| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | from $12,000 | from $70,000 | from $40,000 |
| Valvuloplasty | from $15,000 | from $40,000 | from $25,000 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from $23,000 | from $40,000 | from $25,000 |
| Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease | from $22,000 | from $55,000 | from $25,000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from $12,260 | from $35,000 | from $30,000 |
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Fahad MawloodProf. Dr. Burak Onan performs mitral valve surgery with sternotomy, minimally invasive, or robotic approaches for about $15,100. The procedure includes a structured recovery with 1–2 days in the ICU followed by 6–7 days in the ward at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital, Turkey's first facility with this international standard. Dr. Onan specializes in mitral valve diseases with over 150 published articles.
JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental serves over 500,000 patients annually, reflecting high procedural volume. Dr. Esra Tustas Haberal, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology since 1997, performs laboplasty with an award-winning research background. The package is priced at about $2,970 for the procedure.
Prof. Dr. Burak Onan, an authority with 150 scientific publications, leads a 5–6 hour procedure with a 95–98% success rate at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. This first JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey follows a detailed timeline: a 1–2 day ICU stay and around one week in the ward. For around $12,000, the comprehensive package includes all pre-op diagnostics, 24/7 nursing, meals for patient and a companion, translator services, and transfers. The LEED Platinum-certified facility serves patients from over 167 countries.
Minimally-invasive heart valve surgery through a smaller armpit incision is a patient-friendly option here. The complete package at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital covers a diagnostic coronary angiography first, the definitive surgery, and a 14-day stay — 7 days in hospital with a private nurse, plus 7 in a 4-star hotel for a companion. Award-winning surgeon Dr. Sinan Göçer, with 900+ cases and advanced training, performs the procedure for approximately $16,230. This transparent fee includes all transfers, interpreter service, and a follow-up exam at the ISO 9001-certified clinic.
This package provides full translation support, with a dedicated Russian-speaking translator during the clinic stay and all medical reports translated into English and Russian. Dr. Hakan Gercekoglu performs the procedure at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, part of the established Memorial Healthcare Group. Priced at approximately $12,000, it covers about 15 days of hospitalization — including 7 days in the ICU — as well as all airport, hotel, and clinic transfers. Pre-surgical testing, including transthoracic echocardiography and coronary angiography, is arranged upon arrival.
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Remember, each patient"s recovery is unique and may vary based on their health condition and the complexity of the heart valve replacement.
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