Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez

4.8 stars ·

The Ignacio Chávez National Institute of Cardiology is Mexico’s flagship cardiac center and a major destination for advanced heart care. It is particularly notable for interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and complex cardiovascular treatment for referred and international patients.

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Satisfaction Rate
1944
Established

Our Treatments

Heart & Vascular

$2,000 - $8,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

95.0% success

Heart Bypass

$9,000 - $20,000

Coronary artery bypass surgery

95.0% success
6-12 weeks
3-6 hours
  • Recovery: 6-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Angioplasty & Stenting

$4,000 - $10,000

Procedure to open blocked arteries

96.0% success
1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Heart Valve Replacement

$10,000 - $25,000

Surgical replacement of damaged heart valves

94.0% success
8-12 weeks
3-5 hours
  • Recovery: 8-12 weeks
  • Duration: 3-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Pacemaker Implant

$6,000 - $14,000

Cardiac pacemaker insertion

96.0% success
2-4 weeks
1-2 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Anesthesia: local

Customer Reviews

4.8

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"Excellent care, experienced doctors and nurses, and the administrative side is very good."

MARIA ISABEL Cruz Reyes
· July 19, 2026

"Excellent service!! Last year my dad arrived in the emergency room having a heart attack. They attended to him immediately and managed to stabilize him. After seven days in the hospital, he underwent open-heart surgery (I say seven days because the medications he was on took a few days to leave his system). Today, he's doing very well! He can do his own things, come and go. There's no better hospital than this one. Congratulations to the doctors, nurses, everyone there, thank you so much for bringing my dad back to me alive!!!"

Caro “candy pau” Florsan
· July 19, 2026

"Nice 🙂🙂👍"

Mr. Sirius
· July 19, 2026

"Exelent"

Jesus Pérez
· July 19, 2026

"ONE OF THE BEST HOSPITALS EN CDMX, HERE MY LITTLE NEPHEW HAD A SURGERY AND THANKS TO JEHOVAH HE'S HEALTHY AND STRONG, I THANK YOU TO ALL THE GOOD STAFF AND SURGEONS OF THIS HOSPITAL ONE OF THE BEST WORLDWIDE. ❤❤❤❤"

Keoky Walls
· July 19, 2026

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Why Choose Mexico City, Mexico?

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Proximity to the US makes it ideal for North American medical tourists. World-class dental and bariatric surgery centers. Rich culture and cuisine for recovery stays. Costs 40-65% less than US prices.

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Destination Score

75%
Savings vs. US Prices
3
JCI Accredited
#5
global rank
1.2 million+
patients/year
86
Healthcare & Safety
48
Safety
76
Cost & Value
75
Travel & Getting There
82
Internet Speed
87
Climate
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Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 844+
JCI Accredited 3 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Most private hospitals accept major international insurance providers and cater to medical tourists with English-speaking staff.

Travel & Getting There

Airport Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Distance to City 12 km (~30 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Good
Taxis & Rideshare Rideshares like Uber and Didi widely available; regulated taxis abundant at airports and key areas.

US/Canada/EU/UK/Japan/Australia: visa-free for up to 180 days. Other nationalities: check Mexican consulate for visa requirements.

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $55
Hotel (mid-range) $120/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $10
Currency Mexican Peso (MXN)
Tipping 10-15% in restaurants and for services; common for hotel staff and drivers.
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
75%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 16°C · Subtropical highland

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit March to May, October to November
Air Quality (AQI) 79
Water Quality Bottled required
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#5 global rank 1.2 million+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
DentalCosmetic SurgeryCardiacOrthopedicFertilityCancer
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Museums
Shopping districts
Gastronomic experiences
Cultural sites

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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This clinic speaks: Spanish, English

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