Best Countries for Thyroidectomy — Page 8

HM Hospitales is a network of 7 medical centers in Madrid and 40 facilities across Spain. Its strengths are oncology, neurosciences, cardiovascular diseases, fertility, pediatrics, and memory disorders. The group is EFQM-certified and was named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek.

• Only medical facility in Spain with the StealthStation ENT Navigation System for complex sinus and skull base surgeries.
• HM Cancer Center houses a Da Vinci Xi robot, Siemens PET/MRI, Elekta Versa HD, and Novalis linear accelerators.
• HM CIEC cardiovascular center runs the only robot-assisted lab in Madrid for electrophysiological heart exams.
• HM Fertility Center reports a 90% pregnancy rate within the first 3 IVF cycles.
• Free airport transfers and English-speaking translators for international patients.

Kolan Hospital Group is a JCI-accredited network of 6 hospitals and 2 medical centers in Istanbul. It serves more than 1 million patients each year across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and ophthalmology. Patients pay 40–50% less than in leading European hospitals.

• Cardiac diagnostic accuracy reaches up to 100% with echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and tilt table testing.
• Oncology department uses 3D radiotherapy with IMRT and physician-designed treatment planning systems.
• The hospital group has 40 operating rooms and 250 beds equipped for intensive care.
• Neurology department uses long-term video-EEG, PET-CT, and SPECT for epilepsy diagnosis.
• Free airport transfers and interpreters available for international patients.

Medipol Acibadem District Hospital specializes in Thyroidectomy with advanced ENT treatments. Dr. Selahattin Tugrul, an ENT Professor with 14 years of experience of experience, leads the team. He trained at Istanbul University and mentored future ENT specialists at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University. The hospital uses the da Vinci robot-assisted system for precise surgical procedures.

Dr. Volkert Boudewijn Wreesmann brings 15 years of experience of experience with over 5,000 thyroid procedures, trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Oxford University Hospitals. Thyroidectomy at ANDSURGEONS may cost around $4,700–6,000, typically covering the procedure, preoperative consultations, and 1 day each in hospital and hotel. The clinic combines UK-style patient care with US-level surgical innovation. Dr. Wreesmann serves on the European Journal of Surgical Oncology editorial board.

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Koyuncu, an experienced professor in general surgery, performs thyroidectomies at Medicana Sivas Hospital. The complete package may cost around $2,900 – typically covering the surgery, 2-3 nights hospital stay (including one accompanying person), pre-op tests, post-op care, and nursing services. Free airport transfers, translation services, and Istanbul-Sivas flight tickets are included. The hospital provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment process.

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's largest healthcare providers with 15 hospitals across six states. The facility specializes in comprehensive surgical care, including thyroid procedures. Dr. J.P. Bhattacharjee, an experienced otorhinolaryngologist and surgeon, provides specialized care for thyroid conditions.

Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.

• Holds Accreditation Canada Diamond Status for quality and safety.
• Offers breast-conserving surgery alongside mastectomy procedures.
• 200 physicians across 10 departments provide adult-only care.
• Serves a diverse international patient base from Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited institution serving 1.6 million outpatients annually. Thyroidectomy procedures typically cost around $10,000–$12,000 USD. The hospital's multidisciplinary approach combines expertise across oncology, neurology, and surgical specialties.

Hainan Chengmei Hospital is a high-end international tertiary hospital in Haikou, China. It specializes in oncology, geriatric care, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. Founded in 1997, the hospital operates 198 high-end patient wards. Chief Physician Yang Nong has led nearly 400 clinical trials for anticancer drugs. He manages over 2,000 cases of lung nodules each year.

The oncology team reports a 100% recovery rate for thyroid ablation cases. Hainan Chengmei holds both JCI and ASCO accreditations. The facility uses Da Vinci surgical robotics, CyberKnife, and Gamma Knife systems. Doctors also rely on the Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI for precise diagnostics. Service blends medical, hotel, and home standards.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha is part of the largest medical network in South Asia, with 64 hospitals in 9 countries. It is JCI-accredited and won the Newsweek World's Best Hospitals award. Core specialties are organ transplantation, cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, and gastroenterology.

• The hospital's organ transplant center is the largest outside the USA. It performs 900 transplants annually with a 90% success rate.
• Over 170,000 heart surgeries performed. 99.6% of cardiac bypass procedures are beating heart surgeries.
• Nine dedicated oncology centers offer TrueBeam STx radiotherapy, da Vinci robotic surgery, and 64-slice PET-CT.
• Treated over 45 million patients from 120 countries. Prices are 2–3 times lower than in the US or Europe.