Best Countries for Consultation with a cardiologist — Page 5

San Raffaele Hospital is a top European research center with Italy's IRCCS accreditation. It achieved the world's first stem cell therapy for severe combined immune deficiency. Its main specialties are oncology, neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs over 52,000 surgeries a year and treats 12,000 cancer patients.
• Equipped with 3 da Vinci robots, Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, and PET-MRI.
• Performed the world's first intrauterine spina bifida surgery.
• The hematology unit has completed over 1,000 bone marrow transplants.
• Part of Gruppo San Donato, a network treating 5 million patients annually.

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.

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio is Italy's first orthopedic hospital and a government-authorized research institute (IRCCS). Its core specialties include joint surgery, spine surgery, and stem cell therapy. Part of Gruppo San Donato, the country's first healthcare network.

• 91% success rate for orthopedic surgeries – the highest in Italy.
• Performs 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country.
• Uses EOS, a 3D imaging system with lower radiation than a standard X-ray.
• RE.GA.IN stem cell unit is among few in Europe with government approval for treatments.
• Listed in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and World's Best Specialized Hospitals.

Estophia Hospital is a private clinic in Istanbul with 87 doctors across 28 departments. Orthopedics, urology, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery are its strongest areas.

• 98% success rate for breast lifts, tummy tucks, ear surgery, and FUE hair transplants.
• 95% success rate for liposuction procedures.
• Serves both adults and children in the same facility.
• Draws patients mainly from Europe, African countries, and the USA.

Nordwest Clinic is a German hospital that developed innovations like 3D ultrasound and anticancer vaccines. Its main specialties are oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, gynecology, urology, and surgery. Named a TOP German hospital by Focus and among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

• Oncology and Hematology Center is ESMO-certified – only 22 clinics worldwide hold this status.
• Only certified center in the region for focused ultrasound (FUS), recognized by Time magazine as a top invention.
• Comprises 5 research institutes, 11 specialized clinics, and 17 certified centers.
• Treats over 60,000 patients annually with 286 doctors across 28 departments.
• Single wards with WiFi, TV, and meals. Translation services provided for international patients.

Emsey Hospital holds JCI and TÜSKA accreditations for its dedicated cardiology department. Dr. Burak Teymen conducts these evaluations with over 5 years of experience in cardiac care. He specializes in echocardiography and heart failure management. The facility has 3 Tesla MRI and PET–CT scanners for cardiac evaluation. A consultation with a cardiologist typically runs between $4,900 and $7,000. This Istanbul-based hospital also maintains ISO 9001 quality standards for patient safety.

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.

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.

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.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital. It treats 1.5 million patients annually with the BESTcare safety system. Core specialties include general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.

• World's first laparoscopic liver resection in a child and first extended cholecystectomy.
• 5,000 stomach cancer surgeries completed, 90% performed laparoscopically.
• Cardiovascular Center handles 103,000 patients and 2,400 open heart surgeries yearly.
• Over 1,000 Gamma Knife procedures for head and neck tumors completed.
• Named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 and GHA-accredited.