Best Countries for Surgery — Page 18

University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg is the largest medical complex in Western Europe and one of its oldest hospitals. It is also the third largest hospital in Germany, with 45 specialized departments. Its core specialties include lung transplantation, spine treatment, and oncology.

• Performs about 94,000 inpatient and over 340,000 outpatient treatments annually.
• Leading center in Europe for lung transplantation.
• Home to Germany's top spine treatment center.
• Cancer patients receive care at the hospital's tumor center.

Elbland Clinic has academic partnerships with TU Dresden and Carl Gustav Carus Medical Faculty. Its core specialties include orthopedics, oncology, and surgery. The clinic treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• 18,500 inpatients and 300 semi-stationary patients treated each year.
• da Vinci surgical system used for robotic procedures.
• Custom-made prostheses with iFIT technology for joint replacement.
• 510 beds for patient care across 12 departments.

Clinic Villa Stuart is a FIFA-accredited sports medicine hospital in Rome. It is one of the world's leading clinics for athletes, handling orthopedics, physiotherapy, and neurosurgery. Over 60,000 procedures are performed here each year.

• FIFA named Villa Stuart a center of the highest professional level for footballer treatment in 2010.
• Around 4,000 orthopedic surgeries and 25,000 professional consultations take place annually.
• 30 years of cooperation with world-class sports stars for rehabilitation and treatment.
• 181 doctors across 27 departments covering 9 specialties, including urology and gynecology.

Clinique Générale Beaulieu is a leading Swiss private hospital and part of Swiss Medical Network. It has the strongest robotic department in the country, plus top specialties in oncology, orthopedics, and radiology.

• Over 2,000 robotic-assisted procedures performed with the Da Vinci S® system.
• Oncology team works with MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and the European Institute of Oncology.
• First hospital in French-speaking Switzerland to earn ISO 9001 certification for quality management.
• Treats around 6,000 patients each year from all over the world.
• Holds Swiss Safety Center certification and belongs to Swiss Leading Hospitals.

Martin Luther Hospital is part of the Charité medical complex and serves 30,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include orthopedics, cancer treatment, and vascular surgery. The hospital holds KTQ certification from one of Germany's leading healthcare quality authorities.

• Treats over 12,000 inpatients and around 18,000 outpatients annually across 23 departments.
• Equipped with an emergency rescue center for large-scale accident victims.
• Offers brachytherapy and radiology for cancer care, plus a dedicated obesity treatment program.
• Includes a neonatal center with postnatal psychological support for new mothers.
• Patients can use a roof terrace and relax in the surrounding landscape park.

Burger Hospital is a KTQ-certified multi-specialty hospital in Frankfurt am Main. Its main areas are internal medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.

• Treats over 65,000 patients each year across 14 departments.
• Has an Interdisciplinary Research Center for internal medicine.
• Doctors train regularly at leading European medical centers.
• Treats renal disease, gastrointestinal tract conditions, and performs minimally invasive abdominal surgery.

Agaplesion Markus Clinic is a multispecialty medical center in Frankfurt am Main. It was named one of Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals in 2023. Its main specialties are oncology, cardiovascular diseases, urology, and gynecology.

• Uses green laser (Greenlight) in urology for faster healing and fewer complications.
• Performs minimally invasive surgery through microscopic punctures, avoiding visible scars.
• 15 specialist departments work together to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

Clinic Hochtaunus is a large hospital in Bad Homburg, a landscaped suburb of Frankfurt. It treats over 60,000 patients annually, more than the town's own population. Its main specialties include urology, oncology, cardiology, and vascular surgery.

• Around 35,000 outpatients and 20,000 inpatients treated annually.
• 23 departments including dedicated centers for oncology, cardiology, and gastroenterology with diabetology.
• Treats surgical, orthopedic, urological, and gynecological conditions.
• Can accommodate 450 patients at once.

St Katharinen Hospital is a KTQ-certified medical complex in Frankfurt treating nearly 35,000 patients each year. Its main specialties include orthopedics, thyroid surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and vascular surgery. The hospital has served the community for over 50 years.

• Features a modern diagnostic center equipped with the latest imaging and testing technology.
• Operates a dedicated Emergency Rescue Center for urgent care and trauma.
• Provides palliative medicine and a neonatal center within obstetrics and gynecology.
• Offers specialized urology services for benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
• Includes a park, library, and cinema for patients and visitors on the hospital grounds.

Ev. Elisabeth Clinic is part of the Charité-affiliated Diaconia Paul Gerhard network in Berlin. With over 175 years of history, it treats 25,000 patients annually. Core specialties include orthopedics, plastic surgery, and general surgery.

• KTQ-certified hospital – Germany's official healthcare quality certification.
• 14,000 inpatients treated each year.
• Located in central Berlin, near Potsdamer Platz.
• Operates departments for laser medicine, hand surgery, and critical care.
• One of five specialized clinics within the Diaconia Paul Gerhard group.