Traveling to other countries to seek medical care is a common, easy and cost effective solutions gaining popularity all over the globe. Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Dental Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Fertility Treatments and many more treatments are just a flight away.
Affordable treatments is the main reason people become medical travelers and seek medical care abroad. It is the high costs of medical treatments and medical insurance that lead patients to seek health care abroad, where prices may not be as high.
There is a wide variety of popular medical tourism destinations which offer incredible savings when undergoing medical treatments in their country. Costa Rica, Hungary, India, Thailand and Malaysia are just a few of these popular destinations which attract thousands of medical tourists every year.
Your medical costs and savings will depend on the type of medical procedure you are seeking, your designated medical destination and the chosen medical tourism provider.
In many cases you will be able to save 50% and more without compromising on medical standards and treatment quality. You will still enjoy state-of-the-art medical facilities offering the latest technology and world class surgeons with short waiting lists.
Due to these huge cost reductions, you will also have the opportunity to travel and enjoy a vacation in a beautiful location and explore a different culture, still keeping costs substantially below what you would pay for surgery alone in your home country.
Medical travel offers you the option to heal at an affordable rate. IVF treatments prices, for instance, can be between $15,000 to $18,000 in the USA while in Israel, India or Costa Rica the prices of treatments can be $2,800 to $3,500.
When you want to calculate your entire medical trip cost, you need to take a variety of price factors into account. These factors Include:
Medical Tourism Prices |
The prices mentioned below are based on research and information gathered by TicketMed. They can provide a better idea on possible savings. The prices include doctor and hospital charges.
| Country/ procedure | Hip replacement | Knee replacement | Breast augmentation | Nose surgery | Heart bypass |
| Costa Rica | $12,500 | $12,000 | $3,800 | $4,500 | $25,000 |
| India | $6,200 | $6,300 | $2,900 | $2,300 | $5,500 |
| Israel | $25,000 | $25,000 | $4,400 | $2,500 | $28,000 |
| Thailand | $9,000 | $8,500 | $3,000 | $2,700 | $15,000 |
| Singapore | $12,000 | $13,000 | $4,000 | $4,500 | $18,500 |
| Malaysia | $7,500 | $7,000 | $3,500 | $2,000 | $11,500 |
| Mexico | $17,000 | $11,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $34,000 |
| United States | $45,000 | $40,000 | $7,000 | $6,000 | $145,000 |
Please note that the prices are here for your general information and are based on average charges in different medical tourism destinations. When you contact us directly you might be able to receive a better offer, most suitable for you. To receive an individual price quote including traveling and hotels (for the expected duration of your stay) just contact us at TicketMed or simply ask for a quote.
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