Best Countries for Surgery — Page 20

Bumin Hospital Seoul is a specialized orthopedic and spine surgery center. It is known worldwide for its spinal surgery expertise. The hospital treats international patients and even serves players of the South Korean I'Park soccer team.

• Received international awards for quality of medical care.
• Operates specialized centers for spine, joints, trauma, and rehabilitation.
• Performs minimally invasive spinal procedures using the MICRO-METRx system, with no blood transfusion needed.
• Located near Kimpo International Airport for convenient access.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital is one of four hospitals in a network across South Korea. Its core specialties include cardiovascular care, digestive oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The hospital earned a spot on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2021.

• International department has served over 15,000 patients from more than 100 countries since 1999.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, multi-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, and TOMO therapy technology.
• Dedicated centers for emergency care, bloodless surgery, and allergic respiratory diseases in children.
• Staffed by over 130 highly skilled doctor-professors across 30 departments.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center features Dr. Daniel Bitran, a cardiac surgeon with _doctor_164_years_ of experience and over 10,000 successful operations. He specializes in prosthetic heart valves, coronary artery reconstructions, and open-heart procedures. Dr. Bitran trained at Harvard University and heads the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The hospital handles 250,000+ patients annually with a focus on specialized surgical care.

Leopoldina Hospital Schweinfurt is an academic institution of the University Hospital of Würzburg. Its core specialties are spine surgery and pediatrics. The hospital treats over 60,000 patients each year.

• 33,000 inpatients and 30,000 outpatients treated annually.
• Operates 18 specialized clinics and departments.
• Has a dedicated Department for foreign patients.
• Known for unique spine operations.

Elisha Hospital is a private multidisciplinary hospital founded in 1935 on the Mediterranean coast. Its core specialties are infertility treatment and IVF, oncology, and cardiology. The hospital performs around 13,000 surgeries each year.

• Own on-site hotel for relatives, two swimming pools, sauna, fitness room, and a beauty salon.
• Independent center for reproductive medicine with a strong track record in successful IVF.
• Can detect cancers and cardiac issues at an early stage with high accuracy.
• International office provides permanent support throughout each patient's medical program.

ServiDigest is a Barcelona-based center with over 40 years of experience in metabolic disorders, obesity, and digestive system diseases. It specializes in bariatrics, gastroenterology, hepatology, and coloproctology. The clinic offers a full range of diagnostic and surgical services.

• Transition Elastography (FibroScan CAP) detects liver fibrosis non-invasively – 100 times more precise than a liver biopsy.
• Minimally invasive weight loss uses a liquid-filled intragastric balloon to reduce appetite and create a sense of fullness.
• Genetic testing with Nutri inCode creates personalized weight loss plans based on your DNA profile.
• Most surgeries are laparoscopic, including treatments for gallstones, hernias, and digestive system cancers.
• Two clinic locations in Barcelona, both easily accessible with international patient support.

Essen University Hospital specializes in advanced surgical treatments, with a focus on oncology, hematology, and transplantation. The hospital combines research and practice, offering cutting-edge techniques and innovative therapies. Dr. Christoph Kleinschnitz, head of the Neurology department, brings extensive expertise in neuro and radiosurgery, with 349 peer-reviewed articles published.

Global Hospital Chennai leads in organ transplants with over 1,000 successful liver transplants. Dr. Sandeep Attawar, Director of Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Organ Transplant Program, has performed 10,000+ cardiothoracic surgeries with an 85-90% success rate for heart and lung transplants. He holds memberships in international societies including The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

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 specializes in oncology, orthopedics, surgery, neurology, and neurosurgery, treating 40,000 patients annually. Prof. Huseyin Bektas leads the Department of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery with expertise in hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures. The hospital was recognized among Germany's top medical institutions by Focus magazine.