Best Countries for Bariatric Surgery Consultation — Page 4

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.

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.

Policlinica Ntra. Sra. del Rosario is a Spanish clinic in Ibiza with strong specialties in ophthalmology, spinal surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. It draws patients from the US, Canada, and the UK for medical care.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than comparable US clinics.
• Treatments offered across 15 medical specialties, from neurosurgery to plastic surgery.
• Free WiFi, private rooms, interpreters, and religious facilities included.
• Medical staff speak English, French, German, and Swedish.
• Services include medical records transfer, personal concierge, and rehabilitation.

Kohinoor Hospitals is an NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Mumbai, India. Its strongest areas include pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and dentistry. Treatment costs are 3–4 times lower than in the United States.

• Treats patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK.
• Medical staff speak English fluently, and interpreter services are provided.
• Offers bone marrow transplantation, bariatric surgery, and advanced neurosurgery.
• Online doctor consultations are available for international patients.

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.

My New Body Obesity Center is a CMCOEM-certified bariatric surgery group. It has performed over 5,000 laparoscopic weight loss procedures. Core specialties include weight loss surgery, general surgery, and gastroenterology.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and complex revision surgeries.
• Prices are 3 to 4 times lower than US clinics. Sleeve from $4,800, bypass from $6,700.
• Also offers gastric balloon, inguinal hernia repair, and cholecystectomy.
• Treats patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK.
• Provides online consultations, airport pickup, and private rooms for families.

Chung-Ang University Hospital is a Seoul-based hospital recognized by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals in 2022. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and weight loss surgery. English-speaking medical staff treat patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than those at US clinics.
• Neurologist consultation starts at $50. Bariatric Surgery Consultation starts at $50.
• Gastric bypass starts at $16,000. Gastric balloon starts at $10,000.
• Orthognathic surgery starts at $20,000. Breast reduction starts at $7,000.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery starts at $1,000. CT scan starts at $600.

Bariatric Health Monterrey is a single-specialty center for Weight Loss Surgery. Its quality is confirmed by a surgeon who is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Prices are 3–4 times lower than in US clinics.

• Sleeve gastrectomy starts at $5,100, gastric bypass at $6,400, and gastric balloon at $3,200.
• Medical staff speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Patients come from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries.
• Private rooms and family accommodation are available, plus free WiFi.