Data verified by Bookimed as of December 2025, based on patient requests and official quotes from 62 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2025) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda brings 33 years of cardiac surgery experience with 900+ aortic valve procedures, holding 3 patents in valve repair technologies. The clinic offers both minimally invasive TAVI (around €45,000 plus prosthesis) and traditional open surgery (€35,000-45,000), with packages covering procedure, individual room stay, and ICU care. As Head of Cardiac Surgery at Teknon Heart Institute – a 6-time JCI-accredited center – he pioneered techniques used by elite athletes and performers. The facility provides complete cardiac imaging, surgery and rehabilitation services.
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers a wide range of treatments, including Replacement of the Aortic Valve procedure. The hospital is certified by JCI for its high quality of service, safety standards and patient care. It offers a range of services, including language assistance, transfer airport-clinic-airport, and general anesthesia. Patients from CIS, Balkan and African countries choose Hisar Hospital for medical care. The procedure is performed by Dr. Ali Fedakar, a specialist in Coronary by-pass surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Beating Heart Bypass surgery, and other peripheral surgery techniques. Dr. Ali Fedakar is internationally certified and has years of experience in the field. Replacement of the Aortic Valve in Turkey procedure at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital involves a 5-day stay in the hospital and 7-days in the hotel.
Prof. Aidietis Audrius brings 46 years of cardiac expertise with 900+ procedures performed. Aortic valve replacement at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital typically costs around 40,000 EUR – covering surgery, ICU, 10-day stay, VIP transfers, and all medical services. The hospital holds JCI accreditation as the only facility in the Baltic States with this certification. Prof. Aidietis specializes in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and arrhythmology with 35 years as a professor.
Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in Replacement of the aortic valve. Performs TAVI, minimally invasive surgery, and open-heart valve replacement. International practice includes Turkey and other undisclosed countries. Holds certifications in Cardiovascular Surgery. Member…
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including cardiac transplantation. He is known worldwide for his skills in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart…
Dr. Mustafa Saglam specializes in aortic valve replacement procedures. Uses techniques like TAVI, open-heart surgery, and minimally invasive methods. Trained internationally in procedures in countries like the United States and Germany. Head of Cardiology at Hisar…
Video Stories from Bookimed Patients
Bonnie
The surgeon was extremely knowledgeable, and I am very pleased with the international service provided.
"It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children
We successfully operated on our daughter Nika Popova at the San Donato clinic (Italy). Thank you so much for the Bookimed service for the excellent organization of the trip. Our manager Aleksey Karaganov was always in touch and helped with all issues (visas, booking, medical and legal issues). The clinic, staff, ward are all at the highest level and the main thing is that real masters of their craft work there. Our attending physicians were delighted with the results of the most complicated heart surgery, the Ross operation. It is unfortunate that politics affects not only ordinary citizens, but also their children. I wish you patience, kindness and health to you and your loved ones, so that as many children from all over the world as possible can receive help. Thank you very much to Alexei and your entire team.
"The nurse are nice and the food is very good and my mom surgery went very good by Dr
I want to thank Dr.Murtada, because he’s the one who arrange it with the hospital. he was with us the whole way asking if we need anything, if everything is OK and I keep asking him a question too but he doesn’t get tired he googled and answer or he calls them straight to figure out the situation. At first me doing it by myself make me tired of emailing all of the hospital in India but after I contact Bookimed he finish everything that it takes me three weeks to due in 2days.The hospital was good to us, they arrange driver named Manpreet Singh that can speak English and take us everywhere we ask am and help us travel popular places, he is the best. I want to thank Karan Kumar for being with us until the end he is the one who take care of everything in the hospital for us and outside of the hospital too. The nurse are nice and the food is very good and my mom surgery went very good by Dr. Anoop k Ganjoo, he is really good doctor. I will recommend you changing your dollar to rupees before going to India.
About Bookimed service
I am very satisfied with support by Dr. Murtada, he make me feel like somebody was with me while I was struggling with this medical situation. he ask and check on me like he’s one of my family, I want to thank him so much for everything he have done for me and my family. If I need to travel anywhere for vacation or medical travel I will for sure come back again.
A certified medical writer with 10+ years of experience, developed Bookimed’s trusted content, backed by a Master’s in Philology and medical expert interviews worldwide.
General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
This page may feature information relating to various medical conditions, treatments, and healthcare services available in different countries. Please be advised that the content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or guidance. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
Fast Facts about Replacement of the aortic valve
Replacement of the aortic valve
This procedure involves replacing a diseased aortic valve with a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve to improve heart function.
Pros: High durability with mechanical valves lasting over 20 years. Bioprosthetic options reduce the need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy by up to 60%.
Cons: Requires open heart surgery, leading to longer recovery time compared to TAVI. Potential for complications during surgery, with a risk of 2-3% mortality.
Effectiveness: Success rate over 95% in improving symptoms and extending life expectancy.
Duration: 4-6 hours.
Recovery: 6-8 weeks.
Best for: Severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation in patients under 65 years old.