Best Countries for Сonsultation with a dermatologist — Page 5

Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of Southeast Asia's largest private medical centers. Over one million patients choose it each year, including a 50% international mix from 190+ countries. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosciences, and health screenings.

• First hospital in Asia to earn JCI accreditation, plus GHA and DNV-GL infection risk certification.
• Uses IBM Watson for oncology, a pharmacy robot, and offers ReLEx SMILE laser eye surgery – the only hospital in Thailand to do so.
• Heart Center provides a 24/7 emergency cardiac intervention program with a 90-minute door-to-balloon time.
• Orthopedists perform MAKOplasty robotic joint replacement with a 1–3 day recovery, in cooperation with the Dorr Arthritis Institute in the USA.
• Over 60,000 patients come for health screenings yearly, and the hospital provides 150+ interpreters, a heliport, and a visa extension counter.

B.Care Medical Center is a Bangkok plastic surgery hospital founded in 1999. One of the city's largest hospitals, it specializes in breast surgery, rhinoplasty, facelifts, and tummy tucks. Its plastic surgery program has earned recognition from the Thai Medical Council.

• Treats 22,000 patients each year, with around 70 international patients from the US, Australia, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
• Rhinoplasty covers resizing, saddle nose correction, dorsal hump smoothing, and nasal tip adjustment.
• Full facelift rejuvenates the jawline, cheeks, forehead, and eyelids for a 10–12 year younger look in 4–6 hours.
• Breast procedures include augmentation, lift, reduction, and reconstruction after tumor treatment or for asymmetry.
• Employs Endotine devices for forehead and brow lifts that dissolve naturally after supporting the skin.

San Donato Hospital is an IRCCS-accredited cardiology and cardiac surgery center. It performs over 9,400 heart and blood vessel operations each year – the most in Italy. Core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, arrhythmology, and rehabilitation.

• 97% success rate for cardiac surgeries, one of the highest in Europe.
• Over 3,000 children treated internationally for congenital heart defects.
• Telepresence robots allow patients to connect with doctors anytime.
• Over 20,000 coronary artery bypass and heart valve surgeries performed.
• A hotel on the clinic grounds for patient and family stays.

San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs over 52,000 surgeries a year and treats 12,000 cancer patients.
• Equipped with 3 da Vinci robots, Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, and PET-MRI.
• Performed the world's first intrauterine spina bifida surgery.
• The hematology unit has completed over 1,000 bone marrow transplants.
• Part of Gruppo San Donato, a network treating 5 million patients annually.

Estetik International Istanbul is Europe's first major aesthetic plastic surgery facility, founded in 1999. It specializes in aesthetic surgery, plastic surgery, regenerative medicine, and hair transplantation. The clinic has performed over 528,000 procedures and holds ISAPS and ESAPS memberships.

• Developed five patented techniques: Spider Web Facelift, Organic Hair Transplant, Cihantimur Fat Transfer, Non-Surgical Otoplasty, and Genital Aesthetic Innovations.
• Named Best Aesthetic Clinic in Europe (2021) and carries ISO 9001 and Turquality certifications.
• Treats around 5,000 patients per year from Europe, the Middle East, GCC, CIS, Asia, and the Americas.
• Operates clinics in Istanbul and Bursa, plus international locations in Switzerland, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the USA.
• Offers VIP support with concierge services, airport transfers, and multilingual assistance in 5-star facilities.

Onlif Plastic Surgery Korea is Gangnam’s leading lift specialty clinic. It focuses on facial and body lifting and anti-aging treatments. The clinic is a certified excellent healthcare provider and a Liftera Key Opinion Leader.

• Chief surgeon has over 20 years of experience, with burn expertise that reduces scarring.
• The 4D Mini Lift is designed to minimize visible scars after surgery.
• Offers face lifts, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, breast lifts, and quick nose lifts.
• Draws patients from Asia, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
• KOIHA-accredited for quality and safety of medical care.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Emsey Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is the first hospital to receive the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (001) from the Turkish Ministry of Health. The hospital is especially known for orthopedics, spine surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and oncology.

• First EUROSPINE-certified Surgical Spine Centre of Excellence in Turkey and Asia.
• One of the largest bone marrow transplant units in the region with 45 beds.
• JCI-accredited since 2017, also holds ISO 9001 and TÜSKA certificates.
• Offers PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, LINAC Trilogy, and nuclear medicine therapies.
• Provides airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodation for international patients.

La Madonnina Clinic is a multidisciplinary hospital in central Milan, part of Italy's San Donato network. It specializes in medical check-ups, obesity treatment with intragastric balloons, and plastic surgery. The clinic has treated high-profile patients including Silvio Berlusconi and AC Milan players.

• Open-type 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients with claustrophobia or excess weight.
• Elipse intragastric balloon inserted endoscopically in 10 minutes with no incisions.
• Orbera-365 balloon – the world's most popular weight loss method with over 280,000 sold.
• Plastic surgeons use computer modeling to show patients their results before surgery.
• Custom menu from the on-site restaurant. Family members can stay in the same room.

SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.

• Over 600 patients choose SALUSS each year. Hair transplant success rate is 95%.
• Offers FUE, DHI, and robotic hair transplants plus PRP therapy for hair loss.
• Certified by the Turkish Medical Association and an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Package prices include procedure, accommodation, airport transfers, and local sightseeing tours.
• Antalya location is 1.5 km from the beach and 20 km from the international airport.