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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

United States of America, Houston

John de Groot

MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked No.1 for oncology in the USA and holds JCI accreditation. Its neurosurgery unit operates within one of 3 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Handles complex neurosurgical cases as part of multidisciplinary cancer care
Integrates clinical research with treatment protocols
25 specialized oncology centers with dedicated neurosurgery capabilities

3.7

treatment
Removal of spinal cord tumor	$43,700 - $90,000

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Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center

United States of America, Houston

Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center is a specialized clinic focused solely on lipedema treatment in Atlanta. Founder Dr. Marcia Byrd has over 30 years of experience and over 10,000 successful surgeries. Core specialties include lipedema surgery and Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction (WAL).

Performs over 30 lipedema procedures each month, a high volume for this niche surgery.
Uses lymphatic-sparing liposuction to remove fat while protecting lymphatic channels, reducing lymphedema risk.
Offers Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction (WAL) as a gentler fat removal technique.
One of the few U.S. clinics dedicated specifically to lipedema treatment.

4.2

Price on request

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Rank	Clinic Name	Patient Rating	Country	Lead Doctor	experience	Techniques	Best For	Why It’s Ranked	Accreditations
#1	University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center	3.7 / 5	Houston, United States of America	John de Groot	—	Proton therapy, GammaKnife radiosurgery, BrainSuite radiosurgery, targeted therapy	Brain and spine tumors	No.1 ranked cancer hospital with JCI accreditation. Specialized Brain and Spine Center with 75+ years of experience. Offers less invasive methods like proton therapy and GammaKnife.	—
#2	Byrd Lipedema Surgery Center	4.2 / 5	Houston, United States of America	—	—	Neurosurgery	—	—	—