Healthcare in Iran

As mentioned before, Iran has a long history in medicine. There are great healthcare centers in all cities of Iran especially big ones such as Tehran,Ahwaz, Shiraz, Isfahan, etc. distributed in both public and private sectors. These centers provide an acceptable standard of services.
In fact, Iran is one of the best countries for doing all kinds of healthcare services regarding its great health infrastructures and services, meeting international standards, having well-educated and well-trained medical staff as well as its cheaper services in contrast with western and eastern countries; and that is why it is the center of attention of patients and tourists who want high quality as well as low prices in healthcare services or medical operations.
It seems that private clinics and hospitals offer a slightly higher standard and better facilities; however, the public sectors also enjoy the best and most professional physicians and surgeons. It should be mentioned, however, that the cost of treatment in private sectors is quite higher than in public sectors. Nevertheless, the price and expense of healthcare, even in Iran private hospitals and clinics, is fairly cheaper than in other countries.

In short, most people prefer Iran healthcare services and choose Iran as a medical destination because:

     • Iran enjoys great healthcare infrastructures in both the private and public sectors;
     • There are great famous professional physicians and surgeons;
     • Iran’s pharmaceutical industry is also well-developed. The expats can find pharmacies in all cities and towns of Iran easily;
     • The prices are affordable and cheaper than in other countries;
     • The staff both in public and in private centers can speak English. However, the expats can ask for their own language-speaking translators and guides.

These are very important items in health tourism that any medical tourist should consider.

Popular Treatments in Iran

Iran is famous for its professional physicians and surgeons and its great healthcare infrastructures as well as the low cost of treatments. Some treatments discussed below are popular among medical tourists.