Best Countries for Consultation with a cardiologist — Page 2

Quironsalud Torrevieja is a JCI-accredited private hospital and the leading medical center in southeastern Spain. It belongs to Spain's largest private hospital network. Core specialties include orthopedics, neurology, endocrinology, oncology, and surgery.

• Cares for 120,000 patients every year, with nearly half from outside Spain.
• Equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system, Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, and PET-CT scanner.
• Supports patients in 15 languages with dedicated international patient services.
• Has 30 medical departments, six operating theaters, and a modern ICU.

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditations for international safety standards. Prof. Fatih Mehmet Uçar leads the cardiovascular assessments with over 10 years of experience. He is the Head of Electrophysiology and a member of the European Society of Cardiology. An initial consultation typically costs around $1,500–$3,000. These assessments happen on a same-day outpatient basis. The price often includes VIP transfers from the airport to the clinic. Results and risk evaluations are usually provided immediately during the visit.

Lotus Bariatrics Clinic is a private single-specialty center in Istanbul focused on obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. The clinic achieves a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.

• Performs around 350 procedures each year for patients from Europe, Canada, and the USA.
• Offers sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric lap band, and gastric ballooning.
• Includes a psychologist on the team to help patients build lasting eating habits.
• Certified by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

PMG Hospital is a private multispecialty facility in Bangkok, Thailand. It focuses on cardiology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital also offers obstetrics, gynecology, and rehabilitation. Pediatric services treat children from birth to age 15. A 24-hour critical care center provides intensive monitoring by specialist physicians.

PMG Hospital opened in 1992 and has 109 beds. There are 36 patient rooms, including private VIP suites. The PMG Heart Center offers full-cycle cardiac care. This covers diagnostics, interventional treatments, and rehabilitation. For stroke recovery, the rehab team uses PMS electromagnetic stimulation, therapeutic exercises, and electrical appliances.

International patients get help with medical visa extensions, translation, and airport transfers. Diagnostics rely on digital radiography and CT scanners. Cardiovascular screening includes carotid intima-media thickness ultrasound. This test detects heart disease risk without radiation.

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.

• Features an MR-LINAC, a 640-slice CT scanner, and a 3 Tesla MRI for precise imaging and treatment.
• Bone marrow transplant unit provides allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplants in HEPA-filtered rooms.
• 61 departments and 120 specialists cover a wide range of medical needs.
• Free interpreters in 15+ languages and airport transfers are included for international patients.
• Winner of Bookimed patient choice awards for oncology and international patient services.

Memorial Ataşehir Hospital holds a JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and quality benchmarks. Patients can access a cardiologist consultation for around $200. This basic visit is a core part of the hospital cardiological assessment process. For a more detailed check, a package including the consultation, echocardiography, and EKG is available for around €1,200. This combination helps identify heart rhythm issues and structural changes. The facility in Istanbul provides clear pricing for all its cardiac screening options.

Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital is a university hospital with 99.9% success rates in discectomy, brain tumor removal, and DBS. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and transplantology. It holds ISO certification and a government International Health Tourism Authorization.

• Baby-Friendly Hospital certified by Turkey's Ministry of Health and UNICEF.
• Treats 20,000+ patients annually with 50 doctors across 37 departments.
• Equipped with 6 operating theaters and a helipad.
• 82 ICU beds, including general, cardiovascular, coronary, and neonatal units.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital holds a JCI accreditation for meeting international quality standards. Over 1,300 patients have chosen this facility for complex cardiothoracic surgery, highlighting their deep cardiology expertise. A consultation with a cardiologist typically costs around $3,200–$4,200. This visit provides a pathway to further on-site diagnostics or detailed heart health planning. The hospital also maintains DIN EN ISO 9001 certification by TÜV NORD CERT to ensure structured and reliable patient care throughout the entire examination process.