Health tourism in Asia is a sector that has witnessed continuous rapid growth throughout the past decade as countries in the region attract international patients from around the world who seek high-quality medical care at affordable prices. While international patients from far away continue to travel to the region for medical care, there is also a thriving eco-system of medical tourism patients who live in the region and are picking and choosing different destinations to receive their medical care depending on their specialties.
Specialized Medical Hubs in Asia
Destinations in the region are building on their reputations and able to position themselves as specialized medical hubs for a variety of specific medical treatments.
Thailand has been renowned in the region as aside for being a top destination for general medical care but also as a specialist destination for cosmetic surgery, gender reassignment and high quality dental care.
India is known for complex medical procedures such as cardiac surgery, organ transplants and oncology.
South Korea continues to develop its reputation among other asian countries as being the regional leader in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and especially for its expertise in plastic surgery.
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