Making a Doctor Appointment
Use these phrases to confidently book, change, or confirm doctor appointments and handle basic clinic registration in Korean.
Key Phrases
안녕하세요, 내일 진료 예약을 미리 하고 싶은데요.
neutralannyeonghaseyo, naeil jillyo yeyageul miri hago sipeundeyo.
Hello, I would like to make a doctor's appointment in advance for tomorrow.
A standard, everyday polite way to request an appointment over the phone.
오늘 오후에 내과 진료 예약이 가능합니까?
politeoneul ohue naegwa jillyo yeyagi ganeunghamnikka?
Is it possible to make a physician appointment for this afternoon?
More formal; appropriate for speaking to clinic staff or at larger hospitals.
이 병원에는 처음 왔는데 접수는 어떻게 해야 해요?
neutrali byeongwoneneun cheoeum wanneunde jeopsuneun eotteoke haeya haeyo?
It's my first time at this hospital, how should I register?
초진 환자인데 방문 전에 어떤 서류를 준비해야 합니까?
politechojin hwanjainde bangmun jeone eotteon seoryureul junbihaeya hamnikka?
I am a first-time patient, what documents do I need to prepare before visiting?
'초진 (chojin)' means 'first medical examination' or a first-time visit.
배가 너무 아파서 그런데, 오늘 바로 볼 수 있을까요?
neutralbaega neomu apaseo geureonde, oneul baro bol su isseulkkayo?
My stomach hurts so much, could I be seen right away today?
Use '-아서/어서 그런데' to naturally soften a request by providing your reason first.
통증이 꽤 심한데, 가장 빠른 진료 시간으로 부탁드립니다.
politetongjeungi kkwae simhande, gajang ppareun jillyo siganeuro butakdeurimnida.
The pain is quite severe, I request the earliest available consultation time.
이번 주 금요일 오후에는 언제가 제일 한가해요?
neutralibeon ju geumyoil ohueneun eonjega jeil hangahaeyo?
When is the least busy time this Friday afternoon?
'한가하다 (hangahada)' means 'to be free' or 'not busy'.
원장님의 내일 오전 진료 일정이 어떻게 되시는지 궁금합니다.
politewonjangnimui naeil ojeon jillyo iljeongi eotteoke doesineunji gunggeumhamnida.
I am wondering what the doctor's consultation schedule is like tomorrow morning.
'원장님 (wonjangnim)' is the respectful title for a clinic director or head doctor.
혹시 예약 없이 지금 그냥 가도 진료를 받을 수 있나요?
neutralhoksi yeyak eopsi jigeum geunyang gado jillyoreul badeul su innayo?
By any chance, can I get a consultation if I just go now without an appointment?
죄송하지만 내일 예약 시간을 다음 주로 좀 변경할 수 있을까요?
neutraljoesonghajiman naeil yeyak siganeul daeum juro jom byeonggyeonghal su isseulkkayo?
I'm sorry, but could I change my appointment time for tomorrow to next week?
갑자기 급한 일이 생겨서 오늘 예약을 취소해야 할 것 같아요.
neutralgapjagi geuphan iri saenggyeoseo oneul yeyageul chwisohaeya hal geot gatayo.
Something urgent came up suddenly, so I think I need to cancel today's appointment.
외국인인데 건강보험증을 가져가면 보험 혜택을 받을 수 있나요?
neutraloegugininde geongangboheomjeungeul gajyeogamyeon boheom hyetaegeul badeul su innayo?
I'm a foreigner, can I get insurance benefits if I bring my health insurance card?
네, 알겠습니다. 그럼 내일 오전 열 시 반으로 예약해 주십시오.
politene, algetseumnida. geureom naeil ojeon yeol si baneuro yeyakhaejusipsio.
Yes, I understand. Then please book the appointment for ten thirty tomorrow morning.
A highly formal way to confirm an appointment time.