Best Countries for Сonsultation with a dermatologist — Page 8

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Perfecto Room is a private multi-specialty clinic in Kyiv led by a head surgeon with 22 patented cosmetic surgery techniques. Its core strengths are plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and stem cell therapy. Most patients come from the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Arab States of the Persian Gulf.

• Head surgeon has performed 14,000+ operations since 1997.
• Uses Vectra 3D imaging to build a precise 3D model of the desired result.
• Offers a lifetime warranty on breast implants.
• Stem cell therapy uses patient-derived or donor-matched fetal cells with no known contraindications.
• Patients stay in guarded, hotel-style suites with personal cosmetics and chef-prepared meals.

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.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.

• NABH and NABL accredited for quality and lab accuracy.
• Treatment costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the United States.
• Minimally invasive orthopedics cuts recovery time by half.
• After gastric bypass, patients lose 60–70% of excess weight in 6 months.
• Free airport transfer and meals tailored to diet and religion.

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.

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.

Derma Plus Clinic is a dermatology and aesthetic medicine clinic in Phuket, Thailand. It offers treatments at prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. Best known for laser hair removal, chemical peels, and acne therapy.

• Laser hair removal starts at $59 and chemical peels start at $59.
• Acne medication therapy starts at $16 per session.
• Free airport pickup, concierge service, and online consultations available.
• Staff speaks English and Thai for international 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.