Best Countries & Costs for Open heart surgery in the World

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital offers open heart mitral valve surgery for around $11,170, typically covering the procedure, 7 nights hospitalization, and transfers. The ISO-accredited facility features 6 operating rooms and 82 ICU beds. Patients receive interpreter services and cardiologist consultations as part of the package. The university hospital combines advanced cardiac care with research since 2020.

Prof. Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy has 76 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery experience specializing in robotic heart procedures. Robotic intracardiac tumor excision may cost around $20,850 – typically including surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, 2 days ICU, 5 days ward stay, and pharmaceutical consumables. The Johns Hopkins-affiliated Anadolu Medical Center holds JCI, Planetree, and ESMO accreditations.

The clinic offers JCI and ISO accreditation in Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital. Open heart surgery packages may cost around $24,800 USD for ASD closure or €27,600 EUR for valve replacements, typically covering a 7–10 day hospital stay, pre-op echocardiogram and angiography, meals, companion accommodation, and airport transfers. Robotic surgery uses the Da Vinci System for minimally invasive options.

Medical Center in Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It ranks among Germany's top clinics by Focus magazine. Core specialties include neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cancer, and the breast center.

• Certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG), German Trauma Center, and WHO/UNICEF.
• Neurosurgery performs over 1,000 surgeries each year. It cooperates with specialists from Boston and Cleveland hospitals.
• Breast Center has a 90% treatment success rate. Offers immediate breast reconstruction after surgery.
• Treatment costs are 10–20% lower than other German hospitals. Same pricing for foreign and local patients.
• Interpreter services available at €35 per hour.

Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin is a specialized heart center that treats over 32,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Named a World's Best Specialized Hospital by Newsweek in 2022.

• Performs 5,700+ heart-related operations annually, including 5,000 intubations and angiographies.
• Surgeons have completed 1,770 heart transplants, nearly 200 of those in children.
• Over 500 cardiac electrophysiology studies and 200 pacemaker implants each year.
• Home to six specialized departments covering the full spectrum of heart care.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic is a multidisciplinary hospital specializing in oncology, orthopedics, surgery, neurology, and neurosurgery. It was included in Focus magazine's TOP of leading German medical institutions based on patient reviews and doctor qualifications. The hospital treats 40,000 patients annually.

Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda brings 35 years of cardiac surgery experience, having performed 1,100+ procedures with expertise in Ross procedures and valve reconstruction. Open heart surgery at Centro Médico Teknon may cost around $41,160–45,000 – typically including 7–10 nights hospitalization with ICU monitoring, pre-op tests, and post-operative follow-up. The JCI and EFQM-certified hospital is part of Quirónsalud group. Dr. Ruyra holds 3 patents for mitral valve technologies and was ranked among Spain's Top 100 doctors by Forbes.

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.

Policlinico San Donato performs 9,400+ cardiac operations annually – Italy's highest volume with a 97% success rate. The pediatric cardiac surgery is led by Dr. Frigiola and Dr. Giamberti, head physicians with extensive experience in congenital heart defects. Open heart surgery may cost around $58,800 – including surgical treatment and online consultation. The clinic operates 10 modern operating rooms equipped with latest cardiac technologies and belongs to Gruppo San Donato network treating 4 million patients yearly.

San Raffaele Hospital performs over 52,000 surgeries annually, including complex open heart procedures. Dr. Ottavio Alfieri, an award-winning cardiac surgeon with 46 years of experience of experience, has performed 15,000+ cardiac surgeries and developed the widely used "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique.

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale, a leading cardiovascular surgeon, has performed thousands of complex open heart surgeries including CABG and valve replacements. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques and holds a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University. As Vice President of GVM Care & Research, he leads cardiac surgery departments across multiple hospitals and is an active member of major cardiac societies like the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Bumrungrad International Hospital specializes in heart surgery, serving over 1 million patients annually from 190+ countries. The facility ranks among Southeast Asia's largest private centers and one of the world's most technologically advanced hospitals.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.