Best Countries for Consultation with a cardiologist — Page 8

BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center and one of India's largest hospitals. It has Asia's largest bone marrow transplant unit and a top-ranked cancer center. Core specialties include bone marrow transplant, cancer care, bariatric surgery, and cardiology.

• Over 100 bone marrow transplants annually. First in India to perform multiple donor transplants.
• Cancer center was first in Asia and seventh worldwide to use the CyberKnife VSI system.
• IVF center has a modular lab meeting ESHRE standards – first in North India.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, 128-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and TriologyTx linear accelerator.
• Neuroscience center offers Deep Brain Stimulation for complex neurological cases.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic is part of Gesundheit Nord, the largest medical group in Northern Germany. It focuses on oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and neurosurgery. The clinic treats 40,000 patients each year and ranks among Germany's top hospitals.

• Cancer Centre is certified by the German Cancer Society and the European Cancer Society.
• HIPEC procedure shows a 66% five-year survival rate for patients.
• Orthopedic surgeons perform 3,000 operations each year.
• Holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality and hygiene.
• Offers full airport transfers, accommodation, and medical translation for international patients.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital is a private multi-specialty hospital with its own research center. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and transplantology. Treats over 110,000 patients annually. Holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Patients from Europe, the Balkans, and CIS countries regularly travel to this hospital.
• Over 90 doctors with international recognition work across 41 departments.
• The 250-bed facility includes 10 operating theaters and an on-site research laboratory.
• Holds ISO certification and accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.
• Named Best Hospital by Azerbaijan.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

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.

Lippe Detmold Clinic is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Germany, with over 150,000 patients treated annually. Its core specialties are surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics. Certified by the German Cardiac Society for heart failure and congenital heart disease care.

• Over 3,200 patients treated in cardiology each year. Two catheterization labs on site.
• TOP-15 hospital in Germany for knee and hip joint replacements, per German Health Insurance research.
• Lowest postoperative complication rate in orthopedics across North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Spine operations done endoscopically using a neuronavigation system to protect nerves.
• English-speaking coordinator helps with airport transfers, hotel booking, and interpreters.

National Research Cardiac Surgery Center is a JCI-accredited hospital in Astana and one of the world’s 22 best clinics for complex heart surgeries. It specializes in heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital malformations. Treats 6,000 patients annually.

• Minimally invasive heart surgery with 7–12 cm incisions. Aortocoronary bypass uses the ROC Safe system to cut blood transfusions by 58%.
• TAVI heart valve replacements through a catheter using Carbomedics valves from the US. Hospital stays of just 1–3 days.
• 60 LVAD implantations performed. The device can extend life up to 10 years and fully restores the heart in 3% of cases.
• Pediatric team treats children from birth to 18 years, with endovascular and minimally invasive options preferred.
• Services for international patients include visa help, medical record translation, airport transfer, and post-discharge consultation.

Links der Weser Clinic is a certified chest pain center by the German Society of Cardiology. It treats 27,000 patients annually and specializes in cardiovascular diseases, gynecology, and obstetrics. It is part of the Gesundheit Nord network.

• Performs 2,100 cardiac surgeries, 1,200 TAVI, and 350 MitraClip procedures annually.
• Gynecology department delivered 3,000 babies in 2016, ranking first in Bremen.
• Hybrid operating room for both open and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Free airport transfers and full-board accommodation for international patients.
• Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2021.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.

• NABH and NABL accredited for quality and lab accuracy.
• Treatment costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the United States.
• Minimally invasive orthopedics cuts recovery time by half.
• After gastric bypass, patients lose 60–70% of excess weight in 6 months.
• Free airport transfer and meals tailored to diet and religion.

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.