Korean Clinic Staff Roles: Who Does What

Understanding staff roles at Korean clinics helps you know who to approach for different needs during your journey.

The Surgeon (의사/선생님)

Responsibilities

• Consultation and recommendations
• Performs surgery
• Post-operative assessment
• Final authority on medical decisions

Interaction

• Consultation meetings
• Surgery day
• Key follow-up appointments

Coordinator (코디네이터)

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact
• Scheduling appointments
• Explaining procedures/pricing
• Translation/communication
• Logistics assistance

When to Contact

• Scheduling questions
• Cost inquiries
• General questions
• Communication needs

Nurses (간호사)

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative preparation
• Operating room assistance
• Post-operative care
• Medication administration
• Wound care instructions

When to Contact

• Medical concerns during recovery
• Medication questions
• Care instruction clarification

Anesthesiologist (마취과의사)

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessment
• Anesthesia administration
• Monitoring during surgery
• Recovery room supervision

Aestheticians/Therapists

Responsibilities

• Non-surgical treatments
• Laser operation
• Skin treatments
• Post-care treatments

Front Desk Staff

Responsibilities

• Check-in process
• Payment handling
• Appointment scheduling
• General directions

Who to Ask What

• Medical questions → Surgeon or nurse
• Scheduling/logistics → Coordinator
• Payment → Front desk or coordinator
• Emergencies → Nurse or emergency line