Malaysia-Top 5 Medical Tourism Destination

Malaysia has  been named one of the top five Medical Tourism destinations for 2010 by Tourism Review and the Hotel & Resort Insider.  The country received over 410,000 medical tourists last year and that number is set to grow in 2011. With world class JCI and MSQH accredited hospitals, the country is becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists.

Malaysia boasts of several state-of-the-art hospitals that have an impressive array of sophisticated diagnosis, therapeutic and in-patient facilities. The Malaysian Society for Quality and Health (MSHQ) and MS ISO 9002 accredit hospitals thus ensuring the quality of medical service. Also, all private medical hospitals must be approved and licensed by the Ministry of health.

The Malaysian government has recently extended visa for health tourists from a period of thirty days to six months. To get a medical visa, you must simply provide important papers including letters from your doctor.

The hospitals in Malaysia offer quality treatment at prices much lower than those found in the U.S.  For example, a cardiac bypass in Malaysia averages $6,000-$7,000.   Medical tourists visit Malaysia with a wide variety of health care needs including cardiac surgery, in vitro fertilization, dental and cosmetic treatments.

Malaysia is seen as convenient option for elective surgery since the hospitals offer quick medical service and do not process you through long waiting lists which is a common feature of medical service in  other parts of the wold.  The county also home to beautiful beaches and resorts. The local population is extremely hospitable and the capital city of Kuala Lampur provides exiting nightlife and shopping options.

A good network of flights connects Malaysia with rest of the world. There is an array of accommodation option available and you could choose one that fits your budget.