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Melhem International Hospital is a private multi-specialty center in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first facility to perform Parkinson’s surgery in the country. The hospital specializes in neurosurgery, cardiology, and pediatric neurosurgery. It holds ISO certification.
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Melhem International Hospital is a private multi-specialty center in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first facility to perform Parkinson’s surgery in the country. The hospital specializes in neurosurgery, cardiology, and pediatric neurosurgery. It holds ISO certification.
Surgical treatment of scoliosis in Azerbaijan is offered by Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku, a JCI-accredited clinic. The clinic is rated 4.6/5 in 21 verified patient reviews on Bookimed.
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