Best Countries for Consultation with a pulmonologist — Page 3

Assuta Medical Center is the largest private medical complex in Israel, with 11 hospitals and 1,500 doctors. Its main specialties are oncology, surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and IVF treatment. JCI-accredited since 2011, it was the first Israeli hospital to earn this recognition.

• Performs 92,000 operations and 685,000 diagnostic procedures each year.
• Runs 7,000 IVF cycles annually with a 97% success rate for cervical cancer treatment.
• Cardiac surgery has a 98.7% success rate, with over 500 operations per year.
• Neurosurgery team handles over 1,000 operations annually for adults and children.
• Advanced imaging includes MRI, PET-CT, and RUTH mammography, with checkups completed in 1–3 days.

SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital ranks among Europe's top three medical institutions. It has provided care since 1867 and treats patients from infancy through 18. Core specialties include pediatric oncology, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.

• Survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia reaches 94%.
• Bone marrow transplant survival rates: 90–100% for related donors, 70–80% for unrelated.
• Cardiology center performs over 300 surgeries yearly with high success and low mortality.
• Uses intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma and anti-GD2 immunotherapy for neuroblastoma.
• HEPA-filtered rooms protect patients after bone marrow transplants.

Medipol Mega University Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital complex. It is one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty medical centers. The hospital sees over a million patients annually and specializes in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular care, transplants, and IVF.

• Equipped with Da Vinci, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and HIFU for non-invasive surgery.
• Performs EVAR-TEVAR for aortic enlargement and TAVI for heart valve replacement without open surgery.
• Named patient's choice for pediatric oncology and hematology oncology treatment.
• Has 35 operating rooms and a specialized Interventional Neuroradiology Department.

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.

San Raffaele Hospital provides pulmonology consultations within one of Italy's largest research hospital networks. This ISO-accredited facility follows standardized quality and safety protocols for respiratory case evaluations. An outpatient appointment with a specialist typically costs around $500–$900. The cost includes the initial specialist evaluation and a formal diagnostic report. As a member of the Gruppo San Donato, the hospital coordinates care through a structured outpatient setting. This ensures a focused clinical assessment before deciding on further tests.

ADONIS Fertility Center is part of ADONIS Medical Group, active in Kyiv since 1997. It specializes in IVF, fertility diagnostics, and reproductive medicine.

• 1,339 IVF procedures performed in 2020. Pregnancy rates reach 56% for frozen cycles and 71% with egg donation.
• On-site cryobank and preimplantation genetic diagnostics lab are available.
• An International Department with over 20 professionals coordinates care for foreign patients.
• The group network includes 4 fertility centers, 2 maternity hospitals, and a cytogenetic lab.

Emsey Hospital offers a specialized diagnostic package that typically costs around $800. This value-driven bundle covers the specialist examination, chest X-rays, blood tests, and even a thorax CT if necessary. It also provides up to three days of guest house accommodation for patient comfort. The facility holds JCI and ISO 9001 accreditations, meeting high international safety standards. Prof. Ali Metin Görgüner leads the chest diseases department with over 30 years of experience in thoracic health.

Ewha Womans University Medical Center is a JCI-accredited women-only hospital founded in 1887. It specializes in breast, thyroid, and urogenital cancer care, plus joint replacement and robotic surgery. Affiliated with the country's largest women's university.

• First in the world to perform robotic gynecological surgery through a single small incision.
• Only hospital in South Korea that installs artificial bladders made from the patient's own small intestine.
• Developed the Proxima artificial hip joint that does not require cement for fastening.
• Recognized as the best hospital for colon cancer treatment by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
• Won first place in the national Quality of Services competition for three consecutive years.

Burjeel Medical City (BMC) is a quaternary care hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The hospital treats adults and children across 60 medical specialties. Key areas include complex organ transplants, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. BMC performed the first living donor pediatric liver transplant in the UAE. The facility has over 350 beds and 1.2 million square feet of capacity.

The hospital was founded in 1989. Its team includes over 200 Western-board-certified physicians. Dr. Dror Paley, a consultant orthopedic surgeon, has performed over 25,000 surgeries. BMC holds JCI and ESMO accreditations for high care standards. Diagnostics include PET-CT, SPECT-CT, and HOLOGIC 3D mammography. The Global Patient Services team offers concierge support for travel and translation.

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.