Hospital de la Familia
The cost of heart valve replacement in Mexico typically runs from $35,000 to $55,000. Prices vary depending on the hospital, the surgeon’s expertise, the type of valve used (mechanical or tissue), and whether the procedure is minimally invasive or open-heart. In the United States, the average cost is $200,000 (per AHA). Heart valve replacement in Mexico is about 78% less than in the U.S.
Mexican hospitals usually include pre-op tests, the surgery itself, anesthesia, the valve implant, a hospital stay, medications, and follow-up visits. In the U.S., the base price often covers only the procedure, with separate charges for anesthesia, the valve, ICU care, and aftercare. Always confirm exactly what’s included in the quoted price at each hospital.
| Mexico | Turchia | Austria | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | da $35,000 | da $12,000 | da $70,000 |
| Valvuloplasty | da $22,000 | da $15,000 | da $40,000 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | da $35,000 | da $23,000 | da $40,000 |
| Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease | da $30,000 | da $22,000 | da $55,000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | da $22,000 | da $12,260 | da $35,000 |
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Remember, each patient"s recovery is unique and may vary based on their health condition and the complexity of the heart valve replacement.
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Dr. Ismael Avila Iniguez is a certified General Surgeon and Urologist. He trained at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and UNAM. He has performed over 3,000 urological and oncological surgeries. Dr. Avila helped establish organ transplant units in Baja California and has improved cancer care in the region.
He is certified by the Mexican Councils of General Surgery and Urology. Dr. Avila has served as General Director and active surgeon at the General Hospital of Mexicali. He is a member of the Mexican Societies of Urology and Oncology. He has received several awards for his clinical and academic work.
Currency | Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | December-April |
Language | Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | required for some countries |
Time difference with Europe | 7 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 1 hour |
Capital | Mexico City |
Medical tourism center | Mexico City |
Popular resorts | Central and Southern Mexico |
In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes: