University Medical Center (UMC) is a university-affiliated hospital in Astana, Kazakhstan. It specializes in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric oncology. Children receive dedicated care across all departments. The Heart Center handles complex cardiac cases. UMC was founded in 2011 by Nazarbayev University and is linked to its school of medicine. The medical team includes 12 specialized doctors. The center is JCI-accredited for international safety standards.
Specialists have performed successful pediatric heart transplants. The team uses AVEIR AR leadless dual-chamber pacing systems and the ALEM device for donor organ transport. Advanced transcatheter mitral clip techniques are available here. UMC also offers bone marrow transplantation for children. A dedicated diagnostic center operates on site. International patients can stay at the on-site Patient Hotel. Online consultations are available for all medical directions.
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