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Medical tourism destinations
Compare where to travel for treatment: the hospitals and JCI-accredited hospitals in each country, starting prices in US$ and the flight time from your city.
493 hospitals in 41 countries97 JCI-accreditedPrices in US$Flight times from your city
In short
Where do people travel for medical treatment?
In short: Health-Tourism.com lists 493 hospitals and clinics in 41 countries, 97 of them accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International). For each country this page shows its hospitals, the lowest starting price listed for a major procedure in US dollars, and the flight time from your city.
Choose by treatment first, then compare accreditation, the total cost of the trip, flight time and recovery days. A care coordinator can suggest destinations and hospitals for you, free of charge.
- It does not rank countries by payment
- It is not visa or travel advice
- Starting prices are not quotes
- It does not give medical advice
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Popular destinations for treatment abroad
What each country is known for and the lowest starting price listed there for a major procedure. Paid placements never change this list.
Bangkok's international hospitals pair hotel-style service with English-speaking care teams.
Cosmetic surgeryHealth check-ups
From $100
Among the lowest prices for complex surgery, at high-volume cardiac and orthopedic centres.
Heart surgeryKnee replacement
From $100
A short trip from the US border; Tijuana and Cancún for weight-loss surgery and dentistry.
Weight-loss surgeryDental care
From $210
University-level specialist care and advanced oncology, often chosen for second opinions.
Cancer treatmentNeurosurgery
From $3,100
Europe's busiest fertility destination, with established egg-donation programmes.
IVF & egg donationEye surgery
From $400
Budapest and Sopron are Europe's dental hubs, a short flight from the UK and Germany.
Dental implantsOrthopedics
From $160
Research-led specialist centres for oncology, cardiology and fertility.
Cancer treatmentCardiology
From $1,700
Regulated private hospitals in Kuala Lumpur and Penang with clear package pricing.
Health check-upsHeart surgery
From $150
A short flight from the US, combining dentistry and surgery with a recovery stay.
Dental careCosmetic surgery
From $250
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Where your treatment costs least
Pick a treatment and where you are travelling from. Every country that lists it, with the lowest starting price, the flight time and the number of JCI-accredited hospitals.
Knee Replacement15 destinations list itPrices updated up to Feb 2020
| Destination | Flight from New York | From (US$) | Hospitals | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolandMain hub: WarsawWarsaw · 17 hospitals · 0 JCI | ≈ 9 h | $2,800 | 170 JCI | Get quotes |
| HungaryMain hub: BudapestBudapest · 21 hospitals · 0 JCI | ≈ 9.5 h | $4,800 | 210 JCI | Get quotes |
| MalaysiaMain hub: Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur · 14 hospitals · 4 JCI | ≈ 19.5 h | $5,000 | 144 JCI | Get quotes |
| IndiaMain hub: New DelhiNew Delhi · 42 hospitals · 11 JCI | ≈ 15 h | $6,900 | 4211 JCI | Get quotes |
| TurkeyMain hub: IstanbulIstanbul · 47 hospitals · 14 JCI | ≈ 10.5 h | $7,000 | 4714 JCI | Get quotes |
| GreeceMain hub: AthensAthens · 6 hospitals · 2 JCI | ≈ 10.5 h | $8,000 | 62 JCI | Get quotes |
| MexicoMain hub: Mexico CityMexico City · 54 hospitals · 3 JCI | ≈ 4.5 h | $9,500 | 543 JCI | Get quotes |
| SingaporeMain hub: SingaporeSingapore · 27 hospitals · 10 JCI | ≈ 19.5 h | $9,600 | 2710 JCI | Get quotes |
| GermanyMain hub: FrankfurtFrankfurt · 7 hospitals · 1 JCI | ≈ 8.5 h | $10,000 | 71 JCI | Get quotes |
| PortugalMain hub: LisbonLisbon · 4 hospitals · 0 JCI | ≈ 7.5 h | $10,000 | 40 JCI | Get quotes |
| ThailandMain hub: BangkokBangkok · 53 hospitals · 14 JCI | ≈ 18 h | $11,000 | 5314 JCI | Get quotes |
| Costa RicaMain hub: San JoséSan José · 14 hospitals · 2 JCI | ≈ 5 h | $11,000 | 142 JCI | Get quotes |
| SpainMain hub: MadridMadrid · 53 hospitals · 9 JCI | ≈ 7.5 h | $11,500 | 539 JCI | Get quotes |
| South KoreaMain hub: SeoulSeoul · 5 hospitals · 1 JCI | ≈ 14.5 h | $14,000 | 51 JCI | Get quotes |
| IsraelMain hub: Tel AvivTel Aviv · 9 hospitals · 5 JCI | ≈ 12 h | $17,000 | 95 JCI | Get quotes |
No destination lists this treatment within that budget.
From = the lowest starting price listed for the treatment in that country, converted to US dollars; flights, hotel and companion costs are not included. Flight times estimate nonstop air time.Prices last updated Feb 2020
Directory
All 41 medical tourism destinations
Every country with hospitals listed on Health-Tourism.com, by region and A–Z. Filter by what a country is known for, keep only those with JCI-accredited hospitals, or shortlist up to three.
Showing 41 of 41 destinations
Europe 21 countries · 192 hospitals · 31 JCI
Tirana
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 4
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Vienna
OrthopedicsRehabilitation
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9 h
Hrvatska · Rovinj
Dental careOrthopedics
- Hospitals
- 2
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9 h
Nicosia · Kyrenia
IVF & egg donationDental care
- Hospitals
- 3
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 11.5 h
From $3,300
Paris · Lyon · Marseille - Aix en Provence
Cancer treatmentCardiology
- Hospitals
- 7
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 8 h
Hamburg · Heidelberg · Berlin
Cancer treatmentNeurosurgery
- Hospitals
- 7
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 8.5 h
From $3,100
Athens · Athens, Glyfada · Saloniki
IVFCardiac surgery
- Hospitals
- 6
- JCI
- 2
- Flight
- ≈ 10.5 h
From $8,000
Budapest · Heviz · Lucsony
Dental implantsOrthopedics
- Hospitals
- 21
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9.5 h
From $160
Rome · Brescia · Milan
OrthopedicsCancer treatment
- Hospitals
- 5
- JCI
- 5
- Flight
- ≈ 8.5 h
Vilnius
Dental careEye surgery
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9 h
Skopje
Dental careEye surgery
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Gozo · Sliema · Victoria
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 3
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9.5 h
From $270
Szczecin · Krakow · Tychy
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 17
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 9 h
From $25
Algarve · Lagos · Lisbon
OrthopedicsFertility
- Hospitals
- 4
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 7.5 h
From $9,900
Bucharest
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Moscow
Eye surgeryCardiology
- Hospitals
- 3
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Travel advisory in forceCheck advice
Madrid · Barcelona · Marbella
IVF & egg donationEye surgery
- Hospitals
- 53
- JCI
- 9
- Flight
- ≈ 7.5 h
From $400
Gallen · Vitznau · Zihlschlacht
Cancer treatmentOrthopedics
- Hospitals
- 3
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 8.5 h
Istanbul · Izmir · Antalya
Hair transplantDental implants
- Hospitals
- 47
- JCI
- 14
- Flight
- ≈ 10.5 h
From $190
Kiev
FertilityDental care
- Hospitals
- 2
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Travel advisory in forceCheck advice
London
Cancer treatmentCardiac surgery
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 7.5 h
Asia 8 countries · 171 hospitals · 44 JCI
Beijing · Guangzhou · Shanghai
Cancer treatmentCardiology
- Hospitals
- 4
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 15.5 h
New Delhi · Chennai · Bangalore
Heart surgeryKnee replacement
- Hospitals
- 42
- JCI
- 11
- Flight
- ≈ 15 h
From $100
Kuala Lumpur · Penang · Petaling Jaya
Health check-upsHeart surgery
- Hospitals
- 14
- JCI
- 4
- Flight
- ≈ 19.5 h
From $150
Manila · Quezon City · Makati City
Dental careHealth check-ups
- Hospitals
- 23
- JCI
- 3
- Flight
- ≈ 17.5 h
From $120
Singapore City
Cancer treatmentCardiac surgery
- Hospitals
- 27
- JCI
- 10
- Flight
- ≈ 19.5 h
From $300
Seoul
Cosmetic surgeryHealth screening
- Hospitals
- 5
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 14.5 h
From $1,200
Bangkok · Phuket · Koh Samui
Cosmetic surgeryHealth check-ups
- Hospitals
- 53
- JCI
- 14
- Flight
- ≈ 18 h
From $100
Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh · Nha Trang
Dental careHealth check-ups
- Hospitals
- 3
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 18.5 h
Middle East 3 countries · 17 hospitals · 11 JCI
Jerusalem · Tel Aviv · 15 KM from Tel Aviv
Cancer treatmentCardiology
- Hospitals
- 9
- JCI
- 5
- Flight
- ≈ 12 h
From $1,700
Amman
Cardiac surgeryFertility
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 12 h
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
OrthopedicsCardiology
- Hospitals
- 7
- JCI
- 5
- Flight
- ≈ 14.5 h
Latin America 8 countries · 109 hospitals · 11 JCI
Buenos Aires
Cosmetic surgeryDental care
- Hospitals
- 9
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 11 h
From $300
Rio de Janeiro · Sao Paulo · Curitiba
Cosmetic surgeryCardiology
- Hospitals
- 10
- JCI
- 2
- Flight
- ≈ 10 h
Bogota · Medellin · Cartagena
Cosmetic surgeryDental care
- Hospitals
- 7
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 5.5 h
San Jose
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 14
- JCI
- 2
- Flight
- ≈ 5 h
From $250
Guatemala City
Dental careCosmetic surgery
- Hospitals
- 1
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 4.5 h
Tijuana · Cancun · Guadalajara
Weight-loss surgeryDental care
- Hospitals
- 54
- JCI
- 3
- Flight
- ≈ 4.5 h
From $210
Panama City
OrthopedicsDental care
- Hospitals
- 12
- JCI
- 2
- Flight
- ≈ 5 h
From $550
Lima
Cosmetic surgeryDental care
- Hospitals
- 2
- JCI
- 1
- Flight
- ≈ 8 h
Africa 1 country · 4 hospitals · 0 JCI
Johannesburg · Cape Town · Mthatha
Cosmetic surgeryDental care
- Hospitals
- 4
- JCI
- 0
- Flight
- ≈ 16 h
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Best destinations by treatment
The three lowest-priced countries for each treatment
Lowest starting prices listed in each country, in US dollars. Price is one factor: compare accreditation, travel time and recovery days too.
Knee Replacement
Listed in 15 countries
Heart bypass
Listed in 10 countries
Hip Replacement
Listed in 13 countries
Gastric Bypass
Listed in 11 countries
Dental Implants
Listed in 12 countries
IVF
Listed in 9 countries
LASIK
Listed in 9 countries
Rhinoplasty
Listed in 14 countries
- Thailand$350
- Philippines$450
- Poland$1,200
Breast Augmentation
Listed in 14 countries
- Thailand$1,400
- Philippines$2,000
- Turkey$2,000
Cities
Popular cities for treatment abroad
The 28 cities with the most hospitals and clinics listed on Health-Tourism.com.
BangkokThailand · 36 hospitalsIstanbulTurkey · 30 hospitalsBudapestHungary · 18 hospitalsTijuanaMexico · 16 hospitalsMadridSpain · 15 hospitalsSan JoseCosta Rica · 14 hospitalsBarcelonaSpain · 13 hospitalsNew DelhiIndia · 13 hospitalsPanama CityPanama · 12 hospitalsBuenos AiresArgentina · 9 hospitalsKuala LumpurMalaysia · 8 hospitalsPhuketThailand · 7 hospitalsChennaiIndia · 6 hospitalsDubaiUnited Arab Emirates · 6 hospitalsManilaPhilippines · 6 hospitalsMarbellaSpain · 6 hospitalsSzczecinPoland · 6 hospitalsBangaloreIndia · 5 hospitalsIzmirTurkey · 5 hospitalsMumbaiIndia · 5 hospitalsQuezon CityPhilippines · 5 hospitalsSeoulSouth Korea · 5 hospitalsCancunMexico · 4 hospitalsMalagaSpain · 4 hospitalsSingapore CitySingapore · 4 hospitalsTiranaAlbania · 4 hospitalsAthensGreece · 3 hospitalsGuadalajaraMexico · 3 hospitals
Choosing a destination
Six things to compare before you choose
The cheapest country is not always the best one for you. These are the checks to go through before you choose.
Accreditation and licensing
Look for JCI (Joint Commission International) or a recognised national accreditation, and check your surgeon's registration with the local medical council.
The total cost of the trip
Add flights, hotel, a companion and recovery days to the quoted price. Packages often include transfers, an interpreter and follow-up.
Travel time and recovery
Long flights soon after surgery raise the risk of blood clots. Ask how many days you need to stay before you fly home.
Entry rules and visas
Rules depend on your nationality. Check the destination's official government site; hospitals can issue a treatment invitation letter.
Language and coordination
Check for an international patients desk, interpreters, and one coordinator who stays with you before, during and after treatment.
Aftercare and follow-up
Ask who looks after you once you are home: remote follow-up, records in English, and what happens if a complication needs treatment.
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How we compile this page
Where the numbers come from
Every figure on this page is read from the listings when the page loads, and each price says when it was last updated.
Hospital counts
The hospitals and clinics listed on Health-Tourism.com in each country and city, counted when the page loads.
JCI status
Listed hospitals that hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation. A hospital whose JCI status we found expired or missing on the register is not counted.
Starting prices
The lowest starting price listed for each treatment in that country, converted to US dollars. Prices are not quotes; the table shows when each was last updated.
Flight times
Great-circle distance between the two cities at 800 km/h, plus 30 minutes. Journeys with a connection take longer.
Travel advisories
Countries under a US State Department Level 4 advisory show no prices and no quote buttons, with a link to the advice.
Order
Countries are listed by region and name, or by the sort you choose. Payment never changes the order of any list on this page.
FAQ
Questions about choosing a destination
Short, direct answers about where to go, what it costs, visas, flights and recovery. Each answer is 50 words or fewer.
Choosing a destination
Which country is best for medical tourism?
There is no single best country. The right choice depends on your treatment, budget, travel time and the hospital's accreditation. Compare starting prices, flight times and JCI-accredited hospitals for your procedure on this page.
Which is the cheapest country for surgery abroad?
It depends on the treatment. Pick yours in the comparison table to see every country that lists it, cheapest first, in US dollars. Add flights, hotel and recovery days before you compare.
Which destinations are closest to the US?
Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia are about 4–6 hours' flying time from New York and closer from Texas or Florida. Choose your city in the table to see each country's estimate.
Which destinations are closest to the UK and Europe?
From London, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Poland and Croatia are about 2–3 hours away and Istanbul about 3½. Choose your city in the table to see each country's estimate.
Before you travel
Do I need a visa for medical treatment abroad?
It depends on your nationality and the country. Many destinations allow short visits visa-free or with an e-visa; others need a medical visa. Check the destination's official government site, and ask the hospital for an invitation letter if you need one.
Is JCI accreditation important when choosing a destination?
JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation shows a hospital meets international patient-safety standards. National accreditations such as Thai HA or NABH in India also count. Neither replaces checking your surgeon's credentials.
How long should I stay before flying home after surgery?
It depends on the procedure: a few days after minor surgery, and up to two weeks after a knee or hip replacement. Your surgeon decides when it is safe to fly.
About this page
How are the hospital counts, prices and flight times calculated?
Counts are the hospitals and clinics listed on Health-Tourism.com. Prices are the lowest starting prices listed for each treatment, with the date each was updated. Flight times estimate nonstop air time between the two cities.
Why do some countries show a travel advisory?
The US government advises against all travel to them (Level 4: Do Not Travel). We keep them listed, without prices or quote buttons. Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
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Free · no obligationAbout this page. Health-Tourism.com is free for patients. It is not a hospital, clinic or medical agency and does not give medical, visa or travel advice. Hospitals pay for listings; payment never changes a price, a count or the order of any list on this page. Sources: Joint Commission International — accredited organizations; CDC — Medical tourism; World Health Organization — patient safety; US Department of State — travel advisories; UK FCDO — foreign travel advice; Natural Earth — map data.