At a Korean Skin Clinic, Will You See a Doctor or a Clinic Coordinator?
At some Korean skin clinics, a clinic coordinator explains prices and clinic procedures before a doctor assessment is arranged. “Clinic coordinator” is an internal job title, not a statutory medical qualification in Korea, and the duties vary between clinics.
A coordinator may discuss appointments, prices and clinic procedures. Whether a procedure is suitable, its risks and the available alternatives must be confirmed with a doctor. An interpreter accurately conveys both sides' questions and explanations but does not make a medical judgement.
If these roles are unclear, you may mistake pricing advice for medical advice. You may also discover too late that the doctor you requested is not the person assessing you or performing the procedure.
Ask the clinic these 4 questions
Does this booking include an assessment by a doctor?
Will the doctor I requested personally assess me?
Will the assessing doctor also perform the procedure?
If the plan changes on the day, will a doctor explain the risks and alternatives again?
Do not rely on a broad reply such as “doctor consultation available”. Ask the clinic to confirm the doctor's name, when you will meet them and who will perform the procedure in writing. If you requested a specific doctor, confirm that the clinic has booked that doctor rather than merely noted your preference.
MEI asks the clinic and relays its answer
MEI CHEONGDAM asks the clinic whether a doctor assessment is included, who will assess and perform the procedure, and when interpretation is available, then relays the clinic's answer. Medical judgements, risks and alternatives must still be explained by a doctor.
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