Open Heart Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 7

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya offers off-pump CABG – avoiding the heart-lung machine for less trauma and faster recovery. The hospital is JCI accredited and has a dedicated Heart Centre with catheterisation labs. With over 400,000 patients from 150 countries treated annually, it has significant experience handling international medical tourists. The clinic received the Prime Minister's Export Award for its services to international patients.

Global Hospital Mumbai uses St Jude Medical valves and graft conduits for coronary bypass surgery – a leading global implant brand. The facility is NABH accredited, assuring international safety standards. Treatment typically costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the US and often includes airport transfer and tailored meals.

Seoul National University Hospital performs 2,500 cardiac surgeries annually, including bypass and valve procedures. The 24/7 international department has English-speaking interpreters, assisting the 30,000 international patients they treat each year. The hospital was the first in South Korea accredited by the Korean Government. It is located 20 km from Gimpo International Airport.

Medanta – The Medicity appears on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. Its open heart surgery programme operates within JCI and NABH-accredited facilities. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients, supported by English-speaking staff, interpreters, and comprehensive services like airport transfers. Pre- and post-operative online consultations simplify the journey.

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar is an NABH-accredited facility popular with Australians. Its medical staff speak English and the hospital offers translation services, online consultations, and medical records transfer for continuity of care. The facility organises international patient support, including hotel bookings.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is a JCI and NABH-accredited facility, meeting recognised international safety standards. This comprehensive heart centre offers multilingual staff and full service support for international patients, including transfers. The clinic's efficient model delivers prices approximately 3–4 times lower than comparable US hospitals, offering significant savings for Australian travellers.

Fortis Hospital Mulund performed India's first minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, demonstrating advanced cardiac capability. The JCI- and NABH-accredited hospital has multilingual English-speaking staff and offers airport pickup and interpreter services for a smooth arrival. Medical records transfer and translation services are also available.