{"id":30,"date":"2022-02-05T07:38:08","date_gmt":"2022-02-05T02:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/2011\/02\/05\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon\/"},"modified":"2022-05-11T17:53:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:23:36","slug":"medical-tourism-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Medical Tourism in Lebanon \u2013 Facts, Trends, News, Services, Research, Business and Updates by Dr Prem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lebanon has always been a prime <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/countries-where-you-get-the-best-facilities-for-cosmetic-surgery-for-your-prices\">cosmetic surgical destination<\/a> in the Middle East and now is being recognized as a hot medical tourism location in the world. While witnessing their Middle Eastern counterparts so successful after implementing a medical tourism revenue stream in their economy, Lebanon is slowly beginning to follow suit.<\/p>\n<p>The tourism sector of Lebanon is hoping to label itself as the \u2018Hospital of the East\u2019 and is currently undertaking an aggressive approach of marketing and promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/how-to-gather-authentic-information-or-resources-for-medical-tourism\">medical tourism <\/a>in the region. To further boost this sector, the hotel and the airlines are beginning to combine with medical clinics, offering comprehensive medical tourism packages.<\/p>\n<p>Lebanon already has a strong hold on the Arab market that attracts thousands of patients from around the region. The country aims to increase the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/top-seven-hospitals-for-medical-tourists-around-the-world\">global patients<\/a> to this region by attracting tourism purposes on top of it accessing quality medical care.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Guide to Medical Tourism in Lebanon \u2013 Facts, Trends, News, Services, Research, Business and Updates by Dr Prem<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#General\">General<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Health\">Health Related<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Tourism\">Tourism Related<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Location\">Location<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#People\">People<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Events\">Events<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Weather\">Weather<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Healthcare\">Healthcare System<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Quality\">Quality of Healthcare<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Medical\">Medical Tourism in Lebanon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Patient\">Patient profile of medical tourists coming to Lebanon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Reasons\">Reasons for medical tourism business growth in Lebanon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#InadequateMedical\">Inadequate Medical insurance<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Expert\">Expert physicians<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Multilingual\">Multilingual healthcare professionals<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Popular\">Popular treatments in Lebanon<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/medical-tourism-in-lebanon#Lebanon\">Lebanon ranks 23rd globally for Health Efficiency<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"General\">General<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Language<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">Arabic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Time Zone<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">EET (UST +2) Summer (UTC+3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Dialing Code<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">+961<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Electricity<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">230V, 50Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Medical Tourism Status<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">Beirut, Ra\u2019s Bayr\u016bt, Tripoli, Sidon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Currency<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">Lebanese pound<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Clothing<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">The summers get very hot in Lebanon, so shorts and breezy<\/p>\n<p>clothes will be helpful. However, when visiting in winter,<\/p>\n<p>pack warm clothes as it gets very chilly\u2014especially in the<\/p>\n<p>mountainous areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"Health\">Health Related<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Mortality Rate<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">6.46 deaths\/ 1000 population<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Life Expectancy<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">71.8M \/75.7F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Patient: Physician Ratio<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">403:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Hospitals JCI accredited<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Recommended\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vaccinations<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Diphtheriatetanus,<\/p>\n<p>Measles, Varicella and Yellow fever.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"218\">Other Infections<\/td>\n<td width=\"406\">Hepatitis E, HIV, Tick-borne relapsing fever, Brucellosis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"624\">\n<h2 id=\"Tourism\">Tourism Related<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Population<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">4,822,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Reliability of Police Services<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">20\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Global Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">3.79\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Physician Density<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">48\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Tourism Competitiveness<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">4.0\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Hospital Beds<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">87\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">GDP\/Capita<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">$15,522<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">51\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Health and Hygiene<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">6.0 \/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">International\u00a0 Air\u00a0 Transport\u00a0 Network<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">49\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Safety and Security<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">3.8\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Quality of Roads<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">113\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Air Transport Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">3.0\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Hotel Rooms<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">43\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Tourism Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">5.5\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Tourism Openness<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">2\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"182\">Cultural Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">1.9\/7<\/td>\n<td width=\"288\">Attitude\u00a0 of\u00a0 Population\u00a0 Towards Foreign Visitors<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">22\/140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>An amalgamation of ultra modern and ancient styles, Lebanon is truly one of the most enthralling destinations in the world. Known as the \u201cHospital of the Middle East,\u201d this country is emerging in <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/understanding-basics-medical-tourism-value-chain\">medical tourism<\/a> sector. Apart from its beautiful landscapes, edifying mountains, beaches and steady economy, the growing medical sector gives this country an edge over the other neighboring countries. People can get affordable cosmetic procedures in this country, while enjoying Roman ruins, stunning Islamic architecture and healing resorts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Location\">Location<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Republic-of-Lebanon.jpg\" alt=\"Republic of Lebanon\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Republic-of-Lebanon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Republic-of-Lebanon-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Republic-of-Lebanon-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Situated in the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, the Republic of Lebanon is bordered by Israel and Syria on south and north respectively.\u00a0 Lebanon also shares its borders with the <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/mediterranean-center-for-rehabilitation-and-recovery-loutraki-greece-a-review\">Mediterranean <\/a>as well as Arabian Sea. Because of its strategic location, Lebanon has witnessed several developments and boasts of a strong heritage that has shaped its unique cultural identity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"People\">People<\/h2>\n<p>Lebanese people are popular for their friendliness and they welcome foreign tourists with a warm heart. The hospitable nature of the Lebanese people makes medical tourism more effective in the country, as tourists can expect better <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/how-to-select-a-good-medical-tourism-facility\">healthcare facilities<\/a>. The community here loves to enjoy traditional and modern art, with cultural playing a major role in different spheres of life. Despite the ongoing political instability in certain regions, most of the Lebanese destinations, particularly cosmopolitan regions are safe to travel.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Events\">Events<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Decorated-horse-carriage-parading-in-Lebanon-Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Parade-as-part-of-traditional-Christmas-festival.jpg\" alt=\" Decorated horse carriage parading in Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade as part of traditional Christmas festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Decorated-horse-carriage-parading-in-Lebanon-Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Parade-as-part-of-traditional-Christmas-festival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Decorated-horse-carriage-parading-in-Lebanon-Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Parade-as-part-of-traditional-Christmas-festival-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Decorated-horse-carriage-parading-in-Lebanon-Horse-Drawn-Carriage-Parade-as-part-of-traditional-Christmas-festival-768x426.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The vibrant hues of Lebanese culture are best reflected in its festivities and events, which showcases the nation\u2019s strong <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/complete-guide-to-cultural-tourism-by-dr-prem-definition-history-advantage-importance-and-destinations\/\">cultural<\/a> influences. The country is a proud host to a number of fashion shows, film and theater festivals, along with art, dances and <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/music-festivals-going-green-with-creative-and-inspiring-eco-initiatives\/\">music festivals<\/a>. Food festivals here draw thousands of epicureans from all over the world. Beirut, its capital, is perhaps best known for being a fashion capital where people can socialize with latest trends in fashion industry. The country celebrates all the popular Islamic festivals. It also hosts Middle East\u2019s most prestigious and oldest <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/festival-tourism-guide\/\">Baalbek International Festival <\/a>that displays various dance, music, theater and jazz performances. Feast of the Assumption is another major event that the Christian minority celebrates in the country.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Weather\">Weather<\/h2>\n<p>Lebanon\u2019s Mediterranean climate offers this country a variety of seasons. Those who seek to enjoy the warmth of beaches should visit here in summer from June to September. The temperature during this period ranges from 20 to 32 degree Celsius. Rainfall is scanty and does not affect <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/plan-ahead-for-documentation-accommodation-and-travel\/\">traveling plans<\/a> during this season. Winters in Lebanon are for those who love to enjoy the cold and can opt for a period from December to Mid March, when temperature drops to 0 degree Celsius at night.<\/p><div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"Healthcare\">Healthcare System<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Martyrs-Square-during-the-Lebanese-Revolution-against-the-current-government.jpg\" alt=\"Martyrs&#039; Square during the Lebanese Revolution, against the current government\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Martyrs-Square-during-the-Lebanese-Revolution-against-the-current-government.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Martyrs-Square-during-the-Lebanese-Revolution-against-the-current-government-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Martyrs-Square-during-the-Lebanese-Revolution-against-the-current-government-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/universal-healthcare-systems-can-help-humankind\">healthcare system<\/a> in Lebanon was in a good shape as the medical facilities were available to most of the local as well as foreign patients. However, the overall healthcare sector has witnessed a decline in past few years due to the war and political instability in the country. Because most of the post war healthcare centers were mainly catered to treat wounded soldiers and trauma or emergency cases.<\/p>\n<p>However, this has also paved the way for private healthcare sector in the nation. The country now provides a universal healthcare system that covers all nationals and provides basic coverage to every citizen. Although, people cannot choose their own physician, yet they can expect <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/virtual-doctors-to-hold-the-key\">better healthcare <\/a>services.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Quality\">Quality of Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>The quality of health care in Lebanon has deteriorated in the past few years, as the country is going through political instability and facing guerilla wars that keep medical tourists away from the war struck nation. However, the situation is changing swiftly with the emergence of private sectors. Currently, the country has two <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/importance-jci-benefits-brings-hospitals-patients\">JCI accredited hospitals<\/a> that are located in Beirut. Some of the best hospitals provide costlier cosmetic surgeries at more affordable costs to boost medical tourism in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, despite the fact that Lebanon still has to improve their healthcare facilities rapidly, it still offers some of the best medical services, if compared to other neighboring countries. This is what makes Lebanon an <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/top-5-emerging-holiday-destinations-to-plan-for-an-exciting-vacation\/\">emerging destination<\/a> for medical tourism.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Medical\">Medical Tourism in Lebanon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Breast-prosthesis-after-breast-removal-operation-due-to-cancer-disease.jpg\" alt=\"Breast prosthesis after breast removal operation due to cancer disease\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Breast-prosthesis-after-breast-removal-operation-due-to-cancer-disease.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Breast-prosthesis-after-breast-removal-operation-due-to-cancer-disease-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/Breast-prosthesis-after-breast-removal-operation-due-to-cancer-disease-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What gave Lebanon limelight in global medical arena are its surgical procedures, particularly several kinds of cosmetic surgeries, which are performed by skillful and experienced surgeons across the nation. The country attracts a number of celebrities seeking cosmetic procedures such as facelift, <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/botox-treatment-common-medical-tourism-procedures\">Botox injections, <\/a>Nose jobs, surgical enhancement or reduction of body parts as well as removal of cellulite and reducing years from the skin. The best part is that they can evade the prying eyes of media and enjoy the medical trip without being noticed. This is what has given medical tourism a kick-start in this country.<\/p>\n<p>Several other Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and Jordan are far more successful in the field of medical tourism, but Lebanon is slowly following them. It has labeled itself as the \u201cHospital of the East\u201d to brand its warm <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/a-quick-guide-to-make-wellness-resort-wellness-hotel-and-wellness-spa-a-profitable-business\/\">hospitality<\/a> and efficient healthcare services. The country, which is now using aggressive marketing approaches to attract medical tourism, is slowly becoming a competitor for other Middle Eastern nations that thrive on medical tourism. In fact, the government, hotels, clinics, hospitals and even tour organizers now provide comprehensive and <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/competition-and-personalized-service-shape-medical-tourism-as-it-comes-of-age\">customizable tour packages <\/a>to encourage medical tourism in the country.<\/p>\n<p>According to data, there was 5.3% average growth in medical tourism from 2007 to 2011 in Lebanon. The maximum number of tourists visited Lebanon in 2009, after which the numbers plummeted leading to a negative rate (-11.63%), till 2010 which started reversing in the year 2011.<\/p>\n<p>There is potential for the medical tourism business to grow and become an important source of revenue for the country.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Patient\">Patient profile of medical tourists coming to Lebanon<\/h2>\n<p>The medical tourists coming to Lebanon for medical treatment are expatriates as well as from neighboring Arab countries. Patients come from Iraq (29.65%), Saudi Arabia (17.27%), Syria (14.42%) and Kuwait (11.9%) with a few from Europe mainly from France (7.91%) followed by Germany (5.29%).<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Health of Lebanon aspires to attract medical tourists from US and Canada which can be done with medical tourism marketing through websites and other <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/business\/why-is-digital-marketing-important-for-doctors-and-healthcare-professionals\">digital media marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Reasons\">Reasons for medical tourism business growth in Lebanon<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"InadequateMedical\">Inadequate Medical insurance<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-insurance-concept.jpg\" alt=\"medical insurance concept\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-insurance-concept.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-insurance-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-insurance-concept-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In America and Europe, medical treatment is supported by the government via insurance and public policy. However, insurance does not cover treatments such as dentistry and aesthetic treatments as these treatments are considered exorbitantly expensive and non-serious. Even if insurance covers the treatments, instead of patients receiving 70% refund, they ultimately receive only 10% refund of the actual cost. As treatments are costlier than in Lebanon, medical tourists save a lot of money when they receive these treatments in Lebanon than in their own countries. Medical tourism marketing can focus on the affordable costs to draw foreign patients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Great\">Great healthcare facilities<\/h2>\n<p>Medical tourism facilitator companies refer patients to Lebanon due to the excellent healthcare facilities. There are ample hospitals both private and public which can accommodate thousands of foreign patients.<\/p>\n<p>The Clemenceau Medical Center received international medical tourism certification from Medical Travel Quality Alliance or MTQUA. The hospital is JCI accredited thus gaining the trust of foreign patients looking for quality healthcare. The certifications reflect the attention to healthcare and the service quality provided in 10 non-clinical areas which impact medical traveler\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/a-guide-to-your-way-to-holistic-wellness-to-beat-any-crisis\/\">holistic wellbeing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bellevue Medical Center is JCI accredited and is equipped with the latest technology and equipment that help the center deliver excellent care.\u00a0 There are over 100 doctors and surgeons, clinical research programs Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to receive feedback from patients as well as their families.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping with the worldwide trend of wellness, the hospital provides wellness programs online which can be accessed globally. There are home lab services, pastoral and spiritual services, concierge services, <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/guide-to-emerging-immersive-wellness-experiences-its-benefits-and-importance-in-wellness-tourism-and-wellness-resorts\/\">healing spaces,<\/a> medical library and more.<\/p>\n<p>With government and private sector medical tourism investment, high standard healthcare facilities can be built and existing facilities upgraded to get a chunk of the billion dollar global medical tourism market.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Expert\">Expert physicians<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/doctor-practicing-healthcare-in-Lebanon.jpg\" alt=\"doctor practicing healthcare in Lebanon\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/doctor-practicing-healthcare-in-Lebanon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/doctor-practicing-healthcare-in-Lebanon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/doctor-practicing-healthcare-in-Lebanon-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to a study, 85% of the surgeons and doctors practicing healthcare in Lebanon have specialized in one field, 15% have specialized in two specialties. About half of the physicians have graduated from international universities located in France, Germany, Romania and Bulgaria. Around 11% have graduated from Canadian and American medical universities. The excellence of surgeons and doctors have led to a high success rate of treatments (90%).<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 50% of physicians practicing in Lebanon, have practiced abroad and some of them are practicing in two countries. The experience of the <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/a-strong-digital-health-strategy-can-help-healthcare-organizations-go-global\">healthcare professionals<\/a> in hospitals abroad has made them familiar with the culture of foreign patients and creates trust in patients.<\/p>\n<p>Patients can continue follow-up treatment in their own countries with the same physician or surgeon who cared for them in Lebanon. Medical tourism facilitator agencies often focus on the dual practice of physicians to convince medical patients to visit Lebanon for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The reputation of the doctors and surgeons has led to the increase in medical tourism investment and business in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Multilingual\">Multilingual healthcare professionals<\/h2>\n<p>The hospital staff and physicians are well-versed in English, Arab, and French. This makes communication easy between patients and healthcare givers, and makes Lebanon attractive to medical patients globally.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Popular\">Popular treatments in Lebanon<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-tourism-business-in-Lebanon-is-boosted-due-to-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery.jpg\" alt=\"medical tourism business in Lebanon is boosted due to plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-tourism-business-in-Lebanon-is-boosted-due-to-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-tourism-business-in-Lebanon-is-boosted-due-to-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2011\/02\/medical-tourism-business-in-Lebanon-is-boosted-due-to-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The medical tourism business in Lebanon is boosted due to <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/top-10-destinations-for-plastic-surgery\">plastic surgery <\/a>and cosmetic surgery procedures, according to the Ministry of Health. 70% medical tourists especially those coming from Gulf countries travel to Lebanon for these procedures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Lebanon\">Lebanon ranks 23rd globally for Health Efficiency<\/h2>\n<p>Health efficiency measures whether the healthcare resources are used by the country to get best value for money. Efficiency is measured by the relationship between the resource inputs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/the-five-factors-affecting-the-cost-of-medical-care\/\">cost of labor<\/a>, capital, and equipment, intermediate outputs such as waiting time, number of people treated or final health outcome such as lives saved, life-years gained and quality-adjusted years of life.<\/p>\n<p>Lebanon, according to Bloomberg\u2019s Healthcare Efficiency, has a score of 53.0, life expectancy 79.4, relative cost 7.4%. This has placed the country ahead of Sweden as well as Poland. 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