Best Replacement of the aortic valve Clinics in Germany: 7 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Dr. med. M. Schmoeckel has performed 2,500+ aortic valve procedures as Chief Physician at Asklepios Klinik St. Georg – a certified TAVI center ranked No. 1 for international patients. Minimally invasive TAVI may cost around €59,500, typically covering pre-op diagnostics, 8-day hospital stay, and post-op rehabilitation. The clinic offers both TAVI and traditional open surgery options, with procedures performed in a hybrid OR by an interdisciplinary team.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Willems leads cardiology at Asklepios St. Georg with 17 years' experience, having performed 2,500+ TAVI procedures since 2008. The inpatient TAVI package may cost around 53,400 EUR – typically covering the procedure, hybrid operating room, ICU monitoring, and 1-2 days hospitalization. As a pioneer TAVI center certified by the German Cardiac Society, the clinic ranks among Germany's TOP 100 hospitals for cardiac outcomes. Prof. Willems chairs the national atrial fibrillation network and previously directed cardiology at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher performs 3,000–4,000 cardiac interventions annually, specializing in catheter-based valve replacements. The aortic valve replacement package typically costs around €55,000 – covering surgery, 21-night hospital stay, pre-op diagnostics, and follow-up care. The clinic is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne with TÜV RHEINLAND and WHO/UNICEF accreditation. Dr. Becher has 25 years of experience in interventional cardiology.

University Hospital Leipzig is one of the best university hospitals in Germany, where the high quality of medical services and respect for the traditions are preserved.

German Heart Centre of Berlin is one of the best cardio specialized medical centers around the world.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic, recognized among Germany's leading medical institutions by Focus magazine, specializes in complex cardiac procedures including aortic valve replacement. The hospital handles 40,000 patients annually and maintains a multidisciplinary approach with dedicated surgical teams.

Dr. Rainer Hambrecht, Chief Physician of Medical Clinic II at the Heart Center Bremen, specializes in cardiology with extensive credentials including chairing European Society of Cardiology working groups. The clinic is recognized among Germany's TOP 100 hospitals for cardiovascular treatment success rates.