HCor - Hospital do Coração

3.2 stars ·

HCor - Hospital do Coração is a JCI-accredited philanthropic hospital in São Paulo, established in 1985, specializing in cardiology and cardiac procedures with pioneering medical technologies. It serves 37 medical specialties and caters to international patients, including those from the Middle East, with staff fluent in multiple languages. Ranked as a top reference center in South America for heart care.

60%
Satisfaction Rate
1985
Established
40,000+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

JCI Accreditation (Joint Commission International)

Our Treatments

Heart & Vascular

$5,000 - $25,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

Heart Bypass

$30,000 - $80,000

Coronary artery bypass surgery

95.0% success
6-12 weeks
3-6 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Angioplasty & Stenting

$15,000 - $40,000

Procedure to open blocked arteries

98.0% success
1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Heart Valve Replacement

$40,000 - $100,000

Surgical replacement of damaged heart valves

95.0% success
8-12 weeks
3-5 hours
  • Recovery: 8-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Pacemaker Implant

$20,000 - $50,000

Cardiac pacemaker insertion

99.0% success
2-4 weeks
1-2 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Cancer Treatment

$10,000 - $50,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

Surgical Oncology

$20,000 - $60,000

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Eye & Vision

$2,000 - $8,000

Ophthalmological and vision correction procedures

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

Assisted reproductive technology

1-2 days
15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Recovery: 1-2 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Customer Reviews

3.2

Based on 5 reviews

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"Top"

Onca Ramos
· July 9, 2026

"The best"

Eliana Alie
· July 9, 2026

"Get ready for a long wait at Hcor. You book appointment and they keep you waiting for more than an hour for an exam that should last 10 minutes"

Miriam Ogone
· July 9, 2026

"You'd rather hate hospitals than rate it. I've spent some months in this hospital in the last 7 years and I can tell that they've improved a lot, despite some inevitable issues in long staying... In overall, great services. I hope you be good and never get this rate useful, though."

Gustavo Hammarlund
· July 9, 2026

"The medical and nursery crew is technically excellent, Both in the lab/diagnostic and clinical area. But the public attendance is horrible. No social skills at all. Long queue lines, HCor crew shouting and exposing private patients information for everyone to hear. Confuse and chaotic place. And the worse attendance is the treatment for the private customers that have to deal with the Finance crew. Don't accept money, cash or card (Pin machine without batteries. Also illegally they don't print fiscal bill receipts after you pay or even send it by e-mail in the exact moment the customer pay for it. By Brazilian fiscal law this is illegal. It was denounced to ProCon-SP and to the Conselho Regional de Medicina."

Fabio Marques
· July 9, 2026

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Cosmetic and cardiac specialties.

76

Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
805,000+
patients/year
83
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
72
Cost & Value
77
Travel & Getting There
76
Internet Speed
87
Climate
72
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 22000+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Both public (SUS) and private insurance accepted; 42.6% of São Paulo population covered by private health insurance; international insurance generally accepted at private facilities

Travel & Getting There

Airport São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Distance to City 30 km (~45 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Widely available; rideshare services operational

EU/US/UK: Visa-free

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $75
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Brazilian Real (BRL)
Tipping 10% tip customary in restaurants; not mandatory but appreciated
Savings vs. US Prices
rhinoplasty
65%
cosmetic surgery
70%
dental
60%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 21.4°C · Humid subtropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit June to September
Air Quality (AQI) 120
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 805,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryDentalCardiologyOrthopedicsOncologyFertility TreatmentsOrgan Transplants
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Cultural attractions and museums
Shopping districts
Fine dining and gastronomy
Spa and wellness treatments
Historical tours
Entertainment venues

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish
Arabic

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
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