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The hospital specializes in advanced treatments for Ventricular septal defect, with Dr. Zvi Ram, a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, leading the team. Dr. Ram specializes in minimally invasive procedures and deep brain stimulation, with extensive expertise in complex neurological conditions.</p><doctor id=\"5\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"good_fit_for":"Catheter-based VSD closure","why_its_ranked":"Cardiology department ranked #2 worldwide. Adult congenital heart disease clinic and pediatric unit with fetal echocardiography for VSD. 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At VM Altınbaş Hospital, a multidisciplinary private center, his care may cost around $20,000. This package typically covers the VSD closure surgery, 8-17 days hospitalization with ICU, pre-op diagnostics, and airport transfers. Initial diagnostics, such as CT scans, run $190–$450. The clinic holds Turkish Medical Association accreditation and provides full international patient support.</p>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Interventricular septal defect surgery","good_fit_for":"Pediatric and adult cases","why_its_ranked":"Specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery with a dedicated cardiovascular surgery department. 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The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.</p> <ul> <li>300 patients from Europe, CIS, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Arab League visit annually.</li> <li>Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.</li> <li>Performs organ transplants and complex brain and spinal procedures.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/65aeaa473dbc1","title":"Patient room at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with modern hospital bed and amenities"},{"base_url":"clinic/65aeac1ba5f1f","title":"Modern patient room at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with hospital bed and amenities"},{"base_url":"clinic/671baf4851584","title":"Patient room at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with modern bed and contemporary design"},{"base_url":"clinic/671baf6321c07","title":"Modern corridor at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with VM logo on wall"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Turkey","id":46,"alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},"city":{"name":"Istanbul","id":107,"alias":"istanbul"},"address":"Yakuplu, Hürriyet Blv 41/1, 34524 Beylikdüzü Osb/Beylikdüzü/İstanbul, Türkiye"},"rating":{"rating":4.9,"google":5,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":59,"doctors_number":100,"year_foundation":2014},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d48fc833289.jpeg","name":"Turkish Medical Association","country_code":"TR"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/62e2ea948b5d5.jpeg","name":"International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate","country_code":"TR"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Memorial Ankara Hospital specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, with JCI accreditation ensuring high treatment standards. The clinic offers catheter-based heart surgeries for ventricular septal defects without chest incisions. Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu, a cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive valve surgery, performs procedures like right anterior minithoracotomy and combined valve surgeries. He is a member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.</p><doctor id=\"10691\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"VSD closure, open heart surgery, robotic heart surgery, Doppler echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, fetal echocardiography","good_fit_for":"Fetal to adolescent VSD patients","why_its_ranked":"220 adult congenital heart defect corrections yearly within 1,000+ cardiac interventions. 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The full pre-operative diagnostic package runs around $1,800 to help prepare for surgical or catheter-based repair.</p>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Ventricular septal defect repair, transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect","good_fit_for":"Adolescents with VSD transitioning to adult care","why_its_ranked":"Dedicated pediatric and adult congenital heart units. Offers both open-heart and catheter closure. 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Core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation.</p> <ul> <li>97% success rate for cardiac surgeries, one of the highest in Europe.</li> <li>Over 3,000 children treated internationally for congenital heart defects.</li> <li>Telepresence robots allow patients to connect with doctors anytime.</li> <li>Over 20,000 coronary artery bypass and heart valve surgeries performed.</li> <li>A hotel on the clinic grounds for patient and family stays.</li> </ul>","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/5bd86b64641d2","title":"San Donato Hospital main building exterior in Milan, Italy"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bd86b67a042f","title":"Advanced operating room with medical equipment at San Donato Hospital, Italy"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bd86b6517028","title":"Bright hospital corridor at San Donato Hospital, Milan, Italy"},{"base_url":"clinic/5bd86b65d221a","title":"Ceiling skylight and decorative panel at San Donato Hospital, Italy"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Italy","id":127,"alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},"city":{"name":"Milan","id":353,"alias":"milan"},"address":"Piazza Edmondo Malan, 2, 20097 San Donato Milanese MI, Italy"},"rating":{"rating":4.8,"google":3.2,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":94},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":55,"doctors_number":350,"year_foundation":1969},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb7263b067a.jpeg","name":"Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare Accrediatation","country_code":"IT"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"<p>Atlas University Hospital specializes in Ventricular septal defect treatment with a team experienced in complex cardiac procedures. Dr. Serkan Burc Deser, a cardiovascular surgeon trained at Istanbul University and with international fellowships in aortic and advanced vascular techniques, leads the program. The hospital handles 565,000+ patients annually and provides comprehensive support for international patients.</p><doctor id=\"8712\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Interventricular septal defect surgery","good_fit_for":"Complex cardiac cases","why_its_ranked":"Specializes in ventricular septal defect treatment with experienced cardiovascular surgeons. Handles 565,000+ patients annually. 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The facility operates with JCI accreditation, ensuring adherence to international healthcare standards. Dr. Cătălin Trifan, a cardiovascular surgeon with over _doctor_10104_years_ of experience in complex heart procedures, leads the cardiac surgery team. The hospital provides comprehensive diagnostics, surgical intervention, and postoperative monitoring.</p><doctor id=\"10104\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"techniques":"Ventricular septal defect surgery","good_fit_for":"Minimally invasive ventricular septal defect repair","why_its_ranked":"JCI-accredited with a dedicated Heart Team. On-site CT/MRI for precise diagnosis. 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He has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery and trained internationally at Stanford, Mount Sinai, and other top institutions. The hospital operates a dedicated catheterization lab and offers advanced surgical techniques for congenital heart conditions.</p><doctor id=\"3878\"></doctor>","text_type":"mt_wow_description","best_texts":{"good_fit_for":"Children with complex VSD needing heart surgery","why_its_ranked":"National referral center for complex cardiac surgery. 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