Best Countries for Consultation with an orthopaedist — Page 9

Essen University Hospital is a German academic medical center treating nearly 370,000 patients yearly. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, transplantation, and cardiology. The hospital houses the West German Cancer Center and offers proton therapy, stem cell transplants, and immunotherapy.

• Newsweek World's Best Hospital and World's Best Smart Hospital for multiple years.
• Home to the first PET center in Germany, with PET-CT, cyclotron, and linear accelerator.
• Performs allogeneic stem cell transplants, kidney and liver transplants, and heart transplants.
• Founded in 1909, with 26 specialized clinics and over 20 research institutes.
• Visa support, transfer organization, interpreters, and on-site accommodation available.

Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.

• First in India for minimally invasive lung transplant, combined heart-kidney transplant, and split liver transplant.
• Equipped with Da Vinci robot, TrueBeam STx, and 3 Tesla Silent MRI.
• Liver transplant survival rate of 95% over five years. Over 900 kidney transplants and 210+ heart-lung transplants completed.
• Listed in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals and World’s Best Smart Hospitals.
• International patient services include interpreters, hotel booking, airport transfers, and visa help.

Frankfurter Rotkreuz-Kliniken is a Focus magazine top-ranked hospital and part of the German Red Cross medical concern. Its core specialties are cardiology, orthopedics, and vascular surgery. The orthopedics team treats the German national Olympic team.

• Cardiology department has performed over 50,000 catheter surgeries.
• Orthopedics was named TOP National Hospital in Orthopedics by Focus magazine.
• Vascular surgery treats chronic wounds including diabetic foot with advanced care.
• Hospital holds a FIFA certification as an official medical center.
• Treats over 17,000 patients annually across three specialized centers.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital is a private multi-specialty hospital with its own research center. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and transplantology. Treats over 110,000 patients annually. Holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Patients from Europe, the Balkans, and CIS countries regularly travel to this hospital.
• Over 90 doctors with international recognition work across 41 departments.
• The 250-bed facility includes 10 operating theaters and an on-site research laboratory.
• Holds ISO certification and accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.
• Named Best Hospital by Azerbaijan.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Clinic Mont Louis is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in east Paris and ranks first in the city for number of operations performed. Its core specialties are orthopedics, oncosurgery, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and urology. Over 120 specialists handle 45,000 consultations and 20,000 surgeries each year.

• Performs 6,000 minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries and 6,000 orthopedic procedures annually.
• Joint replacements use a 6–10 cm incision with 1–2 week recovery – ligaments stay intact.
• Arthroscopic diagnostics reach 100% accuracy. Hand surgery unit treats carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's contracture.
• Single-room wards with TV, phone, and shower. Meals are three times daily with menu choice.

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.

SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.

• Over 600 patients choose SALUSS each year. Hair transplant success rate is 95%.
• Offers FUE, DHI, and robotic hair transplants plus PRP therapy for hair loss.
• Certified by the Turkish Medical Association and an official Straumann dental implant provider.
• Package prices include procedure, accommodation, airport transfers, and local sightseeing tours.
• Antalya location is 1.5 km from the beach and 20 km from the international airport.

Global Hospital Mumbai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals Group. It performed the world's first combined liver transplant and spinal tuberculosis surgery. The hospital specializes in organ transplants, robotic surgery, and bariatrics.

• NABH and NABL accredited for quality and lab accuracy.
• Treatment costs 30–50% less than in Europe or the United States.
• Minimally invasive orthopedics cuts recovery time by half.
• After gastric bypass, patients lose 60–70% of excess weight in 6 months.
• Free airport transfer and meals tailored to diet and religion.