Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these essential phrases to confidently book a medical appointment, explain exactly how urgently you need to see a doctor, discuss available times, and register as a new patient at a local Korean clinic, ensuring you get the care you need without relying on complex grammar.
Key Phrases
진료 예약하고 싶어요.
neutraljillyo yeyakhago sipeoyo.
I want to book an appointment.
Use this standard polite form when calling or walking into a clinic.
진료 예약 부탁드립니다.
politejillyo yeyak butakdeurimnida.
I would like to request an appointment.
A slightly more formal alternative often used at reception desks.
이 병원에 처음 왔어요.
neutrali byeongwone cheoeum wasseoyo.
I came to this clinic for the first time.
Staff will usually ask for your ID after you say this.
오늘 의사 선생님 볼 수 있어요?
neutraloneul uisa seonsaengnim bol su isseoyo?
Can I see the doctor today?
Korean clinics often allow walk-ins, so you can ask this directly.
오전은 바쁘지만, 오후에 갈 수 있어요.
neutralojeoneun bappeujiman, ohue gal su isseoyo.
I am busy in the morning, but I can go in the afternoon.
Using '-지만' (but) to politely offer a different time.
지금 너무 아파요.
neutraljigeum neomu apayo.
It hurts a lot right now.
Say this to the clinic staff if you need to be seen urgently.
진짜 너무 아파.
casualjinjja neomu apa.
It really hurts so much.
Use this only when complaining to a close friend or family member.
여기서 많이 기다려요?
neutralyeogiseo mani gidaryeoyo?
Do I wait a lot here?
A simple and natural way to ask how long the wait is.
신분증 여기 있어요.
neutralsinbunjeung yeogi isseoyo.
Here is my ID.
You will need to show an ID or alien registration card on your first visit.
네, 세 시에 갈 수 있어요.
neutralne, se sie gal su isseoyo.
Yes, I can go at three o'clock.
Use '가다' (to go) even though you are arriving there.