Replacement Of The Aortic Valve Clinics Abroad — Page 4

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is JCI-accredited and uses a Da Vinci robotic surgical system for precise aortic valve procedures. The clinic has served patients from 62 countries through its International Patient Relations Department. Key inclusions for travelling Australians are free medical second opinions and complimentary airport transfers.

SNUBH's Cardiovascular Centre handles over 2,400 open heart surgeries annually – a high-volume centre recognised by the Korean Ministry of Health. The hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital, using a BESTcare system that reduces medication errors. For Australians, the clinic provides free airport transfers, English interpreters, and medical reports in English for follow-up with your GP.

Dr Murtaza Ahmed Chishti is an award-winning cardiothoracic surgeon specialising in complex aortic surgeries and heart-lung transplants. The clinic's international department has 40 dedicated staff to organise interpreters, visas, and accommodation for Australians. Artemis Hospitals is JCI and NABH accredited and has performed over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital performs both open-heart and minimally invasive TAVI for aortic valve replacement. The hospital treats 600,000 patients annually and holds JCI accreditation – an internationally recognised quality standard. Surgery may cost around A$16,800–A$19,600, based on open or TAVI approach. The cardiovascular surgery team works from 14 operating rooms with 24/7 cardiac support and full translation services.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university facility with 617 beds and a dedicated hybrid operating room for complex cardiac cases. The clinic regularly serves Australian patients. Surgery may cost around A$45,000 – typically covering the prosthetic valve, procedure, 7 nights hospital stay, and a standard consultation.

Asan Medical Center's Heart Institute is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with a 98% success rate. It is equipped with da Vinci robotic systems and holds ISO and KOIHA accreditation. The clinic provides a free airport transfer and assigns an English-speaking personal coordinator to each international patient for a smoother journey.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital with a cardiology team performing over 800 stentings yearly. Its department was recognised in 2013 as a world-class centre for heart attack and bypass treatment. The hospital also provides free interpreter service and an accelerated treatment program for international patients. It is located 60 km from Incheon Airport and offers complimentary airport transfer for treatment bills over A$6,100.