Best Countries for Replacement of the aortic valve — Page 4

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Ankara. It treats 350,000 patients annually. Main specialties include urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Equipped with Gamma Knife, PET-CT, and Da Vinci robotic surgical system.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre on-site.
• Served patients from 62 countries through the International Patient Relations Department.
• Free medical second opinions and 24/7 multilingual support offered.
• Complimentary airport transfers provided for international patients.

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve replacements, with thousands of complex cardiac procedures performed. A leader in cardiovascular surgery, he trained at La Sapienza University and serves as Vice President of GVM Care & Research. His expertise includes advanced techniques for valve repair and replacement, supported by membership in major cardiac societies like ISMICS and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital operates Korea's first digital hospital with the BESTcare system for enhanced treatment safety. The multidisciplinary center specializes in cardiovascular procedures including aortic valve replacement, handling 1,500,000 patient cases annually.

Artemis Hospitals is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital with 11 Centers of Excellence. It has over 400 doctors across 40 specialties with over 1,000,000 surgeries since 2007. Best known for transplantology, oncology, and neurosciences.

• First hospital in India to offer Image Guided Radiation Therapy for cancer.
• First and only center in Haryana licensed for renal transplant.
• Transplant center performs liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, cornea, and bone marrow transplants.
• Receives 500 new patients per day.
• International department with 40 staff provides interpreters, visa support, and accommodation assistance.

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, part of the esteemed Medipol Health Group, offers advanced aortic valve replacement procedures at JCI-accredited facilities. The hospital specializes in complex cardiac surgeries with a team of experienced cardiologists. Replacement of the aortic valve may cost around $12,000–$14,000. Dr. Nail Paksoy, certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology, brings specialized expertise to the cardiac care team.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

Asan Medical Center performs nearly half of South Korea's heart transplants with a 90% success rate. The cardiology and cardiac surgery departments specialize in complex procedures like aortic valve replacement. The hospital treats over 11,800 outpatients daily and serves international patients from the USA, China, UAE, and Russia.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility with specialized expertise in cardiology, including aortic valve replacement. The hospital is the first in South Korea to perform lung transplants and maintains international healthcare standards.

Maria Cecilia Hospital handles over 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries, with a multidisciplinary Heart Team managing complex aortic valve cases. Prof. Carlo Savini specializes in minimally invasive and percutaneous aortic valve surgery, with international experience at top European cardiac centers like San Raffaele Hospital and OLV Hospital. He is a member of the European Association for CardioThoracic Surgery and focuses on advanced valve repair techniques.