Best Countries for MRI of one area — Page 19

Manipal Goa Hospital uses IBM Watson for Oncology, with 96% accuracy for lung cancer. It is the largest medical center on India's western coast and holds NABH accreditation. Core specialties include oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopy.

• The Manipal Hospitals network serves 2 million international patients from 30 countries yearly.
• It houses Goa's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and offers autologous and allogeneic transplants.
• The neurology center treats 600 inpatients and performs 500 complex neurosurgeries each year.
• Orthopedics is the state's first center for sports trauma, with minimally invasive arthroplasty.
• International patients receive free airport transfers, interpreters, and accommodations, with costs 2–5 times lower than in Western Europe.

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.

St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden is the world's first WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly hospital. It cares for 65,000 patients each year. Its main specialties are obstetrics, paediatrics, nephrology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

• Nearly 4,000 babies were born here in a single year.
• The paediatric center treats children with vascular malformations using an international expert team.
• Oncology uses an interdisciplinary network and has developed special technology for pancreatic cancer.
• Orthopaedics offers a combined surgery and physical therapy program for hip and knee implants.
• 1,200 specialists work across 11 departments.

Bavaria in Kreischa is a rehabilitation center with nine departments. It specializes in neurology, orthopedics, traumatology, oncology, and cardiology. The clinic designs personal recovery programs for each patient.

• The clinic treats patients after stroke, spine surgery, tumor removal, and accidents.
• It provides lower limb prosthetics and recovery after heart surgery.
• Oncology rehabilitation covers tumors of any location, including hematology.
• Uses advanced recovery techniques combined with traditional German standards.

Schlosspark Clinic is a Berlin hospital rated best in the city for herniated disc, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and joint replacement. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, and gynecology. The clinic is DKG-certified and named a TOP German hospital by Focus magazine.

• Over 5,400 operations performed each year.
• Stroke center with a multidisciplinary rehab team for speech and movement recovery.
• Minimally invasive brain and spine surgery with intraoperative monitoring.
• Neurostimulation implants used to block chronic pain signals.
• Located next to Charlottenburg palace park for patient walks and relaxation.

Melanoma Unit Clinica is an oncodermatology unit of Assuta, one of Israel's largest private hospitals. It specializes in melanoma and skin cancer diagnostics and treatment. It is led by Professor Jacob Schechter, a global specialist in metastatic melanoma.

• Diagnostic equipment and treatment protocols are updated every year.
• Doctors exchange knowledge with leading US and European clinics.
• International patients receive airport transfers, accommodation help, and a medical coordinator.
• Interpreters and document translation are available.

Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.

• First in Asia for robotic bladder cancer pre-stage surgery. Pioneered robotic breast reconstruction in Korea, cutting scar size to one-tenth.
• Treats 20,000+ surgeries and 114,000 outpatients each month.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals and Smart Hospitals.
• New cancer patients get same-day consultation, tests, and admission. Bloodless surgery options help speed recovery.

Sikarin Hospital is a JCI and ISO-accredited hospital in Bangkok serving over 255,000 patients each year. It specializes in plastic surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular surgery. Since 1993, its 17 specialized centers treat about 700 patients daily.

• 128-slice CT scanner for brain, blood vessels, lungs, and intestines. On-site MRI and mammography available.
• Cardiovascular center with catheterization lab handles angioplasty, heart valve replacement, and pacemaker surgery.
• Computer-navigated knee and hip joint replacement with hypoallergenic metal and plastic endoprostheses.
• Gastroenterology uses capsular endoscopy – a swallowable tablet instead of a gastric catheter.
• Free airport transfers and free language assistance for Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Japanese patients.

Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai is an NABH-accredited hospital in Mumbai, specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. It attracts patients from the US, Canada, and the UK. Prices are 3–4 times lower than American clinics.

• Sleeve gastrectomy from $6,900, septoplasty from $1,150, and epilepsy surgery from $9,600.
• Online doctor consultations and rehabilitation services are available.
• Free interpreter services, airport pickup, and family accommodation for international patients.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, and phone. Accepts special dietary requests.