Procedures

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures. It is a safe, non-invasive diagnostic tool used across a wide range of medical conditions.

Blood tests are one of the most common diagnostic tools in medicine, used to assess overall health, diagnose conditions, monitor treatments, and screen for disease risk factors. Most tests require a simple blood draw from a vein.

Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs, blood vessels, and soft tissues. It is safe, painless, and does not use radiation — making it suitable for all ages including pregnant women.

An ECG (Electrocardiogram) is a quick, painless test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to detect arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac conditions.

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the most frequently ordered blood tests. It measures the different types of cells in your blood — red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets — providing important clues about your overall health.

Colonoscopy allows direct visual inspection of the entire large bowel — the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosing bowel conditions. Korea's GI centres offer this procedure routinely.

CT scans produce detailed three-dimensional images of internal body structures using X-ray technology — invaluable for diagnosing trauma, cancer, stroke, and organ disease.

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) provides unparalleled soft tissue detail without using radiation — essential for brain, spine, joint, liver, and cardiac imaging.

Gastroscopy passes a flexible camera through the mouth to examine the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum — diagnosing ulcers, reflux disease, H. pylori infection, and early cancer.

Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to detect breast cancer at an early, treatable stage. Korea's National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) offers mammography to women aged 40 and over every two years.

Spirometry measures how much air you can breathe in and out and how fast — the essential test for diagnosing asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions. Available at local clinics and pulmonary clinics across Korea.

DEXA scanning measures bone mineral density to diagnose osteoporosis and assess fracture risk — a simple, low-radiation X-ray test that helps prevent life-changing fragility fractures.

An echocardiogram (echo) uses soundwaves to visualise the heart's structure and function — assessing valve disease, heart muscle function, and congenital abnormalities without radiation.

A biopsy is the definitive way to diagnose cancer and many other conditions — removing a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. Korea's pathology services provide rapid, expert diagnosis.