The Most Popular Destinations For Medical Tourism
Medical tourism is becoming increasingly popular for people who are seeking affordable but reliable medical treatment abroad. As the standard of healthcare improves around the world, medical tourism and cosmetic surgery abroad has become a viable option for many people. Several countries are developing names for themselves in the medical tourism field. In Turkey breast augmentation has become a popular procedure, while South Korea is known as a leading provider of facial surgery.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai is known for being a luxurious holiday destination and a popular expat retreat. However, the city is also rapidly emerging as a medical tourism hotspot too. The standards of private healthcare in the city are extremely high, which means that visitors and residents are able to receive high quality care and treatment. The most popular treatments which people are travelling to Dubai for include orthopaedic treatments, cosmetic surgery and infertility treatments.
Istanbul, Turkey
In Istanbul, there are a large number of professional doctors and surgeons who have trained for their qualifications in the US and Europe. Knowing that their practitioners are internationally certified puts many people’s minds at ease and is part of the reason that the city has risen in popularity for medical treatments such as cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery. The other key factor influencing Turkey’s growing international medical tourism sector is how affordable the country is for medical care.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In Brazil, cosmetic surgery is a widely accepted part of life. For this reason, there are a number of highly qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeons in populated cities such as Rio de Janeiro. In fact, one of Rio’s hospitals, The Ivo Pitanguy Clinic, has performed the highest number of cosmetic procedures in the world. The stunning landscapes and warm climate make Brazil an ideal place to recover from medical treatment.
Seoul, South Korea
There are many international clinics and hospitals in South Korea. The country has been developing as a medical tourism destination over the past decade. People from Japan, China and Eastern Russia travel to South Korea for treatment to save money on popular cosmetic surgery procedures, such as face lifts. As one of the world’s most technologically and scientifically advanced countries, patients know that they are in safe hands, particularly as there are strict regulations in place for medical care. However, there is not yet an influx of Western patients as cultural and language barriers still remain an issue. Patients who are residing in Asia can take advantage of easily accessible visas, making it easier for them to access medical care in South Korea.
Colombia, South America
Colombia’s high standard of healthcare has been one of its best kept secrets for a long time. However, in recent years there has been an influx of medical tourists seeking to take advantage of excellent healthcare at affordable prices. In the past, California was a popular destination for cosmetic surgery. However, Americans can save up to 40% on their healthcare treatments in Colombia, depending on the nature of the treatment they require. Many providers are building health care facilities in close proximity to airports to make travelling for medical treatment easier to continue to grow numbers of medical tourists in the future.
