work in Seoul
• Care plans tailored to travel schedules and corporate needs
• Coordinated referrals (pediatrics, gynecology, dermatology, orthopedics, mental health) when appropriate

Pricing & Transparency

You’ll receive a clear quote before testing or treatment. Pricing varies by consult length, labs, and any procedures/referrals. Itemized English receipts are provided for insurance claims.