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How Much Does Shoulder replacement Cost in Seoul?

Prices for Shoulder replacement in Seoul start from AUD $25,600.
SeoulThailandTurkey
Shoulder replacementfrom AUD $25,600from AUD $25,300from AUD $10,000
Rotator cuff repair surgeryfrom AUD $12,800from AUD $19,600from AUD $5,100
Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder≈ AUD $2,000≈ AUD $1,300≈ AUD $640
Bankart repairfrom AUD $14,200≈ AUD $7,100from AUD $8,500
Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 140 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Best Shoulder replacement Clinics in Seoul: 9 Verified Options and Prices

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Leadheal Hospital
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Asan Medical Center
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Severance Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Nanoori Hospital

Shoulder replacement Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 6 days
Anaesthesia - General anaesthesia
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Jang Hyo Kim

36 years of experience

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

  • Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
  • Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
  • Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
  • Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.
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Woo Kyung Kwak

9 years of experience

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

  • Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
  • Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
  • Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
  • Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.
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Kwangyeal Lee

32 years of experience

Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a senior joint specialist at Nanoori Hospital who has served as the Section Chief of a major Joint Centre.

  • Specialises in both total shoulder replacements and arthroscopic repairs
  • Published research on bicep tendon health using ultrasound evaluation
  • Holds membership with the Asia-Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • Member of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • Presented academic work on operative treatments for complex scapula fractures
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Seongcheol Moon

18 years of experience

Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital, where he leads the department specialising in complex joint reconstructions.

  • Performs total shoulder arthroplasty using artificial implants for severe joint wear
  • Completed a dedicated fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Kyung Hee University Hospital
  • Researches functional outcomes for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to improve patient mobility
  • Serves on the Editorial Committee of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Association
  • Uses stem cell therapy to manage arthritis and joint degeneration

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Updated: 23/10/2026
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