Stem cell therapy for knees in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $9,988 to AUD $17,123. The total price depends on whether the cells are patient-derived or donor-derived, the number of joints treated, and if surgical arthroscopy is required. In Australia, the average cost for similar regenerative treatments is AUD $9,988, meaning patients can save around 0%. Typical Korean packages include specialist consultations, local diagnostic imaging, and the procedure itself.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic in Seoul offers access to high-volume centres like Leadheal Hospital, which treats over 44,000 patients annually. For complex cases, packages starting around A$14,000 often include arthroscopy and manual physical therapy. This combined approach ensures the mechanical joint environment is repaired while the stem cells support biological regeneration, providing better value than isolated injections alone.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Stem cell therapy for knees | from AUD $9,988 | from AUD $6,164 | from AUD $4,994 |
Dr. Kim Joo Young is an orthopedic surgeon at Samsung Balance Clinic in Seoul. He specializes in regenerative treatments and joint reconstruction. Dr. Kim served as the director of orthopedic surgery for the Iraq Peacekeeping Division. He treats complex conditions like knee osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and frozen shoulder.
Professor Seongcheol Moon serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – a leading South Korean centre for joint preservation. He specialises in using advanced regenerative techniques to treat complex knee cartilage damage.
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.