TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in India
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Cardiac Surgery Treatment in India
Bypass, valve repair and paediatric cardiac surgery at high-volume Indian heart centres.
From$5,500
Stay7-10 days in hospital · about 3 weeks in India Success98-99% for elective procedures Procedures8
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for Cardiac SurgerySenior specialists who perform these cases weekly, not occasionally.
- 20+ years of practice
- Written second opinion first
Top hospitals
for Cardiac SurgeryAccredited hospitals with the case volume this treatment actually requires.
- JCI and NABH accredited
- International patient desk
Patient stories
Patients who travelled to India, in their own words.
Heart Valve Replacement in India
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The short answer
Cardiac surgery in India (CABG, angioplasty, valve replacement, ASD/VSD closure, TAVI/TAVR) costs USD 3,000–18,000, versus USD 70,000–200,000 in the US. Hospital stay is 7–10 days for open surgery, 2–3 days for angioplasty; total trip is about 3 weeks. Nobel Medi Assistance connects patients with top cardiac hospitals and surgeons across Delhi NCR, offering free case review, second opinions, and full coordination for Indian and international patients. Contact us for a free case review.
Why patients travel to India for this
90% lower cost
Bypass surgery that costs USD 150,000 in the US is USD 4,000 to 7,500 here, using the same grafts and monitoring equipment.
Very high case volume
India performs among the highest numbers of cardiac procedures in the world, so surgeons operate weekly rather than occasionally.
No waiting list
Surgery usually begins within three to seven days of arrival, which matters when the diagnosis is unstable angina.
Full cardiac ICU cover
Every partner hospital runs a dedicated cardiac ICU with 24-hour intensivist cover.
About Cardiac Surgery in India
India has quietly become one of the strongest destinations for heart care in Asia. Cardiac surgery hospitals in India treat a very high volume of cardiac cases every year, which matters more than most people realise, because surgical outcomes tend to improve with volume. A heart team that performs bypass and valve operations week after week simply handles complications better. That experience is one of the biggest reasons patients from smaller Indian cities, and from countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, look to cardiac surgery in India rather than options closer to home.
Affordability is the second reason. The same procedure that costs a fortune abroad is a fraction of that price at cardiac surgery hospitals in India, without cutting corners on technology or safety. Cardiac surgery in India is delivered in hospitals that run hybrid operating theatres, dedicated cardiac ICUs, and modern cath labs, so the quality gap between India and top international centres has largely closed. For international families, Nobel Medi Assistance layers on visa support, airport pickup, interpreters, and accommodation near the hospital, which turns a stressful trip into a managed process.
The third reason is choice. Because India has so many strong cardiac surgery hospitals, patients get genuine options on surgeon, hospital tier, and budget. Someone seeking cardiac surgery in India can compare a globally famous name at a premium hospital against an equally skilled cardiac surgery doctor in India at a mid-tier centre, and pick what suits their case and their pocket. Nobel Medi Assistance's own network is anchored in Delhi NCR, which puts patients within reach of several of the country's leading cardiac programmes. Nobel Medi Assistance exists to make that comparison honest and clear.
Heart Procedures We Cover
Heart Procedures We Cover Across India
Below are the core procedures that make up most cardiac surgery in India. Each one links to a detailed page so you can go deeper on the specific operation your cardiologist has recommended.
1. CABG / Bypass Heart Surgery
Coronary artery bypass grafting, usually shortened to CABG or simply called bypass heart surgery, is the most common open heart operation performed at cardiac surgery hospitals in India. When one or more coronary arteries are badly blocked, the surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel from the leg, arm, or chest and uses it to reroute blood around the blockage, restoring supply to the heart muscle. CABG is often the preferred choice for complex triple-vessel disease or significant left main artery disease, situations where stenting alone may not be enough. For most patients, CABG is the workhorse of cardiac surgery in India. Hospitals across the country perform both conventional CABG and beating-heart (off-pump) bypass, and many now offer minimally invasive approaches for suitable patients. Read more about CABG open heart surgery and coronary artery bypass surgery, or see the best hospitals for CABG surgery we work with. Bypass heart surgery remains a cornerstone of cardiac surgery in India because of its proven, long-lasting results.
2. Angioplasty and Stenting
Not every blocked artery needs open surgery. Coronary angioplasty, often paired with a stent, is a minimally invasive procedure done through a thin catheter, usually inserted at the wrist or groin. A tiny balloon opens the narrowed artery and a stent holds it open. Angioplasty is commonly used for single-vessel disease and selected two or three vessel cases, and recovery is far quicker than bypass, often just a day or two in hospital. Choosing between angioplasty and CABG depends on how many arteries are blocked, where the blockages sit, and the patient's overall health, which is exactly the kind of decision our panel of cardiac surgery doctors in India helps you weigh. Explore coronary angioplasty and the diagnostic step that precedes it, coronary angiography. Angioplasty and stenting are among the most requested procedures within cardiac surgery in India, especially for patients who want a shorter recovery.
3. Heart Valve Replacement
When a heart valve becomes too leaky or too narrow to repair, it is replaced with either a mechanical valve or a biological (tissue) valve. Mechanical valves last longer but need lifelong blood thinners, while tissue valves avoid long-term medication but may wear out sooner, so the choice is made together with the surgeon based on age and lifestyle. Valve work is a core part of cardiac surgery in India, and cardiac surgery doctors in India perform aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and double valve replacements, and always try to repair a valve before replacing it where the anatomy allows. This is one of the most technically demanding areas of adult heart surgery, and outcomes at leading cardiac surgery hospitals in India are excellent. Learn more about heart valve replacement surgery, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, and double valve replacement.
4. ASD / VSD Closure
An atrial septal defect (ASD) and a ventricular septal defect (VSD) are holes in the wall separating the heart's chambers, most often present from birth. Left untreated, they can strain the heart and lungs over time. At leading cardiac surgery hospitals in India, many of these defects are now closed without open surgery, using a device delivered through a catheter, though larger or complex defects may still need surgical repair. This is a strength of paediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery in India, and it changes lives for children and young adults. See our pages on ASD closure and VSD closure. For children, our paediatric cardiac surgeons handle these cases with dedicated child-focused care.
5. TAVI / TAVR
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), also called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), is a minimally invasive way to replace a narrowed aortic valve without opening the chest. A folded replacement valve is guided through a catheter, usually from the leg, and expanded inside the old valve. TAVI was originally reserved for elderly or high-risk patients considered unfit for open surgery, but it is now offered to a widening group of patients, and the hospital stay is typically much shorter than open valve replacement. It is one of the most advanced options within cardiac surgery in India, and Nobel Medi Assistance works with cardiac surgery hospitals in India that perform it routinely, with strong capability concentrated in the Delhi NCR region. Read the full explainer on TAVI / TAVR in India.
Beyond these five headline procedures, our network also covers heart transplant, pacemaker and ICD implantation, LVAD implantation, PFO closure, and treatment for pericarditis. For a fuller list, browse common heart surgeries.
Why Nobel Medi Assistance
Why Families Across India Choose Nobel Medi Assistance
Plenty of companies promise to arrange treatment. What sets us apart for cardiac surgery in India is the depth of support and a track record you can check.
500+
Cardiac cases facilitated at cardiac surgery hospitals in India
100+
Partner hospitals across India, matched to your case not the priciest
48 hrs
Free second opinion from a senior cardiac surgery doctor in India
End-to-End
Visa invitation, interpreters, stay, and follow-up after you fly home
0 Markup
Transparent, itemised estimates with no hidden facilitator fees
See real outcomes and stories on our patient testimonials page, and learn more about us and how we work.
How It Works
How the Process Works
Arranging cardiac surgery in India involves far more than booking an operation. As a medical assistance company based in Delhi NCR, serving patients across India, we manage the whole path:
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Free Case Review
Share your angiography, echo, or other reports and we get a senior surgeon's opinion within 48 hours.
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Cost & Hospital Options
You receive a clear, itemised estimate across two or three matched hospitals.
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Travel & Visa Help
For international patients, we assist with the medical visa invitation, flights, and stay near the hospital.
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Admission & Surgery
Airport pickup, a dedicated coordinator, interpreter support, and a smooth admission.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Post-operative care, teleconsults after you fly home, and help with any follow-up.
This end-to-end support is what makes cardiac surgery in India feel manageable rather than overwhelming, whether you are travelling from within India or from another country.
Tests Done Before Cardiac Surgery in India
Before any cardiac procedure, the heart team confirms the diagnosis and checks that the patient is fit for the operation. Common pre-surgery tests include an ECG, echocardiogram, coronary angiography, blood tests, chest X-ray, and sometimes a CT scan. These tests decide the exact approach, for example whether a blockage is better treated by angioplasty or bypass, or whether a valve can be repaired instead of replaced. Getting these done correctly is the foundation of safe cardiac surgery in India, and our coordinators make sure every report the surgeon needs is ready before admission.
ECGEchocardiogramCoronary AngiographyBlood TestsChest X-RayCT Scan
Recovery After Heart Surgery in India
Recovery depends on the procedure. After minimally invasive treatment such as angioplasty, TAVI, or device-based ASD and VSD closure, many patients are up and about within days. After open cardiac surgery in India such as CABG or valve replacement, the hospital stay is usually a week or so, followed by a few weeks of gradual activity and cardiac rehab at home. The heart team gives clear instructions on medication, wound care, diet, and when to resume work and exercise. For international patients, we make sure you are fit to fly before you leave and stay reachable afterwards. Good aftercare is as important as the operation itself.
Medication guidanceWound careDiet planCardiac rehabFit-to-fly check
Talk to Us About Your Treatment
Whether you need bypass heart surgery, angioplasty, valve replacement, ASD or VSD closure, or TAVI, Nobel Medi Assistance connects you with the right cardiac surgery doctor in India and the right cardiac surgery hospital in India for affordable, safe treatment, with our core network based in Delhi NCR. Share your case today and let us handle the rest.
Indicative costs
| Procedure | Cost from (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Bypass Surgery | $5,500 | See breakdown → |
| Angioplasty / Stenting | $3,500 | See breakdown → |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $5,000 | See breakdown → |
| TAVI / TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve) | $22,000 | See breakdown → |
| MitraClip | $25,000 | See breakdown → |
| ASD/VSD Closure | $3,500 | See breakdown → |
| LVAD Implantation | $65,000 | See breakdown → |
| Pediatric Spina Bifida Surgery | $3,500 | See breakdown → |
Estimates are indicative and all-inclusive for international patients. Your final cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist reviews your reports.
All procedures
Heart Bypass Surgeryfrom $5,500
Angioplasty / Stentingfrom $3,500
Heart Valve Replacementfrom $5,000
TAVI / TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve)from $22,000
MitraClipfrom $25,000
ASD/VSD Closurefrom $3,500
LVAD Implantationfrom $65,000
Pediatric Spina Bifida Surgeryfrom $3,500
No procedure matches that. Send us your reports and we will tell you what applies.
Specialists in Cardiac Surgery
Senior consultants treating this condition at our partner hospitals.
Where Cardiac Surgery is done
JCI and NABH accredited hospitals with dedicated international patient desks.
Frequently asked questions on Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery in India costs between USD 3,000 and USD 18,000 depending on the procedure, against USD 70,000 to USD 200,000 in the United States. The cost table on this page breaks it down by procedure. Your exact figure is confirmed in writing after a specialist reviews your reports.
7-10 days in hospital · about 3 weeks in India. Add roughly a week beforehand for pre-operative workup and one to two weeks afterwards for review before you fly home.
That is decided by the treating specialist after reviewing your reports, not by us. Send your diagnosis, recent imaging and any pathology report, and you will receive a written opinion saying plainly whether the treatment is indicated.
Case volume matters more than reputation. A surgeon who performs your specific procedure weekly will generally give a better outcome than one who sees it a few times a year. When we suggest a specialist, we tell you how often they do it.
Every procedure carries risk, and it varies with your age, general health and how complex your case is. The written opinion states the specific risks for your situation, and you can ask the treating doctor directly in a video consultation before committing.
Yes, an Indian e-medical visa. We issue the hospital invitation letter free once your plan is confirmed. Up to two attendants can apply on linked visas, and one attendant bed is included in the estimate.
By card or in US dollars after arriving, or by transfer to the hospital's official account before travel. Payment always goes to the hospital, never to us.
Your discharge summary and medication plan travel with you, and we schedule online follow-up consultations with your treating doctor during recovery at no charge.
No. Our coordination is free to the patient and does not increase your hospital bill. Hospitals pay us a coordination fee out of their existing margin.
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