Myongji Hospital
A heart transplant in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $199,100 to AUD $270,200. Prices vary based on patient pre-conditions, the specific medical centre, and length of hospital stay. In Australia, the average cost for this procedure is AUD $280,800. Travelling to South Korea offers savings of approximately 29%. This generally covers the surgical procedure, anaesthetic, and initial intensive care monitoring.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea offers exceptional value for complex cardiac interventions. Experts like Dr. Kim Ki Bong at Myongji Hospital bring global experience to the table. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The hospital treats 600,000 patients annually and uses robotic systems. Their dedicated International Healthcare Center assists with all coordination. This level of infrastructure provides peace of mind for Australians.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Heart transplant | ≈ AUD $199,100 | ≈ AUD $142,200 | ≈ AUD $248,800 |
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Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.
In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.
He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.