Patients Beyond Borders offers several special editions providing an in-depth look at a particular medical travel destination. These country-specific editions highlight leading hospitals, internationally recognized medical specialties, travel-friendly destinations and tourism information.
World EditionPatients Beyond Borders: Second Edition provides an international overview of medical travel, including a listing of the world's best international hospitals and clinics, a convenient Treatment and Country Finder, and guidance on how to plan and budget a medical trip, as well as information for travel companions. Now completely revised and expanded, Patients Beyond Borders has helped thousands of healthcare consumers save big money on the best medical procedures all over the world. More ... | ![]() |
Korea EditionWith 23 international hospitals and clinics, Korea has emerged as one of the world's leading medical travel destinations. Developed in collaboration with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), Patients Beyond Borders: Korea Edition provides all the information and tools you need to make safe, intelligent, cost-effective decisions about your healthcare in Korea. This 220-page guide features leading hospitals and clinics, with up-to-date information on treatment specialties, accreditation, transportation, communication, and more. More ... | ![]() |
Malaysia Edition"Located centrally between Singapore and Thailand and with some of the best healthcare in Asia, Malaysia receives visitors from more than 30 countries throughout the region and the world," says Healthy Travel Media CEO Josef Woodman. "Malaysia's prices for procedures are on par with popular medical travel destinations such as India and Thailand, and its favorable climate and English-speaking culture attract medical travelers from the US, Canada, the UK, Japan, and Australia." More ... | ![]() |
Singapore EditionOne of the world's leading medical travel destinations, Singapore's healthcare system is ranked sixth worldwide, with more than 40 hospitals and centers of excellence serving the international medical traveler. Now in its updated second edition, Patients Beyond Borders: Singapore Edition is the first comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to medical tourism in Singapore and provides concise information on Singapore's treatment centers, health travel agents, treatment specialties and super-specialties, recovery retreats, accommodations, and more. More ... | ![]() |
Singapore Arabic EditionThe Arabic version of Patients Beyond Borders: Singapore Edition provides critical information and support for Arab travelers seeking alternatives to healthcare services in their own countries, helping guide them through Southeast Asia's most advanced healthcare system. The 200-page book, written entirely in Modern Arabic, features an in-depth overview of Singapore's hospitals and specialty centers, along with coverage of specialized surgical procedures and patient resources, accommodation options, and even recommended travel activities that cater to Middle Eastern patients and their companions. More ... | ![]() |
Taiwan EditionWith world-class international hospitals and clinics serving nearly every medical need, Taiwan is one of the world's best-kept travel secrets. Each year tens of thousands of patients travel to Taiwan for safe, modern medical care at savings of 30-80%. Patients Beyond Borders: Taiwan Edition features 19 hospitals and clinics, with up-to-date information on treatment specialties, accreditation, transportation, communication, and more. More ... | ![]() |
Thailand EditionThailand was one of the earliest international tourism hubs, first as a destination for cosmetic surgery, and in the past decade as one of the leading destinations for patients seeking medical care abroad. Last year, Thailand welcomed 1.2 million patients from more than 190 countries for a wide variety of procedures. Costs of medical procedures in Thailand are typically 30-80% lower than those found in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. More ... | ![]() |
Turkey Edition"Turkey now has 36 JCI-accredited hospitals, more than any other country in the world," says Josef Woodman, author of Patients Beyond Borders. "Turkey's superior healthcare infrastructure, relatively short flying times, and breathtaking beauty are attracting an estimated 200,000 medical tourists each year from the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East." More ... | ![]() |
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