Best Countries for Angiography — Page 7

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.

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.

Bethanien Clinic is a specialized pulmonology center treating 6,000 patients each year. It focuses on lung diseases, allergies, sleep disorders, and lung cancer. The clinic co-founded the Lung Cancer Center with the University Hospital of Cologne.

• Performs about 5,000 endoscopy exams yearly, including bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, and laser therapy.
• Three dedicated diagnostic departments: Endoscopy, Lung function, and X-ray/CT with high-resolution thin-film CT.
• Weekly tumor conferences create individual therapy plans for every lung cancer patient.
• Surgeries happen at the University Hospital of Cologne; radiotherapy is handled by Med 360° Rheinland specialists.
• Includes a sleep disorders center and allergy diagnostics for bronchial asthma and COPD.

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.

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.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute holds JCI and NABH accreditations for standardized cardiac diagnostics. Dr. Z S Meharwal performs examinations at this facility with over 35 years of experience. He has completed over 1,100 procedures and directs the DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery program. Coronary angiography at the clinic typically costs around $700. This price covers the imaging procedure within a specialized heart center. The hospital uses internationally recognized protocols to provide reliable diagnostic results for every patient.

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.

• 1.6 million outpatients and 40,000 operations handled each year.
• Over 4,000 robotic surgeries performed using the Da Vinci system.
• Cancer center partners with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins University.
• Pediatric clinic collaborates with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
• Accredited by JCI and KOIHA. Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

Hospital Havelhoehe is a Berlin hospital built on anthroposophic medicine. It blends standard treatments with creative therapies such as drawing, music, and rhythmic massage. It earned a 90% patient satisfaction rating from Techniker Krankenkasse.

• Treats nearly 14,000 patients each year across 14 departments.
• Creative therapies include drawing, musical instruments, modeling, rhythmic massage, and conversational therapy.
• Offers a transitional care program with social worker support and supplement purchasing help.
• Specialized departments include an incontinence center, palliative medicine, and psychotherapy for young adults and addiction.

Charité is the most famous university hospital in Europe. More than half of Germany's Nobel Prize winners in medicine work here. Core specialties are oncology, neurology, and surgery. It is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG).

• Treats over 845,000 patients across 100+ clinics and 17 centers.
• Uses a robotic surgical system for high-risk operations.
• Neurology team treats 900+ stroke and brain hemorrhage patients annually.
• Comprehensive cancer center includes radiotherapy and hematology.
• Named a top German hospital by Focus and a World's Best Smart Hospital by Newsweek.