Some of the most popular procedures done to patients in Israel include IVF or in-vitro fertilization, bone marrow transplant, neurological procedures, cancer treatment, heart surgery, weight loss surgery, eye surgery, addiction problems and catheterization. Three hospitals at present is accredited by the JCI. About the Concept The first documented occasion of medical tourism was thousands of years ago when Greek pilgrims moved all throughout the Mediterranean towards Epidauria, a minor territory in the Saronic Gulf. The place was considered as the home of Asklepios, the god of healing. Epidauria was visited by thousands of people each year, for cases like fever, bone problems, heart ailments, skin disease and many more. The WHO or World Health Organization indicates that labor overhead in the United States is significantly greater compared to third world countries. About 70% of the cost is labor related. Patients who travel abroad can expect to pay only 10% to 40% of the cost they are charged in the States. What kind of treatments can I receive? Korean clinics and hospitals are especially popular for procedures like cancer treatment, organ transplant, joint care, dental care, ophthalmology, spinal treatment and infertility treatment. Other popular procedures are mostly included in cosmetic surgery, such as nose jobs, skin lightening, eyelid surgery and facelifts. The best time to get liposuction in other countries is when the weight has failed to go down after 6 months of consistent dieting and exercise. Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry is described as restoring, reposition or replacing teeth. It is primarily done to boost the face and smile of the patient. European Choices Even though Asian and South American countries are the most popular choices, Europe has also grown in medical tourism. There are so many European nations now offering medical tourism packages, such as Germany, Hungary, Malta, Spain, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Portugal, Poland and Lithuana.