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Medipol Mega University Hospital conducts tissue biopsies for the liver and gastrointestinal tract using endoscopic gastroscopy or percutaneous methods. This JCI-accredited facility features an on-site pathology laboratory for immediate review and second opinion services on biopsy slides. A biopsy procedure typically costs around $2,500–$3,000. This price generally includes anesthesia used during the examination. Patients have access to a large medical team at this university-affiliated center. Translation services and airport transfers are available for international visitors.

Dievo Surgery Center is a private multispecialty clinic in Kyiv with European Board of Urology accreditation. It focuses on urology, surgery, proctology, and plastic surgery. Over 4,000 patients from Europe, the US, and Australia come here each year.

• Minimally invasive surgeries allow same-day discharge.
• 24/7 inpatient unit and ICU provide constant monitoring.
• Endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques help prevent complications.
• Plastic surgeons are certified by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of Southeast Asia's largest private medical centers. Over one million patients choose it each year, including a 50% international mix from 190+ countries. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosciences, and health screenings.

• First hospital in Asia to earn JCI accreditation, plus GHA and DNV-GL infection risk certification.
• Uses IBM Watson for oncology, a pharmacy robot, and offers ReLEx SMILE laser eye surgery – the only hospital in Thailand to do so.
• Heart Center provides a 24/7 emergency cardiac intervention program with a 90-minute door-to-balloon time.
• Orthopedists perform MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement with a 1–3 day recovery, in cooperation with the Dorr Arthritis Institute in the USA.
• Over 60,000 patients come for health screenings yearly, and the hospital provides 150+ interpreters, a heliport, and a visa extension counter.

Bangkok International Dental Center is a JCI-accredited and ISO 9001-certified clinic with over 70 dentists. Its main specialties are dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. Named Dental Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific for seven consecutive years.

• Over 10,000 dental implants placed, with the implant center performing over 1,000 per year.
• Among the first in Thailand to offer Digital Smile Design (DSD) smile makeovers.
• On-site dental lab with digital scanning, intra-oral cameras, and CAD/CAM technology.
• Follows WHO and AAMI sterilization standards – all instruments individually packed, sealed, and dated.
• Hotel on the premises with English-speaking specialists and same pricing as local patients.

San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs over 52,000 surgeries a year and treats 12,000 cancer patients.
• Equipped with 3 da Vinci robots, Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, and PET-MRI.
• Performed the world's first intrauterine spina bifida surgery.
• The hematology unit has completed over 1,000 bone marrow transplants.
• Part of Gruppo San Donato, a network treating 5 million patients annually.

Private Çevre Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul that treats over 4,300 patients yearly. It specializes in dental work, plastic surgery, and weight loss procedures. Holds ISO certification and a government permit for international patients.

• Won the Bookimed Patients' Choice Award for IVF in 2019.
• Certified by the Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry for advanced dental training.
• Most patients travel from Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia.
• 19 departments and 26 doctors serve adult patients only.

Medipol Acibadem District Hospital is a JCI-accredited multispecialty hospital, the 11th in the Medipol Education and Health Group. It specializes in medical oncology, orthopedics, gynecology, and weight loss surgery. The hospital uses the da Vinci robot system for advanced surgeries.

• Located 100 meters from the Eurasia Tunnel and next to Anatolia's largest shopping mall.
• 50 specialists across 50 departments work in one facility.
• Treats functional diseases alongside plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Interventional radiology available for minimally invasive procedures.

Advance Health Medical Center is a multispecialty facility in Tijuana, Mexico. The center focuses on plastic surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery. Its surgical setup includes three operating rooms and an endosuite. The clinic also offers gender reassignment surgery with over 10 years of experience. A dedicated recovery house supports patients after surgery.

The medical team has over 15 years of experience with international patients. Orthopedic specialists bring 36 years of combined experience. Dr. Erik Márquez won first place in an international plastic surgery residents competition. Specialists are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and FILACP. All-inclusive logistics cover transport from San Diego Airport and accommodation.

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.

Avicenna International Hospital was ranked 2nd best in Istanbul by Clinicspots. This multi-specialty center treats 175,000 patients each year. Core specialties include neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.

• Part of the Avicenna Hospitals group, operating for over 30 years with four locations across Istanbul.
• Patients come from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
• Holds IFSO certification for obesity and metabolic surgery.
• Accredited with ISO 9001 (TÜV NORD) and ISO 45001 for quality and safety.
• Offers ambulance services for rapid access across the city.