Samsung Medical Center
Hip replacement in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $15,602 to AUD $29,616. Prices fluctuate based on the surgical approach, the prosthetic material selected, and the hospital's tier. In Australia, the average price for this procedure is AUD $35,394, meaning patients can save approximately 36% by travelling. Standard inclusions usually cover pre-operative tests, the prosthesis, anaesthetic, and initial physical therapy during the hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While Seoul is a major hub, hospitals like Kang Dong Hospital in Busan offer competitive orthopedic care. High-volume centres like Samsung Medical Center and Asan Medical Center perform thousands of operations annually. Some facilities use digital systems like BESTcare at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital to improve patient safety. For Australian patients, South Korea's high-tech infrastructure provides surgical precision often exceeding private options at home.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Hip replacement | from AUD $15,602 | from AUD $10,506 | from AUD $14,447 |
| Total hip replacement | from AUD $28,893 | from AUD $20,225 | from AUD $16,934 |
| MAKOplasty | from AUD $23,115 | from AUD $26,004 | from AUD $9,968 |
| Hip Arthroscopy | from AUD $12,713 | from AUD $7,223 | from AUD $2,167 |
| Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip | - | from AUD $18,058 | from AUD $9,883 |
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.
Dr Lee Kyung Hoon is the Head of Orthopaedics at Na-Eun Hospital and a specialist in hip joint replacement surgery. He previously served as a Clinical Instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, helping to train the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an orthopedic surgeon at Nanoori Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in arthroscopic and total replacement surgeries for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Lee is the current President of Gangnam Nanoori Hospital. He treats a wide range of sports injuries and degenerative joint conditions.
When considering Hip replacement, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
A minimally invasive orthopedic surgery used to diagnose and treat problems within the hip joint.
A minimally invasive orthopedic surgery technique using robotic assistance to ensure precision in partial knee or hip joint replacement.