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Best Heart Surgery Doctors in Seoul for Australians

Compare the best Heart Surgery doctors and prices in Republic of Korea. Find your best match here.

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Dong Ik Kim

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Samsung Medical Center

  • Professor Dong Ik Kim is a specialist vascular surgeon at Samsung Medical Center with unique expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

    • Focuses on using stem cell treatments to repair heart tissue
    • Former Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
    • Served as a Visiting Professor of vascular surgery in the USA
    • Specialises in vascular procedures and innovative cardiac therapies
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Kim Duk Kyung

  • Location: Republic of Korea, Seoul
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    Samsung Medical Center

  • Dr Kim Duk Kyung specialises in radiofrequency ablation at the Samsung Medical Center to treat heart rhythm disorders.

    • Focuses on cardiac arrhythmia treatments to restore normal heart patterns
    • Uses radiofrequency ablation – a procedure using heat to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing irregular beats
    • Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a major healthcare institution in South Korea
    • Maintains a clinical focus on minimally invasive techniques for heart rhythm management
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Bookimed Insights: Top Heart Surgery Specialists in Republic of Korea for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Heart Surgery specialists in Republic of Korea, collaborating with 4 leading doctors. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Dong Ik Kim
Stem cell therapy for heart diseaseSpecialises in heart tissue repair using stem cell therapy. He previously served as the Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center and held a visiting professorship in the United States.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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#2
Kim Duk Kyung
Cardiac arrhythmia treatmentSpecialises in radiofrequency ablation for precise arrhythmia treatment – using heat to block irregular heart signals. Based at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's top-tier hospitals.
Samsung Medical Center
Republic of Korea
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