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Last updated: 31/10/2026
Valvuloplasty Clinic in Republic of Korea — AUD Prices
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How Much Does Valvuloplasty Cost in Republic of Korea in AUD?
Valvuloplasty in the Republic of Korea typically costs between AUD $19,900 and AUD $32,700. Final pricing depends on the valve type and the choice between robotic or catheter-based approaches. In Australia, this procedure costs around AUD $66,200 on average. Patients save approximately 60% by travelling to South Korean medical hubs like Seoul, Incheon, and Goyang. Most hospital fees cover the surgery and essential in-hospital recovery.
- Catheter-based technique: often follows a lower price point compared to complex open-heart surgery.
- Robotic-assisted surgery: typically adds 20–30% to the total bill due to advanced equipment costs.
- Specialised pediatric care: may involve higher costs for congenital heart disease experts and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Hospital location: premium clinics in Seoul often charge more than facilities in regional cities.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea offers exceptional value for complex heart interventions. Specialists like Dr. Sungho Kim have performed over 1,200 cardiac procedures using catheter-based methods. This experience often reduces the need for invasive open surgery. Clinics like Myongji Hospital handle 600,000 patients annually and provide dedicated international centres. They manage everything from appointment coordination to follow-up care for Australians travelling abroad.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Valvuloplasty | ≈ AUD $19,900 | ≈ AUD $25,600 | from AUD $11,400 |
Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 12 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
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Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anaesthesia - General anaesthesia
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Types of Valvuloplasty
- Heart Valve Replacement - from AUD $39,157This surgery replaces damaged heart valves, improving blood flow and heart function.
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Jeong Yoon Kim
13 years of experience
Professor Jeong Yoon Kim leads the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Sejong Hospital, Korea's only specialised heart hospital. She provides expert care for infants and children with structural heart defects.
- Trained at Severance Hospital – one of Korea's premier tertiary medical centres
- Specialises in treating congenital conditions like atrial and ventricular septal defects
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for pre- and post-procedural cardiac management
- Expert in echocardiographic evaluation for precise diagnosis of paediatric heart abnormalities
- Oversees paediatric intensive cardiac care for complex structural and functional cases
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Sungho Kim
44 years of experience
Professor Sungho Kim has performed over 1,200 paediatric and congenital cardiac interventions at Sejong Hospital – one of Korea's leading specialist heart centres.
- Specialises in catheter-based cardiac interventions to avoid the need for open-heart surgery
- Focused on treating congenital heart abnormalities from childhood into adulthood
- Completed his Master’s and Doctoral degrees at the Hanyang University Graduate School
- Expert in treating atrial septal defects and complex tetralogy of Fallot cases
- Recognised leader in Korean paediatric cardiology with a focus on long-term patient follow-up
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Jieun Ban
10 years of experience
Dr. Jieun Ban is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in pediatric arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. Dr. Ban performs catheter-based electrophysiologic treatments for children and adolescents. She works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility that serves over 402,000 patients annually.
- Expertise in treating atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD).
- Performs cryoablation to treat heart rhythm disorders in infants and children.
- Skilled in advanced echocardiographic assessment and pediatric cardiac syncope evaluation.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgeons and intensive care specialists.
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Updated: 31/10/2026
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