Asia
Medical tourism in Asia is technologically advanced and highly affordable when compared to other continents across the globe. Thanks to the low cost of living and high-quality medical facilities, Asia is the ideal location to travel for an extended stay or more complex surgery.

India
India is ranked second after Thailand for the volume of annual medical tourist arrivals, attracting patients from all over the globe. It is well known for its excellent healthcare facilities and highly skilled medical specialists, who offer a broad range of medical services. Popular treatments in Thailand include neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, aesthetic procedures and bariatric treatments.


Israel
It is home to some of the top medical tourism sites in the world, Israel is renowned for world-class medical facilities, high specialist-patient ratios, affordable rates and the availability of healthcare for some of the most complex medical procedures including neurosurgery, cancer treatment and in-vitro fertilization.


Malaysia
Equipped with top-notch medical equipment and world-class facilities, Malaysian medical tourism is mostly favoured by medical tourists from nearby countries in Asia. They travel here seeking cardiology treatment, cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures, stem cell procedures and more.


Philippines
The Philippines is renowned for its highly affordable medical aesthetic procedures and dental care, provided by accomplished medical specialists who are trained overseas. The country is also well-respected for its quality cardiac care, nuclear medicine and other complex treatments.


Singapore
Singapore has one of the world’s leading healthcare systems. While it’s not the cheapest option when it comes to medical tourism in Asia, it is favoured by medical tourists from other parts of Asia and Australia seeking quality healthcare. Singapore is known for its warm hospitality, and you’ll find the doctors and surgeons here are educated from some of the world’s best medical institutes.


Thailand
Thailand is Asia’s leading medical tourist destination with low treatment costs for patients seeking plastic surgery, dental care, orthopaedics, cardiac surgery, oncology and other popular treatments. The country receives the highest number of medical tourists in the continent each year, and Thailand is well set up to offer patients an affordable yet luxurious stay.

Europe
Thanks to the ease of travel within the European Union, affordable flights and some of the most sophisticated healthcare systems in the world, European patients from richer countries and other parts of the world tend to opt for more affordable healthcare options in the central and eastern parts of the continent. Explore some of the leading European medical tourist destinations here.

France
France has one of the world’s leading healthcare systems and offers a broad range of medical treatments at reduced costs. It is an ideal medical tourism destination for cosmetic surgery, bariatric surgery, oncology and dental treatment. France is well connected to the rest of Europe and other French-speaking nations around the world, making it easy to travel here for your upcoming surgery.


Poland
Renowned for having cost-effective healthcare services when compared to Western Europe and almost the entire continent at large, Poland is the top destination for European medical tourists seeking affordable dental care, orthopaedic procedures and cosmetic surgery. It’s well connected to the rest of Europe, so it’s the ideal choice for a quick surgery.


Spain
The Spanish healthcare system is recognized globally for its high quality, making the country one of the leading medical tourist destinations for affordable healthcare in Europe. The country offers a variety of treatments ranging from simple treatments to sophisticated procedures. The warm year-round weather also makes it a great spot for resting and recovering following your treatment.


Turkey
Located on the border of Europe and Asia, Turkey not only has the highest number of JCI accredited healthcare facilities, but is it also one of the fastest-growing medical tourism destinations for ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery, orthopaedics and more. The cost of surgery here is typically lower than other nearby countries, helping to save you a fortune on various types of medical treatment.


United Kingdom
Renowned for providing high-value medical treatments, the UK, and in particular London, is one of the top medical travel destinations in Europe. Patients travel here for major surgical procedures including heart surgery, cancer treatments and more. As an English-speaking country, most patients find there are rarely issues when it comes to communication and professionalism here.

South America
The sharp increase in healthcare costs in the United States has made Latin America the leading medical tourism destination for medical tourists, mainly due to its proximity and easy flight connections to the US. While medical tourism in Latin America is not typically accompanied by the most sophisticated equipment and the best-in-class medical facilities, the expertise of their medical practitioners remains unrivalled. Most of their doctors and surgeons are educated abroad and hold certifications from recognized global organizations.

Brazil
Since time immemorial, Brazil has undeniably remained the world leader when it comes to cosmetic surgeries for medical tourists. Now, medical tourism for non-cosmetic procedures, though less popular, is also gaining momentum in the country. Brazil is easy to reach from the US and other Latin American countries, so visitors can enjoy a quick week away here for any type of treatment.


Mexico
Mexico offers a broad range of cosmetic procedure options, plastic surgeries and bariatric treatments for tourists at affordable rates. In addition to bordering the United States, most medical practitioners were trained in the US, so you can expect high-quality care throughout your stay.
