Best Replacement of the aortic valve Clinics in the World: 63 Top-Rated Centers

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.

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu has performed 1,100+ cardiac procedures over 15 years, specializing in aortic valve replacements. The clinic offers four surgical approaches, including the minimally invasive Miami Method via axillary incision. Open valve replacement may cost around $15,000, typically covering the procedure, 7-day hospital stay, prosthesis, transfers, and interpreter services. Hisar Hospital is JCI-accredited with an 86% patient satisfaction rate. Dr. Gençoğlu restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021.

Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation – the first in Turkey – with a 98% success rate for aortic valve replacements. The procedure may cost around $38,000 USD, typically covering surgery, pre-op diagnostics, hospitalization and consultation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Indelen specializes in cardiovascular surgery with expertise in aortic valve procedures. The 53,000 m² facility features 13 operating rooms and LEED Platinum certification.

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan brings 17 years of cardiac surgery experience with 1,100+ procedures performed. Aortic valve replacement may cost around $10,000–$12,000, typically covering surgery, Edwards Magna Ease valve, 7-day hospital stay with ICU, pre-op tests, and transfers. The JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital offers both classical and minimally invasive approaches. Prof. Onan holds professor status and has authored 150+ publications in cardiovascular surgery.

Memorial Antalya Hospital offers aortic valve replacement with potential mitral valve replacement in a single procedure, typically costing around $50,000 USD. The package includes two high-quality valve prostheses, preoperative evaluation, 5 days hospitalization, and 1 day ICU care. The JCI-accredited facility has a 94% patient recommendation rate. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kemaloğlu, a cardiovascular surgeon, leads the surgical team.

Dr. Altug Altinkaya performs aortic valve replacement procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. The procedure typically costs around $12,500–$55,000 USD, covering surgery, 11-12 days hospital stay, and transfers. The hospital specializes in cardiovascular care, with dedicated ICU and ward follow-up for surgical patients.

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.

Policlinico San Donato is Italy's largest cardiovascular center, performing 2,000+ cardiac surgeries annually. The clinic offers transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) – a minimally invasive option. An online consultation with Dr. Matteo Montorfano may cost around €352 as a special price. The Scientific Institute-accredited facility has performed 20,000+ heart valve operations.

Anadolu Medical Center performs aortic valve replacement with Edwards Resilia bioprosthesis – the latest biological valve technology. The package may cost around $30,880 and typically covers the valve, surgery, 2 days in ICU, plus 7 nights hospitalization for both patient and companion. The clinic holds JCI, Planetree, and OECI accreditations while maintaining Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliation. Prof. Ustyunsoy leads the cardiac surgery department, specializing in minimally invasive approaches for faster recovery.