Malaysia is one of the wealthiest countries in Southeast Asia thanks to investments in technology industries and agricultural production. High-rise buildings, shopping complexes, and other modern aspects of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur are contrasted by the surrounding countryside and historical villages. Medical tourism is extremely popular in Malaysia as procedures are much cheaper than in the United States or Western Europe, and fully qualified and highly skilled doctors work in modern facilities with state of the art equipment.

    American and British travelers enjoy vacationing in Malaysia, where they find the perfect mix of luxury, natural beauty, a vibrant culture and world-class cuisine. Tourist numbers are steadily growing in Malaysia because of its efficient and strong modern infrastructure, it’s extremely low crime rate and its internationally renowned medical facilities and medical practitioners. Amazing savings on health care and medical procedures can be had here. Beyond the medical benefits of getting health care in Malaysia, visitors can enjoy the gorgeous tropical surroundings at the beach or in the lush jungles and mountains

     Malaysia’s healthcare system is advanced and, more specifically, there are private hospitals that cater to foreigners looking for high-quality, low-cost medical procedures. Malaysia is multicultural, and English is the norm for communication among its diverse population. This sets is apart from other Asian countries where medical tourism is also a popular industry. Tourists come to Malaysia for cosmetic surgery procedures, but Malaysia is probably most known for cardiac bypass surgery and fertility treatments. The success rates for in vitro fertilization in Malaysia are just as high as those in the United States.

    When traveling to Malaysia for a medical procedure you can expect no less than a modern facility with advanced equipment. Those coming for cosmetic surgery will be pleased to know that there is no waiting time and, more often than not, you can choose a package deal that includes luxury accommodation for post surgery convalescence. Breast augmentation and rhinoplasty are two of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed in Malaysia. The average price of a breast augmentation in the United States is $9,000 compared to just over $3,000 for the same procedure in Malaysia. The cost different of rhinoplasty is even more shocking as it only costs $1,200 in Malaysia while it often reaches costs of just under $10,000 in the United States. Patients needing a bypass surgery can expect to save around 75% as the surgery costs about $11,000 in Malaysia and nearly $47,000 in the US. 

Convalescence in Malaysia.

     Most hospitals catering to medical tourism provide post procedure after care on site in upscale and even 5-star accommodation. Patients will be able to relax near or on hospital grounds, where they will be looked after and closely monitored by certified medical practitioners.

     Travelers from Western countries can obtain a three-month visa on arrival in Malaysia, so it is not necessary to obtain one before traveling here. The currency of Malaysia is the ringgit (RM), which is usually worth just under 30 cents US. Accommodation in Malaysia ranges from budget to luxury at fractions of the costs of the same hotel rooms in the West. Voltage is 220/240 and sockets are three square pins, so Americans and Canadians will need a voltage adaptor. The main language is Bahasa Malaysia, but English is very widely spoken and is the norm in the medical community.