Best Clinics for Aortic valve insufficiency Treatment in the World: 82 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Xavier Ruyra is a 33-year cardiothoracic surgeon with 10,000+ procedures, known for holding patents for mitral-repair techniques. His clinic offers JCI-accredited cardiac care with the da Vinci robotic system. A cardiologist consultation costs around €565 and diagnostics such as an echocardiogram run €250–400. Treatment options include minimally invasive aortic valve replacement for €40,000–50,000, which covers the hospital stay, ICU, and prosthesis. Transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI) is around €45,800.

Prof. Haşim Üstünsoy is a Johns Hopkins-trained cardiovascular surgeon, leading the department at JCI-accredited Anadolu. This Johns Hopkins-affiliated center uses the da Vinci robotic surgery system for complex valve procedures. Diagnostics start from around $110 for cardiology consultations, with CT angiography around $1,000. Metallic aortic valve replacement may cost around $28,000, including hospital stay, surgeon fees, and anesthesia.

Policlinico San Donato is a leading Italian clinic for cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Doctors perform over 9,400 open and minimally invasive operations on the heart and blood vessels annually. It is the largest number in the country.

Сardiology, heart surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation are the top specialities in San Donato Hospital.

Memorial Hospital Bahçelievler (Memorial Bahçelievler Hastanesi) is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul with an eco-friendly design. There are a lot of green areas on the hospital territory, which contribute to patients’ psychological comfort and their speedy recovery.

The medical facility specializes in oncology treatments, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, brain surgery, urology, gynecology, general and robotic surgery.

Prof. Gokhan Ertas brings 23 years of cardiology experience and 900+ procedures to the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital. A consultation starts from $200, while echocardiography is around $650 and coronary angiography $1,500–$2,200. Aortic valve replacement typically costs $12,000–$20,500 – a package covering 7-day hospitalization, surgery, pre-op tests, and complication insurance up to $30,000.

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the cardiothoracic team at this JCI-accredited hospital, with specific expertise in TAVI procedures. The clinic offers a spectrum of treatments, from open aortic valve replacement to minimally invasive transcatheter implantation. A consultation may cost around $135. Surgery packages start around $12,000, while a full TAVI procedure typically runs $24,300–$27,000 – covering surgery, ICU and hospital stays, scans, and transfers.

Memorial Antalya Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital in Turkey. It specializes in medical and radiation oncology, general, plastic, and reconstruction surgery. Memorial Antalya Hospital meets international standards of quality and safety according to the JCI (Joint Commission International), an authoritative organization evaluating world-class medical centers.

Liv Bona Dea Hospital holds JCI accreditation and performs aortic valve replacements for $9,900–13,000. This typically covers the pre-op assessments, valve replacement, and hospital stay. Diagnostic tests start around $100 for an ultrasound, with a heart check-up costing about $950. Specialized cardiac surgeons perform the surgery at this full-service center, which also offers free airport transfers and interpreters.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Uçar has 21 years of cardiology experience and holds a European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate. He has performed over 1,100 cardiovascular procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. Basic diagnostics such as a complete blood count start from $50. A surgical aortic valve replacement typically costs around $13,500–$28,000. The TAVI package is around $32,000 – this covers the procedure, 4 nights hospitalization, pre-op tests, and airport transfers.

Prof. Schmoekel at Asklepios Barmbek is a Focus magazine-listed leader in valve surgery. The JCI-accredited clinic performs over 2,500 TAVI procedures in hybrid operating theaters. Heart diagnostics start from $354 for an ultrasound, with full packages around $2,000. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) may cost around €59,500, covering surgery, an 8-day stay, and rehabilitation. Traditional open surgery runs €52,800–€63,000 with hospital accommodation included.