International Elite Care, your surgery abroad with leading specialists
Surgery abroad in Europe for international patients: recognised expertise, comfort and structured follow-up.
International Elite Care, expert support at every step
International Elite Care (IEC) brings together a network of recognised surgeons who place their expertise at the service of international patients seeking surgery in France or Andorra.
Our mission is simple: to provide a clear, smooth and secure care pathway, led by expert surgeons and designed to support you at every stage of your overseas treatment.
From the initial medical assessment to your return home, every step is coordinated to ensure clarity, continuity and peace of mind throughout your journey.
Before going abroad for surgery with IEC, you benefit from simplified access to pre-operative consultations, including video consultations when appropriate, and from carefully selected private surgical clinics offering a calm, comfortable hospital environment.
Our specialists ensure a high level of medical care, combined with a reassuring and refined setting, so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
International treatment with recognised specialists
Our private international treatment services are delivered by specialists who are leaders in their field. What they share is a commitment to up-to-date techniques, clear communication and personalised support, particularly suited to the needs of international patients.
Professor Etienne Cavaignac – Knee surgery in Toulouse and Andorra
Professor Etienne Cavaignac is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising exclusively in knee surgery, with particular expertise in sports traumatology and ligament surgery. He performs a high volume of procedures each year and is actively involved in scientific research, allowing him to offer treatments based on the most up-to-date medical evidence.
Professor Cavaignac follows a structured and transparent care pathway, including:
- Initial contact by email
- Video consultation when required
- Selection of the surgical location (Toulouse or Andorra) according to your situation
- Detailed explanation of pre-operative and post-operative steps
This organisation allows patients to move forward with confidence and full visibility over every stage of their medical surgery abroad.
Dr Julien Lopez – Foot and ankle surgery (Monaco & Nice)
Dr Julien Lopez is a foot and ankle surgeon recognised for his advanced mastery of percutaneous and minimally invasive techniques. Still relatively uncommon in France, these approaches allow many conditions to be treated more gently, with smaller incisions and a smoother recovery.
The care pathway is particularly well suited to patients travelling from abroad. A pre-operative video consultation can be organised to establish an accurate diagnosis and prepare your private clinic admission. Post-operative follow-up is carefully structured to provide reassurance at every stage.
With Dr Lopez, having surgery abroad combines an exceptional setting with highly specialised surgical expertise, sought after by patients looking for a high-level medical approach.
Dr Thomas Ripoll – Knee and hips surgery in Nice
Dr Thomas Ripoll is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee and hip conditions. He practises in Nice within private institutions dedicated to lower-limb surgery. A former senior registrar at Toulouse-Purpan University Hospital, he trained in Nice and in several reference centres, giving him extensive experience in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr Ripoll places strong emphasis on technical precision, attentive follow-up and availability.
Depending on the procedure, your hospital treatment abroad may require a short stay of 24 to 48 hours in a private hospital, or may be performed on an outpatient basis, always within a premium care environment.
Treating your condition with premium overseas medical treatment
With International Elite Care, your premium overseas medical treatment experience is built around a simple principle: one identified surgeon, a carefully selected clinic and a stay organised around your comfort.
Our support is defined above all by personalised care, from preparation of your stay through to your return home.
A structured pathway, even when travelling from abroad
If you are going abroad for medical treatment and choosing International Elite Care, much of your care pathway will be prepared remotely:
- Initial exchange and review of your medical imaging
- Pre-operative video consultation to limit travel
- Scheduling of surgery in the most appropriate clinic
- Anticipation of length of stay and rehabilitation needs
You travel to France or Andorra only when necessary, with a clear and planned schedule already in place.
A stay designed for your comfort
Your medical procedures abroad take place in a carefully selected setting, where the quality of the welcome and the calm atmosphere contribute fully to the overall experience.
Additional services may be offered to support you and your companions:
- Assistance with travel planning and accommodation in high-end hotels
- Organisation of leisure activities and sightseeing
- Restaurant reservations
These services can be adapted to your preferences, interests and length of stay, helping to turn your medical journey into the most comfortable experience possible.
Premium, structured post-operative follow-up
Post-operative follow-up plays a central role in this type of care. It is structured, anticipated and supported by digital tools, such as the Orthense platform, to ensure attentive and continuous monitoring after surgery in a private medical clinic.
Even after returning to your home country, you remain in direct contact with your surgeon and have clear guidance throughout your recovery.
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expert surgeons
+ 1 000
surgeries performed
+ 15
years of expertise
Getting surgery abroad in exceptional locations
Getting surgery abroad in France or Andorra with International Elite Care means that you will be staying in clinics that have been selected to offer international patients reliable, modern and calming care environments.
In France
Our partner clinics reflect the recognised strengths of the French healthcare system: medical rigour, safety, advanced and high-quality treatment for international patients. Nice and Toulouse offer a peaceful recovery setting in regions known for their quality of life.
In Andorra
In Andorra, patients who travel abroad for medical treatment are welcomed in a modern and quiet clinic located in Andorra la Vella, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
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Tailored services
Our role is to organise every stage of your private overseas medical procedures, ensuring peace of mind, safety and a premium medical and travel experience.
Insurance
Partner international insurance solutions for your stay
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Teleconsultation
Remote pre-operative consultations with expert surgeons
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Travel & pre-operative planning
Organisation of your stay from start to finish
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Day of surgery
Personalised support on the day of your procedure
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Post-operative follow-up
Remote digital follow-up for smooth rehabilitation
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Entrust your surgical project to specialist surgeons
From your country of residence, benefit from a teleconsultation with an expert surgeon and coordinated care in France or Andorra, with every detail of your medical stay carefully organised.