Medical, Dental, & Eye Care

Osan Air Base Clinic offers a walk-in Urgent Care Center that is open 24 hours/7 days a week. The clinic is located on the Ground Floor of the clinic and is accessible from the clinic parking lot by the first stairwell on the left.

For on-base emergencies, call DSN 784.9111 or Commercial +82 031.661.9111.

For off-base emergencies dial 119.

For all command and non-command sponsored dependents, please be sure to enroll or confirm enrollment with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) United Concordia. To enroll: Call +1 8446534060 or visit Tricare Dental Program. For any TRICARE Dental Program insurance related inquiries (such as enrollment, benefits, eligibility etc.), please contact United Concordia or visit their website for assistance.

Dental Sick Call

(e.g. severe tooth pain, chipped teeth, etc.)

Mon-Fri: 0730-1500

Dental Sick After Hours Emergencies

After-hours dental emergency care is available for:

• Acute infections with swelling and/or fever
• Trauma
• Oral conditions such as bleeding, swelling, or breathing difficulties
• Inability to open or close jaw
• Post-operative complications
• For after-hours care of these conditions, please report to the Urgent Care Center

Dependent Dental Care

On-Base

All dependent (adult and pediatric) dental care at the Osan Dental Clinic is on a priority of care basis. The priority of care is:

1. Dental Emergencies
2. Class-3 Active-Duty Members
3. Active-Duty Members
4. Dependents
5. Retirees
6. Pay Patients

Typically, only appointments for Priority 1-3 are available, so plan to utilize off-base dental care, if needed.

Off-Base Treatment

Most dependent dental care occurs at local dental clinics. No referral is needed to use TRICARE insurance for dental treatment. Contact the dental clinic for a list of TRICARE Dental providers in your area.

It is advised to enroll and keep your family in the TRICARE Dental Program Insurance to ensure your family has access to care when they need it.

Orthodontic Care

Osan does not have orthodontic capabilities and will send patients to Camp Humphreys depending on the case severity. Active-Duty and children arriving to Osan with orthodontic appliances or braces are not guaranteed on-base treatment.

T he 51 MDG Optometry Clinic provides routine eye exams for Active-Duty.

However, Tricare does cover eye exams from qualified overseas optometrists with a primary care referral. If you require additional optometry services aside from those listed below, you may be referred off-base.

Bring the following to an eye exam:

• Current prescription glasses
• Contact lenses and box (or current prescription)

Contact Lenses
Initial fittings are provided for Flyers only on the Air Crew Contact Lens Program.
Note: Tricare does not cover contact lenses exams; contacts are regarded as cosmetic.

Vision for Dependents

TRICARE insurance does not cover contacts and glasses for Family Members. However, Family Members may purchase and enroll into a premium vision plan with FEDVIP. For Vision Benefits and Coverage Details, please visit https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Vision for more information.

If you receive a referral to a Host Nation clinic, it will likely be at one of the below locations. These facilities will have the TRICARE-covered services listed below:

• Each facility has an international center that provides an interpreter, medical support, and appointment scheduling services
• If a facility cannot provide interpreter services, please call the ISOS patient support team at +82 080.429.0880 (Option 1) and say “Interpreter Service”. They will connect a local interpreter for real-time telephonic language assistance service
• ISOS is available during weekends to meet patients’ needs
• In case of emergency, you can go to a Host-Nation Facility Emergency Room without a referral. You or your family member should contact the International SOS within 24 hours to ensure medical care is covered

TRICARE Overseas Program, Regional Call Center (ISOS): +82 080.429.0880 (toll-free)

Transportation to Referral Clinics

Many local hospitals offer free shuttle services for members with referral appointments. Click here for the shuttle schedule, pick-up locations, and contact information.

If members elect to drive their POV, travel less than 100 miles is not reimbursable. Be sure to visit the international services desk to receive validation for parking in hospital parking garages.

What to Expect at Off-Base Clinics and Hospitals

Due to the size of the local population and availability of state-of-the-art systems and processes most Korean hospitals have streamlined their processes to reduce waiting and improve patient flow. The result is highly efficient diagnosis and treatment that can also feel very different from what you may be accustomed to in the U.S. From registration to consultation and treatment, procedures are often quick and systematic. Consultations can sometimes feel rushed, especially if you’re used to a slower pace of healthcare in other countries.

Pro-Tips:

• Upon arrival, report to the international clinic for assistance
• Bring your passport, military ID, any Korean identification you might have, and any written prescriptions
• Show up to your appointment well informed about why you are there
• Writing down questions and take notes to ensure you get the information you need
• Be prepared to pay a co-pay at the hospital. If it was unnecessary or an overpay, TRICARE will reimburse you automatically
• Prescriptions will likely be billed as part of your visit

For additional information, please use the links to visit the respective hospital or visit TRICARE Overseas and select the TRICARE Overseas Provider Search for more details.

TRICARE Overseas Provider Search

• Select “Pacific” as your region
• Select “South Korea” as your country
• Select “51st Medical Group/Osan” as your Tricare Location
• Click “serch” at the bottom

Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

40 Seokwoo-dong Hwaseong Gyeonggi-do 18450. 16km from Osan AB

Website: eng.hallym.or.kr

Tel: 031.8086.2300 / 2400 / 2500
Language service: Chinese, English, Japanese

St Vincent’s Hospital

93 Jungbu Daero Paldal Gu Suwon Gyeonggi-do 16247. 23km from Osan AB

Website: www.cmcvincent.or.kr

Tel: 031.249.8016
Language service: Russian, English

Ajou University Medical Center

164 Worldcup-ro Suwon Gyeonggi-do 443-380. 23km from Osan AB

Website: global.ajoumc.or.kr

Tel: 031.219.4010 / 4311 / 4312
Language service: Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian

Dankook University Hospital

201 Manghyang-ro Cheonan Chungcheongnam-do 31116. 29km from Osan AB

Website: www.dkuh.co.kr

Tel: 041.550.7640 / 7641
Language service: English

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

82 Gumi-ro, 173 Beon-gil Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do 13620. 31km from Osan AB

Website: www.snubh.org

Tel: 031.787.2042
Language service: Arabic, English, Russian

CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University

59 Yatap-ro, Bundang-gu Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do 13496. 38km from Osan AB

Website: bundang.chamc.co.kr

Tel: 031.780.5530
Language service: English, Russian

The 51st Medical Group’s Patient Handbook provides patients with pertinent information about the clinic. It includes essential operational details such as clinic hours, a comprehensive list of offered services, and key contact information. The handbook contains general information like the organization’s mission and vision, and helpful links to resources for the patients.

• 51 MDG Patient Handbook