How Much Does Heart Valve Replacement Cost in Istanbul?
Heart valve replacement in Istanbul typically costs from $16,000 to $25,200. The final price depends on the valve type, surgical technique, and length of intensive care stay. In the US, similar procedures cost around $200,000 on average. Patients save around 90% compared to the US. Most Istanbul packages include preoperative tests, cardiological consultations, hospitalization, and airport transfers.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI): $19,000 to $25,300 for minimally invasive replacement.
Mitral valve replacement: from
$18,200 using cardiopulmonary bypass.
Replacement of the aortic valve: $13,300 to $20,300 for standard surgical approaches.
Mitral valve repair: from
$17,200 for procedures preserving the natural valve.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul dominates the Turkish cardiac market, hosting the highest concentration of JCI-accredited centers nationwide. Choosing robotic-assisted surgery here offers immense value. Professor Hasim Ustunsoy at Anadolu Medical Center pioneered robotic cardiac surgery in Turkey. His team uses the Da Vinci system for complex valve repairs. This precision often leads to shorter hospital stays compared to traditional open-heart methods.
Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 159 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
Best Heart Valve Replacement Clinics in Istanbul: 8 Verified Options and Prices
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental specializes in robotic mitral valve surgery using the da Vinci system. Surgeons perform the replacement through 2–3 cm incisions to speed up recovery. Prof. Dr. Ali Fedakar leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at this JCI-accredited facility. The hospital provides an all-inclusive experience for international patients. This typically covers airport transfers, a standard hospital room, and free interpreters in 15+ languages. The team offers both minimally invasive and open-heart options based on a detailed cardiological evaluation.
Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility with a 4.6/5 rating from 242+ patient reviews. Minimally invasive heart valve replacement typically costs around $16,860, covering the procedure, 7-9 days hospital stay (including 1-2 days in ICU), pre-op tests, specialist consultations, and transfers. The hospital offers multiple surgical approaches from open to robotic techniques. Prof. Onan holds a professorship in vascular surgery and operates within Memorial Healthcare Group.
Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto brings over 35 years of experience to cardiac care. He is a former President of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. The clinic specializes in minimally invasive techniques using incisions smaller than 5 cm. This approach typically allows for a short 3-night hospital stay. Prof. Dr. Oto prioritizes valve repair over replacement whenever possible. Patients can choose between mechanical and biological valves. The clinic holds an official Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
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Types of Heart Valve Replacement
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This surgery replaces damaged heart valves, improving blood flow and heart function.
Dr. Faruk Gencoglu has performed surgeries for over 3,000 adult cardiovascular cases, specializing in heart valve disease at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.
Specializes in aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve surgeries
Served as clinical chief of open heart surgery for 11 years
Expert in coronary artery disease and aortic surgery
Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries, including high-risk valve procedures. Prof. Ali Fedakar specializes in complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
28 years in cardiovascular surgery with fellowship at Çukurova University
Expert in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass techniques
Founder of cardiac surgery units at three major Turkish hospitals
Part of a heart transplant team performing 40+ donor surgeries
Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto is a specialist at the clinic and leads complex cardiovascular care, including heart transplantation and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His work includes Turkey’s smallest artificial heart implantation (10 cc) for a pediatric patient and a first-in-Turkey three-hour open-heart operation through a 5-centimetre incision with “neck anaesthesia”. As president of ESCVS and the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation, he brings leadership experience to every case.
Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is a cardiac surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He pioneered robotic cardiac surgery using the Da Vinci system in Turkey. Dr. Ustunsoy specializes in valve repair and coronary artery bypass. He provides treatment for both adults and children with complex heart conditions.
Former Head of the Lung Transplant Center at Gaziantep University.
Completed fellowships at Glasgow University and Columbia University in New York.
Served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University in Switzerland.
Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
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