Best Countries for Scintigraphy — Page 4

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the oldest and largest hospital in the world specializing in oncology. It treats over 200 cancer types and is ranked among the top two facilities in the US for pediatric cancer. Many experts are members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

• The center runs 120 laboratories and has developed 9 FDA-approved drugs.
• It has the largest Da Vinci robot fleet in New York City. Over 100 surgeons use minimally invasive techniques.
• Neurosurgeons perform over 800 brain operations and over 1,500 spine surgeries each year.
• The center does over 400 breast reconstructions annually. It has an Advanced Reconstruction Center for restoring appearance.
• It created SHARP, a unique radiation method for prostate cancer. Brachytherapy uses a portable CT unit for precise seed placement.

Acibadem Health Group is a 20-hospital network across 4 countries with JCI and ISO accreditation. It cooperates with Harvard Medical International and Massachusetts General Hospital. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and organ transplant.

• 5,000,000+ patients treated annually by over 22,500 staff.
• Own laboratories: Acibadem LabMed, LabVital, and LabCell.
• Equipment includes Da Vinci robotic systems, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and 3 Tesla intraoperative MRI.
• Free remote consultation with treatment plan and cost. Airport pick-up and free transfer. Interpreters in 20+ languages.

Genolier Hospital is the largest multidisciplinary private hospital in Switzerland. Its core specialties are oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiology. The hospital holds Swiss Cancer Network certification and was named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

• The most advanced operating theatre in Europe and a top-rated oncology center.
• Oncology uses intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), immunotherapy, and high-dose chemotherapy.
• Orthopedics uses computer modeling for joint replacements and favors arthroscopic techniques.
• Neurosurgery uses microscope-guided techniques for complete brain and spinal cord tumor removal.
• Performs 2,600+ surgeries per year. Located 30 km from Geneva on Lake Geneva with Alpine views.

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.

BLK Super Speciality Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center and one of India's largest hospitals. It has Asia's largest bone marrow transplant unit and a top-ranked cancer center. Core specialties include bone marrow transplant, cancer care, bariatric surgery, and cardiology.

• Over 100 bone marrow transplants annually. First in India to perform multiple donor transplants.
• Cancer center was first in Asia and seventh worldwide to use the CyberKnife VSI system.
• IVF center has a modular lab meeting ESHRE standards – first in North India.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, 128-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and TriologyTx linear accelerator.
• Neuroscience center offers Deep Brain Stimulation for complex neurological cases.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic is part of Gesundheit Nord, the largest medical group in Northern Germany. It focuses on oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and neurosurgery. The clinic treats 40,000 patients each year and ranks among Germany's top hospitals.

• Cancer Centre is certified by the German Cancer Society and the European Cancer Society.
• HIPEC procedure shows a 66% five-year survival rate for patients.
• Orthopedic surgeons perform 3,000 operations each year.
• Holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality and hygiene.
• Offers full airport transfers, accommodation, and medical translation for international patients.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital features a specialized Nuclear Medicine department for functional thyroid imaging. A thyroid scintigraphy at this facility typically costs around $250. This clear pricing provides a straightforward diagnostic option for assessing thyroid health. Dr. Mustafa Aras is the Nuclear Medicine Physician in charge of the procedure. He specializes in thyroid diagnostics and nuclear imaging. Patients can also benefit from a free second medical opinion service where specialists review existing medical documents.

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.