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Best Cardio-thoracic Surgery in Hong Kong

Looking for a Cardio-thoracic Surgery in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 5 districts to find the right doctor for you.

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What Cardio-thoracic Surgery covers

Conditions treated
  • coronary artery disease needing bypass surgery
  • heart valve repair and replacement
  • aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
  • lung cancer and lung nodules needing surgery
  • a collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
When to see one instead of a GP
Almost everyone reaches a cardio-thoracic surgeon through a cardiologist or a respiratory physician, once tests show a problem that surgery can fix. It isn't a first-stop specialty for new symptoms.
Do you need a referral?
In practice you arrive with a referral and a set of scans from the physician who found the problem. Bring the echocardiogram, CT or angiogram report with you.

Public waiting times for cardio-thoracic surgery

In the public system, new cardio-thoracic surgery referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Of 186,075 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 99 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East38 weeks86 weeks
Hong Kong West27 weeks83 weeks
Kowloon Central42 weeks99 weeks
Kowloon East48 weeks99 weeks
Kowloon West37 weeks99 weeks
New Territories East38 weeks90 weeks
New Territories West36 weeks62 weeks

Source: Hospital Authority — Surgery specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a cardiothoracic surgeon treat?
A cardiothoracic surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the heart, lungs, and chest. In Hong Kong, cardiothoracic surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include coronary artery disease needing bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, lung cancer and lung nodules needing surgery, a collapsed lung (pneumothorax).
How much does a cardiothoracic surgeon cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fee data for cardiothoracic surgeons in Hong Kong is not yet available. Fees vary by doctor and location.
How many cardiothoracic surgeons are in Hong Kong?
There are 59 registered cardiothoracic surgeons in Hong Kong across 5 districts.
When should you see a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hong Kong?
Almost everyone reaches a cardio-thoracic surgeon through a cardiologist or a respiratory physician, once tests show a problem that surgery can fix. It isn't a first-stop specialty for new symptoms.
Do you need a referral to see a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hong Kong?
In practice you arrive with a referral and a set of scans from the physician who found the problem. Bring the echocardiogram, CT or angiogram report with you.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a cardiothoracic surgeon in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.
Which cardiothoracic surgeon is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered cardiothoracic surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.