Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran is a country in southwest Asia with an area of 1,648,195 km2 (about one-fifth the size of the contiguous United States) and a population of 81 million.
It is bordered to the northwest by Armenia, and Azerbaijan; to the northeast by Turkmenistan; to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan; to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; to the north by the Caspian Sea; and to the west by Turkey and Iraq.
The capital of Iran is Tehran, and other major cities include Mashhad, Esfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz.
Medical tourism is considered one of the branches of the tourism industry. Today, much attention is paid to health tourism in Iran because it improves access to healthcare services for people with different health backgrounds and budgets. With the advancement of medical tourism in Iran, the country has become one of the main hubs for receiving different medical treatments -especially plastic surgeries- in the Middle East. You can contact one of the Iran health agencies to apply for Iran medical visa, book accommodation, and benefit from the country's high-standard healthcare services.
Why Was Medical Tourism Formed
- A long queue to start the treatment process;
- Lack of medical facilities in the traveler's country;
- High cost of treatment in the traveler's country;
- Lack of insurance coverage;
- Changes in consumer values;
- Insufficient health care services in the traveler's country;
- Population aging.
Advantages of Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism also has advantages for the targeted patients, including:
- The high-tech healthcare system in the destination;
- Lack of waiting for queue and quick-start treatment;
- Reasonable price for treatment process as well as travel and accommodation costs.
Medical Tourism in Iran
Many people travel to different countries to access healthcare services every year, and Iran is one of the favorable destinations for medical tourism.
Due to the presence of skilled and experienced physicians, well-equipped medical centers, and up-to-date methods, Iran receives many patients from all over the world every year. The statistics show that in 2012, about 30,000 trips were conducted to Iran for medical purposes.
The availability of necessary medical opportunities in Iran has made this country an ideal destination for tourists seeking medical purposes. Also, the existence of warm and cold mineral springs, as well as progress in the field of technology, medical sciences, medicinal herbs, and owning particular geographic regions and various ecosystems, have turned Iran into a health tourism center in the world.
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Why Iran?
Climate verities and plenty of tourism attractions
Security stability all around Iran
The regional proficiency and favorites of the Iranian doctors
Medical centers equipped with modern the systems
Low costs of medical services comparing with other countries Affordable cost compared to other neighboring countries
Iran's achievement to modern ways in treatment such as recombinant drugs, stem cells, etc.
Iran's strategic position in the area
Being contagious with Afghanistan and Iraq which are medically required to other countries
Proximity with the Persian Gulf states
Existing proficient medical and therapeutic experts in the country
Existing religious tourism attractions, exchanging ideas and common religious orientations in the area
Existing young and affordable labor force in the country
Tourism and very rich natural therapy attractions
