Why is Germany preferred as a medical tourism destination?

Germany ranks highest in the list of medically advanced countries. Annually, it receives over 250,000 patients from 177 countries worldwide. Researchers indicate that the number of visitors seeking treatment will continue to increase annually, attributed to the success of treatment and patient satisfaction after receiving treatment in Germany, leading to their swift return to normal life. Among the factors encouraging many to come to Germany for treatment are:

1️⃣ Treatment costs favor Germany when compared to the United States, Switzerland, and England.

2️⃣ The moderate climate and picturesque nature aid in recovery, especially in cases of complex treatments.

3️⃣ The educational system in German medical universities is highly complex, allowing only top-performing students to enroll. This means that medical personnel in Germany are inherently talented and exceptional.

According to the German website "Spiegel Online," the state spends €31,690 per year on the education of one medical student.

This is reflected in the health of German citizens themselves, where life expectancy in Germany has increased by 38 years since 1980: from 69 years for men and 76 years for women to 78 years for men and 83 years for women. The state has approximately 2,000 hospitals to serve 18.5 million patients annually, in addition to private hospitals and clinics.

The German medical sector prides itself on its overall development, with an advanced preventive measures system, skill in timely disease detection, and the highest levels of sterilization.

Therefore, Germany has long been the most famous destination for patients from around the world. The state seeks to support foreign patients and continuously develop the sector, to provide everyone who chooses Germany as a treatment destination with:

✅ Medical services according to German and international quality standards.

Any hospital in Germany must obtain quality approvals and certificates from the Ministry of Health and the federal government. Hospitals wishing to receive foreign patients must obtain additional, more complex quality certificates to ensure the ability to provide the highest quality of treatment. Each medical department has its own standards, and every department in every hospital must meet all requirements (related to equipment level, service, staff qualifications, and having advanced techniques and medications) to be allowed to offer its services.

✅ Trained doctors.

In addition to the aforementioned, doctors undergo training under the supervision of senior doctors for years before being allowed to deal with foreign patients. After completing their training, they participate in drug and treatment development programs and obtain additional international certifications.

✅ The latest treatment and diagnostic technologies and the latest medications.

Thanks to government funding for the healthcare sector, medical equipment is updated every two years in hospitals serving foreign patients, providing advanced medications not available in most countries and highly accurate diagnostic devices unparalleled in other countries.

✅ Transparency in dealing between the patient and hospital staff.

The patient receives the assistance they truly need without additional procedures aimed at increasing the treatment bill. Treatment plans are determined according to German and European treatment protocols specific to each disease, which stipulate the necessary diagnostic and treatment steps. Treatment costs are organized by the state to be uniform, whether for German or foreign patients.

At VIP Medical Service, we comply with German laws and regulations stipulated for receiving and organizing the treatment of patients coming to Germany. In addition to our team's experience in managing patient programs from the Middle East, we provide the highest level of comfort for our patients and provide everything necessary to achieve the desired treatment outcome, regain health, and enjoy daily life.

Our team is ready to provide all necessary information with complete honesty and transparency: just leave us a message, and our medical travel specialist will contact you and guide you step by step, while our medical team prepares the required treatment program and provides you with the necessary consultation and explanation.

Authors: Maxim Stepanov (Medical Tourism Specialist), Mohamed Sarass (General Supervisor).

Sources: spiegel.de, imtj.com, aljazeera.net.