JK Plastic Surgery Center
Heart surgery in South Korea typically costs from AUD $39,939 to AUD $64,595. 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
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 Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from AUD $41,093 | from AUD $43,256 | from AUD $29,327 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from AUD $41,093 | from AUD $43,256 | from AUD $29,327 |
| Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping | from AUD $18,023 | from AUD $17,302 | from AUD $8,651 |
| Radiofrequency ablation | from AUD $18,023 | from AUD $11,535 | from AUD $9,084 |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | from AUD $41,093 | from AUD $43,256 | from AUD $11,535 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Heart Surgery treatment upon arrival and use a flexible instalment plan if needed.
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Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.
He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.
Dr Kim Duk Kyung specialises in radiofrequency ablation at the Samsung Medical Center to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Professor Dong Ik Kim is a specialist vascular surgeon at Samsung Medical Center with unique expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease.
Professor Ahn Tae Hoon is the former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. He leads the Cardiovascular Centre at Na-Eun Hospital specializing in life-saving heart procedures.
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.
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.