Medical Tourism in Lithuania

Along with some of the other Baltic States, Lithuania has been increasing efforts to attract western patients by stepping up medical standards across the country. This campaign first began in the 1980s and has increased considerably in the last decade. On the whole, the quality of treatment meets international standards and the cost is significantly lower than in countries like the US and the UK.

While some tourists head to Lithuania for routine dental work, the majority of international healthcare revolves around cosmetic surgery. Lithuania has no shortage of clinics and there are private practitioners whose sole enterprise is performing plastic surgery on clients from western nations.

Most doctors in Lithuania undergo their specialization training in western Europe and occasionally in the US. The medical facilities in the country are up-to-date, offering the latest technology at prices that are lower than most visitors expect.

Medical tourists usually capitalize on their savings by putting this extra money into a post or pre-operation vacation so they can explore the offerings of this Baltic state. Many travel agencies partner with cosmetic surgery clinics to offer joint travel and medical packages that are planned around the consultation and procedure.

The recovery environment included with these packages is usually adequate, though not top-notch. Visitors who would like to be pampered in more lavish accommodation may need to make independent arrangements.