Best Countries for Atrial septal defect surgery — Page 2

Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.

• Treated thousands of international patients since its medical tourism department opened in 2009.
• Featured in The New York Times, CNN, and the Chicago Tribune.
• Patients can also access the same surgeon network at AURA Health Center in Tijuana.
• Has 32 private rooms, 4 operating rooms, and an on-site imaging center.

Memorial Ankara Hospital specializes in catheter-based atrial septal defect repairs without chest incisions. The JCI-accredited facility features advanced cardiac surgery suites and a dedicated cardiology unit. Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu, a cardiovascular surgeon with EACTS and ISMICS memberships, performs minimally invasive valve procedures including ASD closures.

Hospital Ruber Internacional is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Madrid, Spain. Ranked among Spain's top 6 hospitals by Forbes. Specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and cardiology.

• Performed 6,000+ surgeries and 93,000+ consultations in 2022 alone.
• Equipped with Gamma Knife ICON, CyberKnife, Da Vinci Xi, and 3-Tesla MRI.
• Treats both adults and children, with 108 private rooms and 15 luxury suites.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified for quality and environmental management.

SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital ranks among Europe's top three medical institutions. It has provided care since 1867 and treats patients from infancy through 18. Core specialties include pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.

• Survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia reaches 94%.
• Bone marrow transplant survival rates: 90–100% for related donors, 70–80% for unrelated.
• Cardiology center performs over 300 surgeries yearly with high success and low mortality.
• Uses intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma and anti-GD2 immunotherapy for neuroblastoma.
• HEPA-filtered rooms protect patients after bone marrow transplants.

Hadassah Medical

Schneider Center for Children Medicine is Israel's largest pediatric hospital, treating 275,000 children annually. It is the national center for hematology-oncology, cardiology, and organ transplantation. The center is affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

• Cures over two-thirds of pediatric cancer patients in the country as a national hematology-oncology center.
• Pediatric Cardiology Institute is the largest heart disorder center in Israel.
• Performs complex bone marrow transplants, including from non-blood relatives.
• Developmental center examines around 4,000 children each year.
• Holds Accreditation Canada Diamond Status for safety and quality.

Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu specializes in complex congenital heart procedures with expertise in pediatric cardiology. ASD closure surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital typically costs around $16,000 – covering the procedure, 1 day ICU stay, 5-7 days ward stay, and follow-up consultation. The JCI-accredited hospital offers Da Vinci robotic surgery and maintains 127 ICU beds for patient safety. Prof. Türkoğlu serves as expert reviewer for congenital heart cases.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özkara brings 34 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery experience, specializing in congenital heart repairs. ASD repair may cost around $18,000 – typically covering patch closure, 5-7 nights hospital stay, pre-op tests, and first follow-up. The mini-thoracotomy approach avoids sternotomy for smaller scars and faster recovery. Liv Hospital Ulus holds JCI accreditation and offers services in 25+ languages. Prof. Özkara trained at Istanbul University and maintains European Society of Vascular Surgery membership.

Bumrungrad International Hospital is a leading heart surgery center in Southeast Asia, treating over 1 million patients annually from 190+ countries. The hospital ranks among the world's top 10 medical facilities and top 30 most technologically advanced clinics. Its cardiac surgery unit specializes in atrial septal defect repairs with a dedicated team of specialists.

San Donato Hospital is an IRCCS-accredited cardiology and cardiac surgery center. It performs over 9,400 heart and blood vessel operations each year – the most in Italy. Core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation.

• 97% success rate for cardiac surgeries, one of the highest in Europe.
• Over 3,000 children treated internationally for congenital heart defects.
• Telepresence robots allow patients to connect with doctors anytime.
• Over 20,000 coronary artery bypass and heart valve surgeries performed.
• A hotel on the clinic grounds for patient and family stays.