Replacement of the aortic valve in Turkey — Page 2

Memorial Antalya Hospital offers aortic valve replacement with potential mitral valve replacement in a single procedure, typically costing around $50,000 USD. The package includes two high-quality valve prostheses, preoperative evaluation, 5 days hospitalization, and 1 day ICU care. The JCI-accredited facility has a 94% patient recommendation rate. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kemaloğlu, a cardiovascular surgeon, leads the surgical team.

Memorial Ankara Hospital specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through catheter-based techniques. Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu, a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in sutureless valve replacement and right anterior minithoracotomy, performs these procedures. He is a member of EACTS and ISMICS with peer-reviewed publications in leading cardiac surgery journals. The procedure typically costs around $13,500 at this JCI-accredited facility.

Prof. Hasan Turhan provides personalized recommendations for aortic valve replacement cases. The TAVI procedure plus 2 stents may cost around $22,000 – typically covering the surgery, 7 nights hospitalization, transfers, and translator support. The clinic handles 2,700 international patients annually and offers integrated treatment combining valve replacement with coronary stenting during one hospitalization.

Medipol Mega holds Joint Commission International and Academic JCI accreditation – Turkey's first private complex with this dual recognition. The diagnostic package may cost around $2,000, typically including consultation, blood tests, ECG, echocardiography, and a follow-up within 9 days. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Güden specializes in cardiovascular surgery and prepares personalized treatment plans for international patients. The hospital offers advanced diagnostics with 1.5T/3T MRI and PET-CT imaging.

Emsey Hospital performs aortic valve replacement with JCI accreditation, ensuring international standards in cardiac care. Dr. Sidika Altop, a cardiovascular surgeon with over 32 years of experience of experience, leads the team, having trained at Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital and worked at major institutions like FSM Education and Research Hospital and Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, part of the esteemed Medipol Health Group, offers advanced aortic valve replacement procedures at JCI-accredited facilities. The hospital specializes in complex cardiac surgeries with a team of experienced cardiologists. Replacement of the aortic valve may cost around $12,000–$14,000. Dr. Nail Paksoy, certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology, brings specialized expertise to the cardiac care team.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Doç. Dr. Ahmet Arnaz specializes in congenital heart defects and aortic valve replacement. The procedure typically costs around $22,000 USD – covering surgery, 15-day hospitalization (5 in ICU), private room, and transfers. The LEED Platinum-certified clinic includes companion accommodation and maintains modern environmental standards.