Best Countries for Surgery — Page 24

Fortis Hospital Mulund is a JCI- and NABH-accredited hospital in Mumbai, India. It treats patients from the US, Canada, and the UK, with strongest specialties in dentistry, weight loss surgery, and ENT. Prices are 3-4 times lower than in US clinics.

• Gastric sleeve from $7,600, hip replacement from $8,100, and colonoscopy from $170.
• Multilingual staff speak Arabic, English, and Hindi. Interpreters and airport pickup are available.
• India's first minimally invasive mitral valve surgery was performed here.

Asian Heart Institute is a Newsweek-recognized World's Best Specialized Hospital in Mumbai. It is a cardiac hospital focused on heart care.

• Holds JCI accreditation for patient safety and quality standards.
• ISO 9001 certified for consistent quality management systems.
• Located in Mumbai, a major medical travel hub in India.

CARE Hospitals, Hi-Tech City in Hyderabad specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. Treatment costs are 3–4 times below US prices. Patients come from the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Coronary angioplasty starts at $5,500. Cochlear implant placement at $4,000. Inguinal hernia surgery at $3,500.
• Online doctor consultations, airport pickup, hotel booking, and private rooms are available.
• Interpreters and translation services support international patients.
• Some specialists have published in international medical journals and presented at conferences.

Max Super Specialty Hospital Shalimar Bagh holds NABH accreditation from India's national accreditation board. Its key specialties are pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK choose this hospital for care.

• Procedure prices are 3 to 4 times lower than in US clinics.
• Affordable options include ovarian cyst removal, vitrectomy, and herniated disc surgery.
• Services include English-speaking medical staff, translation, and airport pickup.
• Private rooms, dietary requests, mobility-accessible rooms, and free WiFi are available.

IMED - Elche is an ISO-certified hospital in Alicante, Spain. It specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and therapy. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK choose it for reliable care.

• Prices are 3 to 4 times lower than typical US clinic rates.
• Medical staff speak English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, and Swedish.
• Online doctor consultations and medical records transfer are available.
• Services include airport pickup, hotel booking, interpreter assistance, and a personal concierge.
• Private rooms with free WiFi, TV, phone, and mobility accessible options are offered.

OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic is an ICS-accredited bariatric surgery center in Guadalajara. It specializes in weight loss surgery, general surgery, and gastroenterology. Patients from the United States, Canada, and the UK come here for treatment.

• Prices for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy start at $10,000 — 3 to 4 times lower than US clinics.
• The lead surgeon is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
• Procedures include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon, and hernia repairs.
• A full international patient support team handles online consultations, medical records transfer, and airport pickup.
• Private rooms, pharmacy, and mobility-accessible rooms available on site.

Chiangmai Ram Hospital is a JCI-accredited hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Its strongest specialties are neurology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The hospital serves patients from the US, Canada, the UK, and other countries.

• Endocrinology services cost 3–4 times less than US clinics.
• English and Thai-speaking staff, plus on-call interpreters for international patients.
• Airport pickup, private rooms, and rehabilitation services are included.
• Upon-request procedures include cataract surgery, arthroscopy, and brain tumor surgery.

Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute is a JCI-accredited plastic surgery clinic. It specializes in aesthetic, reconstructive, breast, and gender affirmation surgery. Winner of the International Finance Health Care Award for aesthetic plastic surgery.

• Uses VASER LipoSelection and J Plasma for body contouring and skin tightening.
• Operating rooms have HEPA filters, lamina airflow, and positive pressure systems.
• International patients receive coordinated care from pre-travel to long-term follow-up.
• Treats patients from the USA, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Max Super Specialty Hospital Patparganj is an NABH-accredited hospital in Delhi specializing in pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery. Patients from the US, Canada, and the UK come here for prices 3–4 times lower than American clinics.

• Affordable procedures include brain tumor surgery, hip replacement, cataract surgery, and laminectomy.
• International patient services include health insurance coordination, interpreters, airport pickup, and hotel booking.
• Free WiFi, private rooms, special dietary requests, and mobility accessible rooms are available.
• Medical staff speak English.

Silverline Hospital holds NABH accreditation, the Indian national quality standard for healthcare organizations.

• Located in Kochi, India.