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.
11. India: India has seen a rapid growth in medical tourism in the last few years, with 2015 estimating about $3 billion in revenue. This is a huge number given that services are between 65-90% cheaper than the U.S. Cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery and cancer treatments are among the most popular offerings in India, which highlights the variation in medical options. Business Insider suggests one of the major reasons for the growth in medical tourism is trust in the doctors, many of whom were trained in America. The country is calling it a “reverse brain drain” of physicians coming back to work in the country.
12. Argentina: Although the collapse of their currency in 2002 was devastating to the country, the resulting exchange rate has been very favorable for the U.S. dollar. The location also makes the destination very attractive, with flights to Buenos Aires from almost all major U.S. cities. Right now the majority of medical tourists in Argentina come from other Latin American countries, but the Argentine government has a five-year marketing plan to increase medical tourism. With its proximity to so many other countries and great education system, it will certainly climb the list of top health destinations.
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