When
it comes to seeking medical help, you must not settle for anything less
than the best. After all, this is your health that we are talking
about. So no matter where you are in the world, you should be armed
with a list of where you can get quality treatment and care. You never
know when some strange virus might afflict you.
If only Princeton
Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey were a real hospital with a
Dr. Gregory House helping diagnose even the most complex and rare
disease, then surely, that is the medical facility to go to. But since
it is fictional, let us take a look instead at the top 10 best hospitals
in the world that are real and not derived from a television show.
1. Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, India
Fortis
has been the leading pharmaceutical and healthcare company in India for
the past four decades. It prides itself in patient-centered care that
is blended with clinical expertise and the use of modern technology. In
particular, it offers excellent surgical options for those seeking
orthopedic procedures, such as hip resurfacing and replacement. It also
has excellent follow up care and services even for foreign patients
residing outside of India.
2. Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore
This
is the flagship hospital of the Parkway Hospital Group. It boasts of a
multi-disciplinary and state-of-the-art facilities that features 300
on-site doctors. These doctors specialize or sub-specialize in 30
different fields. It has 272 beds and is renowned for its doctors’
expertise, quality care, user-friendly services and modern technology.
Key specialties include cardiology, gastroenterology, liver transplant,
obstetrics and gynecology, oncology and orthopedic.
3. Shouldice Hospital, Thornhill, Canada
Shouldice
Hospital is the leading center of excellence in the world when it comes
to abdominal wall hernia repair. It is an 89-bed surgical hospital that
performs over 7,000 hernia repairs every year. It was founded in 1945
and since then, it has had a 99.5 percent success rate for primary
inguinal hernias. You should schedule an appointment first before going
to this hospital, however, as it is quite popular among Canadians and
medical tourists.
4. Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
It
is known as one of the leading spine hospitals in the world. Boasting
the use of modern equipment and technology, Wooridul Spine Hospital has
investigated and developed different kinds of spine treatment options.
It prides itself in developing a minimally invasive surgical treatment
for those with problems in the lumbar, cervical and thoracic areas. It
has also developed a non-surgical option using injection therapy. This
is done by injecting medicine into an exact spot in the lesion, thus
allowing a safe, fast and accurate treatment.
5. Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany
The
Asklepios Group is the biggest private operator of hospitals in the
entire European continent. 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.
6. Bumrungad International Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
Bumrungad
International 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.
7. Barcelona Centre Medic, Barcelona, Spain
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.
8. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Bangkok, Thailand
It
is the flagship hospital of the Bangkok Hospital Group, the largest
operator of hospitals in Thailand with 13 network locations. Each
location offers a different specialty and they are all staffed with
highly-trained medical personnel. It is considered to be one of the best
hospitals in the world for medical tourists. Several renowned hospitals
in the country are part of the group, including Bangkok Heart Hospital,
Bangkok International Hospital and the Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital.
9. Clemenceau Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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.
10. Anadolu Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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.
