The future is here. Since its foundation in 1948 the State of Israel has established thriving first-class health care and biotechnological industries and it is here that a number of world-first life-saving medical technologies have been developed.
With dozens of quality hospitals clinics and research institutes around the country Israel is renowned as the leader in medicine in the Middle East with particular expertise and success in orthopedics oncology IVF and general surgery.
Ancient History ~ Modern Medicine
Israel in the 21st century is a powerhouse in medicine the center of development and practice of many of the worlds most advanced and effective medical technologies. The medical tourism industry in Israel is flourishing offering high standards of care an international reputation of excellence and attractive costs approximately 65% below those of the United States.
Many hospitals in Israel have established dedicated medical tourism centers staffed by professional multi-lingual personnel. A number of hospitals have already received JCI accreditation and others are currently in the process.Israels pool of quality doctors and surgeons possess international training and experience in addition to broad cultural and language skills that assist patients from all over the world to feel safe and secure during their treatments in Israel.
Medical Procedures in Israel
Orthopedics
Israel has gained an international reputation in orthopedics offering the full range of surgical procedures including joint replacements and advanced treatments of congenital deformities arthritis and fractures. Many of the worlds leading orthopedic doctors and surgeons are based in Israel providing first-class treatment to problems for the hip knees back and spine including superior post-operative care and rehabilitation services.
Oncology
Many of Israels hospitals provide patients with leading state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. One example is SBRT technology the most advanced form of Image-Guided Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in the world. Distributed in Israel by GHIs parent company - I.S.I.
Israel Scientific Instruments Ltd. - SBRT technology by Varian provides precision radiotherapy 10 times stronger than other radiotherapy machines and is currently operational in five hospitals in Israel giving sufferers of many forms of cancer a greatly increased chance of remissi The future is here.
Since its foundation in 1948, the State of Israel has established thriving, first-class health care and biotechnological industries, and it is here that a number of world-first, life-saving medical technologies have been developed.
With dozens of quality hospitals, clinics and research institutes around the country, Israel is renowned as the leader in medicine in the Middle East, with particular expertise and success in orthopedics, oncology, IVF and general surgery.
Ancient History ~ Modern Medicine
Israel in the 21st century is a powerhouse in medicine; the center of development and practice of many of the world’s most advanced and effective medical technologies. The medical tourism industry in Israel is flourishing, offering high standards of care, an international reputation of excellence, and attractive costs approximately 65% below those of the United States.
Many hospitals in Israel have established dedicated medical tourism centers, staffed by professional, multi-lingual personnel. A number of hospitals have already received JCI accreditation and others are currently in the process.
Israel’s pool of quality doctors and surgeons possess international training and experience, in addition to broad cultural and language skills that assist patients from all over the world to feel safe and secure during their treatments in Israel.
Medical Procedures in Israel
Orthopedics
Israel has gained an international reputation in orthopedics, offering the full range of surgical procedures, including joint replacements, and advanced treatments of congenital deformities, arthritis and fractures. Many of the world’s leading orthopedic doctors and surgeons are based in Israel, providing first-class treatment to problems for the hip, knees, back and spine, including superior post-operative care and rehabilitation services.
Oncology
Many of Israel’s hospitals provide patients with leading state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. One example is SBRT technology, the most advanced form of Image-Guided Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in the world. Distributed in Israel by GHI’s parent company – I.S.I.
Israel Scientific Instruments Ltd. – SBRT technology by Varian provides precision radiotherapy 10 times stronger than other radiotherapy machines, and is currently operational in five hospitals in Israel, giving sufferers of many forms of cancer a greatly increased chance of remission and recovery.
Cardiology
Leading cardiologists and surgeons in Israel are working with the latest technologies to provide effective, minimally-invasive procedures, including angioplasty, valve replacements and stem cell therapy. In addition to heart surgery, Israel is also in step with the latest advancements in general surgery.
The revolutionary da Vinci Robotic Surgical System is currently in operation at Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem, providing a major advance in general and cardio surgery alike – an unprecedented level of accuracy with the capability of performing long-distance surgery. The da Vinci system will soon be available in other Israeli hospitals.
Bariatric Surgery
Modern advancements in the effective and safe surgical treatment of obesity have resulted in a number of options for patients, many of which are available at Israeli hospitals. These include lap banding, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.
Israel’s leading Bariatric specialists and surgeons have extensive experience in treating patients suffering from obesity and accompanying health issues, with advanced medical knowledge coupled with the sensitivity and flexibility to manage patients undergoing major physical and lifestyle changes.
Urology Surgery
The spectrum of urology surgical procedures available in Israeli hospitals ranges from minor procedures, such as vasectomy, prostate removal and kidney stone treatments, to major, complex operations, including treatments for prostate cancer.
Working closely with gynecologists and oncologists, Israel’s senior urologists possess high levels of medical expertise and enjoy the support of world-class nursing staff to ensure comfortable and fast recovery for patients.
Cosmetic Surgery
Israel has one of the highest rates of cosmetic surgeries per capita in the world. This is due in part to the warm Mediterranean weather and outdoor, beach culture that places high value in physical appearance.
Cosmetic surgery is an extremely advanced field of medicine in Israel, and Israel has proven a popular destination for patients who wish to undergo cosmetic surgeries in a relaxed and pampering environment.
A large range of procedures, including face lifts, breast implants and corrective surgery, are performed by experienced surgeons in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics throughout the country.
IVF
A rich tradition of family and family values in Israel has created a culture in which fertility is regarded of the highest importance. As a result, Israel provides citizens with free IVF treatments. A sophisticated knowledge and development of infertility medicine has assured Israel’s position as a world leader in IVF, with the highest per capita rate of IVF procedures – 3,400 per 1 million people compared to just 300 in England.
Impressive success rates, lower costs, 24 world-class fertility clinics across the country, and a pool of internationally-renowned IVF specialists make Israel an attractive option for medical tourists from all over the world.
Facts & Figures
- Israel has the 13th highest life expectancy rate in the world – for men 76.69 years, for women 80.84 years.
- Today, Israel has 69 hospitals throughout the country.
- All Israeli citizens receive government-funded health care insurance from four health maintenance organizations: Clalit, Meuhedet, Maccabi and Leumit.
- Israel performs the highest number of IVF treatments per capita in the world.
- Treatment costs for medical tourists are, on average, 65% cheaper in Israel than in the United States.
- 65% of medical tourism patients in Israel receive medical treatments; the remaining 35% receive cosmetic treatments.
- 48% of medical tourists in Israel are from Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Complex surgical procedures, including cardiosurgery, neurosurgery, and oncologic surgery, have an average cost of $18,000 for the medical tourist in Israel.
Welcome to Israel. Welcome to Excellence.
Nathalie Steiner is Vice President of Marketing for Global Health Israel, Ltd. (GHI), a leading Medical Tourism service company in Israel working in close contact with top specialists, top medical centers and top service providers in Israel. GHI focuses on U.S. patients who seek high quality medical services for affordable prices. Ms. Steiner also serves as manager of the Israeli office of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA). In this capacity, Ms. Steiner is in charge of promoting Israel as a leading destination for medical tourism and is in close contact with top management of the leading hospitals in Israel and officials at various governmental offices. Ms. Steiner has founded GHI as a subsidiary of I.S.I. – Israel Scientific Instruments Ltd., and today it offers a wide range of high quality services in Israel to medical tourists from around the globe. She may be reached at Global Health Israel (GHI), Phone: +972-3-9232202 ext. 115, Fax: +972-3-9229750, Cell: +972-542000302 and E-mail: nat@globalhealthisrael.com.
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