Best Countries for Consultation with a physician — Page 7

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.

Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai is an NABH-accredited hospital in Mumbai, specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. It attracts patients from the US, Canada, and the UK. Prices are 3–4 times lower than American clinics.

• Sleeve gastrectomy from $6,900, septoplasty from $1,150, and epilepsy surgery from $9,600.
• Online doctor consultations and rehabilitation services are available.
• Free interpreter services, airport pickup, and family accommodation for international patients.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, and phone. Accepts special dietary requests.

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.

IMED - Elche is an ISO-certified hospital in Alicante, Spain. It specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK choose it for reliable care.

• Prices are 3 to 4 times lower than typical US clinic rates.
• Medical staff speak English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, and Swedish.
• Online doctor consultations and medical records transfer are available.
• Services include airport pickup, hotel booking, interpreter assistance, and a personal concierge.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, phone, and mobility accessible options are offered.

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.

Dom Lekarski is a private medical clinic in Szczecin, Poland, with confirmation from the Polish Association of Medical Tourism and ISO. Its strongest specialties are ophthalmology, orthopedics, and ENT. Prices are three to four times lower than in US clinics.

• LASIK eye surgery starts at $1,876. Cataract surgery for one eye starts at $1,464.
• Hip replacement starts at $6,834. Knee arthroscopy starts at $1,699.
• Septoplasty starts at $862. Consultations with an otolaryngologist start at $30.
• Services include online doctor consultations, translation, airport pickup, and hotel booking.
• The clinic treats patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Silverline Hospital holds NABH accreditation, the Indian national quality standard for healthcare organizations.

• Located in Kochi, India.

Medicover Hospital Hungary is part of a European medical network with 150 clinics across 14 countries. It specializes in general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and otorhinolaryngology. The hospital is ISO 9001 certified and its surgeons have over 30 years of experience.

• Treatment costs are lower than in hospitals in Germany, France, and Spain.
• International patients get a single room, free airport transfer, and a personal coordinator.
• The hospital uses the same equipment and treatment protocols as top European hospitals.
• Surgical options include laparoscopic, endoscopic, and arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery.

Primus Super Specialty Hospital is an ISO and NABH-accredited hospital in Delhi, India. Its core strengths are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and dentistry. The hospital serves patients from the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Consultations start at $12, and procedures cost 3–4 times less than in US clinics.
• Houses the first dedicated fresh frozen bone bank in India.
• Offers online doctor consultations, interpreter services, and airport pickup.
• Private rooms, family accommodation, and special dietary requests are available.