Best Countries for MRI of one area — Page 12

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 provides on-site imaging and laboratory services for fast diagnostic results. An MRI of one area typically runs around $100–$700. For around $270, the diagnostic includes both the MRI scan and a neurosurgery consultation. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Gurelik brings over 35 years of medical experience to the facility. This integration of imaging and specialist evaluation allows for efficient clinical assessment in a single visit. The facility holds JCI and ISO certifications for safety.

Hospitaprime Clinic is a private multi-specialty clinic in Istanbul specializing in dental treatment, aesthetic medicine, and maxillofacial surgery. It holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government and is an official partner of Straumann and Dentsply Sirona.

• Around 1,800 patients visit each year from Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
• VIP services include accommodation in prime Istanbul locations and airport transfers.
• Specializes in zygomatic implants and orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
• Staff speaks nine languages including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, and German.
• Winner of the Bookimed Patient Choice in Dentistry Award.

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.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is a tertiary referral hospital in Pattaya, Thailand. It specializes in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurology. The facility also offers pediatric wellness and intensive care. It is the only hospital in Pattaya accredited by the Joint Commission International. Founded in 1990 as a 100-bed facility, it now operates as a 16-story hospital with 300 beds.

The medical team includes over 100 full-time specialists and 170 consultants. The hospital treats more than 400,000 patients each year, including over 170,000 international patients. Specialized units include a Neuroscience Center and a Bone and Spine Center. The orthopedics department holds JCI certification for hip and knee surgery. For advanced diagnostics, the clinic uses the Artis Pheno robotic imaging system. It also offers 24-hour telemedicine and home nursing services.

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.

Medicover Hospital Hungary is part of a European medical network with 150 clinics across 14 countries. It specializes in general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and otorhinolaryngology. The hospital is ISO 9001 certified and its surgeons have over 30 years of experience.

• Treatment costs are lower than in hospitals in Germany, France, and Spain.
• International patients get a single room, free airport transfer, and a personal coordinator.
• The hospital uses the same equipment and treatment protocols as top European hospitals.
• Surgical options include laparoscopic, endoscopic, and arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery.

Medipol Acibadem District Hospital holds JCI accreditation for international quality standards in diagnostic imaging. An MRI of one area typically runs around $450. This price includes the scan and a detailed radiologist report. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Azboy has over 20 years of experience and completed a fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. The hospital also collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Imaging results are evaluated on-site to help with precise diagnostic planning.

Melhem International Hospital is a private multi-specialty center in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first facility to perform Parkinson’s surgery in the country. The hospital specializes in neurosurgery, cardiology, and pediatric neurosurgery. It holds ISO certification.

• 200,000 patients choose this hospital each year, from the Balkans, Arab League states, and CIS countries.
• 8 operating rooms with MAQUET equipment, including 2 heart-lung pumps for cardiac surgery.
• Cardiology department uses CardioLine stress tests and cardiogram devices, and performs coronary angiography and stenting.
• Intensive care has 18 general beds, 1 isolation bed, and 9 cardiac ICU beds with 14 ventilators and central monitoring.
• Two Bookimed Patient Choice awards for neurosurgery and check-up, plus an ISO quality certification.

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.

• 1.6 million outpatients and 40,000 operations handled each year.
• Over 4,000 robotic surgeries performed using the Da Vinci system.
• Cancer center partners with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins University.
• Pediatric clinic collaborates with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
• Accredited by JCI and KOIHA. Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.