Key Takeaways
If you are visiting from abroad, book ahead rather than walking in: call the clinic or use its online booking page and ask directly whether the clinic is English-speaking or can arrange interpretation. Language support varies from clinic to clinic in Gangnam-gu (강남구) and is not something the public data in this article confirms, so it must be checked by phone or on the clinic's booking page. Bring your passport or alien registration card, a list of any medications you take, and previous imaging or test results if you have them.
Based on the review counts and ratings available, the two clinics to look at first are 더정형외과의원 삼성점 (Deo Orthopedic Clinic, Samseong Branch) and 압구정노트정형외과의원 (Apgujeong Note Orthopedic Clinic). 더정형외과의원 삼성점 has 1,080 Naver reviews and 140 Kakao reviews, with published ratings of 4.2 on Kakao and 4.3 on Google. 압구정노트정형외과의원 has 169 Naver reviews, 157 Kakao reviews, and ratings of 4.5 on Kakao and 4.6 on Google. That said, this data alone cannot tell you how neck disc treatment turns out or how the clinics compare in quality of care. In the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data provided, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed for any of the five clinics, and none of them could be confirmed as specializing in neck discs.
The five include not only orthopedic clinics but also anesthesiology and pain medicine clinics and a hospital. Ask the clinic first which department handles your case and whether it can run the tests you need, based on what is causing your neck pain.
How We Analyzed
The data collected covers 2,731 Naver Place visitor reviews, 376 Kakao Map reviews, and registration information from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service. The average Kakao Map rating across the five selected clinics was given as 4.3. Review counts for each clinic are broken out in the table using the publicly available Naver, Kakao, and Google figures. Naver ratings were not in the data and are marked "Not available"; Kakao and Google ratings that were not provided for a given clinic were likewise not filled in arbitrarily. "Total reviews" below is the sum of Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts and excludes blog reviews. Specialist counts are all marked "Not available" because Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service information was not provided. Lunch hours are not listed in the data and could not be confirmed.
화인마취통증의학과의원 강남 (Hwain Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic, Gangnam)
Naver reviews: 973. Blog reviews: 3,444. Google reviews: 8, with a published Google rating of 4. Kakao reviews and ratings are not in the data. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service standards, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed. By name this is an anesthesiology and pain medicine clinic, and the data provided does not allow us to determine whether it offers neck-disc-specific care or treatment by an orthopedic specialist. Visitor reviews mention thorough, kind pain treatment and clear explanations.
"They treated me so thoroughly and kindly that my pain is noticeably improving." (호릉릉, November 5, 2026)
"I liked the friendly, easy-to-understand explanations and the painless injection treatment!" (라라라9160, November 4, 2026)
The address is 서울 강남구 테헤란로 405 BGF 사옥 빌딩 3층 (3F, BGF Building, 405 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 9 m from Exit 10 of Seolleung Station. Hours are listed as Monday–Friday 09:00–18:30 and Saturday 09:00–12:30; there is no information on Sunday hours. Lunch hours are not listed in the data. Phone: 0507-1439-2219. Booking method and parking availability are not confirmed in the data, so it is worth calling before you visit. If you are coming for neck pain, confirm first whether the clinic treats neck discs, which department you would be seen in, and how tests and bookings work. Reviews also cover other pain such as back and foot problems, so they should not be read as an assessment of neck disc care.
더정형외과의원 삼성점 (Deo Orthopedic Clinic, Samseong Branch)
Naver reviews: 1,080. Blog reviews: 789. Kakao reviews: 140, with a Kakao rating of 4.2 and a Google rating of 4.3. The Google review count is listed as 0. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service standards, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed. Visitor reviews mention kind explanations, having tests and receiving a diagnosis, and personal experiences of treatment without overtreatment. Individual reviews reflect the writer's own experience and do not guarantee neck disc treatment outcomes.
"Back again after a long time — I got a kind examination and a clear diagnosis." (zzi****, November 6, 2026)
"They were kind and treated me without overtreatment, and I'm getting better! They see patients until 7 p.m., which is convenient when I visit after work!!" (flo****, November 6, 2026)
The address is 서울 강남구 삼성로92길 29 4층, 5층 (4F–5F, 29 Samseong-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 326 m from Exit 5 of Samseong Station. Hours are listed as Monday and Wednesday 09:00–19:30, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00–19:00. Saturday and Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1365-9077. Reviews mention that visiting after work was convenient, but whether same-day registration closes early needs to be confirmed. Booking methods and parking information are also not in the data, so check by phone or on the clinic's website. Whether the clinic specializes in neck discs, and whether neck imaging or related care is available, is not shown in the data, so ask directly before visiting.
압구정노트정형외과의원 (Apgujeong Note Orthopedic Clinic)
Naver reviews: 169. Blog reviews: 222. Kakao reviews: 157, with a Kakao rating of 4.5 and a Google rating of 4.6. The Google review count was given as 0. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service standards, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed. Reviews describe detailed, easy-to-understand explanations and being guided to the care they needed. Some reviews concern back and foot pain, which cannot be taken as evidence about neck disc care.
"The doctor drew pictures on the monitor to explain things in a way that was easy to understand — I was really impressed by how detailed and kind the consultation was." (빼꼼2551, October 22, 2026)
"I visited with a lot of anxiety because of back pain that had lasted two weeks. The doctor looked after me kindly and explained things professionally, which put me at ease." (asloveu, October 12, 2026)
The address is 서울 강남구 언주로 874 쌍봉빌딩 3층 (3F, Ssangbong Building, 874 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 602 m from Exit 6 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station. Hours are listed as Monday–Friday 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–13:00; Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 02-517-7600. Listed amenities are booking, a waiting area, parking, Wi-Fi, and separate men's and women's restrooms. Reviews mention experiences with waiting after booking, but actual wait times vary, so ask about booking and parking conditions in advance. No neck-disc-specific information was provided, so it is practical to confirm first whether the clinic treats neck pain and what tests would be needed.
문동언 마취통증의학과의원 (Moon Dong-eon Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic)
Naver reviews: 415. Blog reviews: 664. Google reviews: 1, with a published Google rating of 3.6. Kakao reviews and ratings are not in the data. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service standards, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed. The registered name is an anesthesiology and pain medicine clinic, and one review about neck pain describes a personal experience of being treated for neck pain during pregnancy. That is not evidence of neck-disc specialization or of general treatment outcomes at this clinic. Reviews include both positive and negative experiences, so both should be read.
"During pregnancy I had neck pain of an intensity I had never felt before in my life, so I ended up seeing Dr. Moon Dong-eon. Because I was pregnant there were many limits on testing, and I had tried extracorporeal shockwave therapy at another orthopedic clinic with no improvement at all. I went to Dr. Moon with a truly desperate feeling, and after listening closely to the pattern of my pain he said it did not seem to come from a typical neck disc, joint, spine or muscle source, and recommended a shingles antibody test. He diagnosed non-specific shingles without blisters, and after taking antivirals I could now sleep comfortably without nerve injections." (차이티 라떼, July 16, 2026)
"From the moment I called to book, the manager was extremely kind. I also work at a hospital, and I have never seen such a kind clinic in my life." (강블리02, June 25, 2026)
The address is 서울 강남구 논현로 526 지하 2층, 지하 1층, 6층 (B2, B1 and 6F, 526 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 278 m from Exit 7 of Yeoksam Station. Hours are listed as Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:30–18:30; Wednesday 09:30–13:30; Saturday 09:00–13:00. Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1460-7501. Booking, parking, valet parking, and a waiting area are listed, but check the conditions before you visit. If you want neck disc care, ask whether it is available, about any testing restrictions or preparation, and about the booking process.
서울21세기병원 (Seoul 21st Century Hospital)
Naver reviews: 94. Blog reviews: 150. Kakao reviews: 79. Google reviews: 1, with a published Google rating of 4.3. Kakao ratings are not in the data. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service standards, the number of orthopedic specialists could not be confirmed. Visitor reviews include pain treatment and surgery-related experiences, but each is the writer's personal experience. Those reviews alone cannot tell you about the hospital's surgical indications or its neck disc treatment results.
"I had repeated pain and numbness running from my hip down the calf to the sole of my foot, and after various conservative and procedure treatments at other hospitals with no improvement, I was advised to have endoscopic surgery and was waiting for the date when an acquaintance introduced me to 21st Century Hospital." (css3377, May 27, 2026)
"Thanks to the older staff member in the second-floor injection room. They asked in detail about my symptoms, helped me feel at ease during treatment, and found and treated the exact painful area — thank you again." (css3377, April 27, 2026)
The address provided is listed only as 서울21세기병원 (Seoul 21st Century Hospital), so the full street address could not be confirmed. It is listed as 55 m from Exit 6 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station. Hours are Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00; Sunday hours and lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 02-3477-0880. Booking, parking, valet parking, and a waiting area are listed, but confirm the full address and conditions by phone. The scope of neck disc care, the tests needed, and whether appointments are available are not in the data, so ask before visiting.
At a Glance
Naver ratings were not provided. "Total reviews" is the sum of Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts and excludes blog reviews. Orthopedic specialist counts could not be confirmed in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Orthopedic specialists | Location | Confirmed strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 화인마취통증의학과의원 강남 | Not available | Not available | 4.0 | 981 | Not available | 9 m from Exit 10, Seolleung Station | 973 Naver reviews; Saturday morning hours |
| 더정형외과의원 삼성점 | Not available | 4.2 | 4.3 | 1,220 | Not available | 326 m from Exit 5, Samseong Station | 1,080 Naver reviews; open until 19:00 or 19:30 on weekdays |
| 압구정노트정형외과의원 | Not available | 4.5 | 4.6 | 326 | Not available | 602 m from Exit 6, Apgujeong Rodeo Station | Kakao and Google ratings provided; booking and parking listed |
| 문동언 마취통증의학과의원 | Not available | Not available | 3.6 | 416 | Not available | 278 m from Exit 7, Yeoksam Station | 1 visitor review relating to neck pain |
| 서울21세기병원 | Not available | Not available | 4.3 | 174 | Not available | 55 m from Exit 6, Nambu Bus Terminal Station | Booking, parking and valet parking listed |
Checklist for Choosing a Neck Disc Orthopedic Clinic
- Check the department — Confirm the clinic's name against the department it actually runs, and ask whether neck pain is treated there.
- Scope of neck disc care — Ask specifically whether the clinic offers neck disc consultations, testing and treatment.
- Specialist information — Orthopedic specialist counts were not in the data provided, so check the latest information with the clinic or the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service.
- Testing availability — Ask whether the tests you need can be done on site or require a referral elsewhere.
- Opening schedule — Confirm day-by-day hours, registration cut-off times and lunch hours before you go.
- Booking and waiting — Ask whether booking is required and whether same-day registration is possible.
- Explanation of treatment — Check that you can get an explanation of the purpose of any proposed treatment, the alternatives, and what to expect.
- Cost and insurance — Ask about expected costs and whether National Health Insurance applies before treatment begins.
- Transport and parking — Check the distance from the station exit and the conditions for parking and valet service.
Warning Signs to Watch For
The points below are not an assessment of any particular clinic; they are things to check when booking or deciding on treatment for neck pain.
- When the department and available care are hard to confirm — Ask before visiting whether neck disc care is actually provided and which medical staff would see you.
- When explanations of treatment or costs are insufficient — Ask questions so that you can decide only after understanding the purpose of treatment, the alternatives and expected costs.
- When conclusions are drawn from reviews alone — Reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee a clinic's neck disc treatment results.
- When specialist numbers or testing availability are unconfirmed — Verify anything not covered in the data through the clinic and official registration records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start when comparing neck disc orthopedic clinics in Gangnam-gu?
Based on the data provided, you can start by comparing the published locations and hours of 더정형외과의원 삼성점, with 1,080 Naver reviews, and 압구정노트정형외과의원, rated 4.5 on Kakao and 4.6 on Google. However, neck-disc specialization and orthopedic specialist counts were not confirmed, so you will need to ask the clinics directly.
Do the staff speak English, and how can I check before booking?
The data used here does not say which of these five clinics have English-speaking staff or interpreters — that information was not provided and should not be assumed. Call the clinic or check its booking page and ask directly whether an English-speaking doctor or coordinator is available on the day you plan to visit; if not, ask whether phone or video interpretation can be arranged. Bring your passport or alien registration card, a list of your medications and any previous imaging, and consider a translation app for the consultation itself.
Why are the Naver ratings and specialist counts blank?
The collected data did not include Naver ratings for individual clinics, and orthopedic specialist counts under the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service could not be confirmed for any of the five. Values that could not be confirmed were not estimated.
Is any of these a clinic that specializes in neck discs?
The information provided is not enough to identify any of the five as a neck disc specialist clinic. Ask each clinic directly about its department, whether it treats neck discs, and the scope of its testing and treatment.
Can I be seen in the evening or on Saturday?
In the hours provided, 더정형외과의원 삼성점 sees patients until 19:00 or 19:30 on weekdays, and 압구정노트정형외과의원 and 문동언 마취통증의학과의원 see patients until 13:00 on Saturdays. Registration cut-off times and actual opening hours should be confirmed with each clinic before you visit.
If reviews are good, does that mean neck disc treatment results are good?
That cannot be assumed. Reviews are individual experiences, and many of the reviews provided concern pain other than neck discs. Confirm with the medical staff whether your own symptoms can be treated there and ask for an explanation of the treatment.
Final Thoughts
When looking for a neck disc orthopedic clinic in Gangnam-gu, it is better to check the department, whether neck disc care is offered, specialist information, testing availability, and booking and parking conditions alongside review counts and ratings. In this data, 더정형외과의원 삼성점 had the highest Naver review count at 1,080, and the Kakao and Google ratings provided for 압구정노트정형외과의원 were 4.5 and 4.6 respectively. This is a comparison of publicly collected information and does not guarantee treatment effectiveness or individual outcomes. This article summarizes the clinic information and reviews provided and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Confirm the latest hours and whether care is available with the clinic before you visit.
Last updated: 2026-11-06