Best Heart Valve Replacement Clinics in Spain: 5 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda has performed 1,100+ cardiac procedures over 33 years, specializing in minimally invasive valve techniques. Aortic valve replacement at Centro Médico Teknon may cost around €40,000, typically covering pre-op diagnostics, surgery, 5-10 nights stay, ICU if needed, and follow-up care. The JCI-accredited clinic offers the Ross procedure and patented valve repair technologies. Dr. Ruyra heads the cardiac surgery department and holds membership in the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

Quirónsalud Madrid is recognized among World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek for heart valve replacement expertise. Minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement may cost around €30,000–35,000, typically covering the surgical team, materials, hospital stay, and postoperative monitoring. Dr. Gonzalo Aldámiz-Echevarría del Castillo specializes in complex valve procedures and minimally invasive approaches. The clinic provides interdisciplinary care combining cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and immunology expertise.

SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (Spain) treats patients from infancy to 18 years old. It is among the top three medical institutions in Europe and a leading center for pediatric oncology. The hospital has a dedicated Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, where innovative treatment methods are developed.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra is JCI-accredited and recognized as Spain's top private hospital. Heart valve replacement may cost around $3,400–$8,500. The hospital specializes in cardiac surgery and has treated over 700,000 patients from 70 countries.

Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is an expert in valvular heart surgery, with extensive experience in both reconstructive and replacement procedures using bioprostheses and mechanical prostheses. Heart valve replacement at HM Nou Delfos may cost around $3,400–$8,500. The clinic is part of Spain's HM Hospitals network and features advanced cardiac imaging technology.