Romania, Bucharest
Heart Valve Replacement in Ponderas Academic Hospital
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About the clinic
Heart valve replacement at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, Romania, provides patients with advanced surgical options for treating valvular diseases. The hospital holds JCI accreditation along with 10 other international quality certificates. Specialist care is delivered by a dedicated Heart Team, known as Echipa Inimii, which brings together different cardiac experts for every case.
Advanced Surgical Methods
The medical team offers several ways to replace a damaged heart valve based on the patient's health. Surgeons perform traditional open-heart surgery when necessary for complex cases. They also use minimally invasive techniques that require smaller incisions than standard procedures. For high-risk patients, the hospital provides Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, also known as TAVI. This method allows the doctor to replace the valve using a thin tube through the blood vessels, avoiding the need to open the chest.
Expert Cardiac Surgeons
Dr. Catalin Trifan leads the cardiovascular surgery efforts at the clinic. Dr. Trifan is a specialist in both heart valve repair and replacement surgeries. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting. His work focuses on choosing the least traumatic method to help patients recover faster while achieving long-term heart health.
Preparation and Recovery
Treatment begins with a detailed review of the patient's medical history and several laboratory tests. The hospital requires cardiac assessments and meetings with both the surgeon and the anesthesia team before the operation. After the surgery, the hospital provides a structured recovery program. This includes:
- Regular medical follow-ups to monitor heart function
- Physical therapy to help the body regain strength safely
- Nutritional counseling to support long-term heart health
- Direct access to the medical team for questions after returning home
Support for International Patients
A dedicated International Patient Office helps visitors from other countries manage their stay in Bucharest. This office assists with travel arrangements and visa documents if they are needed. They also provide interpreter services to help patients talk clearly with their doctors. These services help make the medical journey smoother for those traveling from abroad.
You can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss your heart valve treatment options at this facility.
Highlights
2010
Year of foundation
218 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Heart Valve Replacement
150000 patients per year
Most Popular Clinic for Heart Valve Replacement
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Ponderas Academic Hospital
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Heart Surgery
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive cardiovascular diagnosis | $300 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Valve Replacement | $15158.02 - $19649.28 | |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $14035.2 - $19649.28 | |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $33684.48 | |
| Installing heart pacemaker | Price on request | |
| Open heart surgery | Price on request | |
| Coronary stenting | Price on request | |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | Price on request | |
| Aortic aneurysm surgery | Price on request |
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Licences
hospital accreditations of quality
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US,
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Joint Commission International
US,
Joint Commission International certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Surgical Review Corporation
US,
Surgical Review Corporation certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence
US,
Robotic Surgery Center of Exellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence
US,
Colorectal Surgery Center for Excellence certificate for Ponderas Academic Hospital
Ponderas Academic Hospital: more details about the clinic
Romania, Bucharest
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Patient reviews
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Andreea Prajescu
Jul 31, 2025
I had a very good experience at this hospital. The medical staff were knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive from start to finish. The facilities were clean and well-organized, and I felt cared for every step of the way. Nurses and doctors took the time to explain everything clearly, and I never felt rushed. I’m truly grateful for the high standard of care I received—thank you to the entire team!
Lydia
Jul 14, 2025
A and E is down to the right of the main entrance. Be careful of the long drilled hole in the ground, if you aren't looking where you're going you could injure yourself.
Quick, professional, calm and cheerful service by lovely staff. Hardly any wait to see a doctor when I attended about 8.30am, even though she had emergencies before and after. She said she ran from the emergency to check my wound.
Option to have crutches, 100 lei per crutch. Wound care cost 100 lei and getting it checked by a doctor cost 460 lei. They may automatically book you for an X ray, so make sure you tell them if you don't want that. Also they may use antibiotic cream, it was itchy so I washed it off. Antibiotic cream can cause sensitivity and resistance. I said that my leg was itchy and the nurse said that's normal with a wound, but it wasn't for me. As soon as I washed the antibiotic cream off it was fine. The wound was not infected, so I didn't need it. They don't tell you what things are so you will need to ask if you want to know.
Don't lock the toilet, I had to be relaased from outside!
The visit was done in an hour.
The doctors speak English, the nurses don't.
Dan Firac
Jul 10, 2025
I was hospitalized for two days for a septoplasty surgery. It was my first ever surgery intervention and all I can say is that the personel atitude and professionalism made it an excellent experience.
Last but not least I want to mention Prof Dr Manea Claudiu and his team who gained my trust into performing the surgery with both thorough and easy to understand explanations and also with his positive and friendly atitude. His promises to make me breathe better were fullfilled and I am gratefull for his outstanding help and support.
Therefore I highly recommend this hospital as they really organize and strive for an excelent patient experience.
Finaly I am glad that we have in Romania such a well organized and professional hospital.
Thank you and keep up the same quality!
Silviu Baicu
May 17, 2025
I just got out of the hospital yesterday. I was there for a torn ACL surgery and I cannot stress enough how helpful, professional and empathetic everybody involved was. The surgery went amazing and the quality of care is top notch. I am deeply thankful to the surgeon, recovery doctor, nurses and everybody else involved. Although I there for only 3 days I never felt ignored and the patience and kindness of the people I interacted with confirmed the fact that I made the right decision to have my surgery there. The food wasn't bad either!
Alexandru Popescu
Aug 24, 2025
High-quality medical services and facilities.
Str. Nicolae Caramfil 85A, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania
updated 10/31/2026
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