Heart Surgery in Türkiye

Trusted Expertise for Life-Saving Results

When it comes to heart surgery, choosing the right team and facility can mean everything. At Medfist, we connect patients with Türkiye’s most advanced cardiac centers—where internationally acclaimed heart surgeons perform life-saving procedures with precision, care, and compassion.

Our network includes hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art cardiovascular technology and certified intensive care units. We offer a wide range of heart surgeries, including:

  • ✅ Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

  • ✅ Valve repair and replacement

  • ✅ Minimally invasive heart surgery

  • ✅ Aortic aneurysm repair

  • ✅ Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation

Each procedure is carried out by specialists with years of experience treating both local and international patients. Safety protocols, multilingual support, and comprehensive aftercare are standard across every treatment.

Choosing Türkiye for your heart surgery means accessing world-class expertise at significantly reduced costs—often saving up to 70% compared to the U.S. or Europe—without compromising quality or safety.

With Medfist, we don’t just handle the medical side. We manage your full journey: from your first consultation and travel plans to post-surgery rehabilitation and follow-ups. You can focus on your recovery, while we handle the rest.

Put your heart in the right hands—with Medfist and Türkiye.

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1

Initial Cardiac Assessment

The patient submits their medical reports, EKG, echocardiogram, and/or angiography results. Our cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists assess the condition (e.g., valve disease, coronary artery disease, congenital defects) to determine if surgery is required.

2

Comprehensive Treatment Plan & Quotation

A personalized treatment plan is prepared, including the type of surgery (e.g., bypass, valve replacement, aortic surgery), surgical technique (open-heart or minimally invasive), expected hospital stay, recovery time, and a detailed cost breakdown.

3

Travel Arrangements & Accommodation

Our international patient team supports flight scheduling, airport transfers, and hotel bookings for a smooth arrival.

4

Arrival & Preoperative Preparation

Upon arrival in Turkey, the patient undergoes a full cardiac workup: blood tests, imaging, anesthesia evaluation, and a detailed pre-op consultation with the heart surgeon.

5

Surgery Day

Heart surgery is performed in a JCI-accredited hospital under general anesthesia. Duration varies (3–6 hours). The patient is then transferred to the ICU for close monitoring.

6

Intensive Care & Hospital Stay

The patient typically stays in the ICU for 1–2 days, followed by 4–6 days in the cardiology unit. Pain control, early mobilization, and cardiac monitoring are all managed by a dedicated team.

7

Post-Discharge Recovery in Turkey

The patient rests in their hotel or recovery facility, with follow-up visits to the clinic and supervised cardiac rehabilitation as needed.

8

Final Cardiac Check & Travel Readiness

Before discharge, the surgeon conducts a final evaluation. Travel documents, medications, and recovery instructions are provided.

9

Remote Cardiac Monitoring

Ongoing support is provided after returning home via telemedicine. Our cardiologists stay in touch to ensure a smooth recovery.