Paradisiacal beaches, cities full of history, magical towns, beautiful landscapes, delicious food, these and many other wonderful things have made Mexico one of the favorite destinations for foreigners from all over the world. But not everything is fun and entertainment, Mexico is also one of the most important countries in medical tourism and we will tell you the reasons.
Strategic location
The proximity between the United States and Mexico is one of the great advantages for tourists seeking health services. It is estimated that out of the 20 million people in the world who travel for medical tourism, 1.9 million are Americans who visit a city in Mexico and most of the patients come from California, Texas and Arizona states.
Large cities like Guadalajara have highway networks and airports that make the arrival easier for foreigners in search of high-quality health services, so the trip is comfortable and can be done by land or air.
Affordable medical services
Medical tourism in Mexico represents between 70% and 75% savings in costs, which in many cases includes assessment consultations, tests, the recovery period and the medical procedure.It is estimated that the percentages of savings are up to 75% in specialties such as plastic surgery, bariatrics and dentistry.
High specialty medical care
In Mexico, doctors study medicine for an average of six years. Upon completion of their studies, they must have one year of compulsory social service before receiving their professional license. When they finish the service, they can take a specialty exam known as the National Examination for Medical Residency (ENARM) in order to train in the various medical specialties.Currently, the specialties in greatest demand in Mexico are internal medicine, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, and anesthesiology. This means that doctors must study another three years (on average) to specialize. All different careers have organizations that are dedicated to monitoring medical practice, one of them is the CONAMED (National Medical Arbitration Commission), which has autonomy and has power to receive complaints, investigate irregularities in the provision of medical services, among others.
All this indicates that Mexican hospitals and clinics have highly trained personnel to provide services of the same quality as that of US specialists. Also, many hospitals have cutting edge equipment, same as to what they have in the US.
Security
The World Travel and Tourism Council has given a “Safe Travel” seal to medical tourism in Mexico thanks to the health and hygiene standards that are applied in hospitals and clinics. As we mentioned before, there are organizations dedicated to supervising the health sector to guarantee the patient care quality.
In addition, Mexico has the largest number of certified hospitals and clinics in Latin America, so foreigners will be able to find various options to seek the medical care they require.
Why is medical care cheaper in Mexico than in the United States?
Many people find it hard to believe that lower prices do not imply a lower quality of service, but it is and this is due to factors such as:
- The exchange rate. In general, the price of the dollar is higher than the Mexican peso, which translates into lower expenses for Americans when visiting Mexico.
- Wages. Doctors in Mexico are paid less than those in the United States and, in general, earnings are lower in all jobs, which makes services cheaper for Americans.
- Free education. Many of the most prestigious universities in Mexico are those in the public sector, for example, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of Guadalajara (UDG) are the best universities in the entire country and students do not have debts for student loans for government subsidies, which also translates into lower costs.
- No medical malpractice insurance. Mexican insurers do not include medical malpractice insurance used in the United States to protect doctors against lawsuits.
- Lower cost drugs. Most of the medications that are prescribed and sold in Mexico cost between 30% and 60% cheaper than in the United States, in addition to having a wide variety of options, both patent and generic.
Searching for specialized medical care in Mexico is a complex task given the enormous variety of high-quality services. We recommend that you make sure that the specialist you choose has certifications, a professional license and that the clinic or hospital where they work is recognized and has the necessary equipment to attend to any eventuality.
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