Heart valve replacement in Tel Aviv typically costs from $38,500 to $54,000. The total price depends on the valve pathology, the chosen technique, and the tier of the medical center. Patients save around 80% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $200,000 on average. Quotes usually include surgery, anesthesia, and standard hospital stays.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Tel Aviv concentrate Israel’s most prestigious cardiac units, offering specialized access to JCI-accredited surgeons. Expert surgeons like Dr. Pevni Dimitry at Sourasky Medical Center have pioneered methods for valve replacement on a working heart. This technical depth allows clinics like Sourasky and Assuta to handle complex cases that standard medical centers often refer out, providing higher value for high-risk patients.
| Israel | Turkey | Austria | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | from $34,000 | from $20,340 | from $70,000 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from $39,500 | from $20,340 | from $40,000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from $32,500 | from $20,340 | from $35,000 |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | from $36,500 | from $8,000 | from $35,000 |
| Valvuloplasty | - | from $15,000 | from $40,000 |
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Remember, each patient"s recovery is unique and may vary based on their health condition and the complexity of the heart valve replacement.
Dr. Helkin Amir directs the Structural Heart Disease Service at Tel Aviv Medical Center. He is a cardiologist specializing in interventional procedures and internal medicine. Dr. Amir completed specialized training in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and heart valve disorders.
The doctor is a highly experienced heart surgeon with a focus on complex cardiac procedures. With over 20 years in the field, the doctor has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries, specializing in minimally invasive techniques and valve repair. The doctor is board-certified and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, advancing the field of cardiac surgery. Additionally, the doctor has been involved in several clinical trials aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients with heart disease.