International Heart Surgery Center Greece - Overview
Where Advanced Cardiac Care Meets Excellence…
To advance and redefine the future of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular care, HHG Group and YGEIA Hospital have joined forces to establish the International Heart Surgery Center Greece—a state-of-the-art center of excellence built on innovation, expertise, and patient-centered care.
The International Heart Surgery Center Greece is a comprehensive solution for all heart diseases—fully aligned with the latest global advancements. Defined by outstanding professional expertise, continuous innovation, and pioneering achievements, the Center is dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the patient experience, from diagnosis to full recovery.
Experience, Excellence, and Global Collaboration
The Center is led by an esteemed team of internationally recognized cardiac surgeons who introduce the most advanced techniques and treatment methods to Greece, ensuring superior outcomes for patients with heart conditions.
Through ongoing collaboration with leading heart surgery centers worldwide, the medical team remains at the forefront of innovation. Adhering strictly to the highest international standards of safety, quality, and patient care, the Center boasts more than 30 years of excellence in cardiac surgery, making it a trusted choice for both patients and referring physicians across the globe.
International Patients
World-Class Care in an Ideal Healing Environment
Greece, especially Athens, offers an exceptional setting for medical treatment and recovery. The combination of outstanding medical expertise, rich cultural heritage, Mediterranean lifestyle, favorable climate, and easy accessibility makes it an ideal destination for international patients.
Within this landscape, the International Heart Surgery Center Greece stands as a pioneering institution where advanced medicine meets quality of life. Patients from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many other regions already trust the Center for advanced cardiac care, marking a growing global presence.
Greece has the potential to become a leading cardiac treatment hub for Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, offering world-class healthcare to patients from around the globe.
Personalized, Minimally Invasive, and Patient-Focused
At the Center, cardiac surgery is never “one-size-fits-all.”Each patient receives a fully individualized treatment plan based on their clinical condition, anatomical structure, genetic factors, age, comorbidities,and lifestyle.
Using advanced imaging, detailed preoperative planning, and precision medicine principles, surgeries become safer and more effective—reducing complications, accelerating recovery, and improving long-term quality of life. Personalized cardiac surgery is not a vision of the future; it is the standard of care today.
The International Heart Surgery Center Greece offers comprehensive, high-level cardiac surgery services with a strong emphasis on personalized treatment and rapid recovery. By utilizing minimally invasive,endoscopic, and percutaneous techniques, the Center minimizes trauma and discomfort while accelerating the healing process.
Our services include:
· Personalized, multidisciplinary preoperative evaluation
· A comprehensive minimally invasive surgical platform for all cardiac procedures
· Continuous quality control and outcome monitoring
· Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
· Detailed patient pathway documentation and long-term postoperative follow-up
· 24/7 patient support and medical consultation
· Advanced training through digital simulation technologies
· Ongoing consultation and collaboration with leading international institutions
Innovation-Driven Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery
Innovation lies at the heart of the Center’s mission. Supported by multiple intellectual property initiatives, the Center actively develops new surgical instruments, endoscopic cameras, advanced techniques, and implants in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and leading manufacturers in California.
Modern endoscopic cardiac surgery represents a revolutionary,minimally invasive approach to treating heart disease. Through small incisions and specialized micro-instruments, surgeons access the heart without opening the chest—resulting in significantly less pain, reduced infection risk, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
This advanced technique is successfully applied to procedures such as valve repair or replacement and coronary bypass surgery. Supported by cutting-edge technologies including 3D imaging and robotic assistance,endoscopic cardiac surgery offers unmatched precision, safety, and patient comfort.
Center of Excellence
The Center offers a fully integrated platform for minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic, and hybrid cardiac procedures, supported by advanced 3D technologies and innovative surgical techniques.
Through global collaborations, international database participation, and exceptional clinical results, the Center has been officially recognized as a Center of Excellence by leading organizations. A cornerstone of this recognition is the advanced simulation and training center, equipped with modern teaching tools and internationally accredited educational materials.
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is embedded in every stage of care through:
· Best Practice Elements (BPEs)
· Advanced outcome analysis and reporting
· Participation in international databases such as EACTS and STS
· Risk-adjusted outcome sharing
· Comprehensive intraoperative assessments, including 3D ultrasound and bypass flow measurements
This rigorous approach ensures transparency, safety, and continuous improvement.
Bypass Surgery
Bypass surgery is a highly effective treatment for patients with severe coronary artery disease when medications or stents are no longer sufficient. Using advanced minimally invasive and hybrid techniques, surgeons restore blood flow to the heart by creating new pathways around blocked arteries. These modern approaches allow for smaller incisions, reduced pain,faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. Each patient is carefully evaluated to determine the safest and most effective surgical strategy. The goal is not only to treat heart disease but to help patients return to an active,healthier life as quickly as possible.
Arrhythmia Treatment(Catheter & Surgical Ablation)
Arrhythmia treatment focuses on correcting abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, which can significantly affect quality of life and increase the risk of stroke. Using minimally invasive catheter-based or hybrid ablation techniques, abnormal electrical signals in the heart are precisely targeted and neutralized. These procedures are performed through small incisions, minimizing trauma while offering high success rates and rapid recovery. Most patients experience significant symptom relief and improved heart function. This advanced approach allows patients tor esume daily activities quickly with renewed confidence in their heart health.
Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral valve surgery is performed to repair or replace a diseased mitral valve, restoring normal blood flow within the heart. Whenever possible, minimally invasive or totally endoscopic techniques are used,avoiding large chest incisions and significantly reducing recovery time. These advanced procedures offer excellent cosmetic results, less pain, and faster mobilization after surgery. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s condition, ensuring the safest and most durable outcome. The focus is on long-term heart function, comfort, and quality of life.
Departments and specialty centers at International Heart Surgery Center Greece
Services:
- Transportation services
- Personal escort available
- Visa arrangements
- Electronic medical records
- Insurance coordination
Accommodations:
- Accommodation arrangements
Certifications:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS 18001
Languages:
- English
- German
- Greek
- Italian
Liability:
- Doctors have liability insurance
- Hospitals has liability insurance
Numbers:
- Number of doctors: 10
- Year established: 2024
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