Best Countries for Surgery — Page 12

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu brings 29 years of experience of ophthalmology experience specializing in retinal procedures. MACROvision surgery for both eyes may cost around 4-10 USD, covering the procedure, consultation, and VIP transfers. The TÜV NORD and ISO certified clinic performs 50,000+ eye surgeries annually. Dr. Kavalcıoğlu maintains active membership in international ophthalmology associations.

Dr. Paik Nam-sun, listed among the world’s top 100 gastric and breast cancer surgeons, pioneered breast-conserving surgery in South Korea. He heads the Cancer Center for Women at Ewha Womans University Medical Center and developed a unique stomach cancer surgery technique. The clinic specializes in minimally invasive procedures with a focus on aesthetic outcomes.

La Madonnina Clinic specializes in surgery within its multidisciplinary facility in Milan. The clinic operates under the San Donato Network, Italy's largest medical group, with a focus on premium care. Dr. Fausto De, a gastroenterology and bariatric surgery specialist, is among the experienced surgeons at the facility.

Burjeel Medical City (BMC) is a quaternary care hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The hospital treats adults and children across 60 medical specialties. Key areas include complex organ transplants, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. BMC performed the first living donor pediatric liver transplant in the UAE. The facility has over 350 beds and 1.2 million square feet of capacity.

The hospital was founded in 1989. Its team includes over 200 Western-board-certified physicians. Dr. Dror Paley, a consultant orthopedic surgeon, has performed over 25,000 surgeries. BMC holds JCI and ESMO accreditations for high care standards. Diagnostics include PET-CT, SPECT-CT, and HOLOGIC 3D mammography. The Global Patient Services team offers concierge support for travel and translation.

Dr. Dyrda Alexander Olegovich, a surgeon with 30+ scientific publications and 4 medical patents, specializes in minimally invasive surgeries under ultrasound navigation. His procedures include liver abscess drainage, cholecystostomy, and laparoscopic abdominal surgeries. The clinic features intensive care wards with ventilation and its own diagnostic laboratory for prompt results.

Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.

• Holds Accreditation Canada Diamond Status for quality and safety.
• Offers breast-conserving surgery alongside mastectomy procedures.
• 200 physicians across 10 departments provide adult-only care.
• Serves a diverse international patient base from Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Dr. Ilker Zan, a vascular specialist with 15 years of experience of experience, focuses on minimally invasive varicose vein treatments without surgical incisions or hospitalization. He is accredited by the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. The clinic performs approximately 700 procedures annually, specializing in closed techniques that eliminate stitches and anesthesia risks.

AllMedica Surgery in Poland is a multi-specialty center in Krakow trusted by elite athletes and ballet dancers. It serves 20,000 patients annually across orthopedics, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. Surgeons trained at top European universities bring international expertise.

• Surgeons train at Università Cattolica in Rome and Jagiellonian University. They bring expertise from the US, Sweden, Brazil, and Germany.
• Patients receive personal assistance with documentation, transportation, and accommodation.
• Patients come from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.

Altoa | Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital is an ISO and SAK-accredited facility near Prague. It treats neurological, trauma, and orthopedic conditions. The hospital serves nearly 10,000 patients each year.

• Hospitalized patients receive up to 10 treatment procedures each day.
• Hydrotherapy center has two pools, one with a walkway and counter-current feature.
• Gym features David and Hur fitness machines with visual feedback and patient smart cards.
• Physical therapy includes shockwave therapy, laser therapy, and manual lymphatic drainage.
• It is a 20-minute drive from Prague International Airport with private transportation.

Interbalkan European Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital linked with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. It specializes in robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and oncology. The center belongs to Athens Medical Group, Greece's largest hospital network.

• First hospital in Southern Greece to install the Da Vinci robotic system. Surgeries use just 1 cm punctures.
• Oncology department shares experience with MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. Offers IMRT and targeted therapy.
• Neurosurgery treats Parkinson's and Tourette's with deep brain stimulation. Also performs minimally invasive spinal procedures.
• Full check-up screens your health in one day. Options include cardiac, urological, gynecologic, and general programs.
• Holds TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for international patient care.