It seems that the country of Israel is always in the news. Sometime in a positive light, sometimes in a less positive light, but it is always there, as It seems that the country’s location functions as a “double edge-sword”. On the one hand it can often be a point of controversy, on the other, Israel is one of the most beautiful and interesting places one can visit.
Its magnificent beaches, the legendary weather, the rich history (shared by all major religions), the modern cities and much more all turn Israel into a well-known global tourist destination, as travelers from all around the world come in to enjoy all the country has to offer. They can relax on Israel’s coast, witness the holy capital of Jerusalem and enjoy Tel Aviv’s crazy nightlife, not a dull moment is to be expected.
In addition to all these, it may surprise people to find that there is another attraction to come and visit Israel for. It is called “Medical Tourism” as many tourists are flying to Israel for the main purpose of undergoing medical treatments in Israeli hospitals and specialty clinics.
In recent years, with the rise of the Medical tourism industry, Israel has become an important medical tourism destination, as countless medical centers around the country are constantly investing funds in attracting medical tourists and bringing them to be treated in the most modern medical environment stocked with the latest medical technology in the world. Israel is a known leader in medical innovation and research – always in the forefront of the global medical industry.
Medical Tourism
Before taking a closer look at the Israeli medical tourism industry, we should answer the general question “What is medical tourism”? Well, the term medical tourism describes a global phenomenon in which patients travel from their home country across national borders in order to receive medical care. It may seem like this is a new industry that has developed recently, but this is not the case, as patients have been traveling to other countries to undergo health and medical treatments for centuries.
The latest surge in the industry came in the past couple of decades thanks to two major factors: the fact that the internet has brought us all closer together, making everything just a click away and to the immense improvements in the transportation means, as no place is too far away around the globe.
These two factors gave the medical tourism industry a boost, helping people that are in need of medical treatment and cannot receive it in their own country. This can be due to medical insurance issues (or not having adequate insurance or any at all) after which patient cannot afford surgery, long surgery waiting lists which force people to wait months and even years to undergo surgery or simply patients who have the means and would rather travel to countries with better or more advanced medical technology and research in a specific field.
Combine these facts with the Israeli medical centers practicing the most advanced medicine available in the world and there is no surprise in Israel’s top medical tourism status around the world.
Medical Tourism in Israel
Israeli medical centers have always offered the best medical care available in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics. Recently, as these centers have realized the potential of the industry they have began to target global patients and invite them visit their clinics in order to undergo treatments. As all hospitals in the country are kept under the strictest protocols, some have gotten the official approval of the JCI accreditation. No less than 7 Israeli medical centers have received the prestigious accreditations, assuring the highest medicine standards.
When visiting public or private hospitals in Israel, patients have the option of being hospitalized in first class accommodations, as some offer private suites for the patients and friends or family accompanying them.
Finally, after one finishes with the medical procedure they have come in for, they are free to enjoy any type of vacation they choose too, a relaxing one on the beach, a sightseeing trip of all the holy places or an adventurous in Israel’s nature side. If one isn’t enough, tourists can of course choose to combine all three.
Medical Tourism Services in Israel
Medical tourists can visit Israel for any medical procedure they require. However, some medical treatments are more popular then others when it comes to Israeli medicine. IVF treatments is the first kind of popular medical tourism treatments as Israel is one of the leading countries in research and treatment in the field of fertility and around 5% of the today’s births in Israel are a result of IVF (well above the percentage in other western countries).
Another popular type of treatments is the skin treatments and spa tourism in the country. People from all around the world come to visit the Dead Sea to treat different skin or repertory conditions enjoying the sea’s rich mineral waters and mud.
A third type of popular medical treatment travelers undergo in Israel is cancer surgery and treatments. As the Israeli cancer treatment and research centers are very advanced, people often prefer to undergo different cancer treatments in Israel then in their own home country due to the level of expertise available in the country.
In addition to all treatments mentioned, medical tourists can undergo surgery in any other medical field they choose, including cardiology, orthopedics, cosmetic and plastic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, organ transplants, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, rheumatology, endocrinology, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry, gynecology, psychiatry, General Medicine & General Surgery.
If you are searching for medical treatment abroad, be sure to check Israeli hospitals in your medical tourism query. There are many excellent options for medical tourists. Good luck.
This Article has been written by Stuart Ben, A professional medical tourism facilitator. You can read more about medical tourism in Israel here: Hospitals in Israel : TicketMed
