# 2026 Busan Haeundae & Seomyeon Dermatology Complete Guide - Based on K-Derm House X HIRA Public Data > Category: regional-guide > Published: 2026-05-15 01:28:01.809315+00 > Source: https://kdermzip.com/en/blog/busan-haeundae-seomyeon-dermatology-2026 All figures in this article are based on public data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). K-Derm House directly links HIRA data to periodically update the status of dermatology clinics nationwide. ## Busan Dermatology, 3rd Largest in the Country Out of 2,097 active dermatology clinics nationwide registered in K-Derm House, 160 are located in Busan Metropolitan City, making it the **3rd largest** in the country after Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. The average years of operation for all dermatology clinics in Busan is 13 years. Busan Metropolitan City Dermatology Status — Based on HIRA Public Data 160 Active Dermatology Clinics 68 Board-Certified Dermatologists 32.5% Clinics with Specialists 13Yrs Avg. Years of Operation Among the 160 clinics in Busan, 52 (32.5%) have board-certified dermatologists. The remaining 67.5% are clinics operated by general practitioners claiming to practice dermatology. Specialist status can be verified on each clinic page in K-Derm House based on HIRA data. ## Distribution by District — Half Concentrated in [Busanjin-gu](/busanjin) and [Haeundae-gu](/haeundae) Among the 16 districts and counties in Busan, dermatology clinics are clearly concentrated in two areas. There are 42 in Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon area) and 37 in Haeundae-gu, with a total of 79 clinics in these two districts accounting for **49.4%** of the total in Busan. District/County No. of Clinics Clinics with Specialists No. of Specialists Specialist Ratio Avg. Years of Operation Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) 42 9 15 21.4% 12 Years Haeundae-gu 37 10 14 27.0% 10 Years [Dongnae-gu](/dongnae) 12 3 4 25.0% 18 Years [Saha-gu](/saha) 11 6 6 54.5% 18 Years [Buk-gu](/buk-busan) 10 3 4 30.0% 13 Years [Nam-gu](/nam-busan) 8 5 7 62.5% 12 Years Others: [Geumjeong-gu](/geumjeong)(7) · [Gangseo-gu](/gangseo)(6) · [Gijang-gun](/gijang)(6) · [Jung-gu](/jung)(6) · [Yeonje-gu](/yeonje)(5) · [Suyeong-gu](/suyeong)(3) · [Sasang-gu](/sasang)(3) · [Yeongdo-gu](/yeongdo)(2) · [Dong-gu](/dong-daegu)(1) · [Seo-gu](/seo-incheon)(1) ※ Based on HIRA public data. This is not a quality comparison between clinics. ## Haeundae-gu — 19 Clinics Concentrated Around [Centum City Station](/station/centum-city) All 37 clinics in Haeundae-gu have station area information, with 19 (51.4%) concentrated within the radius of Centum City Station on Subway Line 2. The first clinic opened in 1997, and the average years of operation is 10 years. Dermatology Distribution by Station Area in Haeundae-gu (HIRA) Centum City (Line 2) 19 · 670m Bexco (Line 2) 5 · 766m Haeundae (Line 2) 4 · 449m Jangsan (Line 2) 3 · 146m Others (Dongbaek·[Bexco](/station/bexco-2)·Jung-dong·Shin-[Haeundae](/station/haeundae)) 6 Figures represent the average walking distance (m) from the respective station. Among the 37 clinics in Haeundae-gu, 10 (27.0%) have specialists, with a total of 14 specialists and 44 total doctors. To check the full list of dermatology clinics in Haeundae-gu on K-Derm House, please refer to the [Haeundae-gu Dermatology page](/haeundae). ## Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) — 26 Clinics Concentrated Around [Seomyeon Station](/station/seomyeon-1) Line 2 All 42 clinics in Busanjin-gu have station area information. 26 (61.9%) are concentrated within the radius of Seomyeon Station Line 2, and including the 3 clinics near Seomyeon Station Line 1, a total of 29 (69.0%) are clustered in the Seomyeon Station area. The average distance from Seomyeon Station Line 2 to the clinics is 233m, showing a structure concentrated right in front of the station compared to Centum City Station in Haeundae (670m). The first clinic in Busanjin-gu opened in 1984, and some clinics have been in operation for over 40 years. The average years of operation (12 years) is longer than that of Haeundae-gu (10 years), indicating a higher number of long-established clinics. Dermatology Distribution by Station Area in Busanjin-gu (HIRA) Seomyeon (Line 2) 26 · 233m Bujeon (Line 1) 5 · 700m Jeonpo (Line 2) 3 · 978m Seomyeon (Line 1) 3 · 420m Others (Gyodae·Gaya·Gaegeum·Yangjeong·Buam) 5 Figures represent the average walking distance (m) from the respective station. Among the 42 clinics in Busanjin-gu, 9 (21.4%) have specialists, with a total of 15 specialists and 52 total doctors. The reason the total number of doctors (52) is higher than in Haeundae-gu (44) is due to a higher proportion of clinics operated by multiple doctors. To check the full list of dermatology clinics in Busanjin-gu on K-Derm House, please refer to the [Busanjin-gu Dermatology page](/busanjin). ## Comparison of the Two Areas Category Haeundae-gu Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) No. of Active Dermatology Clinics 37 42 Clinics with Specialists 10 (27.0%) 9 (21.4%) Total No. of Specialists 14 15 Total No. of Doctors 44 52 Avg. Years of Operation 10 Years 12 Years First Opening Year 1997 1984 Main Station Area Centum City Station (Line 2) Seomyeon Station (Line 1·2) Avg. Distance from Main Station 670m (Centum City) 233m (Seomyeon Line 2) ※ Based on HIRA public data. This is not a quality comparison between clinics. ## Why You Should Check for Board-Certified Specialists In Korean dermatology clinics, both board-certified dermatologists and general practitioners who claim to practice dermatology provide treatment. Even if 'Dermatology' is written on the sign, specialist status is a separate matter. In Busan, only 32.5% of clinics have board-certified specialists. HIRA public data discloses the number of specialists registered at each clinic, and K-Derm House provides the specialist status of 2,097 dermatology clinics nationwide based on this. If you are considering treatment for a specific skin disease or procedures requiring medical judgment, it is reasonable to check for specialist status in advance. **How to check on K-Derm House:** Clinic Detail Page → 'Objective Data' Tab → No. of HIRA-registered Specialists ## Searching for Busan Dermatology Clinics with K-Derm House K-Derm House provides specialist status, opening years, and station area distances for all 160 dermatology clinics in Busan based on HIRA public data. [View Haeundae-gu Dermatology](/haeundae) [View Busanjin-gu Dermatology](/busanjin) [Dermatology near Haeundae Station](/station/haeundae) [Dermatology near Seomyeon Station](/station/seomyeon) [Dermatology near Centum City Station](/station/centum-city) **Data Source:** Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) public data. K-Derm House periodically updates HIRA data. **Disclaimer:** This article is for informational purposes based on public data and is not a recommendation for any specific medical institution. ## Related Resources - Blog post: https://kdermzip.com/en/blog/busan-haeundae-seomyeon-dermatology-2026 - All guides: https://kdermzip.com/en/blog - K-DermZip: https://kdermzip.com