Best Countries for Replacement of the aortic valve — Page 2

Dr. Dogan Erdogan brings 31 years of experience of cardiac surgery experience, having performed over 900 aortic valve replacements. The estimated cost around $20,000 covers the surgical procedure at Medical Park Antalya – the Mediterranean region's largest private hospital with 228 beds. Dr. Erdogan holds specialization in interventional cardiology and congenital cardiac conditions. The clinic holds international health tourism accreditation.

Medicalpoint International Hospital offers aortic valve replacement with over 450 cardiac cases treated annually, supported by a JCI-accredited facility since 2011. Dr. Koray Aykut, a cardiovascular surgeon with 21 years of experience of experience and European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery membership, specializes in aortic valve procedures.

Dr. Sinan Göçer has performed over 900 aortic valve replacements during his 13-year career in cardiovascular surgery. The procedure typically costs around $14,990 as an all-inclusive package – covering pre-op tests, surgery with latest technologies, 7 nights hospital stay with companion, and 10 nights hotel accommodation. The ISO-certified Lokman Hekim Hospital maintains a 93% patient recommendation rate for this procedure. Dr. Göçer was named Turkish Ministry of Health's 'Doctor of the Year' in 2015 and holds membership in the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Ismael Avila has 7 specialized facts documented about aortic valve procedures. Treatment at Hospital de la Familia may cost around $40,000 USD – typically covering the surgery, private room, and transfers. Located just 200 yards from the US border, the JCI-accredited facility features 4 operating rooms and has been featured in major international publications.

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.

Professor Amir Halkin directs the Structural Heart Disease Service at Sourasky Medical Center, trained in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital. The TAVI package costs around $29,300, typically covering the procedure, 5 nights hospitalization, comprehensive diagnostics, and an Edwards Lifesciences Sapien3 valve. Sourasky holds JCI accreditation and ranks among Newsweek's top 10 global medical tourism destinations. Professor Halkin lectures at Hadassah Medical School and specializes in minimally invasive valve replacements.

Memorial Ankara Hospital specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement through catheter-based techniques. Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu, a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in sutureless valve replacement and right anterior minithoracotomy, performs these procedures. He is a member of EACTS and ISMICS with peer-reviewed publications in leading cardiac surgery journals. The procedure typically costs around $13,500 at this JCI-accredited facility.

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.

Prof. Hasan Turhan provides personalized recommendations for aortic valve replacement cases. The TAVI procedure plus 2 stents may cost around $22,000 – typically covering the surgery, 7 nights hospitalization, transfers, and translator support. The clinic handles 2,700 international patients annually and offers integrated treatment combining valve replacement with coronary stenting during one hospitalization.