According to Healthline, as of 2015, the average hospital charge for a total knee replacement (TKR) in the United States is $49,500. A partial knee replacement (PKR) is typically priced at $40,000-$45,000.
For patients seeking an affordable solution in Mexico, Almater Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico is a viable and highly recommended orthopedic surgery provider. In a recent conversation with Hospital Director, Dr. Patricia Meza, we discovered that Almater Hospital offers total knee replacement surgery from $10,800, performed by one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the region. The hospital also boasts a 98% patient satisfaction rating, which is higher than most US hospitals. Several calls to recent Almater Hospital knee replacement patients revealed that this hospital delivers high quality surgical outcomes and personal, English language service from most staff.
The above chart represents approximate pricing for knee replacement surgery in Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, demonstrating the incredible cost difference between surgery in Latin America and the USA. Sadly, many Americans, motivated by fear, exclude surgery south of the border. But, international medical travel is here to stay, and more and more adventurous souls are embracing medical travel to discover lower prices for high quality care…along with many once in a lifetime travel memories.
It is important to understand the risks of medical travel. Patients should allow themselves enough time to heal before returning home and should research their providers in advance of scheduling their travel and their care. While pricing is important, we caution patients that are tempted to choose the lowest priced provider. In healthcare, as in life…”you get what you pay for”.
There are extraordinary opportunities for patients to receive a high quality knee surgery in Costa Rica and Mexico at savings of 50% or more when compared to US pricing. The key is to do your homework, and to choose a reliable provider. We’re here to help you find the best provider for your surgical and medical needs. We look forward to helping you get connected to an affordable total knee replacement surgeon in Costa Rica.
Research chart excerpted from Archimedicx.com
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