⚗️ Endocrinology
Endocrinologist in Seoul, Gangnam.
Board-certified endocrinologist at Seoul Wellness Clinic, Apgujeong. English-friendly specialist care for thyroid disorders, diabetes, hormonal conditions & metabolic medicine.
✅ English-Friendly
✅ Board-Certified
✅ Samsung Seoul Hospital Trained
Endocrinology Services
Thyroid Evaluation & Treatment
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules & ultrasound
Diabetes Management
Type 1 & 2, insulin resistance, CGM & treatment plans
Hormone Blood Testing
Full hormonal panels, PCOS evaluation & metabolic hormones
Obesity & Metabolism Clinic
Weight management, Wegovy, Mounjaro & metabolic programs
Your Endocrinologist
Meet your endocrinology specialist.
Seoul Wellness Clinic's endocrinology department is led by Dr. Shin Hyun-won — trained at Samsung Seoul Hospital with a Medical PhD from Sungkyunkwan University. With over 20 years of experience in endocrinology and a background as Medical Director at MSD Global Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Shin brings pharmaceutical-level expertise to patient care.
Board Certified
Endocrinology Specialist
Dr. Shin Hyun-won,
20+ years of experience.
20+ years of experience.
Endocrinology & Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Shin Hyun-won is a leading endocrinologist in Gangnam, trained at Samsung Seoul Hospital with a Medical PhD from Sungkyunkwan University. He specializes in thyroid disorders, diabetes, hormonal evaluation, PCOS, osteoporosis, and metabolic medicine. Before joining Seoul Wellness Clinic, Dr. Shin served as Medical Director at MSD Global Pharmaceuticals and Medical Advisor at Handok Pharmaceuticals.
Samsung Seoul Hospital — Endocrinology
Sungkyunkwan University — Medical PhD
Korean Endocrine Society — Life Member
Korean Diabetes Association
Korean Thyroid Association
Korean Bone Metabolism Society
Former MSD Global Medical Director
Specialties
Thyroid · Diabetes · Hormones · Obesity · Osteoporosis
Languages
Korean & English (reports in English)
Consultation
Direct specialist — no handoffs
Follow-up
WhatsApp · KakaoTalk · ongoing care
Conditions We Treat
Endocrinology conditions we specialise in.
Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid ultrasound & thyroid cancer screening. Comprehensive thyroid evaluation with same-day ultrasound available.
Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
Full diabetes management including HbA1c monitoring, insulin optimization, CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring), prediabetes treatment & long-term metabolic management.
Hormonal Evaluation
PCOS hormonal assessment, reproductive hormone panels, adrenal evaluation, cortisol testing & comprehensive metabolic hormone blood testing.
Osteoporosis Clinic
Bone density evaluation, osteoporosis diagnosis & treatment, fracture risk assessment & long-term bone health management.
Obesity & Metabolism
Medically supervised weight management including GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic), body composition analysis & metabolic programs.
Metabolic Syndrome
Comprehensive evaluation and management of metabolic syndrome — blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, abdominal obesity & insulin resistance.
Endocrinology Services
All endocrinology services we offer.
Thyroid Clinic
Comprehensive thyroid evaluation, ultrasound, blood testing & treatment.
Learn more →
Hypothyroidism
Diagnosis & management of underactive thyroid — medication, monitoring & lifestyle.
Learn more →
Hyperthyroidism
Evaluation & treatment of overactive thyroid disorders.
Learn more →
Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
Complete diabetes management, HbA1c, CGM & insulin optimization.
Learn more →
Hormone Blood Testing
Full hormonal panels — reproductive, adrenal, thyroid & metabolic hormones.
Learn more →
Osteoporosis Clinic
Bone density testing, fracture risk evaluation & long-term bone health management.
Learn more →
Obesity & Metabolism
GLP-1 medications, body composition & medically supervised weight programs.
Learn more →
PCOS Hormonal Evaluation
Polycystic ovary syndrome hormonal assessment, diagnosis & management.
Learn more →
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
CGM setup, interpretation & optimization for diabetes management.
Learn more →
Why Choose Us
Why patients choose our endocrinology clinic.
Samsung Seoul Hospital Trained
Dr. Shin trained at one of Korea's top university hospitals. Medical PhD from Sungkyunkwan University.
English-Friendly
Consultations, reports & prescriptions in English. Experienced with international patients from 40+ countries.
Direct Specialist Access
Dr. Shin sees every patient directly. No handoffs, no junior doctors. Specialist care from first appointment.
Pharmaceutical Expertise
Former Medical Director at MSD Global — bringing deep medication expertise to endocrine treatment decisions.
WhatsApp Follow-up
Ongoing management via WhatsApp. Prescription renewals, result questions & between-visit support.
Central Apgujeong
KFC Building 3F, Apgujeong-ro. Near Apgujeong Rodeo Station. Parking behind the building.
FAQ
Questions about endocrinology.
More questions? Our English-friendly team is ready via WhatsApp before your visit.
Yes. Dr. Shin conducts consultations in English. All reports, lab results and prescriptions can be provided in English on request.
We treat hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and perform thyroid ultrasound. Thyroid cancer screening is also available.
Yes. Dr. Shin can evaluate and prescribe GLP-1 medications including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic as part of a medically supervised weight management program. An initial consultation is required.
Yes. We provide comprehensive Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management including HbA1c monitoring, CGM setup, insulin optimization and long-term metabolic management.
Yes. Full hormonal panels including thyroid, reproductive, adrenal and metabolic hormones are available. Results are explained in English and provided as English-language reports.
WhatsApp (+82 10-2950-7551) is the fastest way. You can also call 02) 3443-7550 or book via Naver Booking. Same-week appointments are usually available.
Ready to see an endocrinologist in Seoul?
English-friendly board-certified endocrinologist in Apgujeong, Gangnam. Same-week appointments available.