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How Much Do Heart Surgery Procedures Cost in Republic of Korea in AUD?

Heart surgery in South Korea typically costs from AUD $38,909 to AUD $62,928. Final costs depend on the surgical technique used, such as robotic-assisted methods, and the length of your hospital stay. Australians often find savings of 50% to 70% compared to local private healthcare rates.

Typical Heart Surgery Costs in South Korea

  • Coronary angiography: Price on request
  • Heart check up: Price on request
  • Consultation with a heart surgeon: Price on request
  • Radiofrequency ablation: AUD $17,558 – AUD $33,009
  • Heart valve replacement: AUD $38,628 – AUD $62,507
  • Installing heart pacemaker: AUD $17,980 – AUD $26,969
  • Open heart surgery: AUD $40,033 – AUD $62,507
  • Coronary stenting: AUD $16,856 – AUD $26,688
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting: AUD $31,605 – AUD $64,614
  • Aortic aneurysm surgery: AUD $37,223 – AUD $59,698

Major cardiac centres are located in Seoul, Busan, and Incheon. Facilities in Seoul's Gangnam district typically charge 15–20% more than regional hospitals. Australians benefit from advanced technology and shorter waiting times. Request a consultation with a specialist to get accurate pricing for your case.

Republic of KoreaThailandTurkey
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)from AUD $40,033from AUD $42,140from AUD $5,970
Replacement of the aortic valvefrom AUD $40,033from AUD $42,140from AUD $16,856
Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mappingfrom AUD $17,558from AUD $16,856from AUD $8,428
Radiofrequency ablationfrom AUD $17,558from AUD $11,237from AUD $3,280
Plastic surgery for cardiac valvefrom AUD $40,033from AUD $42,140from AUD $11,237
Data verified by Bookimed as of August 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 17 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Heart Surgery Clinics in Republic of Korea for Australians: 17 Verified Options and AUD Prices

JK Plastic Surgery Center
Samsung Medical Center
SEJONG HOSPITAL
Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
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Top Heart Surgery centres in Republic of Korea for Australians

  • JK Plastic Surgery Center, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Medical Center, Republic of Korea
  • SEJONG HOSPITAL, Republic of Korea
  • Ewha Womans University Medical Center, Republic of Korea
  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH), Republic of Korea

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Sungho Kim

44 years of experience

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

  • Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
  • Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
  • Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
  • Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.
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Dong Ik Kim

Professor Dong Ik Kim is a specialist vascular surgeon at Samsung Medical Center with unique expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

  • Focuses on using stem cell treatments to repair heart tissue
  • Former Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
  • Served as a Visiting Professor of vascular surgery in the USA
  • Specialises in vascular procedures and innovative cardiac therapies
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Kim Duk Kyung

Dr Kim Duk Kyung specialises in radiofrequency ablation at the Samsung Medical Center to treat heart rhythm disorders.

  • Focuses on cardiac arrhythmia treatments to restore normal heart patterns
  • Uses radiofrequency ablation – a procedure using heat to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing irregular beats
  • Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a major healthcare institution in South Korea
  • Maintains a clinical focus on minimally invasive techniques for heart rhythm management
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Suk-sun Ryu

Suk-sun Ryu is a specialist at Trueman Medical Center in the Gangnam Main Branch. His training includes Thoracic Surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center and former Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Dongguk University Ilsan Medical Center, combined with urology and sexual medicine memberships. He also holds memberships in aesthetic medicine organizations in Korea and internationally.

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FAQ about Heart Surgery in Republic of Korea

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

What are the success and survival rates for heart surgery in the Republic of Korea?

South Korean heart surgery centres report success rates between 95% and 98% for open-heart procedures. The nation leads in off-pump coronary methods. Critical metrics include a 99% survival rate for heart transplants. Congenital heart surgery shows a 97.9% childhood survival rate.

  • Bypass success: Leading centres report 97% to 99% success using off-pump coronary artery bypass techniques.
  • Valve procedure survival: Operative mortality for aortic valve replacement has fallen as low as 0.8%.
  • Transplant excellence: South Korea leads globally with an immediate cardiac surgery survival rate of 96.2%.
  • Interventional accuracy: Non-surgical procedures like the MitraClip show success rates exceeding 97% in older patients.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Asan Medical Center performs nearly half of all heart transplants in South Korea. This massive volume allows specialists to refine techniques for a 90% long-term survival rate. High-volume centres show a 75% reduction in 90-day mortality.

Patient Consensus: Patients note the precision of Korean surgeons. They also value digital systems like BESTcare for reducing medical errors. Minimally invasive options and ICU support in Incheon and Seoul provide significant peace of mind.

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