A list of UAE medical facilities with Korean doctors or Korean-language interpretation. Specialty coverage varies — call ahead to confirm availability.
Ras Al Khaimah — SNU Hospital partnership
Sheikh Khalifa Speciality Hospital
- The largest Korean-linked medical institution in the UAE, operated by Seoul National University Hospital.
- Services: oncology, neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, pulmonology, nephrology, GI, general surgery, public medical science, rehabilitation, paediatrics — a full general hospital
- Multiple Korean clinicians on site
- ~1–2h drive from Dubai / Abu Dhabi
For major conditions (oncology, neurology, cardiac), this is the safest pick: Korean-language care + UAE-local infrastructure + referral link back to SNU Hospital Seoul as needed.
Abu Dhabi
Burjeel Hospital & Clinics
- Services: internal medicine, urology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation medicine
- Korean clinicians · interpretation available
- Multiple branches (Abu Dhabi + Dubai)
Health Point (Woori Hospital UAE)
- Services: spinal neurosurgery
- Affiliated with Korea's Woori (우리들병원) chain
- Spine and back specialty
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital
- Services: rehabilitation medicine
Sky Dental Center
- Services: dental (Abu Dhabi)
Dubai
Clinic for Cosmetic Dentistry
- Services: dentistry (cosmetic + general)
Korehab Clinic
- Services: physical therapy, rehabilitation, orthopaedics
Dr. Choi's Clinic
- Services: physical therapy
HMS Mirdif Hospital
- Services: orthopaedics-heavy general hospital
Medcare Women and Children Hospital
- Services: paediatrics
- Locations in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Master Hands
- Services: physical therapy
Al Ain
Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
- Services: neurosurgery
Sharjah
University Hospital Sharjah
- Services: orthopaedics
Tamoem Orthopedic and Spine Specialty Hospital
- Services: plastic surgery, neurosurgery
Al Qasimi Hospital
- Services: radiology
Calling to book
- Most have English-first reception. Ask "Do you have a Korean-speaking staff?" to check
- Booking is usually in English
Choosing by situation
| Situation | Suggested | |-----------|-----------| | Major conditions (oncology, neuro, cardiac) | Sheikh Khalifa Speciality (Ras Al Khaimah) | | Spine / joints | Health Point / Woori (Abu Dhabi) | | Rehab · physical therapy | Korehab, Master Hands (Dubai), Specialized Rehab (AD) | | Orthopaedics general | HMS Mirdif, Korehab (Dubai), University Hospital (Sharjah) | | Paediatrics | Medcare (Dubai / Abu Dhabi) | | Dentistry | Sky Dental (AD), Clinic for Cosmetic Dentistry (Dubai) |
Caveats
- Reference only. Availability and on-staff Korean doctors shift. Call before visiting.
- Korean national health insurance doesn't apply in the UAE. Use UAE private insurance or travel insurance.
- For emergencies, don't insist on Korean-language care — go to the nearest general hospital ER (see
hospitals).
Contact numbers not listed
Some facilities above don't have published numbers in this source. Search "[hospital name] UAE" and use the official site's contact page.
Corrections and additions
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