Medical Tourism in Spain

Spain boasts an extensive health and medical care system equal to those in most European countries and often better. In recent years, with the rapid development of Spanish tourist destinations, there has also been an emergence of high end healthcare clinics.

More tourists, especially EU citizens, are flocking to popular tourist destinations in Spain to receive high level medical care at reduced rates. Where many patients would have to wait extortionate periods of time for care in their home countries, the Spanish system offers them fast and effective treatment without the wait. Those arriving from outside Europe also find that up-to-date care is available at much reduced costs than, for instance, in the US.

Many retirees head for destinations across Spain to have their medical problems seen to. The most common procedures being carried out are hip replacements and coronary bypasses, while cosmetic and obesity surgery and dental treatment are also widely available. The fact that the health system is so universal and broadly accessible makes Spain one of the easiest countries in Europe in which to seek care.

Tourists coming to Spain to receive medical treatment avail themselves of a top end healthcare system and substantial cost savings. In addition, many clinics and hospitals are located in large tourist destinations with surrounding natural, cultural and tourist attractions. The cost of living, even in overpriced tourist destinations, is substantially lower than in many other European countries and North American states.

Because the Spanish system is so universal and inclusive, promotion of medical tourism is not as prevalent as in other countries such as India and Thailand. Those who come to Spain for medical care can walk into any hospital and will receive the same level of service as they would in many other international hospitals which have been designed specifically as businesses to increase economic growth and target rich medical tourists.

In addition, there are numerous services and hospitals who will organize your trip for you, from flights and accommodation to post hospital care and recuperation vacations.