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Hip replacement in Seoul: Best Clinics and Costs 2025

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How Much Does Hip replacement Cost in Seoul?

The average price of Hip replacement in Seoul is $19,017, the minimum price is $10,800, and the maximum price is $30,000.

	Republic of Korea	Turkey	Austria
Hip replacement	from $10,800	from $7,687	from $21,000
MAKOplasty	from $16,000	from $6,900	from $28,000
Hip Arthroscopy	from $8,000	from $3,500	from $10,000
Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip	-	from $6,994	from $30,000
Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) revision	-	from $12,000	from $25,000

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Discover the Best Hip replacement Clinics in Seoul: 13 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023, showcasing its commitment to healthcare excellence.
Performs over 40,000 operations annually, demonstrating extensive experience in various surgical procedures including hip replacements.
Part of a comprehensive health system that includes specialized centers, ensuring support and rehabilitation for hip replacement patients.
Accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation, affirming its adherence to high standards in patient care and safety.
Hosts 2,000 hospital beds, indicative of its large-scale facilities designed to accommodate a wide range of medical needs and procedures.

diagnostics
MRI of one area	$900 - $1,000
Arthroscopy	$5,000 - $7,000
treatment
Hip replacement	$20,000 - $30,000

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2021, showcasing its global reputation.
Performs 3,000 orthopedic operations annually, including hip replacements.
Hosts 60,000 outpatients and cares for 35,000 inpatients in the orthopedic department each year.
Offers comprehensive post-operative care and rehabilitation services for hip replacement patients.
Equipped with a BESTcare system to enhance treatment safety and patient experience.

treatment
Hip replacement	$13,000 - $15,000

Gangnam Severance Hospital

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Accredited by the Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation, ensuring adherence to national healthcare standards.
Recognized among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek for multiple consecutive years, reflecting its high standard of care.
Offers a comprehensive International Healthcare Center, providing dedicated support for international patients.
Provides a one-stop service model, streamlining the process for patients seeking hip replacement surgery.
Includes free language assistance services, catering to the needs of diverse patients for clear communication.

Price on request

Ewha Womans University Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Recognized for three consecutive years as the top service quality hospital based on patient feedback in national surveys.
The Endoprosthetic Center is the largest in South Korea by the number of joint replacement surgeries performed.
Developed the "Proxima" artificial hip joint, which does not require cement for fastening, minimizing bone erosion post-surgery.
Specializes in complex joint replacements, including procedures for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases.
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities to support minimally invasive surgeries, ensuring a focus on aesthetic results with minimal scarring.

diagnostics
Scintigraphy	$217
Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist)	$29

Asan Medical Center

Republic of Korea, Seoul

Clinic is certified :

Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals in 2022, indicating a global standard of excellence.
Leading center for organ transplants in South Korea, setting a benchmark for high success rates and medical proficiency.
Hosts 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients daily, reflecting extensive experience with a high volume of patients.
Offers a comprehensive International Department, ensuring personalized care coordination for every international patient.
Located conveniently in Seoul, within easy reach for patients traveling for specialized medical care.

Price on request

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Surgery Time - 3 hours

Stay in the country - 14 days

Rehabilitation - 6 days

Anesthesia - General anesthesia

Requests processed - 23249

Verified patient reviews - 7

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Kwangyeal Lee

31 years of experience

Dr. Kwangyeal Lee is an experienced orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in arthroscopic and total knee and shoulder surgeries. He also treats sports injuries. Dr. Lee received his MD from Catholic Medical College in Seoul in 1994. He has served as Section Chief at Sun Hospital and as Director at TeunTeun Hospital in Jeju.

Dr. Lee is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society, Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association, and the Korean Sports Medical Association. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles and presentations. His work includes research on ultrasonographic evaluation of biceps tendon effusion and new methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and scapular fractures.

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Varvara Chshetnikova • Hip replacement

Kazakhstan

Oct 26, 2019

Verified review.

I saw results almost immediately

Loved the staff, highly qualified, helpful and friendly. The equipment and treatment methods are top notch. Very comfortable room.

Kang Dong Hospital Kang Shin Hyuk

Anonymous • Consultation with an orthopaedist

Kazakhstan

Dec 13, 2022

Verified review.

Thank you all

We absolutely loved it The hospital and doctors are all friendly interpreter everything is top notch Thank you all

About Bookimed service

Yes completely

Severance Hospital

Луиза • Consultation with an orthopaedist

Kazakhstan

Jul 15, 2022

Verified review.

"Thanks a lot

Kang Dong Clinic has very good specialists. Good at diagnosing. Thanks a lot.

About Bookimed service

Yes quite

Kang Dong Hospital

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