Klinika Kręgosłup i Stawy Leadheal
Klinika Kręgosłup i Stawy Leadheal
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Meniscus tear treatment cost in the Republic of Korea is significantly influenced by the chosen surgical approach, with a consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist) typically ranging from $28 to $100. Primary surgical interventions like arthroscopic meniscectomy run from $6,300 to $7,500, with total expenses depending on hospital tier and the complexity of the injury. Patients can expect approximately 30-50% savings compared to the US, with top care centered in Seoul, Busan, and Incheon.
Typical Meniscus Tear Treatment Costs in Republic of Korea
Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients seeking specialized orthopedic care benefit from South Korea’s highly digitized hospital systems. For complex sports injuries, Nanoori Hospital is a top choice, as it is a Ministry of Health-certified spine and joint specialty center serving 58,000 patients annually. While large university centers like Asan Medical Center offer JCI-accredited excellence, specialized clinics often provide more tailored rehabilitation protocols. Those requiring long-term recovery find excellent value at Busan-based Kang Dong Hospital, known for its advanced musculoskeletal rehabilitation and multi-pronged treatment approaches.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Physiotherapy | from $100 | from $50 | from $600 |
| Arthroscopic meniscectomy | from $6,300 | from $2,100 | from $3,500 |
| Arthroscopy | - | from $2,400 | - |
Dr. Ahn Tae Hoon specializes in cardiovascular interventional procedures, with leadership roles in cardiology societies and extensive training at prestigious institutions.
Director of the Joint Center with specialized expertise in knee joint disorders and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Yang focuses on minimally invasive techniques for meniscus repair.
Dr. Lee Kyung Hoon is an orthopedic specialist and department head. He treats degenerative arthritis and knee and hip disorders. He performs knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. He also treats foot and ankle conditions, shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, osteoporosis, and fractures and other extremity injuries.
He earned his MD from The Catholic University of Korea. He completed his orthopedic residency at The Catholic Medical Center. He finished a fellowship and served as a clinical instructor at Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital.
He has served as department head at Nasarath International and Himchan General Hospital Incheon. He was also director at Himchan Hospital Incheon and Medrex Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Orthopedic Association, the Korean Knee Society, the Korean Fracture Society, the Korean Hip Society, the Korean Arthroscopy Society, and the Catholic University Knee Research Society. He completed TPI training and a microsurgery workshop.