International Heart Surgery Center Greece
Founded by HHG Group and Hygeia Hospital, this JCI-accredited state-of-the-art center excels in innovative, patient-centered cardiac care from diagnosis to recovery, aligned with global standards. It serves international patients seeking advanced heart surgery in a dedicated facility. A top choice for medical tourists focusing on cardiology.[2]
Certifications & Accreditations
Our Treatments
Heart & Vascular
$15,000 - $35,000Heart and cardiovascular system treatments
Heart Bypass
$25,000 - $50,000Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Recovery: 6-12 weeks
- Duration: 3-6 hours
- Anesthesia: general
Angioplasty & Stenting
$12,000 - $25,000Procedure to open blocked arteries
- Recovery: 1-2 weeks
- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Anesthesia: sedation
Heart Valve Replacement
$30,000 - $60,000Surgical replacement of damaged heart valves
- Recovery: 8-12 weeks
- Duration: 3-5 hours
- Anesthesia: general
Pacemaker Implant
$20,000 - $40,000Cardiac pacemaker insertion
- Recovery: 2-4 weeks
- Duration: 1-2 hours
- Anesthesia: local
Angioplasty
- Recovery: 1-2 weeks
- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Anesthesia: sedation
Our Medical Team
Ανδρέας Ιωαννίδης
Interventional Cardiology
Specialist in coronary interventions and structural heart disease at Heart Center.
Ανδρέας Ιωαννίδης (Andreas Ioannidis)
Cardiology
Βλάσης Νινιός
Interventional Cardiology
Director at Heart Center, specializing in advanced percutaneous cardiac interventions.
Βλάσης Νινιός (Vlasis Ninios)
Interventional Cardiology
Ηλίας Νινιός
Interventional Cardiology
Key physician at Heart Center, expert in complex valve repair procedures.
Ηλίας Νινιός (Ilias Ninios)
Interventional Cardiology
Σωτήρης Ευαγγέλου
Interventional Cardiology
Expert in percutaneous treatments for cardiac conditions at Heart Center.
Σωτήρης Ευαγγέλου (Sotiris Evangelou)
Cardiology
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Travel & Getting There
EU citizens: no visa required. US/UK/Canada/Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days (Schengen zone). Other nationalities: check Greek embassy.
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Climate & Environment
Average 17.5°C · Mediterranean
Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)
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Business Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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