Best Heart Surgery Clinics in Germany: 42 Top-Rated Centers

Nordwest Clinic holds ESMO accreditation as one of only 22 clinics worldwide. Its cardiology program includes hybrid operating rooms and focused ultrasound technology.

• TÜV AG certified academic hospital with 25,000+ annual patients
• Professor-led consultations and complete cardiac work-up available
• Specialized in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular surgery
• Regional leader in aortic stent grafting and coronary stenting

Städtisches Klinikum Solingen performs 3,000–4,000 cardiac procedures annually with academic expertise from the University of Cologne.

• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and minimally invasive valve treatments
• Offers coronary artery bypass grafting and congenital heart defect surgeries
• Certified by TÜV RHEINLAND, German Cancer Society, and WHO
• Academic affiliation ensures research-backed cardiac care

St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is a multidisciplinary clinic located 20 minutes from the International Airport in the center of Düsseldorf. It is considered as the leading German hospital in the surgical treatment of obesity. Only two German clinics are accredited by the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is one of them.

The Medical Center also includes specialized divisions for diabetes (accredited by the German Diabetes Association - DDG) and minimally invasive gastric surgery. St. Martinus-Krankenhaus is entitled to Top Mediziner 2016 in obesity surgery according to Focus Magazine (one of the most prestigious medical awards in Germany). The Clinic has also an advanced training base for dietitians from the whole country.

The Heart Center at Nordrhein-Westfalen Clinic Complex performs 3,500+ cardiac operations annually, including ORCAB off-pump techniques for beating-heart surgery.

• Handles 1,950+ cases annually with cardiopulmonary bypass
• Specializes in coronary bypass and three-chamber pacemaker procedures
• Comprehensive pre-op testing including 24-hour ECG monitoring
• Largest heart center in Germany with aviation pilot certification

Havelhöhe Medical Center is a leading hospital in Berlin with specialized services in heart surgery.

• Offers comprehensive cardiac procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacements
• Equipped with dedicated cardiac surgery suites and postoperative care units
• Part of Germany's recognized healthcare network with multidisciplinary heart teams

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, founded in 1710, is one of Europe's most established university hospitals with a strong reputation in cardiac care.

• Performs a wide range of heart surgeries at a major academic medical center
• Handles complex cardiac cases with university hospital resources
• Multidisciplinary heart team approach for comprehensive treatment planning

Heinrich Heine University Hospital is a major research center with 30 specialized medical institutes and over 5,000 medical professionals.

• Includes a dedicated team for cardiac surgical procedures
• Research-based approach to heart surgery treatments
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across 30 medical departments

University Hospital Aachen is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Europe, with a medical faculty affiliation for research and technology.

• Handles complex cardiac cases from diagnosis to treatment
• Research-driven approach to heart surgery techniques
• Multidisciplinary team for comprehensive cardiac care

The Kerckhoff clinic in Bad Nauheim offers heart surgery in a health-focused rehabilitation setting.

• Located in a recognized health resort with therapeutic amenities
• Combines surgical treatment with rehabilitation opportunities