Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World
                     Top 10 Medical 
Tourism Destinations 
in the World
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 With rising healthcare costs in the World and 
the rise of health tourism destinations that 
offer quality and affordable healthcare perked 
up by a beautiful travel experience, People 
are scampering to book appointments with 
healthcare providers far away from home. 
Yearly, millions of patients travel from 
countries lacking healthcare infrastructure or 
less advanced in a particular area of medical 
care to countries that provide highly-
specialized medical care.
1. Canada
 Canada’s rank as number one in the 2020 edition of the 
Medical Tourism Index comes as no surprise as the second-
largest country in the world boasts of a robust tourism 
industry that attracts more than 14 million Americans each 
year. Its proximity to the US affords the country a massive 
influx of tourists and patients who seek to bypass the long 
wait times and high healthcare costs at home.
 Canada ranks high in its reputation for offering quality and 
highly-specialized medical treatments and top-of-the-line 
healthcare facilities. This has, however, created long 
waitlists for major medical services in the country, which 
has also set off a rise in outbound medical tourism in the 
country.
2. Singapore
 Singapore comes second-place in the Medical Tourism Index, hitting top spot in 
ranking for the quality of healthcare facilities and services in the country. As of 
2019, more than 500,000 foreign tourists visited Singapore for its affordable 
and quality healthcare services.
 Singapore recently set up International Patient Service Centers (IPSCs) that act 
as medical travel agencies to mediate between international patients and 
Singaporean healthcare providers.
 Gleneagles Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Singapore, offering excellent 
medical services with state-of-the-art facilities and well-trained specialists.
 Seeking health care in Singapore saves a patient 25% to 40% of what they 
would have spent on the same service sin the United States. For example, 
heart bypass surgery costs $140,000 in the US and $25,000 in Singapore. A hip 
replacement surgery which costs over $45,000 in the US can be done for about 
$13,000 in Singapore.
3. Japan
 Japan ranks as one of the most developed healthcare systems in 
the world, by every measure. Leading recent advances in 
technology and medicine, Japan continues to deliver top-notch 
healthcare services to citizens and foreign tourists, most of which 
come from mainland China.
 According to the country’s Foreign Ministry, the number of medical 
visas issued to international patients jumped from 70 in 2011 to 
1,650 in 2018, with medical visitors attracted to the country’s top-
line cancer treatment centers and expertise in cosmetic surgery.
 Low cost of care is also a major driver of Japan’s inbound medical 
travel. Hip replacement surgeries that cost $30,000 in the US are 
done at $4,126 in Japan, saving more than 70% of treatment cost 
in the US.
4. Spain
 Spain is known as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the 
world, with a tourist profile that pulls tens of millions of tourists 
every year. The country is ranked high by the MTI as the choice 
medical tourist destination in Europe as it offers foreign patients 
excellent healthcare services with a beautiful travel experience.
 Spain attracts a growing number of international tourists from the 
Middle East, North Africa, and the BritishIsles, many of who visit the 
country for advanced orthopedic, cosmetic, and dental procedures.
 Spain offers quality healthcare services at a fraction of the cost in 
US and UK hospitals. Cosmetic procedures such as face lift and 
breast augmentation that cost as much as $15,000 in the US cost an 
average of $5,000 in Spain.
 Spain boasts of several hospitals that are accredited by the Joint 
Commission International, including the renowned Hospital 
Universitario de Madrid and Sanitas Hospitales in Madrid.
5. United Kingdom
 The UK ranks fifth in the global ranking of medical tourism 
destinations by the MTI. The UK is home to renowned 
medical institutions including the London Orthopedic Clinic, 
Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and the Cambridge 
Complex Orthopedic Trauma Center, known for top-quality 
healthcare services.
 The UK is also a choice tourist destination center, welcoming 
more than 31 million international tourists every year, many 
of whom are attracted to the rich cultural heritage of the 
Great Britain.
 Cost is also a key factor thatdrives millions of international 
patients to the UK. For instance, a knee replacement 
surgery, which costs over $30,000 in the United States, is 
done at less than $20,000 in UK hospitals.
6. India
 India is one of the major players in the Asian medical tourism 
industry, ranking first in the medical tourism dimension of the 
MTI. India is one of the most visited countries for health care, 
with an expanded visa policy that eases travel for medical 
tourists. The medical visa policy allows patients to stay up to 
60 days and also offers a medical attendant visa for blood 
relatives that wish to accompany the patient.
 The Indian government launched a medical tourism portal to 
provide patients with access to their network of healthcare 
facilities and a list of medical services available in the 
country. There are also some of the private services 
provider,like Medfitaway, which help you get best medical 
tourism services in India
7. Dubai
 Dubai is known for its ultramodern architecture, high-rise buildings, and 
luxury shopping. Dubai, with a population of more than 9.4 million 
welcomes more than 10 million tourists every year. The congenial 
environment and beauty of Dubai gives a boost to travel experience for 
millions of international patients that arrive Dubai for world-class care.
 The Medical Tourism Index ranked Dubai the top medical destination in 
the Arab region, as it boasts of world-class hospitals and international 
doctors across several specialties. Dubai welcomes medical tourists 
mainly from Asia and neighboring Arab and Gulf countries, and some 
trips from European and African nations.
 Dubai launched the Dubai Health Experience (DHX) in2018 to boost its 
medical tourism brand by strengthening its healthcare facilities and 
boosting patient experience through international patient departments.
8. Costa Rica
 Costa Rica is fast rising as a leader in the medical tourism market. Known 
for its beautiful sights and competitive prices, Costa Rica welcomes 
millions of medical tourists from neighboring countries including the US 
and Canada
 
 This Central American country has ranked high in dentistry and cosmetic 
surgery - above Canada and US - consistently in the last few years. The 
country is also building a name in the fields of eye surgery, cancer 
therapy, and bariatric surgery.
 
 The CheTica Ranch located in San Jose provides exotic recovery retreats 
for medical travelers for patients who relish recovery in a relaxing 
ambiance. This ranch is also staffed with highly-trained nurses to cater to 
the medical needs of these patients as they recover.
 
 Cost of healthcare services in Costa Rica is 45% to 65% lower than in the 
US, saving patients a lot of money.
9. Israel
 The global Medical Tourism Indexranks Israel as the 8th top 
medical tourism destination in theworld, citing the large pool of 
tourists that visit the Dead Sea and themassive drift of medical 
tourists seeking IVF and other fertility treatments inthe country.
 Israel ranked high in internationalreputation, patient 
experience, quality of healthcare, and accreditation 
ofhealthcare facilities in the MTI.
 The renowned Sheba Medical Center,which is known for its 
excellence in complex surgical procedures, launched an 
international medical tourism division that offers medical 
services to thousands of international patients from around the 
world including Russia, Cyprus, Georgia, and the US.
10. Abu Dhabi
 The capital city and the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirate, 
Abu Dhabi, has built a strong medical tourism platform that can see it 
emerge the best in the region.
 The emirate launched the Abu Dhabi Medical Tourism e-portal in 2019 
that provides international patients with details of all the medical 
offerings and healthcare facilities in the city. Prospective patients can 
also access medical tourism insurance packages as well as other 
tourist services such as hotel bookings, transportation, and 
recreational activities via the e-portal.
 Healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi comply with strict quality rules set 
by the city’s Department of Health, ensuring they deliver nothing 
short of top-quality care.
 Besides enjoying the scenic views and the beautiful tourist attraction 
sites in Abu Dhabi, patients visiting the region will also enjoy 
affordable rates for medical services. For instance, a prostate surgery, 
which costs $10,618 in the US, costs about $7,896in Abu Dhabi.