Best Countries for Complex diagnostics after a stroke — Page 3

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital. It treats 1.5 million patients annually with the BESTcare safety system. Core specialties include general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.

• World's first laparoscopic liver resection in a child and first extended cholecystectomy.
• 5,000 stomach cancer surgeries completed, 90% performed laparoscopically.
• Cardiovascular Center handles 103,000 patients and 2,400 open heart surgeries yearly.
• Over 1,000 Gamma Knife procedures for head and neck tumors completed.
• Named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 and GHA-accredited.

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.

• Performs 55,000+ surgeries yearly, with a 98% liver transplant success rate.
• First in South Korea for over a dozen pioneering transplant procedures since 1992.
• Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems, GammaKnife, and PET-CT for precision treatment.
• Free airport transfers and a personal coordinator assigned to each international patient.

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.

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.

Giostar Stem Cell Therapy is a private multi-specialty center in Playa del Carmen focused on regenerative medicine. Its main specialties are stem cell therapy, aesthetic medicine, and longevity health. The clinic treats 5,000 patients a year from over 30 countries.

• Treatments target musculoskeletal injuries, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and age-related concerns.
• Uses proprietary, evidence-based protocols developed by an in-house research team.
• State-of-the-art facilities in Los Algodones, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen.
• Treats both adults and children with stem cell therapies.
• Patients come from Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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.

Evexia Rehabilitation Center is an ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certified facility on the Mediterranean coast in Chalkidiki, Greece. It specializes in neurological, orthopedic, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. The center has treated 19,000+ patients over 21 years.

• Lokomat robotized system for walking training plus a robotic system for restoring fine motor skills.
• Non-invasive brain stimulation with TES, FES, and virtual reality brain sensor therapy.
• Hydrotherapy in a therapeutic pool, Bobath therapy, and LSVT speech therapy for Parkinson's.
• On-site diagnostic lab with X-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, and urodynamic testing.
• Full-board accommodation with sea-view rooms, airport transfer, and post-discharge follow-up.

Reuth Rehabilitation Center is one of Israel's largest rehabilitation hospitals. It has operated for over 55 years. Its core specialties include neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation, plus respiratory, post-operative, and geriatric care.

• Houses the largest chronic mechanical ventilation department in Israel.
• Equipped with an Exoskeleton ReWalk, Vector Gait system, and Anti-Gravity Treadmill.
• Offers therapies including music, animal-assisted, multisensory Snoezelen, and sexology rehabilitation.
• Has a dedicated pediatric rehabilitation department and treats over 1,500 patients annually.
• Orthoses produced on-site by an expert authorized by the Israeli Ministry of Health.

Zentrum der Rehabilitation Pforzheim is a private clinic focused entirely on neurological rehabilitation. Its core strengths are restoring motor function, speech, and independence after stroke, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. The clinic was founded on neuroscience-based methods that set it apart from general rehab centers.

• Patients receive up to 8 hours of therapy daily, 5 days a week, with one or two personal trainers assigned for the full stay.
• Uses robotic rehab tools including Lokomat, ERIGO, and the Vector Gait System for spinal cord and brain injury recovery.
• Offers the I.N.P.U.T. program – a unique neuroplasticity technique combining Bobath therapy, chiropractic, and CNS research.
• Private wheelchair-adapted apartments available for patients and companions, with free Wi-Fi and plasma TV.
• Typical rehab course lasts 12 weeks to achieve durable results.

Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.

• First in India for minimally invasive lung transplant, combined heart-kidney transplant, and split liver transplant.
• Equipped with Da Vinci robot, TrueBeam STx, and 3 Tesla Silent MRI.
• Liver transplant survival rate of 95% over five years. Over 900 kidney transplants and 210+ heart-lung transplants completed.
• Listed in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals and World’s Best Smart Hospitals.
• International patient services include interpreters, hotel booking, airport transfers, and visa help.