Myongji Hospital
Why choose the Republic of Korea for carotid angioplasty and stenting?
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| Republic of Korea | Turkey | Austria | |
| Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting | - | from $5,000 | from $15,000 |
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Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Operation
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Day 5 - Discharge
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2-4 - Rehabilitation
Week 4-8 - Rehabilitation
Please note that the timeline and process might vary depending on individual health conditions and recovery speed.
Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.
He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).
Professor Byung-Hee Oh specializes in complex cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart failure. He brings decades of leadership in cardiology to Incheon Sejong Hospital.
Dr. Kim heads the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital with international training at Mayo Clinic and leadership in the American Heart Association.
Dr. Min Jeong Kim specializes in carotid artery stenting with over a decade of experience in interventional cardiology at Sejong Hospital Seoul.
Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting is a minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed arteries and improve blood flow to the brain.
Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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