Cleveland Clinic
Hospital Information
- Country
- United States
- City
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Website
- www.clevelandclinic.org
Partnership Status
✓ Official Partner Hospital
Authorized referral institution with contractual partnership.
Saint Lucia Consulting provides comprehensive referral support including medical record translation, appointment booking, visa assistance, and overseas care coordination.
About Cleveland Clinic
Introduction to Cleveland Clinic
Overview of Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is located in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. It is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical treatment, patient care, research, and education.
Cleveland Clinic was founded on February 28, 1921. Having endured disasters and economic hardship, it has grown into one of the busiest and most innovative medical centers in the world.
A number of medical firsts were achieved at Cleveland Clinic, including the world’s first coronary angiography, the first coronary artery bypass surgery, the first successful laryngeal transplant, and the first near-total face transplant.
In 2008, Cleveland Clinic became the first healthcare provider in the United States and the second in the world to sign the United Nations Global Compact.
Cleveland Clinic’s main campus and Fairview Hospital have been designated Magnet Status hospitals, a recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing services.
Cleveland Clinic received the 2009–2010 Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation. It was also named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” in 2009 by the Ethisphere Institute.
Cleveland Clinic’s main campus has more than 1,400 beds, and its entire hospital system has a total of 4,400 beds. It is one of the largest and most prestigious hospital systems in the United States.
Medical Innovation at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic has achieved many major medical breakthroughs across multiple fields, including:
* Pioneering no-touch colorectal surgery in the 1950s * Performing the world’s first coronary angiography in 1958 * Developing and refining coronary artery bypass surgery in 1967 * Performing the first minimally invasive aortic heart valve surgery in 1996 * Performing the first successful laryngeal transplant in 1998 * Discovering the first gene associated with juvenile macular degeneration in 2000 * Discovering the first gene associated with coronary artery disease in 2003 * Performing the first transumbilical kidney surgery in 2007 * Performing the first near-total face transplant in the United States in 2008 * Performing the world’s first heart-lung transplant using a total artificial heart in 2009
Partnership Highlights
Years of established referral partnership with Saint Lucia Consulting
Dedicated patient coordinator for every referred case
Overseas support team available throughout the care journey
How We Work with Cleveland Clinic
Our partnership ensures that Chinese patients referred to Cleveland Clinic receive clinically appropriate, well-prepared cases with complete documentation, organized medical records, and ongoing support throughout their care journey.
We evaluate whether Cleveland Clinic is the right clinical fit for the patient's specific condition.
Medical documents are translated, organized, and reviewed through our three-tier quality process.
We coordinate hospital appointments, visa processing, flights, accommodation, and local transport.
Our 7×24 overseas service team provides interpretation, family support, and care coordination.
Interested in This Hospital?
Speak with a consultant about referral to Cleveland Clinic.
Our team can assess whether this hospital is the right fit for your medical situation and guide you through the entire referral process.