Knee replacement in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $21,359 to AUD $28,194. Final prices depend on the choice between unilateral or bilateral surgery, the implant brand, and the hospital tier. In Australia, the same procedure averages AUD $35,740. Australians can save approximately 31% by travelling to South Korea. High-quality South Korean packages often include the prosthesis, surgery, pre-operative tests, and a hospital stay of up to two weeks.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Paying for a digital hospital in Seoul offers unmatched precision. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital uses the South Korean developed BESTcare system to prevent medical errors. While premium hubs like Asan Medical Center handle vast patient volumes, Busan-based Kang Dong Hospital offers competitive alternatives with decades of orthopedic focus. Many clinics like Leadheal Hospital specifically welcome Australian patients, providing high-tech joint replacement without long public waitlists.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Knee replacement | from AUD $21,359 | from AUD $10,074 | from AUD $9,255 |
| Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement | from AUD $21,359 | from AUD $10,679 | from AUD $4,984 |
| Knee arthroplastic | from AUD $28,478 | from AUD $14,239 | from AUD $19,223 |
| Knee Arthroscopy | from AUD $4,984 | from AUD $3,560 | from AUD $2,563 |
| Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) revision | - | from AUD $22,783 | from AUD $9,849 |
Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.
He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.
He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.
Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.
Dr Lee Kyung Hoon is the Head of Orthopaedics at Na-Eun Hospital and a specialist in joint replacement with elite training from The Catholic University of Korea.
Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He specializes in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist. He performs joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and hip. His spine work includes cervical and lumbar instrumentation and fusion. He also performs discectomy, laminectomy, neuroplasty, and vertebroplasty. His practice includes fracture care and muscle and ligament repair.
He is an Adjunct Professor at Kyung Hee University. He serves as Director of the Joint Center at Very Good Hospital. He previously served as chief or director at Yeonggwang General, Songjeong Sarang, Sewoori–Daejeon, Seoul Welfare, and The Barun hospitals. He was an advisory member of the Gwangju–Jeonnam Workers’ Compensation Board. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Korean Societies of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sports Medicine, Hip, Pain, and Obesity. He holds TPI therapy certification. He completed an Ilizarov fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He also completed training in shoulder arthroscopy.
When considering Knee 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 surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint by inserting a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions.
This procedure involves replacing only one compartment of the knee joint, preserving more of the patient's natural bone and ligaments.
Knee MAKOplasty is a minimally invasive knee surgery using robotic assistance to ensure precise implant placement.