Best Countries for CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs — Page 9

Aster Hospitals in Dubai is part of Aster DM Healthcare, a network of 26 hospitals and 19,000 employees. It offers over 55 specialties with a focus on cardiology, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spine health.

• The Aster DM Healthcare network handles 20 million patient visits each year.
• 2,900+ physicians provide care across the network.
• Cardiology team provides 24/7 access to physicians.
• Spine Health uses a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, orthopedists, and pain specialists.
• General surgery and neurosurgery emphasize minimally invasive approaches.

Dobrobut Medical Network is an ISO-certified private healthcare network in Kyiv, Ukraine. It treats over 330,000 patients annually across 18 medical centers. Its main specialties are oncology, cardiac surgery, and orthopedics.

• Surgeons perform more than 11,000 operations every year.
• Oncology center follows NCCN, ASCO, and ESMO treatment protocols.
• Heart & Vascular Surgery Center has 7 operating rooms, including 2 X-ray operating rooms.
• Dobrobut's ambulance service transports patients from other countries using C-class vehicles.
• Treatment prices are significantly lower than other hospitals in Europe.

Hospital HM Sanchinarro is a private multi-specialty hospital in Madrid treating 400,000 patients annually. It has 400 doctors across 20 departments and holds EFQM and ISO 9001 certification. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, oncology, urology, and surgery.

• Serves as a university hospital with academic affiliations.
• Serves adult patients only (ages 18 and older).
• Attracts patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, and Arab League states.

Academic Hospital is a TÜV NORD-certified private medical center in Istanbul with 60 specialist departments. It is best known for orthopedics, plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, and medical check-ups. The hospital treats over 15,000 patients each year, both adults and children.

• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation for quality of medical services.
• 105 doctors across 60 departments covering a wide range of specialties.
• Serves patients from Europe, the Balkans, and many other regions.
• Medical check-up programs designed for early detection and prevention.

Menfis Health Novimaj is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. It focuses on medical check-ups, diagnostics, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and bariatric surgery. The clinic is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Uses MRI with proprietary software for contrast-quality imaging to detect cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions early.
• Comprehensive lab analysis tests over 70 blood biomarkers, including insulin, cholesterol particle size, and heavy metals.
• Body composition assessment precisely measures visceral fat and thigh muscle to evaluate metabolic syndrome risk.
• Full body scanning and examination can be completed in a single weekend.
• Arranges tickets, accommodation, and transfers for international patients.

Astra Dental Clinic is a specialized dental center in Tbilisi, Georgia. It focuses on implantology, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. The clinic also treats children. Founded in 2020, it employs 10 doctors. The surgical team has placed nearly 50,000 implants since opening. Each year, the clinic treats over 200 implant patients.

Implant survival rates for Osstem and SGS systems reach 99.9%. The team uses CT-based 3D planning and CAD/CAM fabrication for precise restorations. Dr. Alexander Shumaev is one of the top three implant surgeons in Georgia. He has worked with Straumann implants for over 12 years. Patients come from more than 20 countries. Remote treatment planning is available through online diagnostics.

MediSpace is a private medical center in Warsaw, Poland. It runs branches in the Wola and Ochota districts. The clinic focuses on gastroenterology, proctology, urology, and orthopedics. Prof. Michal Wszola and Dr. Andrzej Berman founded it in 2024. Around 30 specialists work across the two branches.

Staff perform endoscopic diagnostics, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy. They also offer capsule endoscopy to check the small intestine. Proctology care covers laser hemorrhoid removal and Barron banding. For SIBO and IMO, the clinic follows the structured SIBOSpace pathway. Doctors see international patients in English for endocrinology consultations. Digital X-ray devices keep radiation levels low.

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (SYSUCC) is a university hospital in Guangzhou, China. It is one of the country's largest integrated cancer centers. The center treats adults and children across 35 clinical departments. Major specialties include medical oncology, radiation oncology, and neurosurgery. The neurosurgery team performs about 1,400 procedures each year.

The center opened in 1964 as a specialized tumor hospital. In 2023, it managed over 1.84 million outpatient visits. Surgeons performed more than 45,000 operations that same year. SYSUCC runs two campuses with 2,247 ward beds and 42 operating rooms. It has been a UICC member since 2012.

The hospital uses four da Vinci robots for minimally invasive surgery. Other technologies include CyberKnife and proton-beam therapy. SYSUCC was among the first Chinese hospitals to adopt digital pathology. It also has a dedicated radionuclide production and nuclear medicine unit. International patients get support through a specialized International Medical Center.

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.