Open Heart Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 10

CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills offers significant savings for Australian patients, with prices 3–4 times lower than US clinics. Their international patient package includes airport pickup, hotel booking, and interpreter services. The clinic provides comfortable, private rooms and can accommodate family members and dietary requests. Post-operative care is supported via online doctor consultations, and medical travel insurance is available.

Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal is accredited by the Indian National Hospital Accreditation Board – meeting national healthcare standards. Services are organised to assist Australian travellers, with English-speaking medical staff and interpreter services available. The clinic provides online doctor consultations and medical records transfer for easier pre-trip planning, alongside hotel booking assistance for international patients.

Continental Hospitals holds Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation. It offers airport pickup, hotel booking, and English-speaking staff – organised for Australian patients. The hospital provides online consultations and arranges medical records transfer before travel. Its international heart surgery programmes use a private care model with dedicated recovery suites.

Acibadem Altunizade Clinic holds JCI accreditation and LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly building. It meets international quality and safety standards.

• ISO 9001 certified for quality management systems.
• LEED Platinum – the highest level for energy efficiency and sustainable design.
• Located in Istanbul, the clinic serves international patients in a modern setting.

Risus Clinic Istanbul is GHA accredited – meeting international healthcare quality standards. Its all-inclusive packages cover surgery, accommodation, and VIP transfers, avoiding hidden costs. Over 350 international patients are treated there annually, ensuring smooth care for adults travelling from abroad. The clinic's board-certified cardiac specialists manage complex procedures.

Prof Dr Cenap Zeybek leads the paediatric cardiology team, specialising in complex open heart surgery for children. He is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital. The private Uniqacare Clinic serves 433,000 patients annually and is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association. It welcomes a regular flow of Australian patients and has 39 specialists across 23 on-site departments.

EKOL International Hospitals is a multispecialty hospital in İzmir treating 500,000 patients annually. It holds ISO certification and the Turkish government's International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

• 100 physicians on staff.
• 25 medical departments covering a broad range of specialties.
• Accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Fortis Hospital runs a dedicated Centre of Excellence in cardiac sciences, performing over 1,500 major surgeries and transplants. It is an NABH-accredited hospital with 12 dedicated operation theatres and patient rooms exceeding Indian size norms for more comfortable recovery.