Replacement of the aortic valve in Heartline Clinics
About the clinic
Aortic valve replacement at Heartline Clinics in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, provides a solution for patients with severe valve disease. The clinic performs this open-heart surgery to replace a damaged valve with a mechanical or biological substitute. Patients benefit from a fully accredited private hospital setting known for its 100% surgical success rate across all procedures.
Surgical Approach and Care
The medical team uses open-heart surgery to perform the aortic valve replacement. This method allows the surgeon to access the heart directly to remove the faulty valve. After the procedure, the hospital provides 24-hour ICU support specifically for cardiac patients. This specialized monitoring helps manage the initial recovery phase safely. The clinic coordinates an all-inclusive care package that covers the surgery, local accommodation, and necessary transfers.
Efficiency and Accessibility
One of the main advantages of this facility is the speed of treatment. Patients can have their surgery confirmed within days of their initial consultation. This removes the long waitlists often found in other countries. The clinic is also easy to reach for international travelers. Direct flights from major cities in the United States and Canada typically take between 3 and 5 hours.
Clinical Environment
Heartline Clinics operates as a fully accredited private hospital. The facility focuses on maintaining a safe environment for complex cardiac interventions. Every step of the patient journey, from the first check-up to the final recovery stage, is organized by the clinic team. You can request a consultation to learn more about the procedure and recovery timeline.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $50000 | |
| Heart Valve Replacement | Price on request | |
| Open heart surgery | Price on request | |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | Price on request | |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | Price on request | |
| Aortic aneurysm surgery | Price on request |
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Heartline Clinics: more details about the clinic
Heartline Clinics is a private cardiac surgery program in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The clinic focuses on timely access to complex heart treatments for international patients and referring physicians. This single-building facility has two specialized departments designed to bypass long waitlists for surgical care.
Surgical Statistics and Accreditations
The clinic performs 170 cardiac surgeries annually. Patients receive a medical record review from the surgical team within 24–48 hours of case submission. Heartline reports a 100% surgical success rate across all procedures.
All surgeries take place in a private, fully accredited hospital with a full intensive care unit (ICU). The clinic treats many patients from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Cardiac Surgery Specialties
The program covers a broad range of open-heart and catheter-based interventions. Dr. Ricardo José Perelló Bisonó serves as Chief of Cardiac Surgery. He completed his residency at Hospital Felício Rocho in Brazil and has participated in heart transplant programs. His experience includes advanced circulatory support and complex valve reconstruction.
The surgical team performs several key procedures:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – restoring blood flow using healthy vessel grafts.
- Valve Repair and Replacement – treating mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve disease.
- Aortic Surgery – managing aneurysms and dissections, including total and partial arch replacement.
- Transcatheter Valve Implants (TAVI) – replacing heart valves using minimally invasive catheter techniques.
- Intracardiac Tumor Resection – surgical removal of myxomas and other internal heart masses.
For patients with advanced heart failure, the clinic offers mechanical circulatory support. This includes ECMO and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation. These technologies provide temporary or permanent aid to the heart's pumping function.
The clinic also provides specialized care for specific conditions:
- Surgical management for mitral valve prolapse.
- Valve replacement or repair for aortic valve insufficiency.
- Left atrial appendage closure to reduce stroke risk.
Treatments are confirmed quickly after a direct consultation.
Specialized Medical Technologies
The clinic manages end-stage heart conditions, so it maintains ventricular assist device capabilities. These systems help circulate blood when the heart muscle is too weak. The team also uses ECMO technology for advanced life support during or after complex operations.
International Patient Services
Heartline Clinics runs a concierge workflow for families traveling from abroad. The coordinated care pathway begins before a patient leaves home. Direct communication with the lead surgeon is available for both families and referring physicians.
Services for international patients include:
- Case review and surgical planning within 48 hours
- Coordination of inbound travel and private airport transfers
- Assistance with hotel and local accommodation
- Guided recovery in a private, ocean-side environment
- Outbound journey management with full discharge documentation
The clinic is accessible via direct flights from New York, Miami, Toronto, and Montreal. Patients follow a structured six-step route from initial case submission through post-operative follow-up. This process includes full cost transparency and an all-inclusive plan confirmed before commitment.
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Av. República de Colombia 71, Santo Domingo 10106, Dominican Republic
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Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
How it works:
- We find a medical coordinator familiar with the matter
- You get a personal offer with a step-by-step guide and the cost estimate
- We arrange your travel including appointment scheduling and flights booking
- You arrive at the hospital, we support you 24/7