{"meta":{"humanUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=heart-valve-replacement/best/","canonicalUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=heart-valve-replacement/best/","jsonUrl":"https://us-uk.bookimed.com/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=heart-valve-replacement/best/data.json","title":"Best clinics for Heart Valve Replacement in Mexico — Ratings & Reviews | Bookimed","description":"3 top-rated clinics for Heart Valve Replacement in Mexico. Compare rankings, prices, and patient reviews on Bookimed.","heading":"Best clinics for Heart Valve Replacement in Mexico","locale":"en","schemaVersion":"ClinicBestPageDataV1","snapshotId":"3c1b4e3a-a2e5e837","contentVersion":"3c1b4e3a","generatedAt":"2026-11-13T03:45:35.929Z"},"filters":{"country":"mexico","procedure":"heart-valve-replacement","page":1},"pagination":{"page":1,"totalCount":3,"totalPages":1},"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home","url":"/"},{"name":"Clinics","url":"/clinics/"},{"name":"Mexico","url":"/clinics/country=mexico/"},{"name":"Heart Valve Replacement","url":"/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=heart-valve-replacement/"},{"name":"Best","url":"/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=heart-valve-replacement/best/"}],"entities":[{"name":"Mexico","alias":"mexico","type":"country","id":40},{"name":"Heart Valve Replacement","alias":"heart-valve-replacement","type":"procedure","id":2}],"clinics":{"clinics":[{"text":"

Dr. Ismael Avila Iniguez brings _doctor_2520_years_ of urological expertise with over 3,000 procedures performed. Heart valve replacement may cost around $9,200–19,000 – typically covering surgery, biopsy, 3-star hotel stay, and airport transfers. The clinic holds Consejo de Salubridad General accreditation and is located just 200 yards from the US border. Dr. Avila is certified by the Mexican Council of Urologists and maintains membership in the Mexican Society of Urologists and Oncology.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Replacement of the aortic valve","good_fit_for":"Aortic valve conditions","why_its_ranked":"Modern facility with advanced cardiac surgery capabilities. Located conveniently near the U.S. border for international patients. Has treated thousands of medical tourists since 2009."},"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":50,"price_to":150,"currency":"USD","id":47976},"diagnostic":{"id":21,"name":"ECG","alias":"ecg"}},{"prices":{"price_from":150,"price_to":300,"currency":"USD","id":48235},"diagnostic":{"id":37,"name":"Ultrasound","alias":"u.s."}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":692,"alias":"hospital-de-la-familia","name":"Hospital de la Familia","short_description":"

Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6422b9c98dc70","title":"Hospital de la Familia exterior view in Mexico with modern clinic architecture"},{"base_url":"clinic/cb2858de1f4ee","title":"Hospital de la Familia exterior with modern entrance and central fountain"},{"base_url":"clinic/36f49149125cf","title":"Hospital de la Familia exterior facade in Mexicali, modern medical clinic building"},{"base_url":"clinic/5d1b47df1d3df","title":"Hospital de la Familia exterior view in Mexicali, modern medical facility"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Mexico","id":40,"alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},"city":{"name":"Mexicali","id":437,"alias":"mexicali"},"address":"Cto Brasil 82 Parque Industrial El Alamo Mexicali, Mexico"},"rating":{"rating":4.2,"google":4.5,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":73},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":45,"doctors_number":0,"year_foundation":0},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88c6eed1267.jpeg","name":"Consejo de Salubridad General","country_code":"MX"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88c8fb5f2bb.jpeg","name":"Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología","country_code":"MX"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine offers heart valve replacement with costs typically ranging from $1,500 to $4,200. Dr. Ernesto Romero, a pioneer in regenerative medicine with _doctor_5860_years_ of experience, leads the team with specialized training from Universidad Catolica de Murcia and Nordic University. The clinic focuses on innovative treatments, including stem cell therapy, for comprehensive cardiac care.

","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":20,"price_to":50,"currency":"USD","id":49692},"diagnostic":{"id":83,"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood"}}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":3702,"alias":"immunotherapy-regenerative-medicine","name":"Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine","logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/clinic_logo/3702-6ac3a2c681be7.png","short_description":"

Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine is in Puerto Vallarta with over 20 years in regenerative medicine. It specializes in stem cell therapy, immunology, and anti-aging. The clinic holds CSG accreditation.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/642eeb5609234","title":"Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic exterior modern building"},{"base_url":"clinic/68deabc54cbc8","title":"Map showing route from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Marina Vallarta, Mexico"},{"base_url":"clinic/642eebe16728e","title":"Waiting area at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic with modern decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/642eebe24a3b1","title":"Patient infusion room at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic with recliner and IV stand"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Mexico","id":40,"alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},"city":{"name":"Puerto Vallarta","id":2531,"alias":"puerto-vallarta"},"address":"Mástil 20, Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":4.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":4,"doctors_number":12,"year_foundation":2000},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88c6eed1267.jpeg","name":"Consejo de Salubridad General","country_code":"MX"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"

Alice Beauty Clinic is a CMCOEM and AMCPER-certified medical center in Tijuana, just steps from the US border. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. It treats over 1,200 patients annually from Latin America, the USA, and Canada.

","text_type":"short_description","reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":5062,"alias":"alice-beauty-clinic","name":"Alice Beauty Clinic","short_description":"

Alice Beauty Clinic is a CMCOEM and AMCPER-certified medical center in Tijuana, just steps from the US border. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery. It treats over 1,200 patients annually from Latin America, the USA, and Canada.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6582613232b5f","title":"Reception lounge at Alice Beauty Clinic with modern grey sofas and decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/6582614859980","title":"Patient room with hospital bed and large window at Alice Beauty Clinic"},{"base_url":"clinic/6582615f54069","title":"Treatment room at Alice Beauty Clinic with modern medical equipment"},{"base_url":"clinic/658261780fea9","title":"Patient recovery room with two hospital beds at Alice Beauty Clinic"}],"flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Mexico","id":40,"alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},"city":{"name":"Tijuana","id":396,"alias":"tijuana"},"address":"1450 Leona Vicario Edificio San Jose Zona Rio Tijuana, Mexico"},"rating":{"rating":4.3,"google":5,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":75},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":4,"doctors_number":8,"year_foundation":2022},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88ce31ed8c3.jpeg","name":"Colegio Mexicano de Cirugia para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabolicas","country_code":"MX"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88bb3e63a77.jpeg","name":"Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva","country_code":"MX"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":3,"total_pages":1}},"clinicsMeta":{"total_count":3,"total_pages":1},"clinicsCount":3,"clinicsCountByEntity":{"clinic_count":159},"doctors":{"doctors":[{"doctor":{"id":5860,"alias":"ernesto-romero","name":"Ernesto Romero","clinic_id":3702,"photo":"doctor/645150f884de7","first_year_working":2003,"created_at":"1970-01-20T11:30:42.006+00:00","short_description":"

Dr. Ernesto Romero is a regenerative medicine specialist at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine in Mexico. He founded the Bioplenum biotechnological institute. Dr. Romero has researched stem cell protocols for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. He holds a Master’s degree in Regenerative Medicine from Universidad Catolica de Murcia.

","specialities":[{"id":"regmed.","name":"Regenerative medicine specialist","illness_kind_id":70}],"statistics":{"review_count":1,"review_score":5}},"clinic":{"id":3702,"alias":"immunotherapy-regenerative-medicine","name":"Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine","logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/clinic_logo/3702-6ac3a2c681be7.png","short_description":"

Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine is in Puerto Vallarta with over 20 years in regenerative medicine. It specializes in stem cell therapy, immunology, and anti-aging. The clinic holds CSG accreditation.

","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/642eeb5609234","title":"Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic exterior modern building"},{"base_url":"clinic/68deabc54cbc8","title":"Map showing route from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Marina Vallarta, Mexico"},{"base_url":"clinic/642eebe16728e","title":"Waiting area at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic with modern decor"},{"base_url":"clinic/642eebe24a3b1","title":"Patient infusion room at Immunotherapy Regenerative Medicine clinic with recliner and IV stand"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Mexico","id":40,"alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},"city":{"name":"Puerto Vallarta","id":2531,"alias":"puerto-vallarta"},"address":"Mástil 20, Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":4.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":4,"doctors_number":12,"year_foundation":2000},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88c6eed1267.jpeg","name":"Consejo de Salubridad General","country_code":"MX"}]}}],"meta":{"total_count":1,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"clinics_aio":{"text":"

The best Heart Valve Replacement clinics in Mexico hold JCI and General Health Council accreditations, operating in cities like Mexicali and Puerto Vallarta. According to Bookimed’s ranking, the top clinics are [clinic_1] and [clinic_2]. They stand out for board-certified cardiac surgery specialists and 20+ years’ experience in multidisciplinary care. When choosing a provider, look for General Health Council certification, board-certified cardiac surgeons, and proven surgical outcomes, with cost-effective care. Always consult a qualified cardiac surgeon before making a decision.

"}},"texts":{}},"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Albania","alias":"albania","iso_code":"AL"},{"name":"Azerbaijan","alias":"azerbaijan","iso_code":"AZ"},{"name":"China","alias":"china","iso_code":"CN"},{"name":"Colombia","alias":"colombia","iso_code":"CO"},{"name":"Cyprus","alias":"cyprus","iso_code":"CY"},{"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"},{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"name":"Italy","alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},{"name":"Japan","alias":"japan","iso_code":"JP"},{"name":"Kazakhstan","alias":"kazakhstan","iso_code":"KZ"},{"name":"Lithuania","alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},{"name":"Mexico","alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Switzerland","alias":"switzerland","iso_code":"CH"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"Ukraine","alias":"ukraine","iso_code":"UA"},{"name":"United Arab Emirates","alias":"united-arab-emirates","iso_code":"AE"},{"name":"United Kingdom","alias":"united-kingdom","iso_code":"GB"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"}],"cities":[{"name":"Tijuana","alias":"tijuana"},{"name":"Puerto Vallarta","alias":"puerto-vallarta"},{"name":"Mexicali","alias":"mexicali"}],"operations":[{"name":"Heart Valve Replacement","alias":"heart-valve-replacement"},{"name":"Open heart surgery","alias":"open-heart-surgery"},{"name":"Replacement of the aortic valve","alias":"replacement-of-the-aortic-valve"},{"name":"Angioplasty","alias":"angioplasty"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"ECG","alias":"ecg"},{"name":"Ultrasound","alias":"u.s."},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood"},{"name":"Consultation with a cardiologist","alias":"consulting-with-cardiologist"},{"name":"Coronary angiography","alias":"coronary-angiography"},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan"},{"name":"Consultation with an interventional radiologist","alias":"consultation-with-an-interventional-radiologist"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Heart Surgery","alias":"heart-surgery"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Heart Surgery","alias":"heart-surgery"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation","type":"operation","id":116},{"name":"Heart Valve Replacement","alias":"heart-valve-replacement","type":"operation","id":2},{"name":"Installing heart pacemaker","alias":"installing-heart-pacemaker","type":"operation","id":295},{"name":"Open heart surgery","alias":"open-heart-surgery","type":"operation","id":663},{"name":"Coronary stenting","alias":"coronary-stenting","type":"operation","id":554},{"name":"Ultrasound","alias":"u.s.","type":"diagnostic","id":37},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"Complete blood count","alias":"total-blood","type":"diagnostic","id":83},{"name":"Consultation with a cardiologist","alias":"consulting-with-cardiologist","type":"diagnostic","id":162},{"name":"ECG","alias":"ecg","type":"diagnostic","id":21},{"name":"Mitral valve prolapse","alias":"mitral-valve-prolapse","type":"illness","id":3224},{"name":"Aortic valve insufficiency","alias":"aortic-valve-insufficiency","type":"illness","id":3225},{"name":"Aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome","alias":"aorto-mesenteric-artery-compression-syndrome","type":"illness","id":3459}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"2":{"operation":{"name":"Heart Valve Replacement","alias":"heart-valve-replacement","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":120000,"max_amount":175000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":12000,"max_amount":25000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":13,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":22000,"max_amount":35000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":25000,"max_amount":42000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":55000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"UA":false,"FR":false,"GB":false,"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"DE":true,"CA":false,"AE":false,"TH":true,"PL":true,"KR":true,"CZ":false,"AT":false,"ES":true,"IT":true,"CN":false,"AU":false,"IN":true,"MY":false,"VN":false,"BR":false,"AZ":true,"DO":true,"KZ":true,"LT":true,"RO":true},"description":"

This surgery replaces damaged heart valves, improving blood flow and heart function.

"},"100":{"operation":{"name":"Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease ","alias":"surgery-for-acquired-heart-defects","use_for_listing":false},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":85000,"max_amount":155000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":18300,"max_amount":21500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":30000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":15000,"max_amount":24000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":55000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

This procedure repairs or replaces damaged heart valves, improving blood flow and patient health.

"},"193":{"operation":{"name":"Plastic surgery for cardiac valve","alias":"plastic-surgery-for-cardiac-valve","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":55000,"max_amount":95000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":12000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":35000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":13500,"max_amount":18500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":39000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

The operation modifies heart valves to improve blood flow, employing minimally invasive techniques for quick recovery.

"},"724":{"operation":{"name":"Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)","alias":"transcatheter-aortic-valve-implantation-tavi","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":48000,"max_amount":78000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":20500,"max_amount":26400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":32000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":31000,"max_amount":42000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":38500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

The procedure replaces a failing heart valve using a catheter, reducing invasion and recovery time.

"},"795":{"operation":{"name":"Replacement of the aortic valve","alias":"replacement-of-the-aortic-valve","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":85000,"max_amount":150000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":13300,"max_amount":23300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":11,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":33000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":25000,"max_amount":38000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":32000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":true,"AT":false},"description":"

The operation substitutes an impaired heart valve with a healthy one, enhancing blood flow and cardiac function.

"},"1304":{"operation":{"name":"Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement","alias":"pediatric-mitral-valve-replacement","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":140000,"max_amount":220000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":12000,"max_amount":27000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":30000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":38000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":48000,"max_amount":70000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

The operation, aiming at heart health, involves replacing a kid\"s faulty mitral valve, improving blood flow.

"},"1305":{"operation":{"name":"Pediatric Aortic Valve Replacement","alias":"pediatric-aortic-valve-replacement","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":95000,"max_amount":190000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":12000,"max_amount":26000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":38000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":55000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

This operation replaces a child\"s damaged heart valve, improving blood flow and overall heart function.

"},"1306":{"operation":{"name":"Valvuloplasty","alias":"valvuloplasty","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":45000,"max_amount":90000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":8000,"max_amount":15000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":24000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":18000,"max_amount":30000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":16500,"max_amount":26500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false},"description":"

This therapy mends heart valves, enhancing blood flow. It\"s minimally invasive, less risky and involves quicker recovery.

"},"1768":{"operation":{"name":"Mitral Valve Repair","alias":"mitral-valve-repair","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":60000,"max_amount":110000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":17200,"max_amount":21000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":28000,"max_amount":42000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":17000,"max_amount":24000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":32000,"max_amount":46000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false}},"1769":{"operation":{"name":"Mitral Valve Replacement","alias":"mitral-valve-replacement","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":85000,"max_amount":140000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":18200,"max_amount":20000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"MX":{"amount":24000,"max_amount":35000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":22000,"max_amount":34000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":56000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"TR":true,"MX":false,"TH":false,"AT":false}}}},"operationIndicators":{"details":{"days_in_clinic":0,"days_in_country":0,"rehabilitation_days":0,"satisfied_percent":78,"treatment_duration_hours":0},"illness_kind_details":{"requests_processed":3049}},"direction":{"id":23,"name":"Heart Surgery","alias":"heart-surgery"},"illness_kind":{"id":23,"name":{"en":"Heart Surgery"}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["general"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":42,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Desk work after open sternotomy surgery; physical jobs take longer. Transcatheter or minimally invasive approaches may be faster."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":15,"max":40,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any major in-hospital complication, mostly atrial fibrillation; stroke 1-3%, re-operation for bleeding 2-5%, 30-day mortality 1-4%."},"contraindications":["Prohibitive surgical risk or very limited life expectancy (relative)","Active uncontrolled sepsis or systemic infection (unless treating endocarditis)","Severe irreversible end-organ failure making surgery unsurvivable","Cannot tolerate long-term anticoagulation (relative, mainly mechanical valves)","Severe frailty or advanced dementia (relative)","Valve disease not hemodynamically significant or asymptomatic without surgical criteria"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":5,"max":10,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Uncomplicated open surgical valve replacement including 1-2 days in intensive care/step-down; longer if complications arise."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":6,"max":12,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Walking early; moderate exercise, often via cardiac rehab, after sternal healing and clearance. Heavy lifting and contact sports later."},"final_result_months":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Time to stable symptom improvement and sternal healing; cardiac remodeling can continue longer."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":14,"max":21,"unit":"days","qualifier":"After uncomplicated open surgery, once discharged, wound check, echocardiogram and stable anticoagulation or INR are done; surgeon clearance required."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Early postoperative wound and clinical check, with anticoagulation monitoring as relevant."}},{"purpose":"assessment","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":30,"max":45,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Surgeon or cardiologist review with ECG and baseline echocardiography."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":90,"max":365,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Follow-up echocardiography and cardiology review, then periodic lifelong surveillance."}}],"indications":["Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis unsuitable for repair or transcatheter treatment","Severe aortic or mitral regurgitation that is not repairable","Severe mitral stenosis unsuitable for balloon valvotomy","Valve disease causing heart failure, low ejection fraction, ventricular dilation","Infective endocarditis with valve destruction","Failed valve repair or degenerated bioprosthesis"],"main_risks":["Bleeding requiring re-operation","Stroke or thromboembolism","Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias","Heart block requiring a pacemaker","Infection, including sternal wound infection or prosthetic valve endocarditis","Acute kidney injury","Valve-related complications such as thrombosis, paravalvular leak or structural deterioration","Anticoagulation-related bleeding with mechanical valves","Death"],"pain":"Moderate to significant chest wall pain for the first days to weeks after sternotomy, controlled with analgesia; it gradually eases over several weeks.","preparation":["Cardiology and cardiac surgical assessment including echocardiography","Coronary angiography or CT angiography when indicated","Blood tests, ECG and chest imaging","Dental and infection screening","Review of current medications with the surgical team","Fasting before surgery as instructed","Smoking cessation and optimization of other conditions","Discussion of valve type (mechanical vs. tissue) and anticoagulation implications"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Intensive care and hospital stay (days 0-10)","description":"Ventilator weaning, monitoring, drain and pacing wire removal, mobilization and early walking.","restrictions":["Sternal precautions","No driving"]},{"phase":"Early home recovery (weeks 1-6)","description":"Progressive walking, wound healing, fatigue gradually improving, anticoagulation monitoring as relevant.","restrictions":["No heavy lifting, pushing or pulling","No driving until cleared"]},{"phase":"Rehabilitation and return to activity (weeks 6-12)","description":"Sternum largely healed; return to work and graded exercise, often with cardiac rehabilitation.","restrictions":["No heavy lifting or contact sports until full sternal healing"]},{"phase":"Long-term follow-up (3 months onward)","description":"Echocardiographic surveillance and ongoing valve care, including endocarditis prevention measures.","restrictions":[]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":42,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary functional recovery after open surgical replacement, with progressive walking and often cardiac rehabilitation."},"result_longevity":"Depends on valve type and patient factors: mechanical valves are durable but require lifelong anticoagulation, while tissue valves may degrade over time and sometimes need reintervention.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":15,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Valve reintervention within 10 years; higher for tissue valves in younger patients, lower for mechanical valves."},"scars":"Typically a midline sternotomy scar down the chest; minimally invasive approaches use smaller scars. Drain sites leave small marks.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"A single operation under one hospital admission."},"stages":[{"code":"valve_replacement_surgery","label":"Valve replacement operation","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on the day of surgery."}}],"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; follow-up checks are not counted as treatment sessions."},"success":{"metric":"Survival at 5 years after isolated surgical valve replacement","value":85,"unit":"percent","horizon":"5 years","population":"Adults with isolated aortic or mitral valve replacement, elective, without major comorbidity","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Conventional open surgical valve replacement (median sternotomy)","suits_whom":"Most adults needing aortic or mitral valve replacement, especially with complex disease or combined procedures.","recovery":"Hospital stay about 5-10 nights; return to usual activity over about 6-12 weeks."},{"name":"Minimally invasive surgical replacement (mini-sternotomy or thoracotomy)","suits_whom":"Selected patients with suitable anatomy at experienced centers.","recovery":"May allow somewhat shorter recovery and smaller scar."}],"treatment_conditions":["inpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Operating time for one isolated valve replacement on cardiopulmonary bypass; excludes anesthesia preparation and ICU recovery."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Recent echocardiogram report","Cardiologist report with valve diagnosis","Coronary angiography or cardiac CT report","Recent ECG report","Current medication list including anticoagulants","Recent blood test results including INR and creatinine"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay about 2-3 weeks including 5-10 hospital nights and early check before flying. Later follow-up done at home."},"clinic_checks":null,"red_flags":null,"warning_signs":null,"take_home":null,"alternatives":null,"technique_details":null}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=mexico/procedure=protezirovanie-serdechnogo-klapana/"}],"questionsAndAnswers":[{"id":"5ed8fa0331e78b0abb286636","question":"What Should You Know about Mexico before the Trip?","answer":"

Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

","is_active":true,"created_at":"2020-06-04T13:41:23.000+00:00","category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"Texts","title":"Texts"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"mexico"}]},{"id":"5ed8fa7c6f5798138223b285","question":"What hotel services are provided here?","answer":"

In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

","is_active":true,"created_at":"2020-06-04T13:43:24.000+00:00","category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"Texts","title":"Texts"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"mexico"}]},{"id":"5ed8fab531e02c46c85d4676","question":"What Documents Are Required to Apply for a Visa to Mexico for Treatment?","answer":"

Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

","is_active":true,"created_at":"2020-06-04T13:44:21.000+00:00","category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"Texts","title":"Texts"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"mexico"}]}],"seoTests":{"thin_content":false,"no_txt_after_3_clinics":false},"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"country_filter":[{"id":34,"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"id":46,"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"id":185,"name":"Dominican Republic","alias":"dominican-republic","iso_code":"DO"}],"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"leadsCount":{"leads_count":19},"manualSeo":[],"updatedAt":"2026-11-12T04:00:10.647Z","activeCountries":["MX","TR","AT","TH"],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":true,"hasCriticalApiFallback":false}