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Medical Tourism in Singapore |
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--> Many people across the world are scared of doctors and hospitals not only due to surgical procedures but also due to heavy bills that follow such procedures! What if you could get your health treatment at a much cheaper cost and also enjoy a holiday with your family? The term which they use for such facility is "medical tourism". Medical tourism is catching up in countries where health treatments are available at much cheaper costs than in countries such as US and UK where even a simple health check up can be heavy on your pocket.
Singapore is emerging as a medical tourism hub attracting medical tourists from various countries across the globe. If you chose Singapore for health care services, you are assured of high standards of care with latest infrastructure and that too at low cost. Singapore has an excellent English proficiency which means that you can freely and comfortably communicate with your doctor. Nine Singapore hospitals and two medical centers have received Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation which accounts for one-third of all JCI-accredited facilities in Asia .
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Comparative cost analysis
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| Procedure | US Cost | Singapore Cost |
| Dental Treatment (Root Canal)
| 800$-1200$ | 350$-900$ |
| Heart Bypass | 130,000$ | 18,500$ |
| Heart valve replacement | 160,000$ | 12,500$ |
| Angioplasty | 57,000$ | 13,000$ |
| Hip Replacement | 43,000$ | 12,000$ |
| Hysterectomy | 20,000$ | 6,000$ |
| Knee Replacement | 40,000$ | 13,000$ |
| LASIK Eye surgery | 2341$ | 1700$ |
| Spinal fusion | 62,000$ | 9,000$ |
| Stem cell transplant | 235,000$ | 72,000$-90,000$ |
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Health care services in Singapore
If you are planning a visit to Singapore for medical purpose, this piece of information might be useful to you. Many hospitals in Singapore offer dedicated service centers that provide a comprehensive range of services to patients from overseas and their family members. The amicable and trained customer service officers help patients with arrangements for appointments and referrals to the appropriate specialists, hospital admission, follow-up care and transportation. Services such as interpreters, travel and visa arrangements, as well as currency exchange, are also available.
Health care services in which Singapore holds specialty include Heart Valve Defect, Percutaneous Trans luminal Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery, Liver Cancer, Cancer in the Head & Neck, Stem Cell Transplant for Ocular Surface Disease, Hearing Loss, Knee Pain, Urinary Stones and Prostate Cancer.
Also visit our section Hospitals in Singapore
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Premiere heath care centers in Singapore |
| Hospital |
Address |
Telephone |
Fax |
Website |
| Alexandra Hospital |
378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964 |
+65.64722000 |
+65.63793880 |
www.alexhosp.com.sg |
| East Shore Hospital |
321 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427990 |
+65.6344.7588 |
+65.6345.4966 |
www.eastshore.com.sg |
| Gleneagles Hospital |
6A Napier Road, Singapore 258500 |
+65.6473.7222 |
+65.6470.5616 |
www.gleneagles.com.sg |
| Kk Women's & Children's Hospital |
100 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 229899 |
+65.62934044 |
+65.62937933 |
www.kkh.com.sg |
| Mount Alvernia Hospital |
820 Thomson Road (opposite MacRitchie Reservoir), Singapore 574623 |
+65.6347 6688 |
+65.6255 6303 |
www.mtalvernia-hospital.org |
| Mount Elizabeth Hospital Ltd |
3 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228510 |
+65.6737.2666 |
+65.6734.0518 |
www.mountelizabeth.com.sg |
| Raffles Hospital |
585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770 |
+65.6311 1666 |
+65.6311 2333 |
www.raffleshospital.com
enquiries@raffleshospital.com |
| Thomson Medical Centre |
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677 |
+65.6250 1965 |
+65.6352 6551 |
www.imh.com.sg
enquiry@imh.com.sg |
| Woodbridge Hospital/Institute Of Mental Health |
10 Buangkok View Singapore 539747 |
+65.63892000 |
+65.63851050 |
www.imh.com.sg
enquiry@imh.com.sg
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