Top 5 Medical Tourism European Destinations

Medical tourism is booming with more people than ever heading overseas for treatment. The major attraction of travelling abroad for treatment is to save money, as prices in some countries are considerably lower than others. Medical tourists also have the opportunity to experience new cultures, see unbelievable sights and benefit from state of the art clinics. The top 5 European destinations for medical treatment include:

Hungary

Hungary is one of the most popular medical and dental tourism destinations in the world. New clinics are opening all the time, there is no problem with waiting lists and fees are up to 70 per cent lower than the UK, America and other Western European countries. Most of the new facilities are located in Budapest, the capital city and there is plenty for tourists to see and do, including a river cruise on the Danube, Buda Castle, Saint Stephen’s Basilica and Gresham Palace. The most popular treatments include dentistry and cosmetic surgery. Most Hungarian doctors have good English and new facilities are kitted out with the latest equipment and technology.

Gresham Palace, Budapest, Hungary by michael clarke stuff

Turkey

Turkey is emerging as a very popular destination for tourists, particularly travellers from the UK, France, Germany, Holland and Middle Eastern countries. Turkey is not a member of the EU and therefore guidelines are different, but the country has implemented strict standards to ensure that patients are protected and receive the highest standards of care. The main hospitals and clinics are located in Istanbul and patients can expect to save between 20 and 75 per cent compared to fees in Western Europe. Popular treatments include plastic surgery, fertility treatment and weight loss surgery. Tourists can choose from city life in Istanbul or beachside relaxation in the busy tourist resorts of Bodrum and Marmaris.

Istanbul, Turkey by Kıvanç Niş

Poland

Poland is a great destination for tourists from the UK, Germany and Scandinavia thanks to regular, affordable flights, high standards of care and inexpensive fees. Dental treatments and cosmetic surgery are the most popular treatments for medical tourists and visitors from Western Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia can expect to save between 30 and 70 per cent. Poland’s most popular tourist destination is Krakow. Wawel Castle is well worth a visit and the Old Town is an idyllic location to while away hours. The capital city, Warsaw, is home to some of the country’s finest hospitals and a host of new clinics, many of which are aimed at medical tourists.

The Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Krakow, Poland by Corinne Cavallo

Bulgaria

Bulgaria has a reputation for high standards of care, as well as being much cheaper than other European countries. In the last few years medical and dental tourism have really taken off and a number of new clinics have opened. Popular treatments include cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dentistry. The best places for medical tourists are Plovdiv and Sofia. If you have any spare time, Bulgaria is a great place to try your hand at winter sports during the chilly months and to soak up the rays in the summer.

Roman Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria by Plamen Agov • studiolemontree.com

Romania

Romania has emerged as a popular destination for medical tourists over the last five years and it is growing in stature all the time. Romania is conveniently located for patients from Western and Eastern Europe and prices remain very low. Holistic therapies are very popular in Romania and new treatments, which have already proved popular in Western Europe are becoming more widely available at clinics around the country. Most of the best hospitals and private clinics are located in the capital city, Bucharest, which also has plenty to offer patients in their free time.

The Palace of Justice, Bucharest, Romania by Mihai Petre

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