Krympress reports:
Medical tourism in Israel has been one of the key areas of international treatment for many years. Clinics of the country, including the famous private medical center AssutThousands of foreign patients are attracted annually due to the combination of modern medicine, highly qualified specialists and a relatively affordable cost of treatment according to world standards. Israel confidently occupies a leading position in international ratings of the quality of medical care, which makes it a priority choice for people who seek reliable and effective treatment abroad.
Why Israel has become the center of medical tourism
Over the past two decades, Israel has secured the status of one of the leading states in the field of healthcare. It combines a high level of medical technologies, long -term scientific traditions, evidence -based medicine standards and strict licensing of specialists. These factors form trust from foreign patients.
Among the reasons for popularity:
- the use of innovative diagnostic and therapy methods;
- high accuracy of diagnoses (especially with cancer and autoimmune diseases);
- developed infrastructure that allows a comfortable stay;
- high level of safety and ethics of patients;
- The efficiency of the organization of treatment.
The Israeli healthcare system is focused on both internal needs and the international segment. Private and state medical centers accept patients from the CIS, Europe, USA, South America, as well as Asian countries.
Who chooses treatment in Israel
Patients from other countries are most often people who:
- do not trust medicine in the country of residence or are looking for a second opinion;
- need urgent and accurate diagnostics;
- They want to undergo treatment under international standards with the participation of a multidisciplinary team;
- Looking for an opportunity to get to specialists with international experience;
- Previously, they did not get the effect of therapy and are looking for alternative protocols.
Among them are patients with serious, chronic or oncological diseases, family with children, as well as people interested in high -tech types of surgery and reproductive medicine.
The main directions of medical tourism in Israel
Israeli clinics offer a wide range of medical services. The following areas are most in demand:
- Oncology-diagnosis, biopsy, molecular genetic studies, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation and chemotherapy, complex surgical interventions.
- Neurosurgery and neurology are surgery on the brain, treatment of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease.
- Orthopedics and traumatology — joint endoprosthetics, arthroscopic operations, rehabilitation.
- Cardiology and cardiac surgery — stenting, shunting, valves, ex, catheterization.
- Reproductive medicine — IVF, ICSI, donor programs, treatment of infertility.
- Gastroenterology — treatment of the disease of the crown, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis, intestinal resection.
- Pediatrics are congenital malformations, oncology, neur development, autism, rare genetic syndromes.
The largest clinics taking foreign patients
Assuta (Assuta Medical Center)
The largest private medical center of Israel with branches in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ashdod and other cities. It was founded in 1934, today it is a modern complex with diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical departments.
Assuta provides a wide range of services in the field of oncology, cardiac surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics and reproductive medicine. The clinic has experts with international practice, the latest generation equipment is used. Assuta actively cooperates with private and state funds, and also provides complete support of foreign patients.
Clinic Ihilov.
One of the largest state medical complexes of Israel, located in Tel Aviv. It is among the 10 best clinics in the world according to Newsweek. It is known for its departments of oncology, traumatology, therapy of pain and surgery.
An individualized approach to treatment is actively used here, robotic surgical systems are being introduced, and unique transplants are carried out.
Hadassah Medical Center)
Clinic in Jerusalem, combining science and practice. The hospital is the clinical base of the Jewish University. It specializes in rare and complex diagnoses, participates in international medical research. It is known for its school of transplantology and ophthalmology.
Rambam Health Care Campus)
Located in Haifa. It is one of the leaders in the provision of emergency assistance, neurosurgery and oncgetology. It has a high -tech diagnostic center and innovative surgical platforms.
What diseases do they most often come
The most common causes of foreign patients are:
- cancer of various localizations (breasts, prostate, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, blood);
- spine diseases, intervertebral hernias, scoliosis;
- coronary heart disease, congenital and acquired vices;
- infertility, hormonal malfunctions, inability;
- autoimmune and systemic diseases (lupus, arthritis, vasculitis);
- neurodegenerative processes;
- Congenital genetic disorders in children.
The complexity of these diseases requires accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary approach and personalized therapy that Israeli medicine provides in full.
Conditions and organization of treatment
The process of receiving medical care in Israel is organized in stages:
- Primary application — The patient or his representative sends medical documents (extracts, tests, pictures) for preliminary consideration.
- Selection of a doctor and clinics — Based on the diagnosis, an individual program is formed.
- Invitation and visa — The clinic draws up an invitation, the patient receives a visa (if necessary).
- The program of stay — Reception, examination, treatment are planned, if necessary — rehabilitation.
- Translator and coordinator — are provided at all stages.
- Additional service — Transfer, accommodation, food, legal support, if necessary — care at home.
Medical tourism in Israel is accompanied by a minimum of bureaucratic difficulties. The organization of treatment can take from 3 to 7 days, and emergency cases — within 24–48 hours.
Statistics and treatment effectiveness
According to the Ministry of Health of Israel and International Analytical Agencies:
- the level of survival in cancer in Israel is 10–20% higher than the average in the world;
- The level of repeated hospitalizations is one of the lowest among developed countries;
- In the field of IVF, efficiency reaches 45-60% (depending on age);
- Complications after operations are recorded in less than 2% of cases;
- Mortality in planned operations is one of the lowest in the world.
Israel is also included in the first ten countries in the number of publications in international scientific journals per capita, which indicates high scientific activity and the introduction of new treatment methods.
Cost and possibilities of saving
The cost of treatment in Israel is lower than in the USA, Canada, Germany or Great Britain. Diagnostics — from $ 1500, surgery — from $ 8000, IVF — from $ 4000. In some cases, patients can receive partial compensation from the insurance company (if there is international insurance), or use the services of medical intermediaries that reduce costs at the expense of agreements with clinics.
According to experts, Israel continues to be one of the most attractive areas for medical tourism. High quality of medical care, modern technologies, professionalism of specialists and transparency in the approach to treatment allow patients from around the world to receive not only therapy, but also hope for recovery. Medical centers, including Assuttake patients with the most difficult cases and confirm that modern medicine can be simultaneously effective, ethical and affordable.
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