ENT services in South Korea typically cost from $2,100 to $41,500. Total expenses depend on whether you visit a local clinic or a major university hospital, the complexity of the surgery, and your residency status. Patients from the US can often find 40-70% savings on specialized ENT procedures.
Typical Otorhinolaryngology Costs in South Korea
Most advanced ENT centers are located in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Seoul clinics offer the highest concentration of English-speaking staff and specialized surgeons, while facilities outside the capital may provide slightly lower rates. Consult with a specialist to get accurate pricing for your specific medical needs.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Voice feminization surgery | from $6,300 | from $4,000 | from $8,000 |
| Tympanoplasty | from $3,400 | from $2,500 | from $4,000 |
| Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery) | from $2,400 | from $2,390 | from $3,500 |
| Nasal polyp surgery | from $3,500 | from $2,000 | from $4,500 |
| Cochlear implant placement | from $28,500 | from $21,642 | from $35,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Otorhinolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) treatment upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Dr. Kim Han Gyeol is an otolaryngologist. He specializes in functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. He also has extensive experience in less invasive turbinoplasty using radiofrequency ablation and in deviated septum correction.
Education and training: Graduated from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. Earned a Master’s in Medicine from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School. Completed an ENT residency at Samsung Medical Center.
Achievements: Ranked first in the 2016 ENT Residency In-Training Examination. Named Outstanding Teaching Resident in 2017. Former Head of ENT at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
Head of the Head and Neck Surgery Department at Samsung Medical Center – Dr. Baek specializes in ENT surgeries with a focus on complex cases.
Written by Olena Sikoza
Written by Olena Sikoza