Godeok Seongshim Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic

I'm leaving a review after an appointment at the pediatrics clinic for my child’s sore throat. My child had been saying their throat hurt and was coughing a bit since morning, so I thought it might be the early stages of a cold and immediately visited the local pediatrics clinic. There wasn’t a high fever, but they said their throat felt scratchy and hurt when swallowing, which worried me. When we arrived at the clinic, there were quite a few patients waiting, probably because it was a weekday morning, but I was seen sooner than I expected. Since it’s a clinic just for kids, the interior was bright and neat, and there were toys and books available to help keep the child relaxed. When we entered the examination room, the doctor first asked detailed questions about my child's condition. They calmly asked when the symptoms started, if there was coughing or a runny nose, and checked the temperature. Then, they examined the child’s throat and listened to their lungs with a stethoscope. The throat was a bit red and swollen, which the doctor explained as the early stage of a sore throat. Fortunately, there was no severe inflammation in the tonsils, and the lung sounds were clear, which made me feel a bit relieved. The doctor explained that nowadays the symptoms of colds, flu, and COVID-19 are similar, which makes parents more anxious, but this seemed to be a typical case of a viral cold. The doctor also detailed the appropriate medication for my child. They prescribed a cough suppressant, a throat inflammation reducer, and another medication to help control potential runny nose symptoms in a syrup form, which is easier for kids to take. They also gave tips for managing at home, such as encouraging them to drink plenty of water and avoiding very cold or spicy foods. The doctor mentioned that if the air is dry, it can make the throat hurt more, so using a humidifier or making sure they drink warm water frequently would help. After getting the medication from the pharmacy and coming home, thankfully the child took it without any resistance. On the first day, they still had a bit of coughing, but by the next day, they reported that their throat hurt less and the cough was gradually decreasing. By following the doctor's advice to drink warm water often and letting the child rest, recovery was quick. When your child is sick, it makes parents feel anxious, but the detailed explanations and kind care at the pediatric office really helped ease my mind. Overall, I was very satisfied with this visit to the pediatrics office. When my child is sick, the most important thing is to quickly check their condition and receive appropriate treatment. I particularly liked that this clinic approaches children kindly, so they don’t feel scared. Even after the visit, my child said, 'The doctor was kind.' I believe this is a place I can trust and return to whenever my child has a cold or other symptoms. While a sore throat is common, letting it go might lead to coughing or bronchitis, so I think it’s beneficial to visit a pediatrics office at the onset of symptoms. I recommend that parents get their child checked at the beginning instead of brushing it off.

I felt sick and nauseous when I visited, but after getting the injection, I felt better.

The facilities are clean, the hospital interior is clean, and the staff is friendly.

They explained everything in detail after the treatment and were very kind.

I took my child in for a cold, and they provided really attentive care.

I had my first appointment and everyone was so kind. The doctor treated me well, which made it even better.

The facility is clean and everyone is friendly, which is great. The doctor is also very thorough in his examinations.

The doctor is kind and really pays attention to detail.