Best Countries for Consultation with an orthopaedist — Page 10

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.

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.

Merkez Prime Hospital is a multidisciplinary hospital in Gebze, Turkey, with 60 departments. It specializes in surgery, ophthalmology, gynecology, dentistry, and aesthetic medicine. The facility includes a helipad for urgent patient transfers from abroad.

• 60 physicians cover a wide range of medical fields under one roof.
• Helipad enables rapid transport of severe cases from other countries.
• Services span from dental care to advanced aesthetic procedures.

Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.

• Holds the Baby-friendly Hospital accreditation from WHO and UNICEF.
• Offers free online doctor consultations, plus follow-up calls after treatment.
• Uses a 1.5 Tesla MRI designed for patients uncomfortable with closed spaces.
• Provides computed tomography with reduced radiation dose.
• Includes a 16-bed general intensive care unit and a 14-bed newborn ICU.

SYSTEM HOSPITAL is a private multi-specialty medical center in Kayseri, Turkey. It treats 50,000 patients each year, both adults and children. Its strongest areas are neurosurgery, orthopedics, weight loss surgery, and reproductology.

• Treats patients from the CIS, Europe, Commonwealth, and Africa.
• 40 doctors work across 20 different departments.
• Offers care for both adults and children under one roof.

Egemed Hospitals treats 100,000 patients each year at 12 polyclinics in İzmir. It focuses on bariatric surgery, obesity treatment, and plastic surgery. International patients get 24/7 support.

• International Patient Relations Department provides interpretation, coordination, and accompaniment during hospitalization and post-op.
• Also accepts patients for ophthalmology, urology, cardiology, and other specialties.

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.

Medicana Bursa Hospital is the 13th hospital in the Medicana Health Group network. It specializes in oncology, general surgery, and gynecological oncology. Opened in 2017, it serves as a regional reference hospital for Bursa and nearby provinces.

• Oncology unit uses Versa HD and Synergy Platform devices for advanced radiotherapy techniques.
• General surgery treats cancers of the breast, stomach, colon, liver, and pancreas.
• Gynecological oncology offers laparoscopic procedures for cervical, ovarian, and vulva-vaginal cancers.
• Neurosurgery and urology departments handle brain, spinal, kidney, and testicular cancer surgeries.
• Located next to Carrefour Shopping Center, between two metro stations for easy access.