Best Countries for Online consultation with Surgeon — Page 7

Medical Park Izmir Hospital holds JCI and IFSO accreditations for its clinical standards. An online consultation with a surgeon here typically runs around $1,800–$3,500. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kara leads these consultations with over 25 years of experience. He has performed more than 20,000 surgical procedures and holds a patent for a gastric sleeve device. The hospital follows ISO 9001:2015 quality management protocols. This service allows for expert surgical assessment from home.

Dr. Ahmed Ammar leads this remote assessment service with over 10 years of surgical experience. An online consultation with this specialist typically costs around $50. This fixed fee provides transparent access to a gastrointestinal and general surgeon without travel. The consultation allows for a remote specialist review of medical files and history. Dr. Ammar frequently works with international patients from Europe and the Arab League states. This service helps determine the necessity of a physical examination or specific diagnostic tests.

Aktif International is a private multispecialty hospital group in Istanbul and the Marmara region. The network treats adults and children across five hospital locations. Key departments include orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and plastic surgery. A dedicated proctology unit handles complex colorectal conditions. Over 2,000 healthcare professionals work across the network.

The group opened its first hospital in Yalova in 1999. It now offers 24-hour inpatient and outpatient care. The plastic surgery unit performs breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Surgeons use small-incision endoscopy for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Specialists also provide pediatric surgery and child psychiatry. The group holds quality management certifications for its care protocols.

Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility and the second-largest hospital in the Medipol Health Group. It treats 600,000 patients each year with a focus on cardiology, oncology, and heart surgery.

• Opened in 2022 with 14 operating rooms and a 52-incubator neonatal ICU.
• PET-CT completes a full-body tumor scan in 5 minutes, with 4x higher contrast than standard PET-CT.
• Radiation oncology uses TrueBeam STx and Halcyon systems for stereotactic treatments in 1–5 days.
• Nuclear medicine department offers Lu-177 PSMA/DOTA and Y-90 microsphere therapies.
• Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery perform TAVI, coronary bypass, and carotid artery procedures.

Clinics United is a JCI- and ISO-accredited clinic in Antalya, Turkey. Its main specialties are bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, dental aesthetics, and hair transplantation.

• Over 3,000 successful surgeries for international patients performed.
• Surgeons recognized by the European Board of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and ISAPS.
• Designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
• All-inclusive packages cover pre-op tests, hotel stay, VIP transfers, and follow-up care.
• Treats around 2,200 patients every year.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.

• The hospital serves patients from the CIS, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
• A new 80,000 m² campus opened in 2023 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul.
• Includes 15 operating rooms with one hybrid setup and 130 polyclinic rooms.
• On-site Faculty of Dentistry offers smile design, porcelain veneers, implants, and maxillofacial surgery.
• Interventional radiology department treats vascular diseases caused by arteriosclerosis.

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.

CSM Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center in Bila Tserkva. It is known for stem cell therapy and one of Ukraine's largest physiotherapy centers. Its core specialties are cardiology, neurology, reproductology, and nuclear medicine.

• Serves around 7,000 patients annually, most from CIS countries, Europe, and the Commonwealth.
• Treats both adults and children, including those with autism, cerebral palsy, and PTSD.
• Uses certified biological materials and advanced technology from top global manufacturers.
• Physiotherapy center features cutting-edge tech for recovery after injuries, strokes, and surgeries.

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.