Heart Treatments at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea
Over 900 heart transplantations, 2,300+ TAVR procedures, and 3,000 coronary interventions annually, with a 96% heart transplant survival rate.
Why International Patients Choose Asan for Heart Treatments in South Korea
Korea's No. 1 ranked hospital for cardiology and cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, valve repair, coronary intervention.
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and rehabilitation specialists treating heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Submit your cardiac scans and reports for remote specialist review and have your full treatment itinerary confirmed before you book your flight.
- Korea's No. 1 for cardiology and cardiac surgery, Newsweek, since 2019.
- 96% heart transplant 1-year survival rate, above Korean and international benchmarks.
- 37% of all heart transplants in Korea performed at Asan.
- Asia's largest single-hospital TAVI volume: 2,300+ cases.
- Written cardiac second opinion within 3 to 5 business days.
- 7 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Mongolian, Japanese, Vietnamese.
- Direct billing: Bupa, Cigna, United Healthcare, Daman, AIG, and 10 more insurers.
- Korea's largest paediatric cardiac surgery programme on site.
Heart Treatments Technology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea
The right cardiac equipment means your heart condition is diagnosed with precision and your procedure carries fewer risks.
- Da Vinci Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Hybrid Operating Room
- CARTO and NavX 3D Mapping
- ECMO Life Support System
- IVUS and OCT Coronary Imaging
- Transcatheter Valve Delivery System
- Cardiac CT and MRI Imaging
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Heart Treatment at Asan Medical Center for International Patients
Each cardiac treatment plan is built around your specific diagnosis, test results, and clinical history
Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)
300 bypass surgeries per year; over 90% performed off-pump on the beating heart.
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Insurances Accepted
Explore insurances accepted at Asan Medical Center
AFSPA
AIG
Bupa
Cigna
Daman
Euro-Center
HTH Worldwide
MetLife
MS and AD Insurance Group
MSH International
Prestige International
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa
TieCare International
Tokio Marine Nichido
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Global
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Looking for a specific insurance provider? Simply use our search function or contact us for assistance and our knowledgeable team will happily verify whether your provider is accepted at our facility.
Ask about your insuranceCare Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can Asan review my cardiac scans before I travel?
Yes. Two remote options are available before you commit to travel. Written second opinion: based on your echocardiogram, cardiac CT or MRI, and clinical notes, delivered within 3 to 5 business days, cost 320,000 KRW with radiology fees additional. Video consultation: live with your local cardiologist and an AMC cardiac specialist, delivered within 5 to 7 business days, cost 370,000 KRW. Records must be in English or Korean. The cardiac team confirms whether travel is recommended and what treatment applies to your case.
Does Asan treat paediatric and congenital heart disease patients?
Yes. Adult cardiac care is delivered through AMC Heart Institute. Paediatric and congenital heart disease is treated at AMC Children's Hospital, which holds Korea's largest volume of paediatric cardiac surgeries, performing 693 cases in 2020. A dedicated Congenital Heart Disease Center and Fetal Treatment Center are on site, allowing prenatal diagnosis and early surgical planning for complex congenital conditions. International families receive full coordinator support throughout their stay.
How do I contact the cardiac team at Asan Medical Center?
International cardiac patients are coordinated through the International Healthcare Centre (IHC), which handles everything from first enquiry to post-treatment follow-up. WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880. Telephone: +1 718 550 0880. Email: [email protected]. The coordination team manages appointments, translation, accommodation, and logistics. The cardiac multidisciplinary team reviews your echocardiograms, scans, and reports to provide your treatment plan. A written second opinion is available within 3 to 5 business days without committing to travel.
How long do I need to stay in Seoul for heart surgery?
Stay duration depends on your condition and the procedure recommended. PCI (coronary stenting): 1 to 3 days. TAVR: 3 to 5 days. Heart valve repair or replacement: 7 to 14 days. CABG: 7 to 14 days. Heart transplantation: minimum 4 to 6 weeks. VAD implantation: 4 to 8 weeks. Atrial fibrillation ablation (RFCA): 2 to 4 days. Your coordinator confirms the full schedule and remote follow-up arrangements before you travel.
How much does heart surgery cost at Asan Medical Center?
Cost varies based on procedure type (stenting, valve surgery, bypass, transplantation), complexity, length of inpatient stay, ICU requirements, and whether rehabilitation is included. Direct insurance billing is accepted from MetLife, Bupa, Cigna, United Healthcare, Daman, AIG, and Tricare, among others. For an estimate specific to your diagnosis, submit your cardiac records for remote review before travelling.
What are Asan Medical Center's heart surgery success rates?
AMC Heart Institute reports some of the strongest cardiac outcomes from any single institution in Asia. Heart transplantation one-year survival is 96.0%, compared to 85% nationally (KONOS) and 81% internationally (ISHLT). TAVR one-year success exceeds 99%. PCI success rate exceeds 98%. Non-emergency aortic arch surgery success is 100%, with emergency surgery at 94% and no permanent brain complications reported. These figures are drawn from AMC's published outcomes and official hospital data.
