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Varicose Vein Treatment in Korea for Patients from Taiwan

Quick answer: Patients from Taiwan can reach LEDAS in Busan, Korea, on a short flight for ultrasound-guided varicose vein treatment. Chinese-speaking coordinators support you throughout, and LEDAS partners with the Renmedes clinic in Taiwan (2026). Treatment uses EVLT laser and sclerotherapy under local anesthesia, without incisions, with same-day discharge.

Duplex ultrasound vein examination at LEDAS Busan for patients from Taiwan

Key facts at a glance

  • Taiwan partner: LEDAS partnered with the Renmedes clinic in Taiwan in 2026.
  • Language: medical interpreting in Chinese, English and Russian.
  • Distance: Busan is a short regional flight from Taiwan.
  • Methods: EVLT (1940nm diode laser), duplex-guided sclerotherapy and sclerotherapy.
  • Anesthesia: local only; no incision; same-day discharge.
  • Accreditation: JCI, 4 consecutive cycles (2015–2028).

Why might a patient from Taiwan choose LEDAS in Busan?

Taiwan and Busan are close neighbours by air, so a trip for vein treatment can fit into a long weekend plus a few days. Patients typically look for a clinic that specialises only in veins, maps the problem with detailed ultrasound, and treats it without general anesthesia or cutting. LEDAS has focused on varicose veins for over 22 years and has performed more than 20,000 varicose vein procedures.

Varicose veins happen when the one-way valves in leg veins weaken. Blood slips backwards, pressure rises, and the veins bulge. Symptoms can include aching, heavy legs, swelling at the ankles by evening, cramps at night and skin changes. The condition tends to progress, so getting a clear diagnosis early helps you plan.

What is the Renmedes partnership?

In 2026 LEDAS formed a partnership with the Renmedes clinic in Taiwan. This gives patients in Taiwan a familiar local reference point for questions about the LEDAS approach. Ask LEDAS how the partnership can help in your case, for example with sharing records or arranging follow-up communication. Taiwan is not one of the seven countries with a dedicated LEDAS remote consultation centre, so you can also contact Busan directly through online consultation .

Will I be able to communicate in Chinese?

Yes. Chinese is one of the three languages LEDAS coordinators interpret medically. They join you for the ultrasound explanation, treatment, aftercare teaching and follow-up. Official medical statements are issued in Korean or English. See interpreter and language support .

How do I get to Busan from Taiwan?

Flights

Flights between Taiwan and Busan's Gimhae International Airport are short regional journeys, usually a few hours. Some routes are direct; others connect via Seoul. Compare current schedules before booking.

Entry requirements

Entry rules for Taiwanese travellers can change, especially for longer or medical stays. Check the latest requirements with the Korean Mission in Taipei or the official Korean visa portal, and read our medical visa page.

Getting to the clinic

LEDAS is on Seomyeon Medical Street, about 50 m from Seomyeon Station Exit 9. Coordinators can arrange airport pick-up and help you book a nearby hotel.

What does the treatment day look like?

  1. Pre-operative ultrasound confirms the vein map.
  2. EVLT seals the main leaking vein under local anesthesia.
  3. Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and sclerotherapy treat branch and surface veins.
  4. You walk with nurses, learn to wear compression stockings and set a follow-up date.
  5. You leave the same day.

How will follow-up work from Taiwan?

Your coordinator stays in touch after you return. The relapse prevention program recommends ultrasound every 1–2 years or whenever you come back to Korea, which is easy to combine with travel because the flight is short.

Seek urgent care if you develop sudden chest pain, breathlessness, or a painful, swollen leg after treatment or flying.

A sample short trip from Taiwan

Day Plan Notes
Arrival Fly to Gimhae; pick-up to hotel Rest; walk to stretch your legs
Clinic day Ultrasound, treatment, monitoring, discharge Exact plan and quote after ultrasound
Next days Light walking around Busan Wear stockings as instructed
Departure Fly home when the doctor agrees Move your ankles and drink water on board
1–2 years later Follow-up ultrasound in Busan Checks for new leaking veins

Patients from Taiwan – frequently asked questions

  • Does LEDAS work with a clinic in Taiwan?

    Yes. LEDAS formed a partnership with the Renmedes clinic in Taiwan in 2026. Contact LEDAS to ask how the partnership can support your consultation or follow-up. You can also start directly with the clinic in Busan through the online consultation form.

  • How many days should a Taiwanese patient plan in Busan?

    It depends on how many legs and veins need treatment. Treatment is same-day, but you should allow time for the ultrasound, possible extra sclerotherapy, and a little rest before flying. Your coordinator will suggest a schedule. See how many days you need in Korea.

  • Will Taiwan health insurance reimburse treatment in Korea?

    Coverage for treatment abroad depends on your insurer and its rules, so check before you travel. LEDAS can issue a treatment certificate at discharge and other documents on request, in Korean or English. Read does insurance cover treatment.

  • Can I see the ultrasound images myself?

    Yes. LEDAS shows you the ultrasound screen during the exam and explains in real time what each image means, with a coordinator interpreting. This helps you understand which veins leak and why the doctor recommends a particular plan.

About this page

Clinical information: LEDAS Varicose Vein Clinic, led by Dr. Kim Byoung Joon , thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, founding member of the Korean Society for Phlebology.
Medical reviewer: Dr. Kim Byoung Joon · Review status: Pending · Last updated: October 2026
This page is general information and not a diagnosis. Treatment is decided only after an in-person examination. Read our editorial policy .

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