Getting here and opening hours
The short answer
Gangnam Central Eye Clinic is on the 9th floor of Shindo Venture Tower, 333 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, directly outside Exits 5 and 6 of Seolleung Station (subway Line 2 and Shinbundang Line). Opening hours are Monday and Friday 9:30–18:30, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30–19:30, and Saturday 9:30–15:30 (no lunch break); the clinic is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please contact the clinic by telephone (+82-2-555-1369) or email (gnceyecenter@naver.com) before you visit.
Address
| Address (Korean) | 서울 강남구 테헤란로 333 신도벤처타워 9층 (우)06150 |
|---|---|
| Address (English) | 9F, Shindo Venture Tower, 333 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06150, South Korea |
| Lot-number address | 서울특별시 강남구 역삼동 705-18 (705-18 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) |
| One line to show a taxi driver | 테헤란로 333 신도벤처타워 (선릉역) |
By subway and bus
- Subway: Seolleung Station on Line 2 and the Shinbundang Line. Exit 5 has stairs and Exit 6 has an escalator — if you have luggage or find stairs difficult, use Exit 6.
- Bus: get off at the Seolleung Station stop — trunk buses 472, 146, 341, 360, 740, N13, N61 / express buses 8001, 1100, 1700, 2000, 2000-1, 7007, 9303, 9414, G3202, M6450 / branch buses 3426, 4412, 6411 / village bus Gangnam 07 / airport bus 6009. Bus routes may change.
Parking
Free parking is available in the building. It is a mechanical car park, so SUVs cannot be accommodated; on the day of surgery, SUV parking is arranged in the neighbouring building. Please tell us the type of car when you book.
Opening hours (Korea Standard Time, KST, UTC+9)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Friday | 9:30–18:30 (lunch 13:30–14:30) |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30–19:30, evening hours (lunch 13:30–14:30) |
| Saturday | 9:30–15:30, no lunch break |
| Closed | Wednesday, Sunday and public holidays |
On some public holidays the clinic opens after advance notice; notices are posted on the clinic website's notice board and its KakaoTalk channel.
Contact
- Telephone +82-2-555-1369 (during opening hours, Korea time) · email gnceyecenter@naver.com
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If this is your first visit from abroad
- The clinic is registered as a medical institution for foreign patients (M-2021-01-08-6311); the consultation languages on that registration are Korean, English and Chinese.
- Rather than arriving unannounced, please contact the clinic in advance to arrange your consultation.
- If an examination is planned, take your contact lenses out beforehand (soft lenses 5 days, hard lenses 7 days).
- On a day with a dilation test, near vision stays blurry for 3–6 hours afterwards.
Frequently asked questions (15)
Where is the clinic?
On the 9th floor of Shindo Venture Tower, 333 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — directly outside Exits 5 and 6 of Seolleung Station.
What is the nearest subway station?
Seolleung Station on Line 2 and the Shinbundang Line. Exit 5 has stairs and Exit 6 has an escalator.
I can't manage stairs easily. Which exit should I use?
Use Exit 6, which has an escalator.
Which floor is the clinic on?
The 9th floor of Shindo Venture Tower.
What are your opening hours?
Monday and Friday 9:30–18:30, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30–19:30, and Saturday 9:30–15:30 (no lunch break). The weekday lunch break is 13:30–14:30. All times are Korea Standard Time.
Are you open on Wednesdays?
No, the clinic is closed on Wednesdays, as well as on Sundays and public holidays.
Can I be seen in the evening?
On Tuesdays and Thursdays the clinic is open until 19:30.
Are you open on public holidays?
As a rule, no. The clinic opens on some public holidays after advance notice, so please check the notice board on the clinic website or its KakaoTalk channel.
Is there parking?
Free parking is available in the building. It is a mechanical car park, so SUVs cannot be accommodated; on the day of surgery, SUV parking is arranged in the neighbouring building.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes — get off at the Seolleung Station stop. Airport bus 6009 also stops there.
What should I tell the taxi driver?
Show them this: 「테헤란로 333 신도벤처타워 (선릉역)」 (333 Teheran-ro, Shindo Venture Tower, Seolleung Station).
How do I contact the clinic from abroad?
By telephone on +82-2-555-1369 or by email at gnceyecenter@naver.com. Calls are answered during opening hours, Korea time.
Can I just walk in without an appointment?
It is recommended that you contact the clinic by telephone or email in advance to arrange a consultation.
Can international patients be treated here?
Yes. The clinic is registered as a medical institution for foreign patients (M-2021-01-08-6311), and the consultation languages on that registration are Korean, English and Chinese.
When did the clinic open?
In April 2021.