NAEUN HOSPITAL
Hallux valgus surgery in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $4,323 to AUD $10,460. The total depends on whether the surgery is unilateral or bilateral, the clinic tier, and the chosen surgical technique. In Australia, the same procedure averages AUD $11,575, meaning patients save approximately 36% by travelling. Standard bundles usually include surgeon fees, anaesthetic, and up to three days of hospitalisation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a Seoul hospital with KOIHA accreditation, such as Na-Eun Hospital or Nanoori Hospital, ensures high safety standards. These facilities specialise in orthopaedics and often provide more competitive pricing than large multidisciplinary centres like Asan Medical Center. Leadheal Hospital is a frequent choice for Australians, as they specifically cater to patients from the Commonwealth of Nations and the USA.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Hallux valgus surgery | from AUD $4,323 | from AUD $3,068 | from AUD $2,789 |
| Surgical treatment of valgus deformity | - | from AUD $4,881 | from AUD $5,578 |
| Lapidus Procedure 3D Bunion Correction (Hallux Valgus) | - | from AUD $7,670 | from AUD $4,463 |
| Hallux Valgus - 3D Lapidus Procedure | - | from AUD $5,578 | from AUD $4,184 |
Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.
Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.
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.
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.
Professor Kwangyeal Lee is a high-level specialist in orthopaedic surgery at Nanoori Hospital with a focus on musculoskeletal reconstruction and joint care.