Best Countries for Consultation with a cardiologist — Page 2

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.

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.

PMG Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing in cardiology and oncology. The hospital provides advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures, including coronary angiography and carotid angioplasty with stenting. PMG Hospital serves adults only and is most frequently chosen by patients from Asia.

Gibbeum General Hospital is a KOIHA-accredited private medical center in Seoul. It specializes in surgery, medical check-ups, and endoscopy. The hospital is best known for the Kang Repair, a hernia technique with recurrence rates below 0.3%.

• Over 150,000 endoscopy procedures performed.
• Offers one-stop gastroscopy and colonoscopy with same-day polypectomy.
• No-stitch skin closure lets patients shower the next day.
• Uses low-dose CT and high-resolution imaging for check-ups.
• Serves international patients from 56 countries, including the US and UK.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.