Coronary Stenting Clinics Abroad — Page 5

SNUBH's Cardiovascular Centre handles 26,000 coronary angiographies per year. The procedure may cost around A$21,000–A$23,800. The GHA-accredited hospital holds Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 title, using the BESTcare digital safety system. It offers free airport transfers and medical interpreters for Australians travelling for care.

Artemis Hospitals holds both JCI and NABH accreditation, having performed over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Coronary stenting is often performed by specialists in total arterial revascularisation like Dr Murtaza Ahmed Chishti, honoured by the Society of Heart Failure and Transplant for transplant work. The hospital's large international department provides interpreters and visa support. Coronary stenting may cost around A$9,900–A$11,800.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital treats 600,000 patients annually. Its comprehensive cardiology department performs coronary angiography, balloon and stent procedures. Treatment may cost around A$2,100–A$3,500. The JCI-accredited facility provides translator support for international patients.

Biruni University Hospital offers coronary stenting in its dedicated interventional radiology department. The 2023 TEMOS-accredited campus has a hybrid operating room for advanced cardiology procedures. Prof Murat Ugurlucan is a cardiovascular surgeon and interventional cardiologist, trained at University of Rostock in Germany and King Faisal Heart Institute. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients and supports English-speaking international care.

Asan Medical Center performed South Korea's first coronary stenting in 1991, giving its cardiologists pioneering experience. They conduct over 2,000 procedures yearly – high volume means precision. The clinic uses Da Vinci robotic systems for ultra-precise placement through small incisions, and has South Korea's first experience with bioresorbable stents. As the country's largest hospital, it holds ISO and KOIHA international accreditations. For Australians, services include free airport transfers and a personal coordinator.

Gangnam Severance Hospital’s cardiology team performs around 800 coronary stentings annually – a high volume that builds reliable procedural experience. The JCI-accredited university hospital offers comprehensive support for Australian patients, including an accelerated treatment programme, a dedicated coordinator, and a free interpreter service. A free airport transfer applies for treatment bills exceeding roughly A$6,200.

Severance Hospital's Cardiovascular Center integrates cardiology and cardiac surgery for a coordinated treatment pathway. It is a JCI-accredited hospital – meeting international safety standards recognised in Australia. The hospital, affiliated with Yonsei University, provides academic-level cardiac care and handles 1.6 million outpatient visits annually.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha has performed over 170,000 heart surgeries, including vast numbers of stenting procedures. Coronary stenting may cost around A$4,900–A$6,000. The hospital is JCI-accredited and holds a Newsweek World's Best Hospitals award, aligning with international standards trusted by Australian patients. With over 45 million patients from 120 countries, its English-speaking international patient services are well-practised.

Fortis Gurgaon uses a 256-slice CT scanner that images the heart in 2–3 seconds – fast and accurate for pre-stenting diagnostics. The interventional cardiology team performs catheter-based stenting through the femoral artery with no incisions and a 1–2 day recovery. The hospital is NABH-accredited and part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, with 45 centres across 11 countries. International patients get airport transfers, a personal coordinator, and interpreter services.