Groote Schuur Hospital

Site of the world's first heart transplant

Cape Town · Est. 1938 · Updated Feb 2026

893 Beds 24/7 Emergency Ambulance Council for Health Service Accreditation of SA

Manage this hospital? Reply to patient enquiries and keep this page up to date. Claim this free listing

About Groote Schuur Hospital

Groote Schuur Hospital made history on 3 December 1967 when Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human heart transplant. Today, it remains South Africa's leading teaching hospital and a centre of excellence for cardiac surgery, transplantation, and trauma care.

Specialities & Treatments (4)

View all hospitals

Estimated treatment costs in Cape Town

MapHospitals estimates of starting prices in Cape Town, not prices from Groote Schuur Hospital. Ask the hospital for its exact price.

ACL Reconstruction est. from R90,100 about $4,870 Angioplasty est. from R90,100 about $4,870 Brain Tumor Surgery est. from R240,000 about $12,973 CABG (Bypass Surgery) est. from R150,000 about $8,108 Epilepsy Surgery est. from R210,000 about $11,351 Heart Valve Replacement est. from R240,000 about $12,973

Facilities & Amenities

Heart Transplant Unit

Neuroscience Center

Trauma Unit

ICU

Treatment Guides

Learn more about the treatments offered at this hospital

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Neurology

Nephrology

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Read full disclaimer.