Discover the Best Open heart surgery Clinics in Italy

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

San Donato Hospital

Italy, Milan

Clinic is certified :

Policlinico San Donato performs 9,400+ cardiac operations annually – Italy's highest volume with a 97% success rate. The pediatric cardiac surgery is led by Dr. Frigiola and Dr. Giamberti, head physicians with extensive experience in congenital heart defects. Open heart surgery may cost around €50,000 – including surgical treatment and online consultation. The clinic operates 10 modern operating rooms equipped with latest cardiac technologies and belongs to Gruppo San Donato network treating 4 million patients yearly.

4.945 reviews

diagnostics
ECG	$47.17
Heart MRI	$577.89

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San Raffaele

Italy, Milan

Ottavio Alfieri

46 years of experience

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

San Raffaele Hospital performs over 52,000 surgeries annually, including complex open heart procedures. Dr. Ottavio Alfieri, an award-winning cardiac surgeon with 15+ years of experience, has performed 15,000+ cardiac surgeries and developed the widely used "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique.

4.666 reviews

diagnostics
ECG	$47.17 - $200.49
Doppler sonography (ultrasonography, duplex angioscanning) vessels	$200.49 - $330.22

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How to Choose the Right Clinic for Open heart surgery: 6 Insider Tips

Looking for the safest, most trusted clinics specializing in Open heart surgery? Keep these key points in mind:

Compare techniques

Top clinics offer multiple Open heart surgery methods – ask why one fits your case better.

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Review similar cases

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Top 2 Clinics for Open heart surgery in Italy 2026 — Bookimed Insights

Based on 5+ patient requests for Open heart surgery and data from 2 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	San Donato Hospital	4.9 / 5 (45 reviews)	Milan, Italy	—	8,000+ treatments	Atrial septal defect surgery, interventricular septal defect surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve operations	Congenital heart defects	Performs over 9,400 heart surgeries annually with a 97% success rate. Specializes in pediatric cases with 3,000+ children treated globally. Offers dedicated congenital defect treatment programs.	Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation, World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
#2	San Raffaele	4.6 / 5 (66 reviews)	Milan, Italy	Ottavio Alfieri	46+ years8,000+ treatments	ECG, Doppler sonography (ultrasonography, duplex angioscanning) vessels	—	—	Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation, World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek