Knee Surgery in Portugal — Transparent Pricing for International Patients
Portugal has become one of Europe's most sought-after destinations for medical travel — combining high surgical standards, shorter waiting times, and significantly lower costs than the USA, UK, Ireland, Swiss or Nordic countries.
Dr. Nuno Camelo is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in knee surgery, based in Porto, Portugal — he operates at Hospital Lusíadas Porto, one of Portugal's leading private hospitals.
Estimated Costs
Knee Arthroscopy (meniscus, ligament, cartilage) €3,000 – €5,000
ACL Reconstruction €4,000 – €6,000
Partial Knee Replacement (unicompartmental)€7,000 – €10,000
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)€8,000 – €12,000
Prices are indicative and include surgeon's fees, anaesthesia, implants, and hospital stay where applicable. A personalised written quote is provided after review of your medical records.
What Is Included?
- Pre-operative consultation (in-person or by video)
- Surgery and anaesthesia
- Hospital stay where required
- Immediate post-operative follow-up consultations
- Written medical report in English
Why Choose Porto?
- Shorter waiting times — most procedures scheduled within 2 to 4 weeks of consultation
- Internationally accredited facilities — Hospital Lusíadas Porto meets European quality standards
- Competitive pricing — typically 80%-40 less than equivalent procedures in the USA , UK or Ireland
- English-speaking surgical team
- Easy access — Porto Airport (OPO) has direct flights from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, and most major European cities
How to Request a Quote?
1. Send your imaging reports (MRI, X-ray) and a brief clinical summary to joelho@consultajoelho.pt
2. Receive a personalised written quote within 48 hours
3. Schedule a video consultation if you wish to discuss your case before travelling
4. Surgery can typically be arranged within 2 to 4 weeks of your first contact
About Dr. Nuno Camelo
Dr. Nuno Camelo is a Portuguese orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in knee surgery. He completed a fellowship at the Centre Orthopédique Santy in Lyon — a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence — and is an active reviewer for international orthopaedic journals.
He performs the full range of knee procedures, from arthroscopic surgery to complex knee replacement, at Hospital Lusíadas Porto and Hospital Misericórdia de Vila do Conde.
May Oporto 2026