What is Medical Travel? Why Malaysia?

As silly as it sounds, a lot of people wonder exactly what Medical Travel entails, and why people partake in Medical Travel.

 

Is it people going overseas to have a breast augmentation? Facelift? Tummy Tuck?

 

Is it because it's cheaper?

 

Are the facilities up to the standards of those in our country?

 

The answer to all of these questions is - YES!

 

Medical Travel simply put, is the process of people travelling overseas for medical treatment. The latest industry trends show Medical Travel being a multi-billion dollar industry, estimated at around $100 Billion, with a growth rate of over 20% per year! There are over 25,000 Australians travelling overseas now to seek medical treatment. This is mainly for cosmetic treatment, however, there are increasingly more people seeking other treatments like dental, optical, cancer treatment, IVF and fertility treatment, bariatric and many more.

 

There are many countries people go to including Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India, Singapore and the United States to name a few. MTM works exclusively with Malaysia.

 

Why Malaysia?

 

Malaysia is one of the very few countries whose Government regulates Medical Travel. The Malaysian Health Travel Council (MHTC) is the governing body which ensures accreditation, regulation and standardisation of hospitals and surgeons, promotion of medical travel and facilitation.

 

The Malaysian Health Council have a very stringent process in selecting Hospitals and Surgeons. Of the 268 hospitals in Malaysia, only 77 are chosen by the Government, and we have built strong relationships with some of these hospitals. The facilities are second to none, and the staff and nurses don't treat you like another number. The hospitality culture of Malaysia is evident in the way the staff look after you.

 

All the doctors and surgeons are educated at some of the most prestigious universities around the world in Edinburgh, London, Melbourne University, NSW, USA and Korea, and have over 12-15 years of experience specialising in their field.

 

The COST is a major factor for many people going overseas, and the favourable exchange rate with Malaysian RM, the capped fees on all surgery, and the fact that you pay the same as a Malaysian local is very lucrative to people seeking treatment overseas. You can expect to save up to 80% on some treatments!

 

Specialised treatment is another reason many people travel overseas, in particular to Malaysia. Procedures not available here in Australia are available in countries like Malaysia, with phenomenal success rates. For example, IVF treatment at the Hope Centre in Malaysia has a 60.7% clinical pregnancy rate through IVF. This is one of the best in the WORLD!

Those are just a few of the many reasons we choose to work with Malaysia as our partner in Medical Travel, and give clients the best care, experience and results!

 

Call us to schedule your consultation, ask us any questions or to just get some more information  1300 882 672 and check out our website www.medicaltravelmanagement.com 

 

See you soon!

MTM