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Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district. It was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. The hospital's core strengths are oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and comprehensive health check-ups.

• First in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive surgeries.
• Neurosurgery department performs 1,300 surgeries per year. Spinal team has done over 700 scoliosis operations, the most in South Korea.
• Cardiology team carries out around 1,000 coronarographies and 800 stentings each year.
• Two Tomotherapy devices deliver highly accurate radiation for prostate, brain, and spine cancers.
• Five check-up programs, from Basic to VIP. Free interpreter services and airport transfer for bills over $4,400.

Asyaesthetic Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. It holds a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation and a Bookimed Award for plastic surgery.

• Treats around 3,000 patients each year from the US, UK, Europe, and Balkan countries.
• 25 doctors work across 20 departments, including intensive care and emergency services.
• Official partner of Ivoclar Vivadent, a Swiss dental manufacturer.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.
• VIP rooms and a dedicated emergency department are available on-site.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group, the third largest healthcare provider in India. It holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditations. The network serves over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries.

• The Manipal Group has over 50 years of healthcare experience and runs 15 hospitals across India, Nigeria, and Malaysia.
• Offers services in 60 departments and 56 specialties, including a dedicated heart institute for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Named Best Hospital in Bangalore by Week Magazine for 6 consecutive years.
• Recognized in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals ranking.
• Employs 1,900 doctors to care for international patients.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is a tertiary referral hospital in Pattaya, Thailand. It specializes in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurology. The facility also offers pediatric wellness and intensive care. It is the only hospital in Pattaya accredited by the Joint Commission International. Founded in 1990 as a 100-bed facility, it now operates as a 16-story hospital with 300 beds.

The medical team includes over 100 full-time specialists and 170 consultants. The hospital treats more than 400,000 patients each year, including over 170,000 international patients. Specialized units include a Neuroscience Center and a Bone and Spine Center. The orthopedics department holds JCI certification for hip and knee surgery. For advanced diagnostics, the clinic uses the Artis Pheno robotic imaging system. It also offers 24-hour telemedicine and home nursing services.

Altoa — Czech Hospital of Horovice is a private multi-specialty center within the AKESO holding group. It treats over 17,000 patients each year, with special focus on aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and plastic surgery. The Altoa International Department coordinates care for patients from Europe, the US, and Canada.

• Plastic surgery done under general anaesthesia with short private hospital stays.
• Minor procedures under local anaesthesia performed as outpatient visits.
• Corrective dermatology procedures are part of the service offering.
• Affiliated with Diagnostic Centre in Prague and Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital for comprehensive care.
• International team helps with transport, accommodation, and language interpretation.

Dr. Ahmed Ammar Clinic is a private surgery center in Cairo. It provides lifelong follow-up for weight loss patients and specializes in weight loss surgery and laparoscopic hernia repairs. The lead surgeon has 10 years of experience.

• Around 150 patients treated each year.
• Serves only adult patients.
• Treats patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, and Arab League states.
• Offers laparoscopic repairs for inguinal and ventral hernias.

Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.

• JCI-accredited with a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation.
• Arrhythmology department is a world leader in treating atrial fibrillation with Pulse Field Ablation and cryo-balloon technology.
• One of the few European centers performing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for bionic limb control.
• Diabetic Foot Treatment center has a 95% success rate in preventing amputations, directed by Prof. Dalla Paola.
• Located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport with on-site conference facilities at GVM Campus.

Aktif International is a private multispecialty hospital group in Istanbul and the Marmara region. The network treats adults and children across five hospital locations. Key departments include orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and plastic surgery. A dedicated proctology unit handles complex colorectal conditions. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals work across the network.

The group opened its first hospital in Yalova in 1999. It now offers 24-hour inpatient and outpatient care. The plastic surgery unit performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Surgeons use small-incision endoscopy for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Specialists also provide pediatric surgery and child psychiatry. The group holds quality management certifications for its care protocols.

Başarı Hospital is a private multispecialty hospital in the Gaziosmanpaşa district of Istanbul. It offers care across 28 departments, including cardiology, orthopedics, urology, and pediatrics. A specialized neonatology unit treats high-risk newborns from the 22nd gestational week. The hospital was founded in 2000 and opened its current building in 2014.

The medical team includes 40 physicians and about 350 staff members. The facility has 100 beds, four operating rooms, and two delivery rooms. Diagnostic tools include a Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI and a 16-slice CT scanner. Other units include an International Patients Department and a pregnancy school. The hospital holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management.