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European Health Center Otwock is Poland's first private hospital specializing in oncology and cardiology. It houses the country's only Interdisciplinary Cardio-oncology Department. It was also the first in Poland to receive all technological innovations from Philips Healthcare.

• Radiology department is a Philips International Reference Centre with 3-Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT.
• One of the top centers worldwide for pulmonary artery angioplasty and pump implantation.
• Urology department, accredited by the Polish Ministry of Health and EBU, performs laparoscopic onco-urological surgery.
• Offers genetic testing for prostate, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers, including Mammaprint and 4K-score analysis.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Clinic Mont Louis is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in east Paris and ranks first in the city for number of operations performed. Its core specialties are orthopedics, oncosurgery, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and urology. Over 120 specialists handle 45,000 consultations and 20,000 surgeries each year.

• Performs 6,000 minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries and 6,000 orthopedic procedures annually.
• Joint replacements use a 6–10 cm incision with 1–2 week recovery – ligaments stay intact.
• Arthroscopic diagnostics reach 100% accuracy. Hand surgery unit treats carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's contracture.
• Single-room wards with TV, phone, and shower. Meals are three times daily with menu choice.

M1 Private Clinic is a specialized check-up center for children and teens in Munich. Doctors have qualifications matching university hospitals. Core specialties include pediatrics, allergology, endocrinology, and pediatric neurology.

• Uses the Multiple Breath Washout (MBW) test, a rare diagnostic with 100% accuracy only available in large university clinics.
• Seven departments cover blood disorders, asthma, digestion, heart, and nervous system issues.
• Offers affordable prices and short-term appointments with no long queues.
• All diagnosis is ambulant or semi-residential – no overnight stay needed.
• Interpreters experienced in medical terminology are available on request.

Medicover Hospital Hungary is part of a European medical network with 150 clinics across 14 countries. It specializes in general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and otorhinolaryngology. The hospital is ISO 9001 certified and its surgeons have over 30 years of experience.

• Treatment costs are lower than in hospitals in Germany, France, and Spain.
• International patients get a single room, free airport transfer, and a personal coordinator.
• The hospital uses the same equipment and treatment protocols as top European hospitals.
• Surgical options include laparoscopic, endoscopic, and arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery.

Spreebogen Ophthalmology Clinic is an eye center in Berlin with a long collaboration with Charité University Hospitals. It specializes in laser and surgical ophthalmology, including cataract and glaucoma care.

• Over 65,000 successful operations on record.
• Uses 14 lasers for cataract, glaucoma, and other procedures.
• Femtosecond laser technology available for cataract surgery.
• Head doctor Dr. Tetts listed among Germany's best doctors in a national magazine.

SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.

• Over 600 patients choose SALUSS each year. Hair transplant success rate is 95%.
• Offers FUE, DHI, and robotic hair transplants plus PRP therapy for hair loss.
• Certified by the Turkish Medical Association and an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Package prices include procedure, accommodation, airport transfers, and local sightseeing tours.
• Antalya location is 1.5 km from the beach and 20 km from the international airport.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.

• NABH and NABL accredited for quality and lab accuracy.
• Treatment costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the United States.
• Minimally invasive orthopedics cuts recovery time by half.
• After gastric bypass, patients lose 60–70% of excess weight in 6 months.
• Free airport transfer and meals tailored to diet and religion.

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.