Last updated: 11/05/2026
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Fahad MawloodBookimed is free for patients – clinics pay us a commission, and you pay the clinic its own price with no markup. Five steps to your arthroscopic meniscus repair in Thailand:
Tell us about your injury and symptoms and share your latest scans and medical reports.
Your coordinator finds clinics that match your needs and helps you choose. Your preferred clinics then send personalized treatment plans and quotes for you to compare.
We set treatment dates that work for you and help arrange your flights and accommodation. If needed, we request a visa support letter from the clinic.
The clinic team performs your arthroscopic meniscus repair on the agreed dates. We support you throughout your trip.
You can fly home 10–14 days after surgery, and your full recovery takes 6–12 months. Your coordinator stays in touch and helps arrange a follow-up if you need one.
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Cost and clinics
| Typical arthroscopic meniscus repair price in Thailand | Clinics | Accreditations | Cities | Arthroscopic meniscus repair surgeons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,800 / ฿129,200–$6,200 / ฿210,800 | 3 clinics | JCI (1 clinic), GHA (1), AACI (1) | Bangkok (3 clinics) | 4 surgeons |
The procedure
| Before the trip | Time in Thailand | Operation time | Anesthesia | Back to desk work | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrange preoperative assessment, medical fitness, fasting, crutches, and transport | 10–14 days, including up to 1 night in hospital | 1–2 hours | General or regional | 2–6 weeks | 6–12 months |
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| Arthroscopic meniscus repair | ≈ $3,800 / ฿129,200 | from $4,800 / ฿163,200 | ≈ $4,800 / ฿163,200 |
For arthroscopic meniscus repair in Thailand, narrow the clinic shortlist, assess facility volume, match the surgeon to the technique, and confirm licensing and follow-up.
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Credentials and continuity
| Clinic Name | Patient Rating | About | Accreditations | Lead Doctor | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kdms Orthopedic Hospital Bangkok | 5.0 (3 reviews) | kdms Orthopedic Hospital is Thailand's first dedicated orthopedic-only hospital. It specializes in hip and knee, spine, and sports medicine. The 1st orthopedic hospital in Thailand holds JCI accreditation. Robotic surgery assistant technology enables more precise and accurate operations. Uses minimally invasive surgery for less pain, smaller incisions, and faster recovery. Designed as a one-stop service center with specialized co-treatment spaces. Advanced imaging equipment includes on-site X-ray, MRI, and CT scan. | JCI | Pongtep Na Nakorn 19 years | Minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery assistant technology |
| LUX KOR Hospital Bangkok | 4.9 | LUX KOR Hospital is a Bangkok private center focused on orthopedics and rheumatology. It specializes in advanced joint procedures, including total knee replacement for overweight elderly patients. The clinic serves adults only, with most patients coming from the USA, Canada, and Australia. Handles bilateral knee replacement to restore near-normal mobility. Staff includes 15 doctors across four departments. | — | — | Arthroscopic meniscus repair, MRI/CT-based surgical planning |
| Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital Bangkok | 5.0 (1 review) | Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital is an integrative medical center in Bangkok with GHA and AACI accreditations. It treats 50,000 patients yearly across 14 departments. The hospital blends conventional care with regenerative medicine and precision medicine for chronic disease management. Regenerative medicine supports tissue repair without surgery. Precision medicine helps prevent and manage chronic non-communicable diseases. Facilities include 2 emergency and operating rooms plus a gastro-colonoscopic unit. Care is provided in a green, restorative environment for patient comfort. | GHA | — | Arthroscopic meniscus repair, Chest X-Ray, MRI of one area |
Specializes in arthroscopic meniscus repair at ID Clinic Bangkok – combines surgical precision with stem cell therapy expertise.
Dr. Pongtep Na Nakorn specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.
Fellowship-trained in hip and knee reconstructions at UC Davis – Dr Thongchai brings advanced techniques to meniscus repair at Intrarat Hospital.
Visas for travel to Thailand require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. The list of documents includes:
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Thai government. The Thai authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 25 billion baht for healthcare annually.
As a result, 36,673 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. 64 centers in the Kingdom have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
The main advantage of Thai resorts is the long beach season. On the east coast and west coast the climate features are different, so take it into account when planning the trip. The best time to travel is during the cool and dry season between November and early April. A large influx of tourists is in March-May, when the air temperature is +30°C.
Official name | The Kingdom of Thailand |
Currency | Thai Baht (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | November-early April |
Language | Thai (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is required for a trip of 3-6 months |
Time difference with Europe | 7 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 12 hours |
Capital | Bangkok |
Medical tourism center | Bangkok |
Popular resorts | Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang, Hua Hin |
In the Kingdom of Thailand, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Thai hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. 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.
For now, the Kingdom of Thailand requires different visa regimens for diverse states. Some foreigners can stay in the country 60 days without visa control, some of them — only 14 days.
How long you can stay in Thailand and what countries can cross the border easy read here.
Last review: 11/05/2026
Fahad Mawlood — General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
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