Open Heart Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 6

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul, providing adult and paediatric cardiac surgery. The Cardiovascular Centre has performed over 4000 robotic surgeries using the Da Vinci system for precise, minimally invasive recovery. Partnerships with global leaders like MD Anderson and Johns Hopkins provide access to international expertise. The 2000-bed facility is named among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha has performed over 170,000 heart surgeries. The JCI-accredited facility is part of South Asia's largest medical network. Treatment for Australians may cost around A$8,400–A$10,500 from a USD price. The clinic has English-speaking staff and extensive services for international patients, having treated millions from 120 countries.

Medanta Hospital has performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries, including robotic cardiac surgery since 2010. Its 1,250-bed centre has 45 operation theatres for comprehensive care. The hospital holds JCI, NABH and NABL accreditations, meeting international safety standards. It is located 18 km from Delhi's international airport for convenient access.

Global Hospital Chennai provides heart surgery using a Da Vinci surgical robot for a minimally invasive approach. It is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group, which treats 2 million patients annually and has performed over 210 successful heart-lung transplants. The hospital holds NABH accreditation and a NABL-certified lab, ensuring international quality standards. For Australian patients, interpreters and airport transfers are provided, with medical reports available in English.

BLK Super Speciality Hospital is rated among the top 10 clinics in India and holds JCI accreditation. Its cardiology unit has on-site PET-CT and 128-slice CT scanners for detailed pre-surgical imaging. The clinic provides a personal coordinator and airport transfers for international patients during their stay in New Delhi.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital holds an International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate and treats over 110,000 patients annually. Its 250-bed facility has 10 operating theatres and an on-site research centre, suitable for major cardiac procedures. The hospital's location near Istanbul International Airport reduces travel fatigue for Australians. ISO certification and Turkish Medical Association accreditation provide recognised quality assurance.