San Donato Hospital
Aortic valve insufficiency treatment cost in Italy typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 for a surgical replacement, while minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) runs from $45,000 to $65,000. Total expenses depend on the surgical approach, prosthetic valve type, and clinic category. Patients can save approximately 25-40% compared to healthcare costs in the United States. Top treatment destinations include Milan, Rome, and Bologna.
Typical Aortic Valve Insufficiency Treatment Costs in Italy
Bookimed Expert Insight: High-volume centers are best for complex valve repairs to ensure safety. San Donato Hospital performs over 9,400 heart operations annually, offering extensive experience in Italian cardiac care. For patients seeking advanced interventional cardiology, Maria Cecilia Hospital handles 15% of Italy’s cardiac surgeries. This makes it a primary choice for TAVI procedures under JCI-accredited standards.
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Valvuloplasty | from $30,000 | from $15,000 | from $40,000 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from $45,000 | from $20,340 | from $40,000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from $50,000 | from $20,340 | from $35,000 |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | from $35,000 | from $8,000 | from $35,000 |
| Pediatric Aortic Valve Replacement | from $45,000 | from $30,000 | from $60,000 |
Dr. Castriota leads the Protected TAVR study, pioneering brain protection during aortic valve replacement. He practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
Dr. Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.
Prof Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery and leads cardiac surgery at multiple prestigious Italian hospitals. He's also Vice President of GVM Care & Research.
Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, performing more than 15,000 cardiac procedures. He is the author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books devoted to cardiac surgery, and is the developer of the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and the gold medal from the European Cardiology Society for his contributions to the field. He is a member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.