Best Countries for Dermatoscopy — Page 7

Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.

• Breast cancer survival rate of 91.9% beats the US average. Anus preservation after colon surgery is 86.5% – beating 57% at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
• Performs 3,800 neurosurgical interventions and 1,200 breast tumor removals each year.
• Over 1,000 liver transplants and 1,800 bone marrow transplants completed.
• Treats 30,000 patients from 80 countries annually with 24/7 interpreter services.
• GammaKnife center treats 700 patients per year with a 90% success rate.

Hospital HM Nou Delfos is part of HM Hospitals, the largest private hospital network in Spain. This comprehensive medical-surgical center in Barcelona specializes in surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology. It holds EFQM excellence recognition and TÜV NORD ISO 9001 certification.

• Treats 400,000 patients per year across 40 departments and 200 physicians.
• Uses an EOS imaging system for high-precision musculoskeletal scans and two radiotherapy units.
• Has an agreement with Institut Guttmann, a JCI-accredited neurorehabilitation hospital.
• Offers specialized diagnosis and treatment for epilepsy through its neurology department.

TravelMEDI Clinic is an MTQA-accredited medical center in Istanbul for plastic surgery and hair transplants. Specialists have performed over 5,000 hair transplants and over 4,000 plastic surgery procedures. Weight loss surgery and comprehensive international patient packages are also available.

• All-inclusive international package covers airport transfers, hotel stays, and a 24/7 coordinator.
• Hair transplant methods include FUE, Sapphire FUE, and DHI with local anesthesia and no scars.
• Plastic surgery options include facelift, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and reduction, and Vaser liposculpture.
• Postoperative MesoPRP therapy treats the scalp to improve circulation and graft survival.
• Treats around 600 patients annually from Europe, the USA, and Canada.

ProDerma Clinic is a Bangkok dermatology clinic founded in 2011 with five board-certified specialists. Its main areas are dermatology and aesthetic dermatology, using FDA-cleared laser and energy-based devices. Treatments include Ultherapy Prime for skin lifting, AviClear for acne, and Morpheus8 for skin remodeling.

• Ultherapy Prime offers one-time skin lifting with no recovery time and real-time ultrasound visualization.
• AviClear is a drug-free acne treatment cleared by the US FDA that targets sebaceous glands with 1726 nm wavelength.
• Morpheus8 combines fractional microneedling with radiofrequency for remodeling – downtime is 3 to 7 days.
• Pico Enlighten treats freckles, melasma, tattoos, and acne scars with a customizable picosecond laser.
• Dermatologists hold American Board certification in Laser Surgery and fellowships from the University of Miami and Ramathibodi Hospital.

Phi Beauty Clinic is an ISAPS- and ASPS-accredited plastic surgery clinic in Phuket. It specializes in face and body reshaping with VASER liposuction and endoscopic surgery. The clinic follows a natural beauty approach with safety-focused procedures.

• Participated in ISAPS 2016 and the 18th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery combined with ISAPS Symposium in 2017.
• Endoscopic Assisted Breast augmentation and Endoscopic Brow Lift are available for minimally invasive surgery.
• Open Rhinoplasty with Tip plasty – surgery takes 4–5 hours, with full recovery in 1–2 weeks.
• Breast implants include round and teardrop options; exercise can resume after one month.
• Lip reduction surgery uses local anesthesia, takes one hour, and recovery lasts one week.

Private Yunus Emre Hospital treats 70,000 patients each year across 20 departments. Its key specialties include general surgery, ENT, gynecology, cardiovascular diseases, and urology. Holds ISO 9001 certification and is a WHO/UNICEF-designated Baby Friendly Hospital.

• Performs 2,500+ surgeries annually.
• Offers 24/7 inpatient and outpatient care.
• Based in Istanbul, serving both local and international patients.

HCG Manavata Cancer Centre is Maharashtra's first NABH-accredited cancer hospital, treating over 75,000 patients yearly. It specializes in cancer care, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. This integrated center has served 100,000+ patients from around the world.

• Performed 65,000+ cancer surgeries and treated 25,000+ patients with radiotherapy.
• First in the region with dedicated Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT Scan, and Gamma Camera.
• First in the region to introduce TomoTherapy-H and Versa HD Radiotherapy units.
• Completed 65+ bone marrow transplant cases in the last 2.5 years.
• Manavata Clinical Research Institute is audited by the US-FDA.

Bagatin Clinic sees around 7,000 patients each year in Zagreb. It holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation for medical travel quality. The clinic also won the IMTJ Medical Travel Award.

• Treats patients across four specialized departments.
• Team of 19 doctors covers plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery.
• Located in Croatia's capital, with easy access from the airport and city center.

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.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.