Best Countries for CT (computer tomography) — Page 13

HM Hospitales is a network of 7 medical centers in Madrid and 40 facilities across Spain. Its strengths are oncology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, fertility, pediatrics, and memory disorders. The group is EFQM-certified and was named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.

• Only medical facility in Spain with the StealthStation ENT Navigation System for complex sinus and skull base surgeries.
• HM Cancer Center houses a Da Vinci Xi robot, Siemens PET/MRI, Elekta Versa HD, and Novalis linear accelerators.
• HM CIEC cardiovascular center runs the only robot-assisted lab in Madrid for electrophysiological heart exams.
• HM Fertility Center reports a 90% pregnancy rate within the first 3 IVF cycles.
• Free airport transfers and English-speaking translators for international patients.

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.

• Performs 55,000+ surgeries yearly, with a 98% liver transplant success rate.
• First in South Korea for over a dozen pioneering transplant procedures since 1992.
• Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems, GammaKnife, and PET-CT for precision treatment.
• Free airport transfers and a personal coordinator assigned to each international patient.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.