and perform treatments at a fraction of the cost of the U.S. Websites even promote recovering from procedures in nearby neighboring countries like Peru and Brazil, so you can visit Inca Ruins or the Amazon Rain Forest while healing. The country is so committed to being a top cosmetic surgery hub of the world that marketing campaigns have replaced the silver mines and world’s highest capital city promotions with plastic surgery hot spot ads.
8. South Korea: South Korea has spent millions of dollars promoting its medical tourism, with tax refund incentives and medical tour packages. However, despite the average 30-45% savings in treatment costs compared to the U.S., language barriers persist. What cannot be lost in translation though, is the consistently high rankings South Korea gets for technology and innovation. According to the Financial Times, the aging population in the country means that the focus on high-quality doctors has created a country with one of the world’s highest number of plastic surgeons per capita – and a reputation for demanding lots of medical services.
9. Mexico: Not only does the geographic proximity of Mexico make for an easy trip for patients, but doctors also see great value in the closeness of their northern neighbor. In Mexico, most doctors and dentists receive at least part of their training in the U.S. Not to mention that several American-based hospital systems including Christus Health System and International Hospital Corporation have multiple health facilities across the border. In fact, private hospitals in the country often rival those in the U.S. What makes Mexican health services more attractive is that they are consistently estimated to be 40-65% cheaper than their northern neighbor. The most common procedures for American’s are cosmetic surgery, dentistry, hip and knee replacements.
10. Israel: Many medical tourists traveling to Israel come from Europe and America. This is because medical tourists can get a variety of complex surgical procedures and therapies, including bone marrow transplants, heart surgery, oncological and neurological treatments, orthopedic procedures, and fertility treatments. Israel's attractiveness stems from the high quality health services and lower costs – as compared to other developed nations. It is also English speaking and has a Ministry of Health whose management of products, services and technologies are similar to those in the U.S.
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