Key takeaways
For foreign residents and medical tourists, the first thing to check is language support: it varies by clinic and is not recorded in the public data summarized here, so confirm it by phone or on the clinic's booking page before you go. Most clinics in Gangseo-gu take appointments by phone during opening hours, and it helps to bring your ARC or passport plus any previous imaging or medical records. If you need an English-speaking doctor or coordinator, ask which days and hours one is available rather than assuming it will be there.
If you compare orthopedic clinics in Gangseo-gu by review volume and verifiable ratings first, two names stand out: 제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok) with 3,947 Naver reviews and 가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic) with 2,375. JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok was listed with 498 Kakao reviews and a Google rating of 5, while Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic has 634 Kakao reviews and a Google rating of 4.2. Note, however, that both are recorded as having 0 Google reviews, so ratings alone are a weak basis for ranking one clinic above another. Ratings and reviews are reference material about past visits, and they do not guarantee treatment outcomes.
If weekend hours and easy access from Gayang Station are your priority, Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic and 가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedic Clinic) are the ones to compare. Among clinics near Magok Station you have JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok, 서울아산척마취통증의학과의원 (Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic) and 에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedic Clinic). In this dataset, the only clinic with a confirmed orthopedic specialist count under Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service records is Acebon Orthopedic Clinic, with 1; the others have no information available.
How we analyzed
We collected and compared 7,615 Naver Place visitor reviews, 1,947 Kakao Map reviews and registration data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). The total review figure for each clinic below is the sum of the Naver and Kakao reviews provided; blog reviews and Google reviews are not included. The average Kakao Map rating across the five selected clinics was given as 3.9, but per-clinic Kakao ratings were confirmed for Acebon Orthopedic Clinic only, which limits clinic-by-clinic comparison. Per-clinic Google ratings are the values provided, and Google review counts are recorded as 0 for all five. We did not fill in Naver or Kakao ratings, addresses, lunch hours or booking methods that were not confirmed in the source data.
Clinic details
가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic)
2,375 Naver reviews and 634 Kakao reviews, for a combined 3,009 across the two platforms. The Google rating provided is 4.2, but the Google review count is recorded as 0. Individual Naver and Kakao ratings are not confirmed in the source data. No HIRA information on the number of orthopedic specialists is available. Visitor reviews mention both praise for staff manner and pain treatment experiences. One user wrote that ankle pain eased after treatment, and another said the consultation was explained in detail.
"The male staff member at the front desk is really kind."
"I came in with shoulder pain and felt much better after an injection. The doctor examined me carefully and explained things well, so I was satisfied."
The address is 서울 강서구 양천로 490 401, 501호 — 28 m from Exit 9 of Gayang Station on Line 9. Hours are listed as Monday to Friday 09:00–19:30 and Saturday–Sunday 09:00–16:00. Lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1493-9935. Booking and parking are listed as amenities, but it is worth calling ahead to confirm how booking works and whether parking is actually available. Clinic information is also posted on the clinic's website and blog.
제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok)
3,947 Naver reviews and 498 Kakao reviews, for a combined 4,445 across both platforms. The Google rating provided is 5 and the Google review count is 0. Naver and Kakao ratings and the HIRA orthopedic specialist count are not listed in the available data. Visitor reviews describe being seen without a wait, feedback on shockwave and physical therapy, and experiences treating Achilles tendinitis. Reviews are individual experiences, so one person's results do not necessarily apply to anyone else.
"Thanks to the kind doctors I was seen without waiting."
"I was treated for Achilles tendinitis and they took good care of me. The nurses are kind too."
The address is 서울 강서구 공항대로 165 원그로브몰 D동 2층 W202~W207호, W210호 — 415 m from Exit 2 of Magok Station on Line 5, and the phone number is 02-2665-9111. Hours are listed as Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–13:00. Lunch hours and amenity information were not provided. Some reviews mention waiting time after booking, but confirm the booking method and whether same-day walk-ins are accepted separately. Parking information is also missing from the data, so calling the clinic before you visit is the practical option.
가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedic Clinic)
578 Naver reviews plus 107 Kakao reviews, for a total of 685. The Google rating provided is 5, with the Google review count recorded as 0. Individual Naver and Kakao ratings and the HIRA orthopedic specialist count are not confirmed. Reviews include positive experiences with the facilities and staff manner and comments on treatment matched to symptoms, alongside at least one complaint about consultation manner and guidance. Don't judge a clinic on a single experience — check in advance on the style of consultation and cost explanation that matter to you.
"I woke up with sudden pain on the top of my foot and came in urgently. The facilities are nice, everyone was kind, and it was clean."
"I came in because my knee hurt after walking a long time. They treated me according to my condition, which I liked."
The address is 서울 강서구 양천로57길 5 1층, 2층, and it is 91 m from Exit 1 of Gayang Station on Line 9. Hours are listed as Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–14:00. Lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1352-1477; booking, parking and a waiting area are listed as amenities. Confirm the booking method, how parking registration works and the cost of tests and treatment directly before your visit. Reviews show differing experiences with cost explanations, so it is worth asking specifically which items will be charged and what your out-of-pocket cost will be before treatment begins.
서울아산척마취통증의학과의원 (Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic)
199 Naver reviews, with Kakao and Google reviews each recorded as 0, so the provided Naver-plus-Kakao total is also 199. A Google rating of 4.9 was provided, but the Google review count is 0. No HIRA orthopedic specialist information is available. The clinic is registered under an anesthesiology and pain medicine name, so if you are looking for orthopedic care, ask first what range of treatment it provides. Visitor reviews mention physical therapy, individual experiences of relief from hand numbness, and being guided toward physical therapy rather than injections.
"I came back for physical therapy after treatment last time; the doctors are kind and the numbness in my hands is much better than at first."
"I visited for knee, ankle and wrist pain, and they recommended physical therapy rather than injections, which put me at ease and built trust."
The address provided is the clinic name only; there is no detailed street address. It is listed as 158 m from Exit 6 of Magok Station on Line 5, and the phone number is 0507-1316-7472. Hours are given as Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–14:00; lunch hours are not confirmed. Address, parking and booking information were not provided either, so call before you visit. Whether the physical therapy or manual treatment mentioned in reviews is offered, who it is for and what it costs can vary by patient, so ask the clinic directly.
에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedic Clinic)
516 Naver reviews plus 708 Kakao reviews, for a total of 1,224. The Kakao rating is confirmed at 3.9, which is also the average Kakao rating provided for the selected clinics. The Google review count is recorded as 0, and Google and Naver ratings are not in the data. HIRA registration records list 1 orthopedic specialist, along with 1 ultrasound imaging device and 1 general X-ray unit. Visitor reviews describe detailed explanations and step-by-step treatment.
"The director looks blunt, but he listens to the patient all the way through and checks the painful area. The staff are kind too."
"The director is thorough and explains things step by step. I liked that he tries one approach first and moves on to the next treatment only if it doesn't work."
The address is 서울 강서구 공항대로 164 류마타워 3층 302, 306~308호, and it is 154 m from Exit 6 of Magok Station on Line 5. Hours are Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00; no Sunday hours are listed. Lunch hours are not in the data. Phone: 0507-1364-7524. Booking and parking guidance were not provided, so confirmation is needed. Besides orthopedics, the registered departments include internal medicine, anesthesiology and pain medicine, neurosurgery, radiology, surgery, rehabilitation medicine and dermatology.
At-a-glance comparison
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Orthopedic specialists | Location | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 가양삼성정형외과의원 (Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic) | Not available | Not available | 4.2 | 3,009 | Not available | 28 m from Gayang Station Exit 9 | Weekend hours; booking and parking listed |
| 제이엘정형외과의원 마곡 (JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok) | Not available | Not available | 5 | 4,445 | Not available | 415 m from Magok Station Exit 2 | Open until 20:00 on weekdays; weekend hours |
| 가양제일365정형외과의원 (Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedic Clinic) | Not available | Not available | 5 | 685 | Not available | 91 m from Gayang Station Exit 1 | Open until 20:00 on weekdays; weekend hours |
| 서울아산척마취통증의학과의원 (Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic) | Not available | Not available | 4.9 | 199 | Not available | 158 m from Magok Station Exit 6 | Open until 20:00 on weekdays; weekend hours |
| 에이스본정형외과의원 (Acebon Orthopedic Clinic) | Not available | 3.9 | Not available | 1,224 | 1 | 154 m from Magok Station Exit 6 | Specialist and imaging equipment confirmed in registry data |
Total reviews are the sum of Naver and Kakao review counts. Ratings are listed only where they were confirmed in the source data; where a platform's review count is recorded as 0, interpret the rating with caution.
Checklist for choosing an orthopedic clinic
- Symptoms and scope of care — First confirm that the clinic can treat your particular problem.
- Specialist information — Check the specialist count and departments in the HIRA registry.
- Opening hours — Call to confirm that the clinic is open on the date you plan to visit and what time the last registration is.
- Lunch hours — Some clinics have none listed here, so ask when the clinic actually pauses during the day.
- Booking and waiting — Ask whether booking is possible, how to book, and whether same-day walk-ins are accepted.
- Tests and treatment — Ask for the purpose of any test or treatment, the alternatives, and how many sessions are expected.
- Cost and insurance — Before treatment, confirm whether an item is not covered by national health insurance and what your estimated out-of-pocket cost will be.
- Parking and getting there — Check whether parking is available and what it costs, and how far the clinic is from the station exit.
- Reading reviews — Look at recent, specific experiences and dissenting opinions, not just review counts and ratings.
Warning signs to watch for
These are general points to check during any consultation, not judgments about any specific clinic.
- If a clinic wants to proceed with a test or procedure without explaining its purpose, the expected benefits and the limits, ask for a full explanation first.
- For any treatment item whose cost or insurance coverage was not disclosed in advance, confirm the name of the item and your out-of-pocket cost before it is carried out.
- If the atmosphere makes it hard to ask about treatment options and their expected benefits and burdens, write your questions down and go through them again, or consider a second consultation.
- If the same treatment is recommended repeatedly without your symptoms or post-treatment changes being properly reviewed, ask about the treatment plan and when it will be reassessed.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose an orthopedic clinic in Gangseo-gu on review count alone?
No. Review count shows the volume of recorded visits and is a reference point, not a ranking. Check the scope of care, location, opening hours, specialist information and whether the clinic can treat your specific problem.
Can I get an English-speaking consultation at these clinics?
The source data used here does not record language support for any of the five clinics, so none of them can be confirmed as having English-speaking staff. Language support varies by clinic and even by day, so call or check the clinic's booking page and ask directly whether an English-speaking doctor or coordinator will be available when you want to visit. If you need an interpreter, arrange one in advance rather than assuming one will be provided.
Which clinics are open on Sundays?
Based on the hours provided, Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic, JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok, Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedic Clinic and Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic all list Sunday hours starting at 09:00, until 16:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 14:00 respectively. Confirm by phone whether the clinic is open on your visit date and when registration closes.
Which clinics offer evening hours?
Based on the hours provided, the clinics open until 20:00 on weekdays are JL Orthopedic Clinic Magok, Gayang Jeil 365 Orthopedic Clinic and Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic. Gayang Samsung Orthopedic Clinic is listed until 19:30 and Acebon Orthopedic Clinic until 19:00. Check lunch hours and the registration cut-off separately.
Where is the orthopedic specialist count confirmed?
In the HIRA data provided, Acebon Orthopedic Clinic has 1 orthopedic specialist registered. The other four clinics have no specialist count information. "Not available" does not mean there is no specialist, so check with the clinic or with HIRA.
Does Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic provide orthopedic care?
The registered name is Seoul Asan Cheok Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Clinic, and the scope of orthopedic care it provides is not confirmed in the collected data. If you want orthopedic treatment, ask the clinic before you visit.
Final thoughts
When looking for an orthopedic clinic in Gangseo-gu, compare not only review volume and verifiable ratings but also opening hours, location, specialist registration information, how costs are explained, and whether the clinic can treat your specific problem. This article is a summary of the reviews and registration data provided; it does not guarantee treatment outcomes or suitability at any particular clinic. Please consult a medical professional for any judgment about your symptoms and for treatment decisions. Hours and operational details can change, so confirm with the clinic before you visit.
Last updated: 2026-11-10