Best Countries for Biopsy — Page 15

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.

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.

Hospital Zambrano Hellion is a private clinic in Monterrey offering procedures at 3–4 times lower prices than US clinics. It specializes in neurology, dentistry, and otorhinolaryngology (ENT). Medical staff are English-speaking.

• Offers online doctor consultations and medical records transfer for international patients.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, and phone available.
• Family accommodation, mobility-accessible rooms, and special dietary requests accepted.
• On-site pharmacy, laundry services, and parking included.
• Interpreter and translation services provided.

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.

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar is a NABH-accredited hospital in Gurgaon. Its top specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK choose this clinic.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than in US clinics. Sleeve gastrectomy starts from $6,500.
• Cochlear implant placement starts from $6,000. Brachytherapy from $2,400.
• Medical staff speak English for clear communication.
• Holds NABH accreditation for safety and quality standards.

Advance Health Medical Center in Tijuana offers treatment at 3–4 times lower cost than US clinics. Core specialties are spinal surgery, ophthalmology, and obstetrics/gynecology. It holds AMCPER accreditation from Mexico's plastic surgery association.

• Vitrectomy costs from $3,500, hysterectomy from $5,500, and sleeve gastrectomy from $6,000.
• Free interpreter services, airport pickup, and online consultations are available.
• Also handles neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery.
• Treats patients from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Fortis Hospital Mulund is a JCI- and NABH-accredited hospital in Mumbai, India. It treats patients from the US, Canada, and the UK, with strongest specialties in dentistry, weight loss surgery, and ENT. Prices are 3-4 times lower than in US clinics.

• Gastric sleeve from $7,600, hip replacement from $8,100, and colonoscopy from $170.
• Multilingual staff speak Arabic, English, and Hindi. Interpreters and airport pickup are available.
• India's first minimally invasive mitral valve surgery was performed here.