Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Hospitals first medical campus situated in Soi Soonvijai was inaugurated by a group of 40 medical practitioners and pharmacists, including a team of nurses administering the 100 bed-facility in 1972.

          Today, Bangkok Hospital Group is the kingdoms largest hospital operator with 13 network locations throughout Thailand. Each facility offers specialized medical treatments, staffed with multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists and the worlds renowned hospitality and graciousness of the Thai people.

          The flagship of the largest private hospital chain in Thailand, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center meets several criterias that make it one of the World’s Best Hospitals for Medical Tourists. Individual hospitals of the medical center in Bangkok include the distinguished Bangkok Heart Hospital, Bangkok International Hospital, and Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital. The hospital lists qualified medical travel companies on its website and operates a network of representatives.It is an internationally-accredited hospital with different specializations. It is the biggest private hospital in Southeast Asia with 554 beds and 30 specialty centers. It serves over a million patients every year, around 40 percent of which are foreigners. It has taken the effort to digitize its records, investing a substantial sum to integrate its medical records, pharmacy, laboratories and other departments in the hospital. It also has an American-style of managing things. The hospital also provides English-speaking representatives to ensure the smooth flow of communication between hospital staff and patients.

 

Achievements and Accreditations

 

-       Achieving Jont Commission International accreditation ( the gold standard for top-level healthcare service providers worldwide) is not only an internal milestone, but also one for Thailand as a center of medical excellence. It officially recognizes that the practices of our doctors, nurses, medical assistants and the management team at Bangkok Hospital meet or exceed the standards of medical facilities in the US. 

-       Bangkok Hospital has received Disease or Condition-Specific Certification (DCSC) certification in the following areas:

• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Heart Failure Program
• Breast Cancer Conserving Therapy Program
• Primary Stroke Center

Anadolu Medical Center-Istanbul, Turkey

Anadolu Foundation was founded in 1979 by İzzet Özilhan and Kamil Yazıcı, who expressed their point of departure as “Above all, belief and determination … followed by toil and sweat … We wanted to demonstrate our gratitude to and share our success with the people of Anatolia, who, like ourselves, have committed themselves to this work.” 

          Anadolu Medical Center offers qualified medical personnel approved by international authorities. It is a leading institution of oncology through its Bone Marrow Transplant Center. It offers cutting-edge technology and strives to continuously improve itself through its partnership with Johns Hopkins. It ensures comfort to its patients and their families through a hotel located right inside the hospital.

          Anadolu Medical Center aims to provide all the essential health services required through a life time, all united, from hospital services to healthy life and rehabilitation center, from nursing home to hospice, from college of nursing to a research laboratory.

The center is a unique health complex located away from the noise and the hassle of the city of Istanbul where patients can be treated in a relaxed setting. The center is on the E-5 highway, before the Bayramoglu exit, located on 42 acres (171120 m2) piece of land.

          The patient rooms are homey, and comfortable with a beautiful sea view. Patient bed capacity is 209. There is an intensive care unit consisting of 59 beds and 8 operating rooms. The parking lot holds over 300 vehicles. Lighting, spaciousness, sea view, a manmade pond, natural plant life environment, abundance of green trees are part of the well thought details for a positive effect on patient care and treatment duration.

        Accreditations

• ISO 9001 - 2008 Quality Management System
• JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation
• Having met European Society of Medical Oncology’s criteria successfully, Anadolu Medical Center was found eligible for the renewal of its ESMO accreditation

Clemenceau Medical Center-Beirut, Lebanon

 

          Clemenceau Medical Center is one of the top private hospitals in Lebanon. It opened in February 2006 in the heart of Beirut and is an ultra-modern facility designed to serve patients from Lebanon and the Middle East.

The hospital has a major drawback because it is located in a volatile part of the world. But if you can look past the war-torn images of the city and simply judge the quality of health care, then Clemenceau Medical Center in Beirut is one of the best in the world.  It boasts of 106 beds and first class services similar to a top hotel. It has all the modern entertainment amenities, from satellite television programming to fast Internet access. It has 16 ICU beds and four NICU beds. All these come in private rooms equipped with the most advanced medical technology. Nurse-to-patient ratio in the intensive care units stands at 1:1.  It has nine operating theaters with provisions for video teleconferencing in case there is a need to consult with specialists from anywhere in the world. The hospital has ties with Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Clemenceau Medical Center houses all the specialty branches and offers a completely film-less digital medical imaging environment, and has built and equipped the most modern 9 Operating Theaters in the world complemented by advanced laparoscopy and OR automation systems, which in turn, provide real-time video tele-conferencing from any Operating Theater with the main auditorium and the outside world.

Joint Commission International Accreditation

• First Accredited: January 2009
• Re-Accredited: January 2012

Points of Pride

• 4th Women's Health Symposuim in collaboration with Johns Hopkins International (2012)
• Hosted JHI Partners Forum 2011
• Medical Travel Quality Alliance's Top Ten Best Hospitals for Medical Tourists (2010)
• Hospital Build Middle East Awards: Highly Commended for Best Hospital Building Regulations & Best Sustainable Hospital Project (2010); Best Facilities Management Service Strategy Award & Best Sustainable Hospital Design Award; Highly Commended for Best Hospital Design & Best Interior Design (2009)
• Arab Health Awards: Highly Commended Seal of Distinction - Specialist Achievement Award - Information Technology (2009)

Barcelona Centre Medic-Barcelona, Spain

Part of a unique European initiative, Barcelona Centre Medic is a high quality service in integrated medical care, provided by 20 of the most reputable and prestigious health centres in Barcelona. World class surgery and medical care.

          It integrates the services of eight general clinics, eight specialized centers and four diagnostic centers to ensure that every medical specialization needed is covered. It prides itself in personalized care, with an entire medical team checking up on you to help provide treatment options. The hospital also offers the most advanced medical technology and equipment.  Its prices are competitive as the integrated medical center stems from a commitment to corporate social responsibility.

 

BCM offers the most comprehensive medical care in Southern Europe

Part of a unique European initiative, Barcelona Centre Medic (Barcelona Medical Centre) is a high quality service in integrated medical care, provided by twenty of the most reputable and prestigious health centres in Barcelona:

·         8 general clinics

·         8 specialised centres

·         4 diagnostic centres

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BCM, the most qualified doctors in every medical specialization

BCM guarantees high quality medical attention in every specialisation and treatment area:

·         The centres that constitute BCM have the most qualified specialists on staff.

·         The selected centres cover every medical specialisation.

At BCM, health is a personal matter

Entrusting Barcelona Centre Medic with your health, means putting yourself in the hands of:

·         The best doctor to treat your case.

·         An entire medical team.

·         The most advanced technology, offered at all BCM centres.

Bumrungad International Hospital-Bangkok, Thailand

Bumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1980, today it is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia, with 554 beds and over 30 specialty centers. Bumrungrad offers state-or-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in a one-stop medical center.

          Bumrungrad serves over a million patients annually. Over 400,000 are internationals. They include thousands of expatriates who live in Bangkok and nearby countries, plus visitors from 190 countries around the world who come here for treatment. English is widely spoken. The hospital has a medical coordination office staffed by doctors, nurses, and interpreters who serve the special needs of international patients.

          Bumrungrad is a public company traded on the Thai stock exchange. It has been featured by CBS's 60 Minutes, NBC’s Today Show, Time, Newsweek, and other international press as a leader in medical tourism.

          Patients are served by over 700+ nurses and 945 doctors, covering 55 sub-specialties. The Red Cross gives Bumrungrad its top classification of "A" defined as "a tertiary care center which should be able to provide quality care in all medical specialties including invasive cardiology, cardiac and neurosurgery." 

Achievements

• Bumrungrad was the first Asian hospital accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the international arm of the organization that reviews and accredits American hospitals.  Bumrungrad was first accredited in 2002, re-accredited in 2005, 2008 and 2011
• In November, 2009, Bumrungrad received recertification for treating strokes and heart attacks from The Joint Commission International (JCI) - the leading international evaluator of hospital quality. The distinctions certify that the hospital's programs meet international standards and follow the latest US clinical guidelines.
• Thailand also has its own Hospital Accreditation program conducted by the Institute of Hospital Quality Improvement & Accreditation. Bumrungrad was the first hospital in the country to be accredited by this program in 1999 and was reaccredited in triennial reviews in 2002 and 2005. The Thai accreditation process is demanding: Bumrungrad is one of only 14 private hospitals in Bangkok (out of over 100) to earn it.
• Bumrungrad International Hospital is proud to be among the hospitals earning Daisy Award 

Asklepios Klinik Barmbek-Hamburg, Germany

The Asklepios Group is the biggest private operator of hospitals in the entire European continent Asklepios Klinik Barmbek was built in 2005 and offers a wide range of medical care, specialising in the treatment of emergencies complex diseases. The hospital has 700 beds, 1300 staff and cares for 80,000 patients each year.. Hospital is an academic teaching hospital of the University of Hamburg. It has over 100 facilities, as the company leverages its substantial wealth of experience to provide patients with the right treatment options and excellent service in medicine, nursing and rehabilitation. The Hamburg facility is its pride and joy. The hospital utilizes the most modern and cutting-edge medical equipment, serving as a laboratory for innovative medical technology companies that make their products available to Asklepios before it is even released to the rest of the world.

          Asklepios Group is the largest private hospital operator in Europe, with more than 20 years experience in medicine, nursing and rehabilitation and unparalleled treatment options in over 100 facilities. The hospital in Barmbek is of particular value for some medical tourists who need treatment beyond the scope of their home facilities. It partners with innovative medical technology companies from Germany to test the most modern medical equipment before it is released worldwide.

          The Asklepios Clinic Barmbek is a hospital with a wide range of medical and therapeutic services. It is a teaching hospital to both Hamburg Medical School as well as the Asklepios Medical School, which works in conjunction with the Semmelweis Univeristy, Budapest which offers a German taught medical degree.

 

Wooridul Spine Hospital-Seoul-South Korea

“Wooridul Hospital - The Specialized General Hospital with Spine Total Care System

- The World Leading Spine Hospital of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery”

          Wooridul Hospital established in Busan in 1982, has been trying to be the world’s leading spine hospital with the state of the art equipment and technology. Based upon minimally invasive treatment principle, Wooridul Hospital has investigated and developed various spine treatments meets or exceeds patients’ expectation for minimal scars and fast recovery.Wooridul now boasts six hospitals, five located in South Korea and one in Shanghai.

          Wooridul Hospital has performed in excess of 50,000 spine surgeries and continually strives to develop advancements in treatment techniques and recovery.

          The hospital maintains and updates state-of-the art medical equipment and world-class facilities.  With more than 20,000 spine surgeries per year, Wooridul is arguably the world’s premier spine hospital.

          Surgeries for which Wooridul Hospital is notable include disectomies, disk fusions, disk replacementsand cyberknife treatments for spinal cancer.

          Wooridul Hospital employs approximately 130 doctors and 1,000 employees.  Wooridul believes in a team approach and each patient is assigned between 4 and 6 doctors to ensure exemplary patient care.Many surgeons are internationally trained.

          Wooridul Hospital is committed to research on spinal conditions and shares its knowledge and experience with the world.  Spine specialists from other countries train at Wooridul through fellowships and Wooridul regularly participates in conferences.

     Wooridul provides global care to patients through its International Patient Center, which assists with airport pickup by an English-speaking employee, transfer service,
interpretation services, and many other services to enhance the patient’s experience at Wooridul.

. Achievements

• Selected as one of World's Top 10 Hospitals for Medical Tourists by the U.S. Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA).

• Acquired A's for all 11 criteria of Medical Institution Evaluation of the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare for two consecutive years.
• Presented the world's first successful case of 'independent operation on thoracic disc without rib dissection to open thoracic cavity' at 'the Clinical Presentation of the World's Latest Methods of Thracic Disc Operation.'
• A leader of medical service in Asia and to inpart the advanced medical treatments and technologies of Korea all over the world