Bookimed does not add extra charges for MAKOplasty prices. The rates come from the clinics' official price lists. You pay directly at the clinic for your MAKOplasty upon your arrival.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in MAKOplasty and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your MAKOplasty journey.
| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| MAKOplasty | from $16,000 | from $6,175 | - |
Nannori Hospital is a private single-specialty medical center located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery. The clinic is certified for the Ministry of Health and Welfare for Spine Specialty Hospital. Nannori Hospital serves only adults. 58,000 patients choose the hospital to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Arab League States and Asia visit the clinic most often.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation Consultation
Day 3 - MAKOplasty Procedure
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2-6 - Rehabilitation
Week 7-12 - Rehabilitation
Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline may vary based on individual circumstances and medical condition. Always follow your doctor"s advice and recommendations.
Dr. Lee is an orthopedic surgeon with experience in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, total knee and shoulder surgery, and sports injury. He has a MD from Catholic Medical College, Seoul, and is a member of the Korean Knee Society, Korean Orthopedic Association, Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society, Asia-Pacific Orthopedic Association, and the Korean Sports Medical Association. He has also presented and published on topics such as evaluation of effusion within biceps long head tendon sheath, novel role of Pin1 induction in type II collagen-mediated rheumatoid arthritis, and operative treatment of fracture of the body of the scapula.
Dr. X is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori hospital. He has worked in the field since 2008. He has completed a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Clinic, Residency in Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and an Internship in Kyung Hee University Hospital. He is a member of various organizations and has published 11 papers in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
A minimally invasive orthopedic surgery technique using robotic assistance to ensure precision in partial knee or hip joint replacement.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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