Medical Tourism in Philippines

Medical Tourism in Philippines

With healthcare costs in the US rising at an alarming rate, medical tourism in low-cost countries like Philippines is flourishing like never before. In fact, won't you be simply amazed if your surgery package cost is reduced to about a third to a quarter of the price in the US with just the same results? Medical tourism in Philippines offers great value for your money plus a bonus holiday in an exotic locale!

A combination of several factors has led to the recent boost in the popularity of medical tourism in Philippines - skyrocketing costs of healthcare in US, ease and affordability of travel to Philippines, favorable currency exchange rates, and fast improving technology and standards of care. Every day, more and more Americans are traveling out of the country to seek medical, dental and surgical treatments in Philippines.

The healthcare system in Philippines is largely modeled on the lines of the American medical system. While on the one hand, there is a private sector which consists of economically independent health centers, hospitals, clinics, and medical practitioners, a public sector on the other hand includes government-owned medical centers and hospitals with salaried health practitioners. The Philippines government however heavily regulates both the sectors.

All medical facilities in Philippines are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facilities and Services (BHFS) and the National Center for Health Facilities Development (NCHFD) of the Department of Health. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and several sub-specialty medical boards regulate the health practitioners in Philippines.

Medical tourism in Philippines attracts US health tourists for medical treatments and health and wellness programs along with sightseeing tours, vacation, and shopping packages. Among the most sought-after medical procedures in Philippines are cosmetic and plastic surgery, dermatology, weight loss surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry.

With competent and highly-skilled physicians and nurses, state-of-the-art technological aids and health care services matching the best in the world, Philippines experiences a huge influx of American retirees traveling overseas for medical care. Even the distinctly warm Filipino hospitality that is to be experienced at all healthcare clinics in Philippines, contributes significantly to boost Philippines as one of the world's finest medical tourism destinations.

Companies like Philippine Medical Tourism Inc., (PMTI), offer customized packaged services for health tourists worldwide seeking cost-effective medical and wellness procedures outside their country.