A Guide to Choosing Iran for Medical Travel
Why Iran for Medical Travel?
Iran has long been one of the most important centers for developing medical knowledge, and no wonder foreign visitors choose Iran for medical travel every year. None of the traditional medical schools in other countries has been as comprehensive as traditional Iranian medical schools. Iran provides high-quality hospitals, health centers, medical centers, experienced doctors, and trained personnel teams with a high reputation in the region.
The country has about 190 licensed hospitals operating in the field of international medical services and providing high-quality medical and treatment services. The Iranian medical system has about 200,000 active doctor members who have completed intensive medical training and have started working as physicians after completing the other side courses.
Undoubtedly, there are few countries with such capacities and competitive advantages in the region and the world; and this has led many patients from neighboring countries to choose Iran for medical travel at much affordable costs than their country for many medical purposes and therapies such as
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IVF packages
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Dentistry
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Cosmetic surgery
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Ophthalmology
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Internal medicine diseases
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Cardiovascular diseases (even open-heart surgery)
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Oncology
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Spinal cord and neurology
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Neurosurgery
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Full checkups, and many more
Iran is one of the few countries that offer the best hospitals, treatment centers, and high-quality facilities, and it is superior in the region and the world. Although the country may have failed in marketing and advertising its capabilities to the world, it has a clear vision and policy to promote and develop this sector.
Moreover, Iran is by far the country with a wide variety in every respect. The variety of climates (Iran is known as the country of four seasons), the variety of natural attractions, historical and cultural monuments, ethnic groups and communities, and the vast geographical area in which you always have the option of experiencing the four-season vibe. Iran is famous worldwide due to this wide variety. Iran also has a deep and long history and cultural roots and is one of the three areas where human civilization has emerged from. Contrary to the misconceptions and activities of some of the media trying to create an insecure image of Iran, it is actually a very safe and healthy country and the people are very kind and hospitable; the tourism and travel experience to people who have visited this destination says it all.
In short, Due to:
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The variety of medical & wellness services and tourism destinations and infrastructure,
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Comfort, affordable cost, and high-quality medical services,
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Experienced, educated, and famous doctors,
Iran is an ideal destination for treatment seekers abroad.
The Cost of Tourism Services in Iran
World-class medical services at affordable prices are other reasons why foreign patients choose Iran for medical travel.
Knowing about the cost of treatment in Iran is just one puzzle piece of medical travel abroad. Just as you decipher this puzzle, you will find out that Iran is now more attractive and competitive in terms of medical travel than other countries.
To determine the exact cost of medical tourism services in Iran, one should be aware of the other additional costs, such as a flight to Iran, residence, unexpected costs, interpreter fees, commuting costs, etc. to have a correct understanding and comparison of the subject. Hospitals in Iran rarely announce their health care costs, but the cost of medical treatment and health care is fixed in the form of relative values of medical measures by the government. However, due to the very low value of the Iranian currency to the US dollar, the special conditions, and other peripheral services for international patients, these fixed costs are at a very low level and do not cover hospital costs. Therefore, the cost of medical treatment in Iran for international patients is set at a maximum twice as high as the fixed cost, which is still lower than the costs compared to other competitors and target markets, which will be discussed in more detail.
Of course, it is necessary to know that if private hospitals of Iran have already announced their costs on their official sites and the patient or facilitator company viewed and compared it with other centers and hospitals and decided to conclude a health care contract with the hospital and purchase a service, no legal issue is addressed to the hospitals and medical centers even if they receive a higher cost than the established rates in Iran.
Even if the cost of treatment in Iran is doubled, it still is 40% lower compared to the Western European countries, 65% compared to the United States, and between 20% and 30% compared to countries neighboring Iran, such as Iraq, Azerbaijan, Oman, and Afghanistan. On the other hand, due to the depreciation of the Iranian Rial, travel and food purchasing in Iran is very cost-effective for tourists who choose Iran for medical travel.
If we want to go into the details of the Iran tourism health package for a specific service such as a nose job in Iran for a country like England, we will notice a huge difference in expenses:
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The cost of a nose job in Tehran, assuming doubling the cost is between $ 1,100 and $ 1,800 depending on the hospital and doctor,
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In Iran, the cost of staying at a 4-star hotel is $ 50- $ 70 and a 3-star hotel is $ 35- $ 50 per night,
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2 Bedroom Apartment for 4 persons daily $ 35- $ 50 in Tehran,
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3 Bedroom Apartment for 6 persons daily $ 50- $ 70 in Tehran,
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Average indirect flight is $ 500- $ 650,
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The airport visa cost based on nationality is between 60 and 80 dollars,
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A private interpreter’s fee for a 4-day trip is between $ 250 to $ 400,
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The cost of translating medical reports is between $ 5 and $ 10 per page,
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A single serving in a luxury restaurant in Tehran is $ 16,
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The average taxi fare per shift, from Tehran International Airport to any hotel in the city center, for example, is $ 20 – $ 25.
