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Maria Cecilia Hospital

Italy, Bologna

Fausto Castriota

34 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Maria Cecilia Hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team.

Specializes in radiofrequency and cryoablation for personalized arrhythmia treatment
Italy's first Micra TPS leadless pacemaker program
Pioneering atrial fibrillation treatments with advanced mapping systems
24/7 medical monitoring in Suite Room accommodation post-procedure

4.2

Price on request

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Top 1 Heart Surgery Clinics in Italy 2026 — Bookimed Insights

Based on 11096+ patient requests for Heart Surgery and data from 1 accredited partner clinics, Bookimed identified these top centers for treatment outcomes, doctor expertise, and patient experience. The table reflects real 2024-2026 treatment programs. Final costs depend on your individual case and treatment plan. Request a free quote for personalized pricing.

Rank	Clinic Name	Patient Rating	Country	Lead Doctor	experience	Techniques	Best For	Why It’s Ranked	Accreditations
#1	Maria Cecilia Hospital	4.2 / 5 (0 reviews)	Bologna, Italy	Fausto Castriota	34+ years	Heart valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), plastic surgery for cardiac valve, replacement of the aortic valve	Complex aortic valve conditions	Handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy with a multidisciplinary Heart Team. Pioneering Protected TAVR study for brain protection during aortic valve replacement.	Joint Commission International , Patient choice in Orthopaedics