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Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.

• Breast cancer survival rate of 91.9% beats the US average. Anus preservation after colon surgery is 86.5% – beating 57% at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
• Performs 3,800 neurosurgical interventions and 1,200 breast tumor removals each year.
• Over 1,000 liver transplants and 1,800 bone marrow transplants completed.
• Treats 30,000 patients from 80 countries annually with 24/7 interpreter services.
• GammaKnife center treats 700 patients per year with a 90% success rate.

Hospital HM Nou Delfos is part of HM Hospitals, the largest private hospital network in Spain. This comprehensive medical-surgical center in Barcelona specializes in surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology. It holds EFQM excellence recognition and TÜV NORD ISO 9001 certification.

• Treats 400,000 patients per year across 40 departments and 200 physicians.
• Uses an EOS imaging system for high-precision musculoskeletal scans and two radiotherapy units.
• Has an agreement with Institut Guttmann, a JCI-accredited neurorehabilitation hospital.
• Offers specialized diagnosis and treatment for epilepsy through its neurology department.

Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.

• First in Asia for robotic bladder cancer pre-stage surgery. Pioneered robotic breast reconstruction in Korea, cutting scar size to one-tenth.
• Treats 20,000+ surgeries and 114,000 outpatients each month.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals.
• New cancer patients get same-day consultation, tests, and admission. Bloodless surgery options help speed recovery.

Sikarin Hospital is a JCI and ISO-accredited hospital in Bangkok serving over 255,000 patients each year. It specializes in plastic surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular surgery. Since 1993, its 17 specialized centers treat about 700 patients daily.

• 128-slice CT scanner for brain, blood vessels, lungs, and intestines. On-site MRI and mammography available.
• Cardiovascular center with catheterization lab handles angioplasty, heart valve replacement, and pacemaker surgery.
• Computer-navigated knee and hip joint replacement with hypoallergenic metal and plastic endoprostheses.
• Gastroenterology uses capsular endoscopy – a swallowable tablet instead of a gastric catheter.
• Free airport transfers and free language assistance for Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Japanese patients.

Eurofertil IVF Center is the first clinic in Turkey focused solely on reproductive health and IVF. It has helped over 28,000 families since 2001. A baby conceived here is born every 8 hours.

• Live birth success rates per cycle: 45% for women under 35 (fresh IVF), 37% for ages 35–37, 25% for ages 38–39, and 10% for ages 40–42.
• Over 68% of patients under 35 have embryos to freeze. That rate stays above 40% for patients up to age 37.
• On-site embryology, andrology, and cryobiology labs with EmbryoScope time-lapse imaging and PGS (qPCR) testing.
• Offers multiple IVF types including standard IVF, ICSI, unmedicated IVF (IVM), and natural IVF.
• Free translation services for international patients at all stages of treatment.

Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai is an NABH-accredited hospital in Mumbai, specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. It attracts patients from the US, Canada, and the UK. Prices are 3–4 times lower than American clinics.

• Sleeve gastrectomy from $6,900, septoplasty from $1,150, and epilepsy surgery from $9,600.
• Online doctor consultations and rehabilitation services are available.
• Free interpreter services, airport pickup, and family accommodation for international patients.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, and phone. Accepts special dietary requests.

SevenHills Hospital in Mumbai holds JCI and NABH accreditation. Its strongest specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK travel here for treatment.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than those in US clinics.
• International patient services include airport transfers, hotel and flight booking, online consultations, and private rooms.
• Dedicated departments in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy.

Asian Heart Institute is a Newsweek-recognized World's Best Specialized Hospital in Mumbai. It is a cardiac hospital focused on heart care.

• Holds JCI accreditation for patient safety and quality standards.
• ISO 9001 certified for consistent quality management systems.
• Located in Mumbai, a major medical travel hub in India.

Chaum Medical Center is a Seoul clinic with prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. It specializes in neurology, pediatric cardiac surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. English‑speaking staff and interpreters support international patients.

• Coronary angioplasty from $8,902, colonoscopy from $330, gynecology consultation from $56.
• Online doctor consultations available for remote patients.
• Airport pickup, hotel booking, and private rooms are provided.
• Services also cover cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and rehabilitation.
• Translation and personal concierge services included for each patient.

Max Super Specialty Hospital Patparganj is an NABH-accredited hospital in Delhi specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK come here for prices 3–4 times lower than American clinics.

• Affordable procedures include brain tumor surgery, hip replacement, cataract surgery, and laminectomy.
• International patient services include health insurance coordination, interpreters, airport pickup, and hotel booking.
• Free WiFi, private rooms, special dietary requests, and mobility accessible rooms are available.
• Medical staff speak English.