Best Countries for Surgery — Page 21

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.

Istanbul Okan University Hospital is a private multi-specialty hospital with its own research center. It specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and transplantology. Treats over 110,000 patients annually. Holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• Patients from Europe, the Balkans, and CIS countries regularly travel to this hospital.
• Over 90 doctors with international recognition work across 41 departments.
• The 250-bed facility includes 10 operating theaters and an on-site research laboratory.
• Holds ISO certification and accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association.
• Named Best Hospital by Azerbaijan.

European Health Center Otwock is Poland's first private hospital specializing in oncology and cardiology. It houses the country's only Interdisciplinary Cardio-oncology Department. It was also the first in Poland to receive all technological innovations from Philips Healthcare.

• Radiology department is a Philips International Reference Centre with 3-Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT.
• One of the top centers worldwide for pulmonary artery angioplasty and pump implantation.
• Urology department, accredited by the Polish Ministry of Health and EBU, performs laparoscopic onco-urological surgery.
• Offers genetic testing for prostate, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers, including Mammaprint and 4K-score analysis.

Built in 1912, Geoffroy Saint Hilaire Clinic is a Figaro Magazine-listed private hospital in Paris. It holds HAS certification for quality and safety. Main specialties are visceral surgery, vascular surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and urology.

• 15,000 surgeries performed each year across 12 operating units and 6 ICUs.
• Certified by COMEDIMS for drug safety and sterility of equipment.
• CRUQPC commission protects patient rights and guarantees service quality.
• Advanced diagnostics include Doppler ultrasound, angiography, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
• Patient rooms have TV and Wi-Fi; companion stays available; VIP dining at Gault Millau restaurant.

Jeanne D'Arc Clinic is a private medical center in central Paris. It holds HAS certification from France's highest health authority. Main specialties are obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, and general medicine.

• Maternity ward accommodates 35 women. Offers individual rooms, VIP suites, and a dedicated C-section room.
• Surgery department has 3 operating suites and 18 beds for hospitalizations. Covers aesthetic surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, urology, and more.
• Multidisciplinary consulting center opened in 2015. Patients can see gynecologists, urologists, neurologists, nutritionists, and others.
• Neonatology hall is equipped for newborn resuscitation.
• Partnership with La Scala diagnostic center for onsite sample collection.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra is JCI-accredited and a leading sarcoma center with a 74% cure rate for bone sarcoma. The hospital has preserved limbs in up to 95% of cases. Dr. Mikel San Julián Aranguren specializes in orthopedic surgery and traumatology.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Aster CMI Hospital is part of the Aster DM Healthcare network, which spans 320 clinics across 9 countries. It leads the world in organ transplants using robotic surgery and 3D printing. The main specialties are organ transplant, cardiac surgeries, and neurosciences.

• Performed the world’s first successful multiple organ transplant on a child under 7 kg.
• One of few Indian hospitals performing robotic kidney transplants — 54 completed so far.
• First in India to perform robotic mitral valve repair. Cardiac surgeons have done over 20,000 open-heart surgeries.
• Only center in Bangalore offering cartilage surgery. Orthopedics uses 3D printing for advanced trauma cases.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters are available. Patients receive a personal coordinator.

Lippe Detmold Clinic is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in Germany, with over 150,000 patients treated annually. Its core specialties are surgery, cardiology, and orthopedics. Certified by the German Cardiac Society for heart failure and congenital heart disease care.

• Over 3,200 patients treated in cardiology each year. Two catheterization labs on site.
• TOP-15 hospital in Germany for knee and hip joint replacements, per German Health Insurance research.
• Lowest postoperative complication rate in orthopedics across North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Spine operations done endoscopically using a neuronavigation system to protect nerves.
• English-speaking coordinator helps with airport transfers, hotel booking, and interpreters.

Medicover Hospital Hungary is part of a European medical network with 150 clinics across 14 countries. It specializes in general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and otorhinolaryngology. The hospital is ISO 9001 certified and its surgeons have over 30 years of experience.

• Treatment costs are lower than in hospitals in Germany, France, and Spain.
• International patients get a single room, free airport transfer, and a personal coordinator.
• The hospital uses the same equipment and treatment protocols as top European hospitals.
• Surgical options include laparoscopic, endoscopic, and arthroscopic techniques for faster recovery.