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Shoulder replacement in the Republic of Korea typically costs between AUD $24,410 and AUD $37,662. The final price depends on the hospital tier, the chosen prosthetic material, and the surgeon's experience. In Australia, this procedure costs approximately AUD $35,569 on average, allowing patients to save around 31% by travelling. Fees generally cover the surgical procedure, anesthesia, a prosthesis, and an extended hospital stay of 7–14 days for recovery.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea offers exceptional value for complex joint cases through digital-first hospitals. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital uses the unique BESTcare system to coordinate precise surgical planning. For Australians, Leadheal Hospital is a practical choice as they regularly treat patients from Australia. Many top-tier clinics are accredited by KOIHA, ensuring high standards of safety and care during the long recovery stay.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Shoulder replacement | from AUD $24,410 | from AUD $17,436 | from AUD $14,158 |
| Rotator cuff repair surgery | from AUD $10,880 | from AUD $9,764 | from AUD $4,045 |
| Bankart repair | from AUD $13,949 | from AUD $6,974 | from AUD $4,882 |
| Conservative treatment for habitual dislocation of the shoulder | - | from AUD $1,674 | from AUD $1,255 |
Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.
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.