Top 10 Best Hospitals for Heart Surgery in India (2025 Guide with Costs & Success Rates)

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide — but in 2025, India is one of the most trusted destinations for life-saving heart surgery. Thousands of patients travel every year for affordable, high-quality treatment performed by world-class cardiac surgeons.
In this guide, you’ll discover the Top 10 hospitals for heart surgery in India, what they are best known for, typical costs, and practical tips to make sure your procedure is safe and successful.

Why India for heart surgery in 2025?

India is one of the world’s most trusted destinations for advanced heart surgery in 2025. Patients choose India because of its world-class cardiac surgeons, modern hospitals, and high success rates — often at a fraction of the cost in the US or Europe. Leading hospitals hold international accreditations like JCI and NABH, ensuring strict safety and quality standards. With thousands of procedures performed each year, Indian cardiac teams have unmatched experience in surgeries such as CABG (bypass), valve replacement, pediatric heart surgery, and transplants.

International patients also benefit from short waiting times, end-to-end care coordination, and affordable, transparent packages that include surgery, hospital stay, and rehabilitation. Many hospitals offer visa assistance, multilingual staff, and airport pickup, making the process smooth and stress-free. This combination of expertise, technology, and affordability is why India remains a global leader in heart surgery in 2025.

How I chose these hospitals (selection criteria)

To produce a reliable list I used objective, public criteria that matter to patients:

• Volume and experience in cardiac surgery (number of cardiac surgeries performed).
• Recognized outcomes (published milestones, institutional outcomes when available).
• Accreditations: JCI (Joint Commission International), NABH (India’s National Accreditation Board for Hospitals), and other awards.
• Reputation in cardiac specialties (CABG, valve surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplants).
• Patient-facing resources: international patient services, English-speaking staff, pre-/post-op support.

Top Hospitals for Heart Surgery in India (2025)

Below are the Top 10 hospitals for heart surgery in India (in no strict numeric order — each is world-class in at least one domain).

1) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) — New Delhi

Best for: Tertiary academic care, complex congenital and adult cardiac surgery, research-driven outcomes.

AIIMS is India’s flagship public teaching hospital with an extensive Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre. As a national referral and academic hospital it performs complex cardiac procedures, participates in outcome research, and trains future cardiac surgeons. For patients who need high-complexity surgery and multidisciplinary academic care, AIIMS remains a top choice in India.

What patients should know: waiting time can be longer at public institutes; however AIIMS’ surgical expertise and evidence-based care are excellent for complex cases.

2) Medanta — The Medicity (Gurugram)

Best for: Cutting-edge cardiac surgery, advanced technology, private tertiary care with international referrals.

Founded by leading cardiac surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan, Medanta is a high-volume private tertiary centre known for its heart institute and for bringing modern cardiac technologies (including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures) together with strong multidisciplinary care. Medanta consistently ranks among India’s top hospitals in independent rankings.

Why patients choose Medanta: short access to specialists, comprehensive diagnostics, international patient services.

3) Apollo Hospitals — Chennai (and Apollo network)

Best for: Large program volume, pediatric and adult cardiac surgery, regional centers across India.

Apollo Hospitals (especially the Chennai cardiac program) has a long history in cardiac care and reports very high volumes of cardiac procedures. Apollo’s network and strong international patient departments make it a common choice for both national and international patients. Apollo highlights milestones such as tens of thousands of cardiac surgeries across the group.

Patient tip: Apollo has many branches — verify the specific campus and cardiac team for the procedure you need.

4) Narayana Health (Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences) — Bengaluru & network

Best for: High-volume cardiac surgery at lower cost, scalable models of care.

Narayana Health — founded by Dr. Devi Shetty — is well known for combining high surgical volume with cost efficiencies, making cardiac care more accessible. The Narayana cardiac program performs a large number of cardiac surgeries per year and has built a model that prioritizes both outcomes and affordability. Several independent analyses have highlighted Narayana as a model for accessible cardiac tertiary care.

Who might prefer Narayana: patients seeking skilled surgeons with systematically reduced costs and strong track records in standard cardiac procedures.

5) Fortis Escorts Heart Institute — New Delhi

Best for: Dedicated cardiac hospital experience, strong clinical outcomes in adult cardiac surgery.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) has long been a specialist center for heart disease in India, especially for adult cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology. The Heart Institute brand at Fortis is associated with high procedure volumes and patient-centric cardiac care. Fortis documentation notes high success rates for a range of cardiac procedures.

Patient tip: Fortis has several hospitals and heart programs — check the specific institute’s credentials and surgeon experience.

6) Asian Heart Institute — Mumbai

Best for: Cardiac specialization, high success rates in bypass and complex re-do operations.

Asian Heart Institute (Mumbai) is a cardiac-only tertiary hospital that emphasizes very high success rates for bypass surgeries and complex cardiac cases. The institute has a strong public profile for treating high-risk and redo cardiac operations and publishes milestones highlighting tens of thousands of cardiac procedures.

Why it stands out: concentrated focus purely on cardiac care and procedural volume in Mumbai.

7) Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital — Mumbai

Best for: Minimal access and technologically advanced cardiac care in Western India.

Kokilaben is a large private tertiary center in Mumbai with significant investment in cardiac sciences, minimally invasive techniques, and multidisciplinary heart care. The hospital promotes advanced technology and quality awards in hospital performance. It’s a preferred option for patients in western India.

8) Manipal Hospitals (Bangalore and other campuses)

Best for: Well-rounded cardiac services, heart transplants and high surgical experience, patient support.

Manipal’s cardiac programs (Bangalore and other campuses) have long histories, including early open-heart programs and contemporary advanced cardiac care. Manipal Hospitals is often chosen for comprehensive cardiac services, including transplants and thoracic vascular surgery.

9) Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre — Mumbai

Best for: Specialized cardiac surgery units and experienced senior cardiac surgeons.

Jaslok in Mumbai is among the city’s established tertiary hospitals with a strong cardiac surgery department and a track record of pioneering procedures in the private sector. It’s known for experienced faculty and a history of complex surgical cases.

10) Max Super Speciality Hospital (and similar major private centers) — Delhi & NCR

Best for: Urban tertiary private care, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, ICU support.

Max Healthcare’s cardiac programs and similar high-end private hospitals (other notable mentions: BLK-Max, Medica, Apollo network centers) provide modern cardiac operating theatres, robust ICU services and patient support systems. Max is frequently chosen by domestic and international patients for cardiac surgical care in the northern region.

Quick Comparison Table — Best Hospitals of Heart Surgery in India (2025)

Hospital	Location	Known For	Accreditation	Official Website
AIIMS	New Delhi	Academic care, complex & research-driven surgery	NABH	aiims.edu
Medanta – The Medicity	Gurugram	Advanced cardiac tech, international referrals	JCI, NABH	medanta.org
Apollo Hospitals	Chennai & Network	High-volume CABG & pediatric programs	JCI, NABH	apollohospitals.com
Narayana Health	Bengaluru & Network	Affordable high-volume cardiac surgeries	NABH	narayanahealth.org
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute	New Delhi	Dedicated cardiac hospital, adult heart surgery	NABH	fortishealthcare.com
Asian Heart Institute	Mumbai	High success rates, complex re-do surgeries	NABH	asianheartinstitute.org
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital	Mumbai	Advanced minimal access cardiac surgery	NABH	kokilabenhospital.com
Manipal Hospitals	Bengaluru & Others	Transplants, thoracic & vascular surgery	NABH	manipalhospitals.com
Jaslok Hospital	Mumbai	Experienced cardiac surgeons, pioneering procedures	NABH	jaslokhospital.net
Max Super Speciality Hospital	Delhi & NCR	Modern tertiary care, minimally invasive options	NABH	maxhealthcare.in

Why these ten — and why not others?

India has many excellent cardiac centres beyond this list; editorially I focused on hospitals with consistent public reputations, clear cardiac volumes or milestones and national/international recognition. Some hospitals excel in specific niches (pediatric cardiac surgery, complex aortic surgery, transplant, minimally invasive robotic-assisted operations), and those strengths are noted above.

If you have a specific condition (e.g., pediatric congenital heart disease, complex re-do bypass, heart transplant), an individual hospital’s subspecialty matters more than a general “top 10” rank — match the hospital’s subspecialty to your condition.

Typical procedure costs in India (what most patients want to know)

Costs vary widely by city, hospital reputation, complexity of the case, ICU stay and device costs (mechanical valves, stents, etc.). Below are typical ranges seen in 2024–2025 market estimates (rounded; always confirm with the hospital):

• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft): USD 4,000–14,000 (approx; single to multivessel; private hospitals at higher end). Many sources quote ranges roughly $4k–$12k depending on hospital & region.
• Valve replacement (surgical): USD 5,000–15,000+ (depends on valve type—mechanical vs bioprosthetic—and complexity).
• Minimally invasive CABG / hybrid procedures: often slightly higher than standard CABG because of specialized equipment.
• Heart transplant: highly variable and more expensive because of donor management, immunosuppressive costs and ICU care (typically significantly higher; this is a hospital-by-hospital quote).
• Pediatric congenital heart surgery: wide range, typically from a few thousand to higher depending on complexity and NICU stay.

Why India costs are lower: a combination of lower hospital overhead in certain areas, high surgical volumes, task specialization and system efficiencies (not lower quality care when performed at accredited tertiary centres). Narayana’s model emphasizes affordability without compromising core surgical quality.

Accreditation, outcome transparency and what to verify before you travel

When choosing a hospital for heart surgery, look for:

1. Accreditations: JCI and NABH accreditation indicate adherence to international/national quality systems. You can check the JCI directory and NABH listings.
2. Surgeon experience: number of surgeries performed by the lead surgeon in the specific procedure (CABG, valve surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery).
3. ICU & ECMO availability: modern cardiac ICUs, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) capability and 24/7 cardiac anaesthesia are essential for high-risk cases.
4. Published outcomes / transparent data: some hospitals publish milestones (volumes, success rates); use these as one of several signals — ask the hospital for mortality/morbidity data for the exact procedure and risk profile.
5. International patient services: visa assistance, patient coordinators, language support and post-op follow-up planning if you are traveling from abroad.
6. Second-opinion options: ask for a remote second opinion from another tertiary cardiac centre when possible.

How to compare hospitals (a practical checklist)

Use this checklist when evaluating options:

• Is the hospital NABH / JCI accredited?
• Does the cardiac program publish team profiles (surgeon CVs, outcomes)?
• What is the annual volume of the exact procedure you need? (Higher volume usually correlates with better outcomes for standard operations).
• Does the hospital offer comprehensive cardiac rehab and follow-up?
• Are ICU & emergency re-exploration facilities on site?
• What are package costs (procedure + ICU + medicines + implants), and what’s included/excluded?
• How does the hospital manage complications? (ask for explicit protocols)
• Can the hospital arrange remote consultations pre- and post-op?
• What do past patients say (review sites, verified testimonials)? Balance testimonials with hard data.

Realistic expectations after heart surgery (important)

• ICU stay: many cardiac surgeries require 1–3 days in ICU (longer for complex cases).
• Hospital stay: typically 5–10 days depending on the procedure and recovery.
• Recovery: full recovery to normal activity can take 6–12 weeks for standard CABG, or longer for complex procedures. Cardiac rehab speeds recovery and reduces complications.
• Follow-up: lifelong follow-up is often necessary for valve replacements and graft monitoring.

Practical tips for international patients

• Use the hospital’s international patient office early — they can help with visas, scheduling, local stay, translator services, and billing.
• Bring medical records (physician notes, imaging, labs) and if possible get a remote second opinion before booking.
• Ask for an itemised cost estimate (procedure, implants, ICU, medicines, follow-ups). Confirm what happens if complications prolong the stay.
• Plan for post-op rehabilitation and local follow-up either in India or back home. Obtain discharge summaries and digital records for your home cardiologist.
• Confirm the sterilization and infection control protocols – accredited hospitals maintain strict standards, but it’s reasonable to confirm.

FAQs — Common Questions About Heart Surgery in India

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right hospital for heart surgery is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. India’s top cardiac centers combine global expertise, modern technology, and affordable care, making it an attractive choice for patients from around the world.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is meant for general knowledge only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified cardiologist or healthcare provider before making any decision about heart surgery. Individual outcomes depend on your health condition, the procedure required, and the hospital/surgeon you choose.