Health tourism – Portugal has a lot to offer

  • 24 May, 22

Why consider Portugal?

In recent years, especially in the Algarve, the private hospitals have developed extensively, and to a very high standard. As the national health service, which is very good, but not fast for elective surgery, this has created a demand for private health care. Add to that, the cost of private medical insurance is relatively low compared with northern Europe. The private hospital network has grown fast to meet the demand.

Most of these hospitals are modern, high tech and equipped with the very latest technology. Portuguese doctors and surgeons are highly trained and extremely skilled.

The Alvor hospital now offer an adjacent hotel, Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel for extended health and Beauty treatments as well as on going accommodation during recovery. Recovering in the sun sounds a very attractive idea.

Lisbon and Porto

Lisbon and Porto also have some world class private hospitals, offering every type of surgery and treatment. Although not on offer to health tourists, one or two of the public hospitals are performing revolutionary operations. 

In Lisbon and Porto the best known group is CUF, who have 18 hospitals and clinics. They have been established in private health care for over 75 years and have a very good reputation for their treatments and specialities.

World leading health care, and recover in the sun

There is little question that compared with northern Europe, Portugal is a choice that anyone looking at elective surgery should consider. Make a few enquiries and get estimated costs and waiting times, usually available in a time scale to meet your requirements.

Flight times from northern Europe are less than three hours and air fares are very competitive. Most of the hospitals have accommodation available for relatives who may wish to accompany you.

An enquiry costs nothing and you may be very pleasantly surprised at what’s on offer. Although very competitively priced (compared to Northern Europe), there will be no compromise in terms of treatment and care.

Cre: Portugalnews

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