28 countries in 4 regions
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.
In short
In short: Health-Tourism.com lists 368 hospitals and clinics in 28 countries, 68 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.
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What each country is known for and the lowest starting price listed there for a major procedure. Paid placements never change this list.
Sample photoJCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir; a leading choice for hair transplant and dental care.
Sample photoBangkok's international hospitals pair hotel-style service with English-speaking care teams.
Among the lowest prices for complex surgery, at high-volume cardiac and orthopedic centres.
A short trip from the US border; Tijuana and Cancún for weight-loss surgery and dentistry.
University-level specialist care and advanced oncology, often chosen for second opinions.
Europe's busiest fertility destination, with established egg-donation programmes.
Budapest and Sopron are Europe's dental hubs, a short flight from the UK and Germany.
Research-led specialist centres for oncology, cardiology and fertility.
Regulated private hospitals in Kuala Lumpur and Penang with clear package pricing.
A short flight from the US, combining dentistry and surgery with a recovery stay.
Compare destinations
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 Replacement9 destinations list itPrices updated up to Jul 2016
| Destination | Flight from New York | From (US$) | Hospitals | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IsraelMain hub: Tel AvivTel Aviv · 9 hospitals · 2 JCI | ≈ 12 h | $1,000 | 92 JCI | Get quotes |
| MalaysiaMain hub: Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur · 15 hospitals · 5 JCI | ≈ 19.5 h | $5,000 | 155 JCI | Get quotes |
| IndiaMain hub: New DelhiNew Delhi · 39 hospitals · 11 JCI | ≈ 15 h | $6,900 | 3911 JCI | Get quotes |
| MexicoMain hub: Mexico CityMexico City · 55 hospitals · 1 JCI | ≈ 4.5 h | $9,500 | 551 JCI | Get quotes |
| SingaporeMain hub: SingaporeSingapore · 29 hospitals · 13 JCI | ≈ 19.5 h | $9,600 | 2913 JCI | Get quotes |
| GermanyMain hub: FrankfurtFrankfurt · 5 hospitals · 1 JCI | ≈ 8.5 h | $10,000 | 51 JCI | Get quotes |
| ThailandMain hub: BangkokBangkok · 39 hospitals · 12 JCI | ≈ 18 h | $11,000 | 3912 JCI | Get quotes |
| Costa RicaMain hub: San JoséSan José · 14 hospitals · 2 JCI | ≈ 5 h | $11,000 | 142 JCI | Get quotes |
| TurkeyMain hub: IstanbulIstanbul · 17 hospitals · 10 JCI | ≈ 10.5 h | $14,000 | 1710 JCI | Get quotes |
No destination lists this treatment within that budget.
Directory
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.
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Vienna
Hrvatska · Rovinj
Kyrenia · Nicosia
Berlin · Freiburg · Hamburg
Athens · Saloniki
Budapest · Heviz · Lucsony
Gozo
Szczecin · Krakow · Warsaw
Lisbon · Porto
Moscow
Madrid · Barcelona · Marbella
Istanbul · Antalya · Gebze (near Istanbul)
Kyiv
London
Shanghai
New Delhi · Mumbai · Chennai
Kuala Lumpur · Penang · Petaling Jaya
Manila · Quezon City · Makati City
Bangkok · Phuket · Koh Samui
Herzliya · Tel Aviv · Haifa
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo · Rio de Janeiro · Curitiba
Bogota · Medellin · Cartagena
San Jose
Ciudad de Guatemala · Guatemala City
Tijuana · Cancun · Guadalajara
Panama City · Maracaibo
No destination matches these filters.
Best destinations by treatment
Lowest starting prices listed in each country, in US dollars. Price is one factor: compare accreditation, travel time and recovery days too.
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Cities
The 28 cities with the most hospitals and clinics listed on Health-Tourism.com.
Choosing a destination
The cheapest country is not always the best one for you. These are the checks to go through before you choose.
Look for JCI (Joint Commission International) or a recognised national accreditation, and check your surgeon's registration with the local medical council.
Add flights, hotel, a companion and recovery days to the quoted price. Packages often include transfers, an interpreter and follow-up.
Long flights soon after surgery raise the risk of blood clots. Ask how many days you need to stay before you fly home.
Rules depend on your nationality. Check the destination's official government site; hospitals can issue a treatment invitation letter.
Check for an international patients desk, interpreters, and one coordinator who stays with you before, during and after treatment.
Ask who looks after you once you are home: remote follow-up, records in English, and what happens if a complication needs treatment.
Send your treatment and budget. A care coordinator replies with destinations and hospitals that fit.
Patient stories
Sample storiesTold in their own words, with the route, the procedure and what it cost compared with home.
“3,400 grafts, and the surgeon did the incisions himself.”
James R.United Kingdom → TurkeyJames compared three clinics in Istanbul, asked each who performs the incisions, and chose the one that put the answer and the graft count in writing.
“I was on the stairs with the physio before I flew home.”
Linda M.United States → IndiaAfter an 18-month wait at home, Linda had a robotic-assisted knee replacement and 12 days of physiotherapy in Chennai before flying back to Ohio.
“Our coordinator answered every message within the hour.”
Aoife & CiaránIreland → SpainThe couple sent their records once, received plans from two clinics, and chose an egg-donation programme with genetic testing included.
“Two visits six months apart, and a fixed price in writing.”
Peter K.Germany → HungaryPeter had four implants placed on the first visit and the final zirconia bridge fitted on the second, with a CT scan sent ahead of time.
How we compile this page
Every figure on this page is read from the listings when the page loads, and each price says when it was last updated.
The hospitals and clinics listed on Health-Tourism.com in each country and city, counted when the page loads.
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.
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.
Great-circle distance between the two cities at 800 km/h, plus 30 minutes. Journeys with a connection take longer.
Countries under a US State Department Level 4 advisory show no prices and no quote buttons, with a link to the advice.
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
Short, direct answers about where to go, what it costs, visas, flights and recovery. Each answer is 50 words or fewer.
Choosing a destination
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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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Medically reviewed by Dr. Aylin Sezer, MD, Internal Medicine · Medical reviewerSample reviewerAbout 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.