Pneumonectomy Clinics Abroad — Page 2

Liv Hospital Ulus is JCI-accredited and treats 50,000 international patients annually. The hospital holds a 91% recommendation rate from global clients. A pneumonectomy program may cost around A$8,400. This price typically covers the diagnostic consultation, surgery, and airport transfers. Prof Dr Erkan Çakır leads pediatric respiratory care, bringing expertise in bronchoscopic procedures. He is a member of the European Respiratory Society. The clinic's dedicated international team provides English medical reports for a smooth handover to Australian GPs. Istanbul football clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe trust this facility as their official medical partner.

Bumrungrad International Hospital was the first in Asia to receive both Joint Commission International (JCI) and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). Its dedicated Horizon Regional Cancer Centre has a team of 30 oncologists and uses IBM Watson for treatment planning. For Australians, the hospital provides a full spectrum of support including English-speaking medical reports and over 150 interpreters on staff.

Emsey Hospital holds JCI accreditation and was the first in Turkey to receive an official International Health Tourism Certificate. A diagnostic evaluation may cost around A$1,800. This package includes PET-CT scans, blood tests, and a consultation with Associate Professor Dr Serap Kaya. The hospital provides airport transfers and 3 days of accommodation at their guest house. Associate Professor Dr Serap Kaya specialises in lung cancer. Medical reports and discharge summaries are provided in English for easy coordination with Australian doctors once home.

SNUBH is South Korea's first digital hospital, using its BESTcare electronic patient record system to track everything – no missing tests or prescriptions. It holds Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), meeting international patient safety standards that Australian patients can recognise. The International Department provides a free airport transfer from Incheon and medical interpreters.

Gachon University Gil Medical Centre offers a dedicated Cancer Centre with a multidisciplinary team for pneumonectomy. The JCI-accredited hospital uses advanced 3.0T MRI, PET-CT and bronchoscopy for precise lung cancer staging. It is located only an hour's drive from Incheon International Airport, convenient for Australians. The facility is a major teaching and research hospital with 564 physicians.

Asan Medical Centre is South Korea's largest hospital with a dedicated Lung Cancer Department. The clinic is recognised in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. A pneumonectomy there may cost around A$43,200 to A$55,500. Free airport transfers from Incheon and a personal coordinator provide a seamless experience for Australians travelling for treatment.

Gangnam Severance Hospital was first in Asia to use the da Vinci Robotic System for this complex surgery – allowing for a minimally invasive approach. It is a JCI-accredited university hospital with a one-stop International Healthcare Centre providing free interpreters. Their accelerated programme for overseas patients starts diagnostics and treatment from day one.