Best Countries for Consultation with an orthopaedist — Page 7

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio is Italy's first orthopedic hospital and a government-authorized research institute (IRCCS). Its core specialties include joint surgery, spine surgery, and stem cell therapy. Part of Gruppo San Donato, the country's first healthcare network.

• 91% success rate for orthopedic surgeries – the highest in Italy.
• Performs 75% of all revision orthopedic surgeries in the country.
• Uses EOS, a 3D imaging system with lower radiation than a standard X-ray.
• RE.GA.IN stem cell unit is among few in Europe with government approval for treatments.
• Listed in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and World's Best Specialized Hospitals.

Dr. Filip Hanak leads orthopedic consultations at the Diagnostic Centre of Hořovice Hospital in Prague. An appointment with this specialist typically runs around $200–$400 in USD. Dr. Hanak is an English-speaking orthopedist with over 5 years of experience in both general and pediatric orthopedic surgery. International patient support is available to assist with transport and coordination. The center provides same-day appointments depending on current availability. All payments are processed through a secure online link before 1 PM on the scheduled day.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is South Korea's first digital hospital. It treats 1.5 million patients annually with the BESTcare safety system. Core specialties include general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular care.

• World's first laparoscopic liver resection in a child and first extended cholecystectomy.
• 5,000 stomach cancer surgeries completed, 90% performed laparoscopically.
• Cardiovascular Center handles 103,000 patients and 2,400 open heart surgeries yearly.
• Over 1,000 Gamma Knife procedures for head and neck tumors completed.
• Named to Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 and GHA-accredited.

Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic features Dr. Vladislav Hospodar, the Chief Physician of the Czech Olympic team. He has been practicing since 1990 and is a member of the Czech Arthroscopy Society. An in-person consultation typically costs around $300–$400. This first diagnostic step focuses on joint and musculoskeletal issues. The clinic holds SAK and ISO accreditations for recognized care standards. If needed, additional X-ray projections are available for around €40 each. Interpreters help international patients during the visit.

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.

Dubai London Hospital treats 110,000 patients every year at its main facility and five community clinics. It is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center with over 35 years in the UAE. Core specialties include orthopedics, ENT, urology, and dental care.

• 23 specialized departments and 183 physicians on staff.
• Treats both adults and children, with patients from Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia.
• Five convenient community locations across Dubai.

Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited facility and a member of the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Cengiz Sen leads the orthopedic assessments here with over 25 years of experience. He is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology focusing on joint reconstruction. A consultation with him typically costs around $50–$150. This university hospital maintains internationally recognized quality standards for every patient. The orthopedic department provides expert evaluations for complex bone and joint conditions.

The Holy Family High Specialty Hospital is part of GVM Care & Research, one of Europe's largest private healthcare groups. It has 50 hospitals across six countries. The hospital specializes in orthopedics, traumatology, and rehabilitation.

• Treats around 4,000 patients each year with a focus on osteoarticular and muscular system conditions.
• Offers joint endoprosthesis for hip, knee, shoulder, and foot joints.
• Uses bioabsorbable Magnezix implants made of magnesium alloy.
• Provides regenerative medicine techniques and stem cell therapy for bone and cartilage reconstruction.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.

• Performs 55,000+ surgeries yearly, with a 98% liver transplant success rate.
• First in South Korea for over a dozen pioneering transplant procedures since 1992.
• Equipped with da Vinci robotic systems, GammaKnife, and PET-CT for precision treatment.
• Free airport transfers and a personal coordinator assigned to each international patient.