Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) cost in South Korea (2026)
Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) in South Korea costs $15,100 to $30,900. That is the range across 8 hospital prices in our database; the typical price is $22,400. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 8 nights in hospital
- 56 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 5 days visa processing
- 95% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea.
Best hospitals for Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) in South Korea
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$15,180$15,180 – $26,990 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
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3 From$15,420$15,420 – $27,420 14 doctors listed -
4 Gachon University Gil HospitalIncheonFrom$15,960$15,960 – $28,370 12 doctors listed -
5 From$16,300$16,300 – $28,970
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 87% $22,400
- Accommodation 7% $1,800
- Food 5% $1,200
- Local transport 1% $250
- Visa fees 0% $100
- Estimated total$25,800
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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South Korea vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 8 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–2Intensive care with monitoring and drains; warfarin started with bridging if needed.
- Days 3–8Ward recovery, walking, INR checks, medicine teaching.
- Weeks 2–6Home recovery with sternal precautions; frequent INR tests.
- Weeks 6–12Cardiac rehabilitation and return to light work.
- Months 3–6Full activity once INR is stable.
Medical visa for South Korea
South Korea issues the C-3-3 Medical Treatment visa — 90 days, single or multiple entry, issued through Korean consulates or via designated medical-tourism facilitators (KTO-certified agencies). For oncology or complex surgery requiring >90 days, the G-1-10 category offers longer stays. One family attendant visa (C-3-3-1) per patient is standard.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical)
Mechanical mitral valve replacement swaps a diseased mitral valve for a durable artificial valve made of carbon-based materials. It is chosen when repair is not possible, often for younger people who want to avoid repeat surgery.
Under general anaesthesia and with a heart-lung machine, the surgeon opens the chest, removes the damaged valve and stitches in the mechanical valve, often preserving some of the supporting structures. The valve is built to last decades. Because blood can clot on it, you must take the blood thinner warfarin for life, with regular INR checks.
Usually a good fit if
- Severe mitral valve disease that cannot be repaired.
- Younger patients, often under 60, who prefer a valve designed to last decades.
- Ability to take warfarin reliably and attend INR checks.
- Fitness for open-heart surgery.
May need to wait if
- Inability to take warfarin because of bleeding risk, pregnancy plans, or poor access to INR testing.
- Valve disease that can be repaired instead.
- Severe lung, kidney or liver disease making surgery too risky.
- Active infection, unless the valve itself is infected.
How to prepare
- Bring echocardiograms and cardiac reports; have blood tests, coronary assessment, dental review and kidney and lung checks.
- Review current blood thinners, heart and diabetes medicines with your doctor, who will tell you what to adjust.
- Learn about warfarin, diet, alcohol, interactions and INR testing before you travel.
- Discuss pregnancy plans with your surgeon, since warfarin carries risk in pregnancy.
- Arrange INR monitoring at home before the operation, and a long stay for recovery.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Why a mechanical valve for me rather than tissue or repair?
- What INR target range will I need, and who will adjust warfarin at home?
- Which valve model do you use?
- How many mitral replacements does your team perform yearly?
- What do I need to know about pregnancy, if relevant?
- What are the risks of valve clots or bleeding, and how do I recognise them?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No INR monitoring plan for when you go home.
- Mechanical valve recommended without discussing a tissue valve or repair.
- No discussion of warfarin risks.
- No cardiac intensive care.
- Surgeon unable to quote their experience.
Questions about Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) in South Korea
How much does Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) cost in South Korea in 2026?
Between $15,100 and $30,900 at most hospitals, with a typical price of $22,400. This is based on 8 hospital prices in South Korea in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Mitral Valve Replacement (Mechanical) cheaper in South Korea than in other countries?
South Korea ranks 5 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $12,813.
How long do I need to stay in South Korea?
Most patients spend about 8 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 56 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for South Korea take?
C-3-3 Medical Treatment Visa: processing takes about 5 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
How long does a mechanical valve last?
Often decades, and usually for life in younger patients, but lifelong warfarin is required.
What can I not eat or drink?
No food is banned, but keep vitamin K intake steady and limit alcohol. Tell your clinician about new medicines.
Can I play sport?
Gentle exercise is encouraged. Avoid contact sports that risk bleeding. Your cardiologist will advise.
Will I hear the valve?
Many people hear a quiet ticking sound, especially in quiet rooms. It is normal.