Best Carotid endarterectomy Clinics in the World: 5 Top-Rated Centers

Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic is a single-specialty cardiovascular and vein clinic in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey, led by Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, a Fellow of the ESC and ACC. It specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, phlebology, pediatric and congenital heart surgery, and heart transplantation. For coronary bypass surgery, nearly 90% of grafts remain functional for more than 10 years.

The clinic treats both adults and children and serves 150 patients a year.

Ponderas Academic Hospital offers Carotid endarterectomy with surgeons boasting 16 years of experience, backed by 10 international accreditations including JCI. The procedure typically costs around $7,180–$9,580. Dr. Alexandru Cristescu, a neurosurgeon trained in leading French hospitals, specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to vascular procedures.

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.

Private Medifema Hospital is a multi-specialty facility in Izmir, Turkey. It offers surgical and clinical care for adults and children. Main specialties include bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, aesthetics, and vascular surgery. The hospital also covers orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiology, and neonatal intensive care. The medical team has 35 specialized doctors.

The 13,500 m² facility has 126 beds and 5 operating rooms. Care units include 31 adult and 15 newborn intensive care beds. Five more beds are dedicated to vascular surgery intensive care. Cardiology and emergency observation units add 22 beds. The team performs advanced bariatric procedures like robotic gastric sleeve surgery.

Medifema serves international patients through a health tourism model. It offers all-inclusive packages with VIP transfers and personal assistance. On-site diagnostics include CT scanning, Doppler sonography, and nasal endoscopy. Staff support patients in English, Russian, Arabic, and German.

Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul is a cardiovascular surgery clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. It focuses on heart valve disease, coronary bypass, and vascular surgery. Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul founded the practice in 1997. He is a pioneer of axillary heart surgery in Turkey. This technique reaches the heart through small incisions in the armpit. The medical team has 35 years of experience. They have performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries.

The practice has completed 1,000+ minimally invasive heart procedures. It also reports over 2,000 vascular surgeries. Prof. Dr. Beşoğul has published his subaxillary surgery research in international journals. The clinic uses a multidisciplinary heart team approach for patient safety. Advanced diagnostics include 3D and 4K endoscopic imaging. Specialists coordinate care across cardiology, anesthesiology, and intensive care. Services are available in English, German, Arabic, and Russian.