10 Best Destinations for Medical Tourism
The idea of recuperating in foreign climes seems to have caught on among people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Medical tourism is thriving as medical travelers are visiting established as well as new medical tourism hubs. What could be better than traveling to dream destinations and getting the best medical treatment? Receiving 5-star hospitality, saving on healthcare costs, while availing the best quality medical procedures, is driving patients to seek out beautiful medical destinations.
Here are the 10 best destinations for medical tourism which are getting the lion’s share of medical tourists:
Brazil
Brazil is known for its passion for football and its obsession with fitness and good looks. It’s, therefore, no surprise that it has become one of the leading destinations for cosmetic surgery. Aesthetic surgeries are much cheaper here which has made it so successful as the choice destination for facelifts, nose jobs, lip enhancements, etc. There are boutique clinics that have become world-famous for their cosmetic treatments. Medical tourism destinations such as Brazil are attracting many medical travelers.
India
The abundance of heritage sites, ultra-modern cities, and excellent, affordable healthcare have made India one of the best destinations for medical tourism today. Medical patients can enjoy the beauty of India while enjoying a medical treatment at 5-star style healthcare facilities. They can save costs up to 85% when they get treated in India. Personal chefs, wifi, prayer rooms, alternative treatments/therapies, and holiday packages have helped India become one of the top medical tourism destinations.
Malaysia
Malaysia has concentrated on offering the best value for money treatments. Its low-cost treatments have seen the rise of patients even from Singapore. Hospitals care about their patients’ comfort during and after treatment. It bagged the number one position in medical tourism, which shows how committed is in providing cost-effective quality healthcare. It seems set to be one of the best destinations for medical tourism in 2018.
Israel
The flourishing economy of Israel has led to the low cost of healthcare in the country. It is a medical tourism destination that international patients have recently discovered, especially for neurological treatments and plastic surgery. The number of visitors to the Dead Sea to get rid of problems like psoriasis and other skin problems is increasing daily.
Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular and best destinations for medical tourism, for 20 years now. It has many medical treatments on offer and has offered treatment to millions of patients over the years. The beautiful beaches as well as the spa treatments patients can enjoy while getting better might make it one of the best destinations for medical tourism 2018.
Puerto Rico
The country has recently made forays into the healthcare tourism industry. Its health standards match those of the US and Europe. Doctors’ credentials are similar to those of American healthcare facilities. Thus, this country has emerged as one of the medical tourism places for Americans and Europeans. The cost of treatment is slightly higher than Asian and other emerging destinations, but proximity to the US is one of its winning points.
Turkey
Despite political unrest, Turkey still attracts many medical travelers. Zero waiting time, low priced but specialized treatments such as genetic testing, neurosurgery, and transplantation are its plus points. Also, Turkey’s national carrier offers discounts to international patients coming to the country for treatment. Turkey’s mud baths and thermal spas are also well-frequented by medical tourists.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been one of the main countries providing dentistry, cancer treatment, plastic surgery, eye treatments, and so on. The country has many natural attractions such as waterfalls, idyllic beaches, and volcanoes which are also major draws for tourism. There are some unique retreats that offer the same amenities as luxury hotels.
Mexico
Mexico’s museums, delicious food, art, and culture as well as made it a favorite healthcare destination, especially for Americans. Now, the country is focusing on attracting medical tourists from all over the world.
Singapore
Singapore ranks as one of Asia’s best healthcare destinations. Though its size is tiny, it has many hospitals that are packed with the best medical professionals and specialists. Being an English speaking country, it is visited by thousands of Western medical travelers.
All these destinations have reached the top of the medical tourism industry as they maintain the highest standard of treatment and patient care. Combining medical treatments with a destination holiday is one of the latest tourism trends today, as people like to enjoy the best of both worlds.