Hungary is one of the top destinations in Europe for medical tourism, and looking to expand. According to the Hungarian National Tourist Office, nearly 41 million tourists visited Hungary in 2006. The low cost of procedures and high quality is one of the main reason to go to Hungary. Medical services’ prices in Hungary are up to 25-50 % lower than for instance in UK, Germany, Sweden, France or Spain.
If you are looking to combine a rich cultural experience with dental or cosmetic treatment, then Hungary may be the destination that suits you best. Hungary is renowned all over the world for its high standards of treatment and advanced medical procedures. The most popular treatments in Hungary: dental treatment, cosmetic surgery and elective surgery.
The Hungarian cosmetic surgeons operate at a very high level. All cosmetic surgeons in Hungary have to be qualified general surgeons before specializing in cosmetic surgery. In total, cosmetic surgeons have at least 13 years of training.
Also, Hungary has some of the best dentists in the European Union. Dentists in Hungary perform complex treatments all the way down to simple treatments for some patients who are visiting on a holiday. Some treatments include, placement of ceramic shells, implant replacements, preparation of bridges and crowns, and teeth whitening.
Hungarian surgeons and dentists qualifications are accepted in all European Union countries enabling them to work in any EU country if they desire.
The level of comfort and luxury supplied at most hospitals and clinics is in line with EU standards. A good level of Russian and English spoken staff at all private clinics which receiving the international patients or interpreters can be brought in if language problems present themselves.
Hungary is also known for its healing thermal springs, and there are many resort spas in 85 different locations. Minerals are absorbed by the thermal water and this is great for helping with aches and pains, muscle tension, and circulatory/injury rehabilitation.
