


Open heart surgery in Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
About the clinic
Open heart surgery at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius, Lithuania, provides high-level cardiac care for patients with complex heart conditions. The facility is the only hospital in the Baltic States to hold JCI accreditation. This recognition confirms that the hospital follows strict international standards for safety and quality during surgical procedures.
Proven Success and Patient Safety
The cardiac team achieves a 99% success rate for coronary artery bypass grafting. This rate includes high-risk patients classified under NYHA class III and IV. Safety is a major focus, with post-surgery complication rates staying below 2%. The hospital maintains four specialized operating rooms and an intensive care unit that fits 10 patients. A resuscitation team stays on-site 24/7 to handle any urgent needs during complex surgeries.
Hospital Infrastructure and Care
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital has 44 beds and an in-house certified laboratory for fast testing. Patients receive constant attention with at least one nurse assigned to every person. The facility also features an on-site rehabilitation center to help recovery start immediately after the procedure. Daily care includes individual diet plans with five meals provided to each patient.
International Patient Support
The hospital organizes specific services to help people traveling from other countries. Every patient receives help from an English-speaking coordinator throughout their stay. This support makes sure communication with the medical team is clear and simple. The combination of high success rates and dedicated nursing care helps patients manage the recovery process effectively. You can leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about the steps for heart surgery in Lithuania.
Highlights
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
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| Heart Diagnosis before OP | $1300 - $2000 | |
| Consultation with a heart surgeon | $90 - $150 | |
| Coronary angiography | $1200 - $2500 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Interventricular septal defect surgery | $14000 - $24000 | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | Price on request | |
| Radiofrequency ablation | Price on request | |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | Price on request | |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | Price on request | |
| Installing heart pacemaker | Price on request |
How are we doing?
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hospital accreditation of quality
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital : more details about the clinic
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Vilnius, Lithuania. Founded in 1998 by world-class surgeons Vytautas Sirvydis and Giedrius Uzdavinys, it is the only hospital in the Baltic States accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), confirming its high standards in management, equipment, and medical care.
Key facts:
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29 medical specialties.
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44 beds and 4 operating rooms.
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Intensive care unit for 10 patients.
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Own laboratory and rehabilitation center.
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Over 500 surgical procedures per year.
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Best survival rates in Lithuania.
Main specialties:
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Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve).
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Plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.
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Cardiology and cardiac surgery.
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Vascular, general, abdominal, urology, and gynecology.
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Eye surgery, diagnostics, and full health check-ups.
Services for international patients:
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Personal English-speaking coordinator.
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In-house certified laboratory with full diagnostic capabilities.
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24/7 nursing care (at least one nurse per patient).
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Individual diet plans (five meals per day).
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On-site rehabilitation center.
Clinical performance:
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99% success rate in coronary artery bypass, despite 80% of cardiology patients being NYHA class III–IV.
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Less than 2% overall complication rate post-surgery.
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Endoprostheses function for 17–18 years on average; 3% post-op complications.
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Over 300 surgeries annually in the general surgery department, with more than 15% being bariatric.
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95% success in conservative treatment of urological infections; 8% complication rate post-surgery.
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1% non-infectious complication rate in plastic surgery.
Additional services
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How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7