In this age of globalized medicine, when international travel and access to online health information is easily accessible, medical tourism (MT) gains an important global perspective on health. Portugal is a safe and high-quality destination with very competitive prices for both private healthcare and travel-related services.
Modern infrastructures, state-of-the-art equipment, highly qualified health professionals, innovation, climate and hospitality make the difference. The Portuguese health sector is growing and Portugal is becoming one of the reference countries in the area of tourism, and can also assert itself as a model destination in medical tourism. Medical tourism in Portugal is attractive to those coming from countries like the United States, where treatments and surgeries come at an elevated cost. Procedures and services in Portugal are much more economically priced when compared to identical services offered in other Western countries. Portugal is also one of the most affordable cities in all of Europe in terms of everyday life (travel, lodging, food, etc.).
Portugal is known for having cardiology, dermatology, oncology, rehabilitation, plastic surgery, otorhinolaryngology and orthopaedics as major areas of focus. The national medical tourism supply has the conditions for a robust and high quality response to those who seek treatments in this area.
Top Medical Treatments in Portugal
- Oncology:Portugal offers excellent cancer treatment, while the best has been argued to be in the public system, which you won’t be able to access. However, Portugal’s private sector also offers great palliative care.
- Reproductive Services:IVF is available to all, including single women, at a more affordable price than in other countries.
- Dental Care:Dental care in Portugal is some of the best in the world, ranking 5th in the 2020 Healthiest Teeth Index. It is also a lot more affordable. For example, teeth whitening costs around €200, and braces start at €800.
- Cosmetic & Plastic surgery:Portugal offers high-quality cosmetic and plastic surgery at an affordable price. While a breast augmentation in the US can cost around €10,000, in Portugal, it costs around €4,000.
Medical Tourism in Portugal (medicaltourisminportugal.com) is a partnership among reputable private hospital providers, public entities supporting tourism and investment in Portugal, and a nonprofit healthcare sector company. As part of this program, three ,major hospital chains have worked together to create the Portugal Health Passport. This passport provides a package of healthcare services for tourists as part of a the Medical Tourism package. Have a look at the the website
For a fixed price, you may easily access high-quality urgent care at all participating hospitals CUF, Hospital da Luz and Lusíadas. If you are planning to visit Portugal for a few days you may consider five types of convenient health check-ups available at selected hospitals for a special price. To access the special prices, simply present your Portugal Health Passport. The Portugal Health Passport will be accepted at the reception of the urgent care departments at participating private hospitals. When choosing one of our Hospitals or Clinics you can rest assured that you are in the safest hands possible, the surgeons and doctors that collaborate with us are committed to the highest standards of medical care. Many of our doctors are internationally renowned within their areas of specialty. CUF, Hospital da Luz and Lusíadas are available to deliver the best healthcare, with a high safety guarantee, to anyone who seeks our care.
