What if you could get a comprehensive, head-to-toe health screening — with sedation endoscopy, multi-organ CT imaging, cancer markers, cancer gene testing, and a same-day preliminary review — for less than you would pay for a basic physical at home? Thousands of international executives and health-conscious travelers are discovering that Korea offers exactly that. Our partner hospital offers three programs designed for international patients, which we can book for you — Standard ($500), VIP ($1,000), and VVIP ($2,000) — and here is exactly what each one includes.
Why Korea for a Health Checkup?
Korea has become a popular place for preventive health screening for three reasons:
- Technology: Many Korean hospitals use advanced diagnostic equipment, including AI-powered image analysis that can detect abnormalities human eyes might miss
- Efficiency: What takes weeks of separate appointments in many countries is completed in a single day (4-6 hours) in Korea
- Price: Comprehensive screening often costs considerably less than comparable checkups in the US, Singapore, or Australia
Health Checkup Packages: What Is Included
Our partner hospital offers three programs for international patients. All prices are in USD, sedation endoscopy is included in every package, and preliminary results are reviewed the same day. Package conditions are confirmed in writing before booking.
Standard Checkup — $500 (approx. ₩900,000)
The entry-level comprehensive screening. You choose 2 of 9 CT scans, and the package includes a full ultrasound, endoscopy, and blood/urine workup:
- CT scans — choose 2 of 9: Abdomen CT (contrast), Abdominal Fat CT (visceral & subcutaneous fat), Sinus CT, Brain CT (tumors, stroke, hemorrhage), Lung CT (cancer, nodules, TB, pneumonia), Lumbar Spine CT, Cervical Spine CT, Cardiac Echo (special ultrasound), Breast Ultrasound (female)
- Ultrasound: Upper abdomen (liver, kidney, pancreas, gallbladder), prostate (male) or uterus & ovary (female), thyroid, carotid artery (stroke risk)
- Endoscopy (sedation): Gastroscopy (stomach & esophageal cancer, ulcers) and colonoscopy (colon cancer, polyps, colitis)
- Additional exams: Bone density (BMD) for osteoporosis, ECG, body composition analysis
- Blood tests: Tumor markers (AFP, CA19-9, CEA, Ferritin, PSA/CA125), hepatitis panel (A, B, C), thyroid function (TSH, FT4), liver function (9 items), kidney (5 items), pancreas, diabetes (glucose, HbA1c), lipid panel (4 items), inflammation, rheumatoid, STD (syphilis, HIV), anemia (iron, TIBC, UIBC), CBC (12 types), differential count (10 types)
- Urine tests: Urinalysis (10 types) and urine microscopy (7 types)
Note: A contrast agent fee (₩120,000) is charged separately for the Abdomen CT. Polyp removal and biopsy fees are additional.
This standard package already includes more tests than most "executive physicals" in the United States that cost $2,000-$5,000.
VIP Checkup — $1,000
Includes all Standard program items, plus the following upgrades:
- CT / special ultrasound — choose 3: upgraded from 2 to 3 selections from the same menu of 9
- Cancer Gene Test: genetic risk screening — 6 cancer types for men (stomach, colon, lung, liver, prostate, thyroid) and 7 for women (the above plus breast, ovarian, uterine)
- Stress Assessment (OmniFit): brainwave-based measurement of concentration, stress levels, and cognitive activity prediction
- Recovery IV Drip (Licorice): post-checkup IV drip, included in the package
Note: Contrast agent fee and polyp removal / biopsy fees are charged separately.
VVIP Checkup — $2,000
The most comprehensive of the three programs. Includes all VIP items plus the additions below, including one PICO laser treatment:
- Abdomen CT (contrast) included — contrast agent fee included in the package price
- CT / tests — choose 3 of 8: Fat CT, Sinus, Brain, Lung, Lumbar, Cervical, Liver Fibrosis, Alzheimer's (AlzOn early prediction)
- Arterial Stiffness Test: atherosclerosis risk assessment
- Cardiac Echo (men) / Breast Ultrasound (women) included as standard
- Exclusive blood tests (VVIP only): hormones (testosterone for men / LH for women), inflammation and cardiovascular risk markers (HS-CRP, homocysteine), vitamins B12, B9 & D3, autoimmune (ANA — lupus, Sjögren's, autoimmune hepatitis), H. pylori IgG (stomach cancer risk bacteria), electrolytes (6 items: Ca, Cl, Pi, K, Na, Mg)
- Premium Nutrition IV Drip: vitamin and nutrient IV drip
Note: Contrast agent fee is included for VVIP. Polyp removal and biopsy fees are additional.
Program Comparison at a Glance
| Category | Standard $500 | VIP $1,000 | VVIP $2,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT scans (from menu) | Choose 2 of 9 | Choose 3 of 9 | Abdomen CT + choose 3 of 8 |
| Gastroscopy & colonoscopy (sedation) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ultrasound (up to 5 types) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cardiac Echo / Breast US | Selectable (from CT) | Selectable (from CT) | Included |
| Bone density / ECG / body composition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tumor markers / hepatitis / thyroid / liver / kidney | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diabetes / lipid panel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CBC + differential + urinalysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cancer Gene Test | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stress Assessment (OmniFit) | — | Selectable | ✓ |
| Arterial Stiffness Test | — | — | ✓ |
| Hormones / dementia / vitamins | — | — | ✓ |
| Electrolytes / autoimmune / H. pylori | — | — | ✓ |
| IV therapy | — | Licorice IV | Premium Nutrition IV |
| Contrast agent fee | Separate ₩120K | Separate ₩120K | Included |
Price Comparison: Korea vs. Other Countries
| Package Level | Korea | USA | Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard comprehensive | $500 | $2,000 – $5,000 | $800 – $1,500 |
| VIP (CT upgrade + cancer gene test + IV) | $1,000 | $5,000 – $10,000 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
| VVIP (premium imaging + exclusive bloods + PICO) | $2,000 | $10,000 – $20,000+ | $4,000 – $8,000 |
The savings can be significant. A VVIP executive screening in Korea costs less than a basic screening in the US.
Advanced Diagnostics: Korea's Edge
These programs go well beyond standard blood work and imaging. The VIP and VVIP tiers add next-generation screening tools you rarely find bundled into a single checkup:
- Cancer Gene Test: genetic risk screening for 6 cancer types in men and 7 in women, which may indicate some inherited risk factors; results are not a diagnosis and must be interpreted by a doctor (VIP and VVIP)
- OmniFit stress assessment: brainwave-based measurement of concentration, stress levels, and cognitive activity prediction (VIP selectable, VVIP included)
- AlzOn Alzheimer's early prediction: an early dementia-risk blood test, alongside HS-CRP and homocysteine markers; results indicate risk only and are not a diagnosis (VVIP)
- Arterial Stiffness Test: direct atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk assessment (VVIP)
- PICO laser included: the VVIP package also includes one PICO laser treatment (conditions are confirmed in writing before booking)
Combined with sedation gastroscopy and colonoscopy for comfort, multi-organ CT, and a same-day physician review, this may detect some conditions earlier than a traditional physical alone. Screening also has limits and risks, such as false positives and the risks of sedation, colonoscopy and CT radiation.
The Day-Of Experience
Here is what a typical screening day looks like:
- 7:00 AM: Arrive at the screening center (fasting required from midnight)
- 7:15 AM: Change into comfortable hospital-provided clothing, locker for belongings
- 7:30 – 11:30 AM: Move through testing stations. The hospital manages the flow — you simply follow your coordinator to each station
- 11:30 AM: Light meal provided after endoscopy/blood work stations are complete
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Remaining tests and physician consultation for preliminary results
- 1:00 PM: Done. Full detailed report delivered digitally within 5-7 days
The entire process is designed for international patients. Multilingual coordinators guide you through every step, and all signage is typically in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Who Should Consider a Korean Health Checkup?
- Executives and professionals: Regular screening is worth discussing with your doctor, especially in high-stress careers. Korea offers thorough screening at good value
- Ages 40+: Cancer screening and cardiac evaluation become increasingly important. Korea's packages include tests that are often optional extras elsewhere
- Family history of cancer or heart disease: Early detection saves lives. The VIP and VVIP cancer gene tests, multi-organ CT, and arterial stiffness testing can catch risks years before symptoms appear
- Medical tourists: Already traveling to Korea for cosmetic or other procedures? Add a health checkup to your trip for a comprehensive health investment
- Health-conscious travelers: Combining a Seoul vacation with a health checkup is increasingly popular. Screen in the morning, explore Gangnam in the afternoon
Combining Your Health Checkup with Other Treatments
Many MyDoc Korea clients combine their health checkup with other services during their trip:
- Health checkup + dermatological treatments (PDRN, lasers)
- Health checkup + dental examination and cleaning
- Health checkup + eye examination (for vision correction candidates)
- Health checkup + wellness treatments (IV therapy, acupuncture)
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Ready to invest in your health? MyDoc Korea partners with registered screening centers in Seoul. Book a free consultation and we will explain the packages; the hospital's doctors advise which tests suit your age, health history, and goals.
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This article is general information prepared by MyDoc Korea's coordinators from partner-clinic information and published sources. Prices are typical Gangnam clinic ranges at the time of writing and vary by case; the treating clinic confirms the final price after your consultation. Last reviewed: .
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