Open Heart Surgery Clinics in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Dr Ibrahim Bayar heads the cardiovascular department at this specialist Istanbul facility. The clinic has a regular flow of Australian patients and operates a dedicated hospital for heart procedures. Open heart surgery may cost around A$16,800. This package typically covers surgeon and anaesthetic fees, operating room charges, and seven nights of hospitalisation. All pre-operative tests, including angiography and echocardiography, are included. The clinic provides airport transfers and 10 days of follow-up observation to monitor recovery before travel.

Memorial Antalya Hospital holds JCI accreditation and operates as part of the prominent Memorial Health Group. Dr Cemal Kemaloglu offers a minimally invasive approach using a 6–7 cm incision under the breast to help speed up recovery. Surgery may cost around A$27,600. This typical package covers preoperative analyses, one day in intensive care, and up to four days of hospitalisation. The hospital sits 13 km from the airport and provides free transfers and dedicated interpreters to assist Australian patients throughout their stay.

Professor Hakan Ceyran leads the paediatric cardiovascular department at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and has performed over 1,100 procedures. Complex heart repairs may cost around A$29,400 to A$54,100. These packages typically cover the surgery, roughly 14 days of hospitalisation for the patient and a companion, and VIP transfers. This JCI-accredited facility serves patients from 92 countries and provides a dedicated interpreter to support families through the entire treatment process.

Medicalpoint International Hospital is JCI-accredited and holds ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS certifications – multiple global safety benchmarks. The clinic treats a regular flow of Australian patients with over 200 translators for seamless communication. Dr Gokhan Albayrak specialises in complex aortic and heart valve surgeries, including coronary bypass and TAVI. A single-price policy and end-to-end logistics provide full transparency and coordination for international care.

Dr Sinan Göçer has performed 900+ cardiovascular procedures and received the Turkish Ministry of Health Doctor of the Year award. The clinic holds DIN EN ISO 9001 certification and maintains a 92% patient recommendation rate. Open heart surgery packages may cost around A$11,200. This typically includes the procedure, 7 days of hospitalisation with ICU care, and pre-op diagnostics. The hospital also covers airport transfers, medications, and interpreter services. A separate diagnostic package is available for around A$2,500.

Memorial Ankara Hospital reports a 99% success rate for coronary artery bypass surgeries. The cardiology department handles over 1,000 cardiac interventions annually. Open heart surgery costs around A$28,000. This package includes airport transfers, hospital admission, and English language assistance. The facility holds JCI accreditation, meeting rigorous international safety standards. Associate Professor Mustafa Serkan Durdu specialises in total correction surgeries for complex congenital conditions. The hospital features hybrid operating theatres for both open and endovascular interventions. This ensures versatile care for various heart conditions.

VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a large, 300-bed JCI-accredited university hospital with 13 operating theatres and a multidisciplinary team of 150 physicians. It holds both a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation. The hospital has a regular flow of Australian patients and is affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University for academic-level cardiac care.

Medipol Mega University Hospital was Turkey’s first facility to achieve JCI Academic Accreditation. Professor Ahmet Sasmazel leads the cardiovascular team, specialising in complex grafts and valve repairs. Surgery typically costs around A$16,800–A$21,000. This price generally covers the operation, five to six days of hospital stay, and necessary diagnostic tests like echocardiography. The centre uses the Da Vinci robotic system for precise, minimally invasive cardiac work. All medical reports are translated into English for seamless follow-up care with GPs back in Australia.

Professor Ahmet Ozkara leads the cardiovascular programme with a focus on arterial revascularisation and complex artery procedures. Mitral valve replacement typically costs around A$26,600. This package includes the surgery, 7 nights in hospital, airport transfers, and free interpretation services. VSD closure with a patch may run around A$25,200. Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI-accredited and manages 50,000 international cases every year. The hospital provides English medical reports for a smooth handover to Australian GPs once home. Their robotic centre holds SRC Excellence certification for minimally invasive techniques.

Dr Sertac Cicek, Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, completed rare triple fellowships at Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He pioneered hybrid CABG techniques and specialises in Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions. The hospital is JCI-accredited and partners with Boston Children's Hospital for paediatric second opinions, ensuring international safety standards. All medical reports can be translated into English for smooth handover to Australian GPs.