Best Countries for Surgery — Page 15

Dr. Cem Cerkez has performed 900+ plastic surgery procedures over 14 years of experience, specializing in incision and drainage treatments. The procedure typically costs around $710–1,200, covering surgical treatment, local anesthesia, and same-day discharge. Dr. Cerkez founded Renovium Clinic in 2015 and holds certification from the Turkish Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. The clinic focuses exclusively on plastic surgery, ensuring dedicated expertise for each case.

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, handling 11,800 daily outpatient visits and 2,550 inpatient cases. The facility specializes in organ transplants with a 90% success rate and performs nearly half of all heart transplants in the country. The hospital serves international patients from multiple regions.

HM Hospitales is a network of 7 medical centers in Madrid and 40 facilities across Spain. Its strengths are oncology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, fertility, pediatrics, and memory disorders. The group is EFQM-certified and was named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.

• Only medical facility in Spain with the StealthStation ENT Navigation System for complex sinus and skull base surgeries.
• HM Cancer Center houses a Da Vinci Xi robot, Siemens PET/MRI, Elekta Versa HD, and Novalis linear accelerators.
• HM CIEC cardiovascular center runs the only robot-assisted lab in Madrid for electrophysiological heart exams.
• HM Fertility Center reports a 90% pregnancy rate within the first 3 IVF cycles.
• Free airport transfers and English-speaking translators for international patients.

Plastic Surgery Group Clinic is a London-based clinic focused on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. It serves both local and international patients seeking aesthetic improvements.

• Located in central London with easy access from major airports and train stations.
• Offers consultations with multiple plastic surgeons for personalized treatment plans.
• Caters to international patients with dedicated support for travel and accommodation arrangements.

Gangnam Severance Hospital is JCI-accredited and specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, and cardiology. It was the first in South Korea to perform lung transplants and operates as a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul.

Dr. Vanesa Lovetinska brings 15 years of plastic surgery experience with focused expertise in labiaplasty procedures. The clinic offers transparent minimum pricing – labiaplasty may cost around $1,400 and vaginoplasty around $2,560. Located in Prague, the clinic provides an attractive destination for treatment. Initial consultations are available for $60.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic healthcare system in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers adult and pediatric care across 12 specialized institutes. Key departments include heart surgery, neurology, and oncology. The clinic was founded in 1921. It now employs over 50,000 people across its global network, with hospitals in London, Abu Dhabi, and Canada.

The Neurological Institute treats over 140,000 patients each year. The Heart and Vascular program manages over 900,000 visits annually. Surgical teams perform more than 200,000 procedures each year. The nursing practice holds the Magnet designation for excellence. Its cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons. International patients get help through a dedicated Global Patient Services department.

Hernia Istanbul Clinic specializes in abdominal wall treatment with 99.5% success rates for inguinal hernia repair. Dr. Hakan Gök, a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in Abdominal Wall Surgery, has performed thousands of procedures since 2000. He is a board member of the European Hernia Society and founding member of the Turkish Hernia Society. The clinic serves adults from Europe, Africa, and Arab League States with both open and keyhole techniques.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nese Kurt brings 26 years of experience of specialized experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery to Medicana Sivas Hospital. Syndactyly correction may cost around $2,300, typically covering surgery, 1-3 days hospital stay, pre-op tests, and airport transfers. Polydactyly operations run about $4,000 with 2-4 days accommodation included. Packages include domestic flights from Istanbul and nursing services. Dr. Kurt focuses exclusively on surgical corrections of congenital hand anomalies.

Manipal Hospitals offers specialized surgical care with a team of experienced surgeons, including Dr. Amrith Raj Rao, a UK board-certified urologist with _doctor_1709_years_ of experience and robotic surgery fellowships from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and University of South California. The hospital network serves over 2 million patients annually across India and internationally.