Compare heart valve replacement prices across 13 medical tourism countries, measured against the US price. Figures are indicative and shown as captured, not quotes.
US reference price $170,000 · lowest abroad $9,500 in India
Median price across the 13 countries with a figure: $17,200. The Medical Tourism Index column ranks a country’s medical tourism environment out of the 46 destinations the index scores; a blank there means the index does not rank that country, not that it lacks care.
Clinics people actually go to
Highly rated clinics and doctors for heart valve replacement, pulled from public Google ratings and grouped by country. Ratings are shown as found. Confirm current pricing and availability with the clinic before you plan.
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Centro Cardiovascular -Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
★ 4.4 · 100 reviewsBogota
“Excellent care from Dr. René, the professional assigned to perform my at-home polysomnography yesterday. He was respectful, punctual, handled with care, and answered all my questions. I am very satisfied with the service and attention from …”Google review
“As a tourist, I broke my leg in Costa Rica. At your clinic, I was kindly welcomed. The surgery was successful, and the medical staff were very friendly. The level of comfort at your clinic was very high, significantly higher than what I wou…”Google review
“Dr. Mario Moreira Villalaz was exactly on time for our appointment. He took an interest in me and my well-being and performed a thorough examination. My appointment lasted almost an hour and Dr. Moreira covered everything I wanted him to an…”Google review
“Recently underwent a heart surgery at this hospital and overall had a very good experience. Special thanks to Dr. Rajesh for successfully performing the surgery and taking great care throughout the treatment and recovery process. Follow-up …”Google review
“We had rushed to Medway Heart Institute on 19th July- a Sunday.Dr.Kamalnathan Was the first to attend to us and explained in detail. Dr.G.V Sir performed Angioplasty exceptionally and clarified all the queries patiently. Definitely, Dr. Pal…”Google review
Dr. A B Gopalamurugan | Best Cardiologist in Chennai | TAVR, TAVI, Heart Stent, MitraClip, Laser Angioplasty, Pacemaker India
★ 5.0 · 1,417 reviewsChennai
“We met Dr. A B Gopalamurugan for my mother’s heart valve-related issue and we were very confused after hearing different opinions. Doctor patiently went through all the reports and explained the situation in a very simple way. What we liked…”Google review
“My family is very grateful to Dr. A B Gopalamurugan and his team. We visited him during a very stressful time related to my mother’s cardiac problem. Doctor listened patiently, explained the condition clearly, and helped us understand the t…”Google review
Heart360 Care Cardiac Center - Dr. Nikhil P.J. Theckumparampil
★ 5.0 · 89 reviewsChennai
“I am extremely grateful to Dr. Nikhil for his expertise, accurate diagnosis, and exceptional care. His clinical judgment helped me avoid a second open-heart surgery that I had been advised to undergo after developing a valve infection and l…”Google review
“Heart360care is a good facility - very well maintained. Clean and neat. Good parking area for car. Dr Vijaykumar is an excellent cardiologist - very caring and attentive.”Google review
“I would like to thank Dr.Abdelgani Siham for her professional care and empathetic attitude, as well as the brother who assisted her during the treatment I underwent in the gastroenterology department at Ichilov Hospital Tel-Aviv”Google review
“I am from Bulgaria, so I was very impressed with the emergency room - everything is super well organized, the place is clean, the hygiene level is top. The staff was helpful and kind.”Google review
“Huge thanks to Dr. Tatyana Rabin! She is an incredible doctor and a very compassionate person. In oncology, it's so important to find a specialist you can fully trust. A true professional who helped our family so much ❤️”Google review
“Great experience at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic — the staff were professional, friendly, and attentive. The service was fast and well-organized, and everything was explained clearly. I felt well taken care of and would definitely recommend this…”Google review
“Good place to get your heart fixed.”Google review
“I come there with my father, pleasant and wholehearted service, no long lines and the wait is not long. A special building, high ceilings, wide corridors and a spacious waiting area including comfortable chairs scattered throughout the area…”Google review
“Last month I was admitted to a hospital which I always choose based on my consultant request. Twice this has happened and the place was no better than a vet zone into each and every perspective... I was discharged from that disgusting hospi…”Google review
“Highly grateful to the Saudi Hospital team for their exceptional care during my dad’s emergency. From the first moment at the ER to the ICU their staff were professional, fast and very responsive. Everything was done at the right time which…”Google review
الدكتور فراس فهيم عبد الله - استشاري جراحة الأوعية الدموية والدوالي
★ 5.0 · 231 reviewsAmman
“One of the best doctor ever he’s really honest, thank you, doctore feras For everything 👍”Google review
“I want to thank Dr. Firas and his team as well for successfully assisting my father. The surgery was performed excellently, resulting in great and positive outcomes.”Google review
“Doctors: Dr.Razi , Dr.Sakher ma'aya , Dr.Mohammad abu-talb Their commitment to providing the best possible medical treatment was evident, and they handled the procedure with precision, making what could have been a complicated surgery appea…”Google review
“Warm welcoming atmosphere, excellent feedback on health status and efficient services with reasonable cost - My experience with this hospital was in late 2012.”Google review
“I am very satisfied with the care and service I received at DSH2. Every staff member was friendly, professional, and treated me with kindness and respect. A special thank you to Dr. Azlan, Dr. Naveen, CA Bihah, CA Sue, the dedicated team at…”Google review
“My first visit with Dr. Nachiyappan A/L V Annamalai was excellent. I was recommended by my aunt, and I’m glad I chose to consult with him. The consultation lasted almost an hour, and every detail was explained clearly and patiently. He made…”Google review
“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Kenny Cheng and the entire SJMC medical team for their dedicated care. During the time when our father needed to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), our whole family was filled with worry and anxiet…”Google review
“Special thanks to Dr. Kenny Cheng. To you, our operation may have been just another routine procedure. But to us, it truly saved my life — because it finally broke the "dead cycle" we had been trapped in for so long. In my case, probably 90…”Google review
“Dr. Wong Teck Wee – A Doctor with a Heart of Gold ❤️ There are doctors, and then there are extraordinary doctors who leave a lasting impact. Dr. Wong Teck Wee is one of those rare individuals whose skill, compassion, and dedication truly st…”Google review
“Dr Wong is a very kind and compassionate doctor ! Really Grateful he is our doctor. Thank you so so much 🙇🏻♀️🙏🫶🏻 Doctor is very caring doctor, very professional , very knowledgeable . Besides his expertise as a renown cardiologist, he…”Google review
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Raymond and Dra. Andy Vázquez for their incredible care and kindness during the delivery of our baby, Omar. From the very beginning, they treated us with so much warmth and attention — always fo…”Google review
“I would like to share from my heart how grateful I am to Dr. Raymond and Dra. Andy Vázquez for the amazing care and support they gave me throughout my pregnancy, delivery, and recovery with our baby Omar. From the very first visit until aft…”Google review
“I want to sincerely thank Dr. Oscar Mercado Astorga for all the support he has given me during this very important process in my life. As a patient, facing heart problems generates a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, but from the very first m…”Google review
“Dr. Oscar took the lead in my son's endovascular treatment for severe aortic coarctation, and we couldn't have been in better hands. He stands out for his impeccable planning, thorough preparation, and highly analytical approach. What we ap…”Google review
Narodowy Instytut Kardiologii im. Stefana kardynała Wyszyńskiego – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy w Warszawie
★ 4.4 · 291 reviewsWarsaw
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“A great hospital. I was a patient in the vascular surgery department. The doctors were excellent, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Bilski is a great specialist, very professional, meticulous, decisive, and down-to-earth. The…”Google review
“I had an excellent experience with Dr Kelvin Chua and the entire team at The Heart & Vascular Centre. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, friendly and highly professional, making the whole process very smooth and reassuring. The…”Google review
“I saw Dr Kelvin Chua in end April 26 for Paroxysmal AF. He immediately impressed me as one who is very knowledgeable and confident. I decided to go for the ablation procedure cum insertion of the watchman device in the LAA in mid May 26 und…”Google review
The Harley Street Heart and Vascular Centre (Gleneagles)
★ 5.0 · 103 reviewsSingapore
“A DOCTOR with a good soul / caring and sound advice . ( DR ROHIT KHURANA/ Cardiologist) Nurses who excel in their professionalism , very helpful and accomodating despite a very busy practice . A big thanks to Miss Germaine and her team . Th…”Google review
“Dr. Rohit Khurana is the only cardiologist our family trusts. Even after relocating to Dubai with access to excellent healthcare, no one compares—we still book teleconsultations with Dr. Rohit for his expert opinion. Thank you for your exce…”Google review
“A Grateful Heart — My Journey with Dr Paul Chiam and the TAVI Team from The Heart and Vascular Centre I recently underwent a procedure called TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) to replace my aortic valve. Before the TAVI, anothe…”Google review
“My father recently underwent heart valve PASCAL surgery under the care of Dr Paul Chiam, and we are extremely grateful for the experience and outcome. After an echocardiogram scan at NUH revealed an abnormality in my father’s heart valve, w…”Google review
“Living with knee pain can affect every part of daily life, so finding the right specialist is incredibly important. I am grateful that I was recommended to Dr. Wachara Maneeratroj at Vejthani International Hospital. His professionalism, exp…”Google review
“Dr .Sukprasert Today, I underwent an endoscopy and colonoscopy. I visited the doctor, and his recommendations and explanations were absolutely excellent. The procedure was straightforward and smooth. They provided me with comprehensive and …”Google review
“5BIH 521 After an initial consultation, I ended up receiving surgery at Bangkok Hospital. I’m very glad I chose this hospital for my surgery. Everything was great. I received excellent medical treatment starting from the surgeon himself Dr.…”Google review
“BIH545: Amazing hospital! Everything is perfect and extremely professional. From the doctors and surgeons to the nurses. Everyone cares so much! Everything is so clean and tidy and organized. If you need a scan or treatment or medicine, you…”Google review
“My dad underwent CABG surgery here, and overall the care was excellent. Dr. Vitoon and his team performed the surgery well and truly saved my dad’s life. We are very grateful for their work. The nurses on the cardiac floor 5H and CCU1 were …”Google review
“As my very fresh experience, medical staffs including doctors, nurses and supports at Bangkok Heart are very professional and kind. Additionally, teamwork is strongly shown when any issues occur. Thank you Dr.Permyos and great teams for the…”Google review
“Acibadem Maslak Hospital is a hospital with highly specialized staff and state-of-the-art technology. I would like to share my impressions of Prof. Melih Bozkurt’s team, the wonderful Mukaddes, the neurosurgery ward on the fourth floor, and…”Google review
“This is a wonderful hospital as a physician I would have loved to work. I have worked at Cedars Sinai Medical Center since I have finished my studies and it is considered one of the best hospitals in the world and second in ranking in USA. …”Google review
“⭐⭐⭐ There are simply not enough words to express the gratitude our family feels for the exceptional care we received at Acıbadem International Hospital. We traveled from Jamaica carrying hope, faith, and many uncertainties, searching for a …”Google review
“Great experience at Acıbadem International Hastanesi. The staff were very helpful, professional, and efficient during my treatment. The food offered was also very nice. Special thanks to Madlen Madlen Sahnazoglu, Mehmet, and nurse Ferda for…”Google review
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan - Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi
★ 5.0 · 214 reviewsIstanbul
“We met prof Dr Mustafa Bilgi Erdoğan during my father's open-heart surgery, and he is one of the most successful doctors in Istanbul in cardiovascular surgeries. Thanks God the post_surgery recovery process was easy since it was performed w…”Google review
“Outstanding Medical Expertise: A Life-Saving Heart Surgery by Professor Dr. Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan We are incredibly grateful to Professor Dr. Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan for his exceptional work in performing a highly risky heart operation on Mr.…”Google review
“I made the trip from a smaller city specifically to get a second opinion, and I'm genuinely glad I did. It wasn't that I doubted the care available closer to home — it was more about peace of mind and wanting to make sure I had access to th…”Google review
“I had quite the experience getting lost for my appointment and ended up on 2nd floor of Dunn tower and this nice nurse I believe her name was Karen! She gladly stopped what she was doing to help me find out where I needed to be. She called …”Google review
Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
★ 4.7 · 136 reviewsHouston
“The clinic staff is unparalleled; everyone is dedicated to making the experience as comfortable as possible amidst the stress generated by the various tests patients undergo. In my case, the visit was intense due to several tests in one mor…”Google review
“I had a procedure that took a 3 day stay, the nursing staff was top-notch. I mean I could not receive better service at a 5-star hotel. The doctor staff treated me like I was someone special to them with compassion and professionalism. Too …”Google review
Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
★ 4.4 · 58 reviewsHouston
“This is the first time we’ve been to or even heard of this hospital and I can honestly say it’s been the best hospital experience I’ve had so far in my lifetime. My mom was transferred to the heart and vascular center from over 5 hours away…”Google review
“Some parts will have a kind of run down look especially in the ER, however the staff are friendly and work urgently to assist those in need. My friend was worked out for stroke here and less than three hours. I am in the medical profession …”Google review
“A friend of our family advised us to go to this hospital for emergency care. I was immediately examined, given a vitamin dropper and offered to stay for observation for a couple of days. The wards are super modern, comfortable, you can even…”Google review
“Came to Vietnam specifically to make health check-up in this clinic, because of the review rating. The hospital is clean. All asked procedures were done professionally, and surprisingly super fast. The staff is helpful, when you ask for hel…”Google review
“I received exceptional care and a highly informative consultation. The pricing for the nasal surgery was very reasonable, which was a pleasant surprise. The facility appeared well-maintained, as indicated by the clear image of the room and …”Google review
““I wanted to share my amazing experience at Nam Saigon Hospital with Nurse Trần Thị Ngọc Thấm! 🌟 After my fistula surgery, I needed regular wound cleaning and dressing, and Nurse Thấm was an absolute angel. She’s so caring and polite, expl…”Google review
“I was discharged today from that hospital, I was make an operation in it admitted from 12-03-2026 tell 04-04-2026 I was received fully medical treatment and all medical service from them with higher and highest Quality , there are so profit…”Google review
“I am Dr.Tam (FB: Plastic Surgeon Dr.Tam) I perform surgeries at this hospital for most of my patients. They are very satisfied with the hospital’s quality. Some are even surprised, they didn’t expect the hospital here to be so large and mod…”Google review
Patterns that come up over and over when people share how their trip actually went. Worth reading before you book anywhere.
Aftercare is on you
You fly home before you have fully healed. If something needs attention later, a surgeon in your own country often will not touch another clinic’s work. Plan who handles your follow-up, and budget for a second trip in case you need one.
Watch for in-theatre upsells
A price agreed by message can grow once you are on the table or already in the chair. Get the full quote in writing before you travel, ask what is not included, and treat a number that keeps moving as a reason to slow down.
Vetting that lives only on WhatsApp is a red flag
A real clinic has an address, a landline, and reviews you can read. If everything runs through one WhatsApp or Instagram account and no verifiable business sits behind it, walk. Confirm the clinic exists before you send a deposit.
Do not pick on price alone
The cheapest walk-up quote is rarely the one people are glad they took. Weigh the surgeon’s record and the clinic’s reviews first, then the price. Saving a few hundred dollars is a poor trade against a result you have to live with.
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Prices here are averages drawn from collected data and shown for planning, not as quotes. Verified against multiple clinic sources, last updated August 2026. Your own quote will differ, and figures exclude travel, lodging, follow-up care, and complications.
The clinics and community mentions on this page are surfaced from public ratings and posts. We do not guarantee any provider, price, or outcome, and nothing here is medical advice. Confirm every figure and the suitability of any procedure directly with a qualified provider before you decide.
We don’t recommend or endorse any provider, and no provider pays for placement. Our research surfaces higher-rated clinics from public ratings and community data. Vet anyone you contact.
Prices verified against multiple clinic sources, updated August 2026. Cross-checked and corrected by the Nomad Insiders research desk. Clinic details from public Google listings; community notes from public Reddit and X posts.