Best Heart Valve Replacement Clinics in the World: 147 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda has performed 1,100+ cardiac procedures over 33 years, specializing in minimally invasive valve techniques. Aortic valve replacement at Centro Médico Teknon may cost around €40,000, typically covering pre-op diagnostics, surgery, 5-10 nights stay, ICU if needed, and follow-up care. The JCI-accredited clinic offers the Ross procedure and patented valve repair technologies. Dr. Ruyra heads the cardiac surgery department and holds membership in the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu performs valve replacements using minimally invasive techniques – avoiding sternotomy cuts in 900+ cases over 15 years. The typical package costs around $17,720-$21,275, covering surgery, St. Jude/LivaNova implants, 9 days with ICU, transfers and meals. A JCI-accredited hospital supports his practice with 86%+ patient recommendations. Trained at Cerrahpaşa Institute, Dr. Gençoğlu leads a dedicated cardiac team with 3,000+ cardiovascular cases managed collectively.

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility with a 4.6/5 rating from 242+ patient reviews. Minimally invasive heart valve replacement typically costs around $16,860, covering the procedure, 7-9 days hospital stay (including 1-2 days in ICU), pre-op tests, specialist consultations, and transfers. The hospital offers multiple surgical approaches from open to robotic techniques. Prof. Onan holds a professorship in vascular surgery and operates within Memorial Healthcare Group.

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in valve surgery with 8 years of experience and 900+ procedures performed. Heart valve replacement at Memorial may cost around $20,000 USD – typically covering the prosthesis, 7-9 days hospitalization, and transfers. The JCI-accredited hospital offers a 95-98% success rate for valve procedures. Prof. Onan leads the program while publishing extensively in cardiac surgery.

The JCI-accredited Memorial Antalya Hospital offers heart valve replacement with a transparent around $22,000 package – typically covering surgery, 1-day ICU stay, 4 days hospitalization, and transfers. Associate Professor Cemal Kemaloğlu leads the cardiac surgery team at this internationally recognized facility where patients receive comprehensive pre-op testing and post-op recommendations.

Op. Dr. Sinan Göçer has performed 1,100+ heart valve procedures over 12 years, including minimally-invasive transaxillary approaches. Treatment typically costs around €12,500–15,000 – covering surgery, angiography, 7-8 days hospitalization with companion, hotel stay, transfers, and interpreter services. The JCI-accredited clinic operates under Dr. Göçer, who trained at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital and received Turkey's 'Doctor of the Year' award in 2015.

Dr. John Blacks has performed 900 heart valve replacements over 25 years of practice. The procedure may cost around $7,000 – typically covering the operation, diagnostics, and airport transfers. Veselibu Clinic maintains a 91% patient recommendation rate with a focus on rehabilitation. Dr. Blacks specializes in plastic surgery with extensive cardiac procedure experience.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ceyran brings 27 years of specialized expertise with 1,100+ pediatric heart procedures performed, including training at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital. Heart valve replacement may cost around $38,500 USD at this JCI-accredited facility, typically covering the surgery, 7 ICU nights, 8 ward nights, meals, and VIP transfers. The clinic offers multiple implant options including stentless biological valves and homografts.

Medical Park Göztepe offers two heart valve replacement options: traditional surgery with metal valve at around $20,000 or Mitra Clip procedure at approximately $40,000. The all-inclusive package covers surgery, 5-7 nights hospitalization, tests, and transfers. This JCI-accredited facility has 150+ specialists and provides free interpreter services. Patients receive care in Turkey's first private cancer hospital within this multi-specialty complex.

Meliva Kardiolita Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Vilnius, Lithuania. The hospital specializes in orthopedics, cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, and weight loss procedures. It treats only adult patients and welcomes around 298,000 individuals annually. Most international patients come from the CIS, Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.