Operations like bypass and valve replacements are notoriously expensive in the West, and countries like India (especially in Bangalore, Chennai, and New Delhi), Mexico (Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana), Singapore, Thailand, and Turkey have pioneered low-cost, high-quality cardiac care. Among the more popular procedures are coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair/replacement, and angioplasty. A heart procedure in the USA can range from tens of thousands of dollar to more than $150,000, while you can have one in India for just $5,000, with other destinations somewhat more but still well below U.S. prices. So this sector may offer some of medical tourism´s most dramatic savings, even when factoring in travel costs - up to 80 and 90 percent in some cases. But one caveat is that there are also costs associated with follow-up care and other factors.
Read more in my post The Top 5 Most In-demand Medical Tourism Procedures.
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