CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
Open-heart surgery rerouting blood around blocked coronary arteries. 4–7 day hospital stay.
Typical cost abroad: $5,000–$18,000 abroad vs $100,000–$200,000 in US
Cardiac Surgery Abroad — Costs, Best Countries & Top Clinics
Coronary artery bypass surgery costs $5,000–$10,000 in India and $12,000–$18,000 in Turkey, compared to $100,000–$200,000 in the US — a saving of 80–95%. Heart valve replacement costs $8,000–$20,000 abroad versus $80,000–$150,000 in the US.
Cardiac Surgery — Key Facts at a Glance
- CABG mortality rate (India top centres)
- 1–2% (equivalent to US)
- CABG cost vs US
- Save 90–95% in India
- Heart valve replacement (India)
- $8,000–$12,000 vs $80,000–$150,000 in US
- Annual cardiac procedures (Apollo Group)
- 30,000+
- Hospital stay (CABG)
- 5–10 days
Medically reviewed by Dr. Murat Ustun, M.D., Founder & Medical Director, Flytocure Healthcare.
Overview: Cardiac Surgery as a Medical Tourist
Cardiac surgery abroad offers savings of 60–90% versus US prices at hospitals with equivalent or better outcomes. India, Turkey, and Thailand perform tens of thousands of open-heart procedures annually with internationally trained cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
What is Cardiac Surgery?
Cardiac surgery abroad covers coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve repair and replacement, angioplasty and stenting, heart defect repair, and advanced electrophysiology procedures. International centres of excellence match US and European hospitals in surgical outcomes while offering dramatically lower costs. Many cardiac patients who cannot afford US treatment receive life-saving procedures abroad.
Cardiac Surgery Cost Comparison by Country (2026)
The table below shows typical all-inclusive costs for cardiac surgery at accredited international hospitals, compared to home-country prices.
| Country | Typical Price Range | Saving vs US |
|---|---|---|
 India |
$5,000–$10,000 (CABG) | Save 90–95% |
 Turkey |
$12,000–$18,000 (CABG) | Save 80–88% |
 Thailand |
$15,000–$25,000 (CABG) | Save 75–85% |
 Malaysia |
$10,000–$16,000 (CABG) | Save 82–90% |
 United Kingdom |
£20,000–£40,000 (CABG private) | — |
 United States |
$100,000–$200,000 (CABG) | Reference price |
Prices are indicative and include surgeon fees, anaesthesia, and hospital stay unless otherwise stated. Actual quotes are confirmed by each clinic. Use our free cost calculator for a personalised estimate.
Types of Cardiac Surgery: Which Is Right for You?
Heart Valve Replacement (Mechanical or Biological)
Diseased heart valve replaced with mechanical or tissue valve. Minimally invasive options available.
Typical cost abroad: $8,000–$20,000 abroad vs $80,000–$150,000 in US
Angioplasty + Stenting (PCI)
Blocked coronary artery opened with balloon catheter and stent. Minimally invasive. 1–2 day stay.
Typical cost abroad: $4,000–$10,000 abroad vs $30,000–$50,000 in US
Pacemaker / ICD Implantation
Device implanted to regulate heart rhythm. Day surgery or overnight stay.
Typical cost abroad: $6,000–$15,000 abroad vs $30,000–$70,000 in US
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Catheter ablation to correct irregular heartbeat. Minimally invasive electrophysiology procedure.
Typical cost abroad: $8,000–$15,000 abroad vs $40,000–$80,000 in US
Best Countries for Cardiac Surgery Abroad
- India
- Turkey
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Jordan
Recovery Time & Travel Planning for Cardiac Surgery Abroad
CABG: 5–7 days hospital, 4–6 weeks before flying (minimum), 12 weeks full recovery. Angioplasty: 1–2 days hospital, can fly after 1–2 weeks. Valve replacement: 5–8 days hospital, 6–8 weeks before flying. Medical clearance required from surgeon before air travel.
What to Look for in a Cardiac Surgery Clinic Abroad
- Cardiac surgery centre performing 1,000+ procedures annually
- JCI or NABH accreditation for Indian hospitals
- Cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) on-site
- Cardiothoracic surgeon trained at Western centre
- Cardiac rehabilitation programme included
- Travel insurance covering cardiac complications
Accreditations to Look For in a Cardiac Surgery Hospital
- JCI
- NABH (India)
- ISO 9001
- National cardiac surgery accreditation
Frequently Asked Questions: Cardiac Surgery Abroad
How much does heart bypass surgery cost in India?
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in India costs $5,000–$10,000 at hospitals like Apollo, Fortis, and Narayana Health — saving 90–95% compared to the US cost of $100,000–$200,000. Mortality rates at India's top cardiac centres are equivalent to leading US hospitals.
Is cardiac surgery safe abroad?
At JCI or NABH-accredited hospitals with high-volume cardiac programmes, outcomes are equivalent to US and European centres. India's top hospitals — Apollo, Fortis, Narayana Health — perform thousands of open-heart procedures annually. Always verify surgeon credentials, hospital accreditation, and CICU facilities.
How long after cardiac surgery can I fly home?
Flying after open-heart surgery (CABG or valve replacement) requires a minimum 4–6 weeks recovery before air travel, due to risk of blood clots and the effect of cabin pressure on healing sternotomy. Minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty typically allow flying after 1–2 weeks with medical clearance.
134 clinics available worldwide for cardiac surgery.
Top Clinics for Cardiac Surgery
Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.8/5 | 534 reviews
Acıbadem Healthcare Group's flagship facility opened in 2017 with 350 beds, 18 operating theatres, 75 ICU beds, and 98,000 sqm of space. JCI-accredited and LEED Gold certified. Features hybrid operating room with 3 Tesla intraoperative MRI, 128-slice sliding CT, and robotic arm angiography. Advanced oncology with Tomotherapy, TrueBeam, VitalBeam, and Gamma Knife Icon.
Acıbadem Atakent Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.7/5 | 412 reviews
University hospital of Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University with JCI Academic Medical Center accreditation. Features 262 beds, 12 operating rooms, 60 ICU beds, and 60,000 sqm facilities. Advanced radiation oncology with TrueBeam, VitalBeam, Radixact/Tomotherapy, CyberKnife, and Gamma Knife.
Acıbadem International Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.7/5 | 150 reviews
JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul's Yeşilköy district, founded in 1989, with 112 beds including 26 ICU beds. Part of Acıbadem Healthcare Group.
Acıbadem Maslak Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.8/5 | 420 reviews
Flagship hospital of Turkey's largest private healthcare group (29 hospitals, 5 countries). JCI-accredited and LEED Gold certified. Partner of Harvard Medical International and IHH Healthcare. Features CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, Da Vinci robotics, and AI Command Center. FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.
American Hospital Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.8/5 | 678 reviews
Turkey's oldest and most prestigious private hospital, established in 1920 in Istanbul's Nişantaşı district. JCI-accredited with 278 beds, Da Vinci robotic surgery, advanced oncology with CyberKnife, comprehensive cardiac center, and a pioneering organ transplant program. International reference center with over a century of medical excellence.
Anadolu Medical Center
Istanbul, Turkey | Rating: 4.6/5 | 514 reviews
JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide (MTQUA). Offers cutting-edge cancer treatment with MR LINAC, CyberKnife, Da Vinci robotic surgery. Top 5 in Europe for bone marrow transplantation.
Bayındır Söğütözü Hospital
Ankara, Turkey | Rating: 4.5/5 | 234 reviews
JCI-accredited hospital in Ankara since 1992 with 131 beds, 35 ICU beds, and 7 operating rooms. Ministry of Health-certified Heart Centre. First private hospital bone marrow transplant center in Turkey (2005). First JCI-accredited oncology center in Ankara. Now part of Acıbadem Healthcare Group.
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand | Rating: 4.9/5 | 1245 reviews
Asia's premier international hospital serving over 1.1 million patients annually from 190 countries.
Doruk Nilüfer Hospital
Bursa, Turkey | Rating: 4.5/5 | 285 reviews
State-of-the-art healthcare facility in Bursa, Turkey with 370 beds, 13 operating rooms, and 100+ specialist physicians. Part of Doruk Healthcare Group (3 hospitals, 2 medical centers). Features JCI-accredited care, a unique integrated thermal spa with 11 swimming pools, the only registered heliport in South Marmara region, and comprehensive medical tourism services. Specializes in aesthetic surgery, obesity/bariatric surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and oncology.
Guven Hospital
Ankara, Turkey | Rating: 4.5/5 | 312 reviews
Multi-specialty hospital in the Turkish capital offering quality cardiac surgery, orthopedics and diagnostic services.