Medical tourism in Thailand is an extremely popular choice for people looking for healthcare abroad. The list below details five benefits of medical tourism in Thailand:
- Cost effectiveness: One of the main reasons many people choose to visit Thailand for medical and dental services is the cost savings. Healthcare in Thailand is more affordable than Western countries and in the Middle East. People are able to access world class healthcare treatments for a fraction of the cost when compared with the their home countries.
- High quality healthcare facilities: The medical infrastructure in Thailand is high end. Hospitals are stunning, modern and feel like resorts. The international hospitals which cater to medical tourists have the top doctors in the country and are replete with the latest medical equipment and technology. Thailand is home to over 60 JCI Accredited hospitals, which means the hospital standards are on par with any medical facility anywhere in the world (Joint Commission International, JCI, is the gold standard of healthcare accreditation worldwide, signifying a medical facility implements best practices, maximizes patient safety, has expert medical professionals and reliably delivers care).
- No waiting times: In countries with public healthcare systems, patients often have to wait for long periods of time to receive surgery or treatment (including critical surgeries or treatments that are a matter of life and death). The Thai Healthcare sector is private and people who visit Thailand for medical or dental procedures experience little to no wait times. People in need of timely surgeries, or who prefer not to wait at all for a procedure, can visit Thailand to get access to first rate healthcare right away.
- English speaking medical professionals: Most hospitals in Thailand have English speaking medical staff, especially hospitals that are geared for international visitors. The hospitals are also replete Arabic speaking staff due to the high number of visitors from the middle east. It should be noted that many of the doctors at the top hospitals have been educated in America and speak fluent English. Language translators also work onsite at hospitals if needed and medical tourism companies are likewise are able to provide translation services. Language barriers are not an issue when visiting Thailand for healthcare services.
- Rest & recover in an amazing country: Thailand is famous for it’s warm weather, ancient culture, beaches, food and nightlife. Year in year out it is one of the most traveled to destinations in the world. People visiting for medical tourism reasons have a chance enjoy Thailand post treatment and take advantage of all it has to offer.
If you are considering visiting Thailand for healthcare services, it is a good idea to consult with a local medical tourism facilitator to help you make the best decisions. A healthcare facilitator can help you find the right doctor, dentist, hospital or clinic for your specific needs. Likewise they can provide cost estimates for procedures, help with visa/travel arrangements, provide translation services and give local on the ground support.
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