Best Countries for Surgery — Page 19

DRK Westend Clinic Berlin is a multispecialty medical center within the German Red Cross network. Its strongest specialties include general surgery, cardiology, and ophthalmology. The clinic operates 15 specialized departments and 12 specialty centers.

• Treats around 80,000 patients each year with 1,000 medical personnel.
• Certified Centre of Mammalogy located within the operative gynecology department.
• Sits on the grounds of the former Charlottenburg University Hospital, with a park for patient relaxation.

Franzisco Hospital Berlin was founded by Franciscan sisters over 100 years ago. It is a multispecialty hospital with 10 departments. The hospital offers a Christian environment with spiritual care.

• Monitored by the Franciscan Order to uphold its mission.
• Accepts up to 220 inpatients at a time.
• Has a walking garden and a chapel on the property.
• Receives anonymous donations to fund charity care.
• Departments include focal therapy, urology, and gastroenterology.

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital is a JCI-accredited multispecialty hospital in Mumbai. It operates with a Full Time Specialist System (FTSS), so specialists are always on-site and available. Key specialties include gastroenterology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and oncology.

• 17 floors and 22 fully equipped operating theaters for complex treatments.
• 180 critical care beds and 140 clinical units including diagnostic and care centers.
• Over 350 specialists on staff, all working under the Full Time Specialist System.
• Treats conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, and glaucoma.
• Covers 18 clinical areas from hematology to regenerative medicine.

Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a JCI-accredited private clinic in Vilnius serving 60,000 patients each year. With 200 doctors and 53 medical specialties, it is one of Lithuania's largest private clinics. Its core areas are diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation.

• Zero surgical infections for the last five years – over 2,500 surgeries performed annually.
• One-day health check-ups covering 600+ types of tests and 300,000 examinations yearly.
• Labs operate under LABQUALITY (Finland) external quality control, one of Europe's top systems.
• Cooperates with 200 international and Lithuanian institutions, plus a partner lab in Germany.
• Rehabilitation programs use natural factors like light, water, and warmth for recovery.

Diagnostic Center DOC Dortmund is a centralized clinic where patients complete a full body exam in 24 hours. It specializes in diagnostics and comprehensive health examinations. The center uses modern 3D computer diagnostics and handles all documents for international patients.

• Covers all body systems in one location using 3D computer diagnostics.
• Diagnostic costs are comparable to general European standards.
• Located a five-minute walk from Dortmund railway station.
• Tourist excursions arranged during the diagnostic process.
• Independent research states over 95% of diseases are curable if caught early.

Harley Street Clinic is part of HCA Healthcare UK, the largest private network in the country. It specializes in cardiology and oncology. The London CyberKnife Center here was the first in the UK to offer CyberKnife treatment.

• CyberKnife treats brain, prostate, liver, pancreatic cancer and spinal lesions on an outpatient basis.
• Cardiology Department holds Centre of Excellence status from a US quality program.
• Top 10 hospital for heart surgeries in London, according to the Healthcare Commission.
• Cancer Center holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for high-standard cancer care.
• Private wards include a bathroom, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, works with three top London teaching hospitals. It specializes in liver and kidney transplants and liver surgery. The London Liver Center has been a leading UK unit for over 20 years.

• Performed the first minimally-invasive mitral valve repair and the first dual ablation procedure for arrhythmia.
• Extremely low infection rates for organ transplants, renal dialysis, and spinal surgeries.
• The London Liver Center is a Center of Excellence for live donor liver transplant and HPB surgery.
• Holds Human Tissue Authority, MacMillan, and JAG accreditations for transplants, cancer care, and endoscopy quality.

Princess Grace Hospital in London specializes in robotic orthopedic surgery, breast cancer care, and gastroenterology. It uses the MAKOplasty robotic arm for precise hip and knee replacements.

• Over 10,000 women annually choose the Breast Cancer Institute for screening to reconstructive surgery.
• The Center for Gastroenterology and Hepatology has its own Endoscopy Unit and advanced radiology.
• Robotic systems handle orthopedic, vascular, and other complex procedures.
• The hospital provides 24/7 assistance for every patient.

Martha-Maria Hospital is a leading surgical center in Bavaria, founded in 1889. It sits in a quiet green area on the outskirts of Munich. Core specialties include endocrine, oncological, general, abdominal, and thoracic surgery.

• Over 30,000 operations performed by lead surgeon Professor H. Fürst, a double Doctor of Medical Sciences and one of the world's top endocrinologist surgeons.
• 3,200 surgeries and 6,500 patients treated each year.
• Operating theaters use endoscopic technique with digital HDTV and neuromonitoring for safer procedures.
• Telepathology allows remote expert diagnosis during operations.
• Full diagnostic suite includes CT/MRI, endosonography, nuclear medicine, and laboratory tests.

Ramat Aviv Medical Center is one of the largest private medical centers in Israel, operating since 1999. It specializes in medical diagnostics, multidisciplinary surgery, cosmetology, and radioisotope research. The center uses advanced technology for early cancer detection and minimally invasive procedures.

• 65 doctors across 12 departments including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and urology.
• On-site beam diagnostics with virtual colonoscopy, CT angiography, and cardiac CT.
• Specialized isotope institute for radioisotope research and diagnostics.
• Minimally invasive surgery performed by experienced surgeons.
• Cosmetology department with modern aesthetic treatments.