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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 is part of Gesundheit Nord, the largest medical group in Northern Germany. It focuses on oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and neurosurgery. The clinic treats 40,000 patients each year and ranks among Germany's top hospitals.

• Cancer Centre is certified by the German Cancer Society and the European Cancer Society.
• HIPEC procedure shows a 66% five-year survival rate for patients.
• Orthopedic surgeons perform 3,000 operations each year.
• Holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality and hygiene.
• Offers full airport transfers, accommodation, and medical translation for international patients.

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.

Clinica Universidad de Navarra (CUN) is the best private Spanish hospital in 2018 according to MERCO (monitoring organization of medical reputation).

Navarra is a leading sarcoma center. 74% of patients get cured of bone sarcoma; and in up to 95% of cases, an affected limb is preserved.

Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Organ Transplant, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery are the primary specialties in Navarra Hospital.

Hospital de Navarra is the 1st in Spain that has received JCI, the US certificate for the high quality of medical services.

Over 700,000 patients from 70 countries have been treated at Navarra.

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.

Bremen-Nord Clinic is a multispecialty hospital founded in 1887. It belongs to the Gesundheit Nord hospital network and treats 40,000 patients each year. Main specialties include general and vascular surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, and orthopedics.

• Vascular Center ranked 5th among 100 vascular clinics in Germany. Certified by the German Society for Vascular Surgery.
• Over 22,000 operations in general, vascular, and abdominal surgery completed.
• Gynecology department delivers 2,000 babies annually. Handles laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries.
• Orthopedics department certified as an Age-Related Traumatology Center since 2015.
• International patients get airport transfers, full-board accommodation, and a personal coordinator.

Bremen-Ost Clinic is a lung surgery and neurology specialist, part of the Gesundheit Nord hospital network. The Pulmonary Center is certified by the German Cancer Society as a leading lung treatment center. Around 19,000 patients choose this clinic each year.

• Ranked among Germany's top 100 hospitals and best medical facilities by Focus magazine.
• KTQ-certified since 2008 for quality, transparency, and patient safety standards.
• Pulmonary Center performs 65% of inpatient and 90% of outpatient lung procedures using minimally invasive VATS.
• Neurology department has 85 beds with an early rehabilitation unit running since 1998.
• International patients get airport transfers, full-board accommodation, medical translation, and a dedicated coordinator.

Links der Weser Clinic is a certified chest pain center by the German Society of Cardiology. It treats 27,000 patients annually and specializes in cardiovascular diseases, gynecology, and obstetrics. It is part of the Gesundheit Nord network.

• Performs 2,100 cardiac surgeries, 1,200 TAVI, and 350 MitraClip procedures annually.
• Gynecology department delivered 3,000 babies in 2016, ranking first in Bremen.
• Hybrid operating room for both open and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Free airport transfers and full-board accommodation for international patients.
• Named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in 2021.