Fontan Procedure cost in United Arab Emirates (2026)
Fontan Procedure in United Arab Emirates costs $28,900 to $56,600. That is the range across 8 hospital prices in our database; the typical price is $41,200. Your exact price depends on the hospital, room and implant.
- 12 nights in hospital
- 56 days to full recovery
- 8 hospital prices
- 3 days visa processing
- 89% reported success rate
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Based on 8 hospital prices in United Arab Emirates.
Best hospitals for Fontan Procedure in United Arab Emirates
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$29,970$29,970 – $51,370 JCI accredited -
2 Mediclinic City HospitalDubai · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.5From$28,950$28,950 – $49,630 JCI accredited -
3 Dar Al Shifaa HospitalAbu Dhabi · DOH · JCIFrom$28,670$28,670 – $49,160 JCI accredited -
4 Dubai HospitalDubai · DHA · DOH · JCIFrom$29,570$29,570 – $50,690 JCI accredited -
5 Abu Dhabi Falcon HospitalAbu Dhabi · DHA · JCIFrom$30,770$30,770 – $52,750 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 89% $41,200
- Accommodation 6% $2,650
- Food 4% $1,700
- Local transport 1% $400
- Visa fees 0% $200
- Estimated total$46,200
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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United Arab Emirates vs other countries
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 12 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Intensive care with breathing support, drains, fluid balance and careful pressure monitoring.
- Days 4–12Ward recovery, drains removed gradually, feeding and walking resumed.
- Weeks 3–6Home recovery with limits on rough play; medicines started.
- Weeks 6–12Return to school or normal routine as advised.
- Months 3–12Echo and review visits; growth and exercise tolerance followed.
Medical visa for United Arab Emirates
The UAE (mostly Dubai and Abu Dhabi) issues a dedicated Medical Visa — 90 days, multiple entry, extendable twice for another 90 days each. Emirate-by-emirate health authority (DHA in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi, MOHAP federal) handles approval in coordination with the hospital. Visit Visa route also works for shorter elective procedures.
- 1Choose your hospital from your quotes
- 2We help you get the hospital's invitation letter
- 3Apply with your passport, photo and the letter
- 4Fly. Your coordinator arranges airport pickup
Visa processing time by destination
We send the hospital invitation letter within 24 hours of your decision. Check your visa
About Fontan Procedure
The Fontan procedure is the final stage of surgery for children born with only one effective pumping chamber in the heart. It connects the body's veins directly to the lungs so oxygen-poor blood flows through them without a pump.
Done under general anaesthesia with a heart-lung machine, the surgeon links the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries, usually with a tunnel inside or outside the heart. It follows earlier stages, such as the Glenn procedure, and is typically performed between ages two and five. A small opening may be left to relieve pressure.
Usually a good fit if
- Single-ventricle heart disease such as tricuspid atresia or hypoplastic left heart syndrome with a previous Glenn operation.
- Pulmonary artery pressures and heart function that suit passive blood flow to the lungs.
- Age and growth suitable for completion, usually two to five years.
- Care by a specialised congenital heart team.
May need to wait if
- High lung artery pressure or resistance, which prevents a Fontan circulation from working.
- Poor pumping function of the single ventricle or severe valve leakage.
- Underdeveloped lung arteries needing repair first.
- Active infection or other serious illness.
How to prepare
- Bring all previous operation reports, catheter studies, echocardiograms and MRI scans to define your child's anatomy.
- Have blood tests, kidney and liver assessments and a cardiac catheterisation if requested.
- Review medicines such as diuretics, aspirin or other anticoagulants with the cardiologist, who will tell you what to adjust.
- Treat any recent infection and keep vaccinations up to date.
- Plan a long stay near the hospital, with a parent or carer present throughout.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Which Fontan type will you use, an internal tunnel or external conduit?
- Will a fenestration be left, and what are the pros and cons?
- How many Fontan operations does your centre perform yearly, and what are your results?
- What medicines, including blood thinners, will my child need?
- How will we monitor liver and kidney health in the long term?
- Which congenital cardiologist can follow my child at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- The centre has no dedicated paediatric cardiac intensive care unit.
- Surgeons or team lack regular congenital heart experience.
- No long-term follow-up plan for liver and heart function.
- Operation recommended without recent catheterisation or imaging.
- Guarantees of a normal life expectancy.
Questions about Fontan Procedure in United Arab Emirates
How much does Fontan Procedure cost in United Arab Emirates in 2026?
Between $28,900 and $56,600 at most hospitals, with a typical price of $41,200. This is based on 8 hospital prices in United Arab Emirates in our database. Your final price depends on the hospital, room type and implant; we send written quotes that list what is included.
Is Fontan Procedure cheaper in United Arab Emirates than in other countries?
United Arab Emirates ranks 7 of 9 destinations we compare for this procedure. The lowest typical price is in India at about $18,803.
How long do I need to stay in United Arab Emirates?
Most patients spend about 12 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 56 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How long does a medical visa for United Arab Emirates take?
Medical Visa or Visit Visa: processing takes about 3 days and the visa is valid for 90 days. We help with the hospital invitation letter.
Does the Fontan cure the heart condition?
No. It is a palliative operation that improves oxygen levels, but a single ventricle still does the work. Lifelong specialist care is essential.
What is a fenestration?
It is a small opening that lets some blood bypass the lungs, lowering pressure. It can be closed later by catheter.
Can my child be active?
Most children can do light to moderate activity, and exercise is encouraged. Your cardiologist will guide intensity.
What problems can occur later?
Possible later issues include fluid build-up, rhythm problems, liver changes and protein loss from the gut. Regular follow-up detects these early.