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Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement in the Republic of Korea costs from _op_777_price_from_ to _op_777_price_to_. The final price depends on the chosen surgical technique, clinic specialization, and hospital stay duration. Patients save about _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where the average cost is _price_compare_US_average_. Pricing typically includes the surgical procedure, anesthesia, medical implants, and initial physical therapy sessions.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing specialized centers like Leadheal Hospital in Seoul offers high-volume expertise. This facility treats over 44,000 patients annually across orthopedics and spinal surgery. Their focus as a single-specialty hospital often ensures more streamlined care paths. International patients from the USA and Europe frequently utilize these centers for high-tech implants. The intensive 2-week inpatient rehabilitation included in many Korean protocols provides exceptional value for long-term joint mobility.

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Today, South Korea has visa-free agreements with 112 states. None visa is required for stays under 90 days or less. To stay longer in this country, you need a visa. What states need a visa for treatment in South Korea and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.

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Healthcare is the key development sector of the Korean government. The Korean authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 1 billion a year for medical tourists attraction.

According to Mark Britnell, hospitals dominate the health system. 94% of hospitals are privately owned.

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According to ASPS statistics, 17.7 mln cosmetic surgeries and 5.8 mln reconstructive procedures have been performed in 2018. Among cosmetic procedures the most popular are:

Tumor removal, laceration repair, maxillofacial surgery, scar revision, hand surgery are the most common operations in the context of reconstructive surgery.

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Visas for travel to South Korea require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes:

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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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In South Korea, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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