I’ve currently been to consultations at a total of 5 places, and I’ll write mainly about the things I considered important. For me, the most important things were whether CCTV footage could be viewed later and whether an anesthesiology specialist was on-site. So I’ll briefly organize the consultation fee, whether CCTV viewing is available, whether an anesthesiology specialist is on-site, and some simple information. I hope this helps before you go for consultations!
1. ㅅㅅㅇ - Consultation fee: None - CCTV viewing availability: O (viewing is possible, but they said it must be viewed within one month) - Anesthesiology specialist on-site: O
The director was very kind, explained the surgery in great detail, and comfortably asked if I had any more questions afterward. All preoperative tests can be done at the main clinic. I went for the consultation in August, and they said there would be a price change in September.
2. ㅋㅋ - Consultation fee: 10,000 won - CCTV viewing availability: X (a guardian can watch in real time on the day of surgery) - Anesthesiology specialist on-site: O
I made a weekday appointment, but had to wait 2 weeks. First of all, the price was higher than other places.
3. ㅂㅌ - Consultation fee: 30,000 won - CCTV viewing availability: I don’t remember whether viewing is available, but a guardian can watch in real time on the day of surgery - Anesthesiology specialist on-site: O
The director explained the details of the surgery thoroughly. They also told me things I needed to know before surgery that other hospitals had not mentioned.
4. ㅇㅊ - Consultation fee: 30,000 won - CCTV viewing availability: X (a guardian can watch in real time on the day of surgery) - Anesthesiology specialist on-site: X
The director explained things in detail and it was fine, but the inpatient room was in the basement, so I didn’t feel drawn to it.
5. ㅁㅇㄷㅇ - Consultation fee: 50,000 won - CCTV viewing availability: O (a guardian can watch in real time on the day of surgery) - Anesthesiology specialist on-site: O
I had often seen this in other reviews too, but the director seemed firm in their opinions and confident. They skipped unnecessary parts and told me only exactly what needed to be done.