Medical tourism

Medical tourists are considered to be vacationers who spend their vacation outside the region of residence and receive medical services in a new place. Medical tourists can be both foreigners who came to Russia for treatment, and Russians who go to the doctor from the capital to regions and vice versa. Usually, medical tourists become because of the opportunity to win in price for services, as well as short waiting times. Medical tourists can be independent (book treatment at a doctor in another region) and organized (those who purchased the medical tour in the travel agency).

Attractiveness of medical tourism in Russia

The development of the medical industry in Russia in the coming years is linked to the strategic development of the field of medical tourism. Within the framework of the national project «Health» export of medical services is realized in 71 Russian regions. The project by 2021 reached the volume of exports of health services in the amount of 1 billion rubles (10 million dollars).

In recent years, inbound medical tourism has developed rapidly. A certain kind of trend has been created worldwide to treat abroad. According to statistics, more than 10 million medical tourists travel around the world every year for treatment abroad. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has even more dramatic numbers - 50 million tourists.

In Russia, as well as worldwide, the entry tourism is gaining momentum. According to the World Tourism Organization at UNWTO, Russia ranks 5th in the world for attractiveness of medical tourism.

Reasons why tourists choose treatment in Russia

1.  Affordable prices

Many medical services in Russia are cheaper: on average, treatment is 2-3 times cheaper than abroad. For example, the cost of a comprehensive survey in Germany is 1500 euros, in Israel 4600 euros and in Russia 380-1200 euros. The quality of diagnosis and treatment is in line with international standards.

2.  Technological capability.

The need for high-tech medicine is present in many former Soviet republics. In Russian clinics the technical availability is growing and surgeons today have the opportunity to operate using the most modern endoscopic and surgical techniques. Thanks to this synthesis of technology and experience of doctors, the quality of medical care is also increasing.

3.  Service.

In recent years, great attention has been devoted to the topic of service, major world events: Olympics, football and other events have identified growth points of service in all industries, but more it is in the field of medical services. Clinics invest huge funds in the client service, conduct training, develop and implement in the work of international scripts. All these efforts already allow many Russian clinics to be proud of their medical service.

4.  Rehabilitation.

In recent years, the clinic has paid a lot of attention to strengthening the systems of rehabilitation after surgical manipulations. There is a lot of work to be done in all the areas that are needed, such as cancer care, urology or bariatric surgery, after which rehabilitation has a huge role. Clinics attract specialists of narrow profiles, additionally train and invest in technical equipment of the clinic so that the rehabilitation system in the coming years can earn full power!

5.  Digitalization.

In European medical tourism clinics are experiencing a digital revolution. The clinic and doctor find through the worldwide network and digital services directly from the patient’s phone. Russian clinics in this regard are developing very quickly - services with reviews, online consultations, recording to specialists directly from the patient’s messenger - all this makes modern clicks attractive and convenient for both young generation and mature patients. Digitization makes medical services convenient and accessible to any patient regardless of the prescription.

So if you want to become a medical tourist and get the best medical care at a reasonable price - Russia is waiting for you!

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