Best Countries for CT (computer tomography) — Page 13

Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME is a state multi-specialty medical center in Eskisehir, Turkey. It focuses on neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. The clinic is headed by a specialist in deep brain stimulation and is certified for health tourism.

• Deep brain stimulation treats Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremor.
• Vagus nerve stimulation helps with resistant epilepsy and major depression.
• Spinal cord stimulation addresses neuropathic pain, paraplegia, and incontinence.
• International patients come from the Balkans, Asia, and CIS countries.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital in Seoul's Gangnam district. It was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant. The hospital's core strengths are oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and comprehensive health check-ups.

• First in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for minimally invasive surgeries.
• Neurosurgery department performs 1,300 surgeries per year. Spinal team has done over 700 scoliosis operations, the most in South Korea.
• Cardiology team carries out around 1,000 coronarographies and 800 stentings each year.
• Two Tomotherapy devices deliver highly accurate radiation for prostate, brain, and spine cancers.
• Five check-up programs, from Basic to VIP. Free interpreter services and airport transfer for bills over $4,400.

Hospitaprime Clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate for standardized diagnostic quality. Dr. Eren Pera directs testing for dental and maxillofacial cases here. He has over 10 years of experience and trained at Ankara University. A CT scan typically costs around $8,100–$10,700 at this Istanbul facility. The price covers the imaging used for precise implant and surgery planning. This imaging supports accurate diagnosis for all maxillofacial procedures. On-site equipment helps reduce waiting times for results.

360 Dental Clinic is a multi-specialty dental center in Bakırköy, Istanbul. It cares for adults and children. The 4-story facility covers 520 square meters. Main specialties include aesthetic dentistry, implantology, and orthodontics. An in-house digital lab allows same-day dental delivery.

Founded in 2022, the clinic has six specialist doctors. The team uses Digital Smile Design and intraoral 3D scanning. Complex oral surgery is done with Piezo devices. Treatments include Invisalign clear aligners and E-max porcelain veneers. 3D tomography helps plan full-arch implant cases. Patients from Germany and Austria often visit for treatment.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic healthcare system in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers adult and pediatric care across 12 specialized institutes. Key departments include heart surgery, neurology, and oncology. The clinic was founded in 1921. It now employs over 50,000 people across its global network, with hospitals in London, Abu Dhabi, and Canada.

The Neurological Institute treats over 140,000 patients each year. The Heart and Vascular program manages over 900,000 visits annually. Surgical teams perform more than 200,000 procedures each year. The nursing practice holds the Magnet designation for excellence. Its cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons. International patients get help through a dedicated Global Patient Services department.

Medicana Sivas Hospital treats over 110,000 patients each year in Sivas. It operates 35 departments with a staff of 86 specialists. The hospital is part of a trusted national healthcare network.

• Patients come from across the region for general surgery and internal medicine.
• On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services support fast diagnosis.
• Private patient rooms offer comfort and privacy during recovery.

Manipal Hospitals is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group, the third largest healthcare provider in India. It holds JCI, ISO, and NABH accreditations. The network serves over 2 million patients annually from 30 countries.

• The Manipal Group has over 50 years of healthcare experience and runs 15 hospitals across India, Nigeria, and Malaysia.
• Offers services in 60 departments and 56 specialties, including a dedicated heart institute for cardiology and heart surgery.
• Named Best Hospital in Bangalore by Week Magazine for 6 consecutive years.
• Recognized in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals ranking.
• Employs 1,900 doctors to care for international patients.

Bethanien Clinic is a specialized pulmonology center treating 6,000 patients each year. It focuses on lung diseases, allergies, sleep disorders, and lung cancer. The clinic co-founded the Lung Cancer Center with the University Hospital of Cologne.

• Performs about 5,000 endoscopy exams yearly, including bronchoscopy, EBUS-TBNA, and laser therapy.
• Three dedicated diagnostic departments: Endoscopy, Lung function, and X-ray/CT with high-resolution thin-film CT.
• Weekly tumor conferences create individual therapy plans for every lung cancer patient.
• Surgeries happen at the University Hospital of Cologne; radiotherapy is handled by Med 360° Rheinland specialists.
• Includes a sleep disorders center and allergy diagnostics for bronchial asthma and COPD.

Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.

• JCI-accredited with a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation.
• Arrhythmology department is a world leader in treating atrial fibrillation with Pulse Field Ablation and cryo-balloon technology.
• One of the few European centers performing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) for bionic limb control.
• Diabetic Foot Treatment center has a 95% success rate in preventing amputations, directed by Prof. Dalla Paola.
• Located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport with on-site conference facilities at GVM Campus.