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Why is medical tourism so popular?

While traveling to get medical treatment is nothing new, medical tourism has seen an explosion in popularity over the past few years. Why are so many people traveling miles from home to get medical treatment? There are many reasons. But the simple answer is that it's actually a better deal for many people. If planned carefully, medical tourism has many benefits to patients and because of that more and more people are willing to travel abroad to get treatments they could get at home. 

One of the primary benefits of medical tourism is the considerable potential for savings. Even when the cost of the plane ticket and lodgings for the time you spend there are added in, bariatric surgery in Greece may still be significantly cheaper than in your home country. Unlike hospitals in the U.S. or U.K., Promedica and allied hospitals are willing to give you an estimate of the cost up front. This can help you avoid many of the hidden costs that can be associated with surgery. It should also be noted that some insurers will cover overseas surgeries. Check with your insurance provider to see if you are eligible to have these costs covered so you won't be paying it all out of pocket. 

Availability and lack of a wait is also a major benefit of taking your bariatric surgery with Promedica in Greece. Wait times for surgery can be months or up to a year in some cases and those needing treatment more quickly might actually be better served by seeking treatment in a less overburdened foreign hospital. At Promedica, most surgeries whether bariatric or cosmetic can be scheduled within a few days or weeks while you will get a more personal care than you can get at home. Promedica and allied hospitals provide exceptional quality and service while you will have the opportunity to get treatment from some of the most experienced bariatric surgeons, many of which have been trained at prestigious institutions abroad. Equipment and facilities are actually very comparable to those in the U.S. and patients will often find that they can afford a more luxurious stay than they could at home. 

Medical tourism isn't a perfect solution to combating rising medical costs but for many it can be a much more rewarding experience than dealing with medical facilities at home. It's also a great way to spend your recovery in a relaxing and beautiful environment, free from the ringing phone and responsibilities that could plague your recovery at home and it has the added benefit of a vacation afterwards. In Greece you will have the opportunity to spend your recuperation time visiting some of the most famous ancient places or under an umbrella on the beach in any of the Greek islands. 

For overseas patients, averange basic surgery cost is:

Laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication (2 day stay in the hospital - Average length of stay: 5 days): 5,500 EURO 

Laparoscopic super sleeve gastrectomy (3 day stay in the hospital - Average length of stay: 7 days): 8,500 EURO 

What are included in Basic surgery package:

Methods of Payment. 

Upon confirmation of your medical treatment and accommodation if applicable, an invoice will be sent via email or fax (if requested). A deposit of 25% of the quoted medical services price is required to book your medical services. The balance of your medical services is payable a minimum of two weeks prior to your treatment. Payments can be made via bank wire transfer in EURO's.

PLEASE NOTE: Where possible prices are as quoted, however exceptional additional costs may be added due to unforeseen factors. This will usually be indicated by special factors and preconditions enabling us to forewarn you of any likelihood of this occurring. Please read our International services policy.