Best Countries for Chest X-Ray — Page 9

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 is a JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Delhi. Despite its name, its strongest specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and dentistry. It was named among Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022.

• Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinics. A colonoscopy starts at $187.
• Patients come from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries.
• Free interpreters, airport pickup, and private rooms are available for international patients.
• Covered procedures include coronary angioplasty, sleeve gastrectomy, and cochlear implant placement.

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.

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.

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.

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.