United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is known for a lot of things – castles and royalty, sports, and innovation with a rich history of science and research. It is the country where Watson & Crick first decoded the structure of DNA, and where the world’s first baby was conceived by IVF. Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming gave us penicillin and Sir Michael Woodruff became the first doctor to successfully perform a kidney transplant. Needless to say, the UK plays a vital role in the advancement of medicine and healthcare.
It is no wonder then that millions of people seek the country as a key destination for their healthcare needs. Ranked #5 on the 2020 Medical Tourism Index, the UK is a popular destination for a wide range of complex treatments. World-class doctors and facilities provide positive outcomes across key departments like oncology, neurology, cardiology, and nephrology. Thanks to Mediglobe’s extensive network of partners in the country, you can benefit from all this and much more giving you and your loved ones the best chance of recovery.
UK Factbox
Quality of Care: ★★★★★
Cost of Care: ★★★★★
Travel Convenience: ★★★☆☆
Ease of Obtaining Visa: ★★☆☆☆
Tourism Friendliness: ★★★★☆
Why You Should Choose the UK
- Rich research culture with cutting edge clinical trials and treatments
- Extremely high-quality of care with stringent vetting by the government
- Very tourism friendly with large diaspora of India, Pakistani, European, and Middle Eastern doctors for patient comfort
- Easy access to leading tourism and sports venues
Top Treatments in the UK
Nephrology
Cardiology
Neurology
Oncology
Things to Remember
- Patients seeking treatment in the UK are generally required to pay the estimated cost of treatment in part or full in advance, as confirmation of their intention for travel.
- UK visas are amongst the toughest to get, so patients should be prepared for long waiting times and rejections.
- While the country does speak English, it has a huge diaspora of Asian, Gulf, and European medical professionals, so patients can expect service and support in their native language.
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