Asan Medical Center
The cost of ankle joint replacement in South Korea typically ranges from $15,000 to $18,000. Prices vary depending on the hospital, the surgeon’s experience, implant brand (such as Zimmer, Stryker, Wright Medical), and whether the surgery is partial or total. In the United States, the average cost is $45,000 (per AAOS). This means ankle joint replacement in South Korea is about 63% less than in the U.S.
Korean hospitals usually include pre-op tests, general or spinal anesthesia, high-quality prostheses, 3–5 days of hospitalization, medications, and initial physiotherapy in the price. In the U.S., prosthesis, anesthesia, and rehab are often billed separately from hospital and surgeon fees. Always confirm what’s included in your package at each clinic.
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Dr. Ahn specializes in cardiovascular health with extensive training in cardiology and interventional procedures.
Director of the Joint Center with expertise in ankle joint replacement – Dr. Yang specializes in complex joint surgeries at Naeun Hospital.
Dr. Lee specializes in orthopedic surgery, with a focus on joint replacements and sports injuries at Nanoori Hospital.
Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital – Dr. Moon specializes in complex joint procedures with a focus on surgical precision.
Ankle joint replacement, also known as ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where a damaged ankle joint is replaced with a prosthetic ankle.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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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