Bookimed is free for patients – clinics pay us a commission, and you pay the clinic its own price with no markup. Five steps to your coronary bypass surgery in Thailand:
Tell us about your condition and share your latest test results and medical reports.
Your coordinator finds clinics that match your needs and helps you choose. Your preferred clinics then send personalized treatment plans and quotes for you to compare.
We set treatment dates that work for you and help arrange your flights and accommodation. If needed, we request a visa support letter from the clinic.
The clinic team performs your coronary bypass surgery on the agreed dates. We support you throughout your trip.
You can fly home after a stay of 2–6 weeks, with full recovery taking 3–6 months. Your coordinator stays in touch and helps arrange a follow-up if you need one.
Some clinics ask for a deposit. A $200 or €200 deposit paid through Bookimed comes off your clinic bill and is refundable up to 10 calendar days before your visit. A deposit paid to the clinic follows its own terms.
Cost and clinics
| Typical coronary bypass surgery price in Thailand | Clinics | Accreditations | Cities | Coronary bypass surgery surgeons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,500 / ฿595,000–$29,000 / ฿986,000 | 2 clinics | GHA (1 clinic), JCI (1) | Bangkok (0 clinics) | 1 surgeon |
The procedure
| Before the trip | Time in Thailand | Operation time | Anesthesia | Back to desk work | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare with heart tests, medication review, stop smoking, and breathing exercises | 2–6 weeks, including 5–10 nights in hospital | 3–6 hours | General | 6–13 weeks | 3–6 months |
Coronary bypass surgery in Thailand is estimated from $17,500 / ฿595,000 to $29,000 / ฿986,000. Price depends on hospital tier, graft number, surgical technique, and length of stay.
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| Coronary bypass surgery | ≈ $17,500 / ฿595,000 | from $12,500 / ฿425,000 | ≈ $28,000 / ฿952,000 |
For coronary bypass surgery in Thailand, narrow the clinic options, ask about pre-op tests, meet the surgeon, confirm who performs the operation, and assess the center’s coordination and licensing.
Narrow the map
Review pre-op tests
Surgeon and technique
Check credentials and care
| Clinic Name | Patient Rating | About | Accreditations | Lead Doctor | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMG Hospital Bangkok | 5.0 (1 review) | PMG Hospital has treated 40,000+ coronary artery disease patients, demonstrating deep expertise in cardiac care. The specialized PMG Heart Center provides coronary artery bypass grafting alongside 24-hour critical care. This 109-bed facility holds Global Healthcare Accreditation for international standards. Patients benefit from a dedicated support team that manages airport transfers, visa assistance, and translation. The clinic uses modern imaging to support their cardiovascular programs. Dr. Kachamat Boonyaratphan and Dr. Nattaphan Ratanajaruskul lead the cardiology services for local and international visitors. | GHA, JCI | — | Echocardiography, Chest X-Ray, Coronary angiography |
| PrimeCare Bkk Bangkok | 5.0 (1 review) | PrimeCare Bkk is a private multi-specialty medical center in central Bangkok with referral partnerships to Bumrungrad and Samitivej hospitals. Its core services include cardiology, diagnostics, medical check-ups, and longevity health. The bilingual English-Thai team treats both adults and children. Offers IV therapy, preventive health screenings, allergy and STD testing, women’s health, hormone management, and executive health checkups. Provides on-site medical support for schools, embassies, and corporate groups – including vaccinations, work permit health checks, and wellness seminars. Care options range from single-session treatments to ongoing management of chronic conditions. Welcomes patients from Asia, the USA, Canada, and Australia. | — | Nivit Karla 18 years | Coronary bypass surgery |
Dr. Nivit Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top universities, and specializes in coronary bypass surgery at PrimeCare Bkk.
Bangkok cardiac care with JCI and GHA accreditation
| Typical price | vs Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand (this page) | $17,500 – $29,000 | – |
| GB | from $28,000 | +60% |
| US | from $70,000 | +300% |
| Turkey | from $12,500 | −29% |
After an uncomplicated recovery, you can usually fly home after 14–42 days, with your surgeon’s approval based on your clinical course, lung and graft status, and travel type. After uncomplicated on-pump bypass through a breastbone incision, desk or light work may resume in 42–90 days, while physically demanding work often takes longer. Exercise progresses over 6–12 weeks, with supervised walking starting early and later activity increasing with your surgeon’s clearance. Full recovery of energy and symptom relief may take 3–6 months after uncomplicated surgery.
Staff gradually reduce breathing-machine support, monitor your heart rhythm, manage pain, and care for chest drains. Get out of bed only with assistance.
You’ll walk more, practice breathing exercises, and have your heart rhythm monitored while staff remove chest drains and temporary heart-rhythm wires. Protect your breastbone and do not lift.
Increase walking, care for your wound, and begin cardiac rehabilitation as fatigue improves. Arrange a wound check 7–14 days after discharge. Fly home after 14–42 days with your surgeon’s approval.
Your breastbone continues healing, and you can return to work and gradually increase exercise as recovery allows. Do strenuous activity only after your surgeon clears you.
When to contact your clinic: Contact your clinic for a fever of 100.4°F or higher, or for redness, swelling, or drainage around an incision. Seek emergency care for chest pain or shortness of breath.
Visas for travel to Thailand require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. The list of documents includes:
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Thai government. The Thai authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 25 billion baht for healthcare annually.
As a result, 36,673 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. 64 centers in the Kingdom have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
The main advantage of Thai resorts is the long beach season. On the east coast and west coast the climate features are different, so take it into account when planning the trip. The best time to travel is during the cool and dry season between November and early April. A large influx of tourists is in March-May, when the air temperature is +30°C.
Official name | The Kingdom of Thailand |
Currency | Thai Baht (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | November-early April |
Language | Thai (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is required for a trip of 3-6 months |
Time difference with Europe | 7 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 12 hours |
Capital | Bangkok |
Medical tourism center | Bangkok |
Popular resorts | Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang, Hua Hin |
In the Kingdom of Thailand, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Thai hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
For now, the Kingdom of Thailand requires different visa regimens for diverse states. Some foreigners can stay in the country 60 days without visa control, some of them — only 14 days.
How long you can stay in Thailand and what countries can cross the border easy read here.
Last review: 11/11/2026
Fahad Mawlood — General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
Ask a Bookimed medical coordinator about prices, clinics, techniques or your case. Write to us in the messenger you already use.
Tap a messenger to open a chat with a Bookimed medical coordinator.
Free and without obligation · Terms of use · Privacy policy