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What is health tourism?

Turkeyana Medical TeamMedically reviewed · Updated Sep 2026

Health tourism, also known as medical tourism, is a type of travel that involves individuals traveling to another country to receive medical treatment or procedures. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as seeking medical care that is not available in their home country, seeking more affordable medical care, or combining medical treatment with a vacation or leisure travel experience. The types of medical treatments and procedures that individuals seek through health tourism vary widely, and can include everything from cosmetic surgery and dental care to fertility treatments and cancer treatments. Health tourism has become a rapidly growing industry in recent years, with many countries investing in healthcare infrastructure and services to attract medical tourists. While health tourism offers many potential benefits, including access to high-quality medical care and cost savings, it also involves certain risks and challenges, such as language and cultural barriers and the potential for complications or medical malpractice.

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