Valvuloplasty in Istanbul typically costs from $13,800 to $24,000. The final price depends on the specific valve involved, the surgical approach, and the complexity of the cardiac repair. Patients save around 84% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $132,500 on average. Most Istanbul clinics include preoperative diagnostics, hospital stay, surgeon fees, and translation services in their packages.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul is Turkey's primary hub for complex cardiovascular surgery, concentrating more JCI-accredited hospitals than any other city. Expert surgeons here often hold dual licenses and international fellowships from institutions like the Mayo Clinic. For instance, Professor Cengiz Koksal is the only physician in Turkey authorized to teach specific off-pump mitral valve repairs. Choosing an Istanbul center like Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first worldwide to earn JCI accreditation outside the US, ensures access to high-volume expertise and 90% success rates in life-saving procedures.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Valvuloplasty | from $15,000 | from $40,000 | from $25,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Valvuloplasty Procedure
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that this is a general guideline and individual cases may vary. Always follow your doctor"s specific instructions.
Specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, including valvuloplasty, with extensive experience across top Istanbul hospitals.
Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiovascular procedures at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric valvuloplasty at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital – with over 39 years of experience of expertise.