Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre

What Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre does

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre is a private cardiovascular specialist centre founded in 1999 and headquartered within Canossa Hospital (Caritas) on Old Peak Road, with two additional outpatient locations in Central (Centre Medical) and Tsim Sha Tsui (H Zentre CT Imaging Centre). The centre operates two departments: a specialist outpatient clinic providing cardiac consultations and diagnostic examinations, and a Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Treatment Laboratory offering 24-hour emergency cardiac services. Its service portfolio spans basic screening packages ($980 Exclusive Cardiac Health Checkup) to comprehensive diagnostics ($28,000 Stroke Checkup Package) and high-value interventional procedures, with the flagship $88,000 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI/angioplasty) package as its anchor offering.

The centre's technology stack centers on advanced interventional cardiology, including Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation (first private hospital in Hong Kong to offer it, February 2023), MitraClip minimally invasive valve repair (with training centre designation), partially bioresorbable stents (bioadaptor, introduced 2022), coronary lithotripsy (IVL) for calcified vessels, and device implantation services (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT). Diagnostic capabilities include CT coronary angiography, echocardiography, treadmill stress testing, and multi-day Holter monitoring. The centre is staffed by credentialed specialists with qualifications from HKU, CUHK, and UK Royal Colleges, led by Dr. Lam Yat-yin.

The business model is fee-for-service with transparent, all-inclusive package pricing covering surgeon fees, operating theatre charges, hospital stay, and follow-up consultations. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct referrals, word-of-mouth, community health seminars, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and a formal Hospital Authority referral pathway for public hospital patients. The centre accepts Health Care Vouchers for elderly patients (aged 65+) up to HK$8,000, and targets multiple customer segments including diagnosed cardiac patients, high-risk individuals with Three Highs conditions (approximately 60% of Hong Kong adults), professional drivers requiring occupational screening, and health-conscious general public seeking preventive assessment.

Name

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre

Legal name

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre

Website

https://hongkongahc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre is a private cardiovascular specialist chain founded in 1999, operating from Canossa Hospital with two additional clinics in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, serving self-paying and publicly-referred patients in Hong Kong with cardiac diagnostics, interventional procedures (including PCI, PFA, and MitraClip), and 24-hour emergency cardiac services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Interventional Cardiology (PCI/Structural Heart) (HLAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA), Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI), Cardiac Diagnostic Centers (Echo/Stress Testing/Holter) (HLAFAKAE), Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention (HLAKABAJ)

Keywords

• Cardiology clinic services
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiac diagnostic imaging
• Cardiac surgery procedures
• Preventive heart screening

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cardiac Consultation and Outpatient Services: Specialist cardiology consultations, follow-up appointments, and outpatient services. Revenue generated through consultation fees and diagnostic charges.
2. Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging: CT coronary angiography, echocardiography, stress tests, ambulatory monitoring, and other cardiac imaging services. One-time diagnostic procedures with consumables.
3. Interventional Cardiac Procedures: Percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty with stent), cardiac ablation, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and other catheter-based cardiac procedures. High-value surgical procedures with bundled pricing.
4. Preventive Health Checkup Packages: Modular cardiac screening and checkup packages ranging from basic cardiac assessments to comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations. One-time service fees with optional add-ons.
5. Hospital Authority Referral Services: Discounted cardiac services for patients with valid Hospital Authority referral letters, providing specified fee services for public hospital referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre operates a private cardiac specialty centre providing one-stop cardiology services including specialist outpatient consultations, cardiac diagnostic imaging (CT coronary angiography, echocardiography, Holter monitoring), and catheter-based interventional procedures (PCI/angioplasty, ablation, MitraClip valve repair, pacemaker/ICD implantation). The centre also offers tiered preventive cardiac checkup packages and post-procedure cardiac rehabilitation, with 24-hour emergency cardiology services at Canossa Hospital.

Product overview

Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre is a cardiac specialty medical institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic examinations and interventional treatments. The centre operates two departments: specialized outpatient clinics (專科門診) providing cardiac health assessments and consultations, and a Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Laboratory (心導管檢查及介入治療室) offering 24-hour emergency cardiac treatment services. The product portfolio includes cardiac checkup packages ranging from basic ($980 Exclusive Cardiac Health Checkup) to comprehensive packages ($28,000 Stroke Checkup Package), the flagship $88,000 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Package (通波仔手術), and advanced interventional procedures including Pulsed Field Ablation for atrial fibrillation, MitraClip valve repair surgery, and various device implantations (pacemakers, ICDs, CRT). The centre also offers specialized screening programs such as lung screening and professional driver cardiac assessments, all designed to serve the general public with transparent pricing in Hong Kong's mixed public-private healthcare system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI/Angioplasty) Package

Quantifiable outcome

• Heart disease is Hong Kong's 3rd leading cause of death after cancer and pneumonia, with 10,665 cardiovascular deaths annually and average 10.9 daily deaths from coronary heart disease
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Canossa Hospital (Caritas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre is physically located within Canossa Hospital (Caritas), utilizing the hospital's infrastructure including operating theatres, inpatient beds, and emergency department for 24-hour cardiac services. The partnership provides the centre with established healthcare facilities while allowing the hospital to offer specialized private cardiology services. The cardiac rehabilitation program is jointly delivered by the heart centre's cardiology team and Canossa Hospital's rehabilitation team.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hong Kong Adventist Hospital: Established private hospital in Hong Kong offering a broad multi-specialty portfolio including a cardiology centre. Comparable as a private alternative to the public system, though it competes across many specialties rather than specializing in cardiology like HK Asia Heart Centre.
• Matilda International Hospital: Private hospital on Hong Kong Island offering cardiology services as part of a multi-specialty portfolio. Comparable as a Hong Kong private hospital competing for the same patient demographic seeking private cardiac care.
• Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital: Premier private hospital on Hong Kong Island with an established Heart Centre offering interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery. Comparable as a high-end private cardiology provider targeting affluent Hong Kong patients seeking premium cardiac care.
• Hong Kong Baptist Hospital: Private hospital in Kowloon offering cardiology diagnostics and interventional procedures. Comparable as a private Hong Kong hospital competing for the same patient pool seeking timely cardiac care outside the public system.
• St. Paul's Hospital (Hong Kong): Private Catholic hospital in Causeway Bay offering cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology services. Directly comparable as a Hong Kong private hospital providing interventional cardiology procedures to patients seeking to bypass public waitlists.
• Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong: Newer private hospital in Wong Chuk Hang offering comprehensive cardiology services including interventional procedures. Comparable as a private-sector competitor providing modern facilities and cardiac catheterization services to Hong Kong patients.

Regional players

• Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Singapore): Premier private hospital in Singapore operated by IHH Healthcare with a Heart Centre offering interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery. Comparable as a regional private cardiac provider in Asia serving affluent and medical-tourism patients with similar procedure offerings.
• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Leading private hospital in Bangkok with a well-established Heart Centre offering interventional cardiology, arrhythmia treatment, and cardiac surgery. Comparable as a regional specialty cardiac provider targeting affluent and medical-tourism patients in Asia.
• Asian Heart Institute: Mumbai-based cardiac specialty hospital offering comprehensive interventional and surgical cardiology services. Comparable as a standalone specialty cardiac hospital providing similar procedure mix and serving patients seeking alternatives to public-system cardiac care.

Emerging players

• CUHK Medical Centre: Newer private hospital affiliated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong offering cardiology services including interventional procedures. Comparable as a newer private-sector entrant building cardiology capabilities, potentially competing for the same specialist talent and patient referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hkasiaheartcentre4873
• Facebookfacebook.com/HKAsiaHeartCentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkasiaheartcentre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors11 records

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M&A

Investments

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