Patients planning to travel to Germany for medical treatment are usually interested in the cost of medical services. The specialists at the medical tourism operator BookingHealth tell us what the treatment price in Germany is and where you can save money.
What is the cost of treatment?
The cost of medical treatment in Germany varies considerably and depends on a number of factors:
- Your diagnosis
- Treatment method
- Complexity of the clinical case: for example, a more complex operation may cost more
- Technologies used: for example, robot-assisted surgery has a higher cost than laparoscopic surgery
- Cost of the drugs used: sometimes this is the main part of the expenses
In addition, prices vary from hospital to hospital. If you want to be treated in the best hospitals in Germany, be prepared for higher costs.
Your overall medical costs will also depend on the number of procedures you need and the duration of your treatment. For example, surgery and chemotherapy are more expensive than surgery alone. Rehabilitation for 30 days is more expensive than rehabilitation for 20 days.
Innovative treatment prices
As Germany is a country with advanced medicine, people often come here in search of innovative medical procedures. Below are approximate prices for some services:
- Stem cell therapy price in Germany is from 20 thousand euros
- Lutetium-177 radiotargeted therapy costs from 22 thousand euros and Actinium-225 radiotargeted therapy costs from 25 thousand euros
- Liver cancer treatment with hepatic artery chemoembolization costs from 8 thousand euros
- Proton therapy costs from from 85 thousand euros
- Cancer treatment with dendritic cells starts from 20 thousand euros
If you want to know the prices for specific procedures or treatments for certain diseases, the BookingHealth website is an option. It lists the cost of medical services in different hospitals, allowing you to compare prices and review choices.
Is it expensive to get treatment in Germany?
Prices in Germany are higher than in countries with low medical standards. However, this does not mean that medical costs are higher. If you receive higher quality medical care, you are less likely to need additional services due to a wrong diagnosis, unsuccessful initial treatment, or complications. Hospital stays are shortened due to less traumatic procedures, so you do not have to pay for extra days in the hospital. The frequency of disease recurrence is also reduced, lowering your medical costs in the long run.
Even if the cost of treatment in Germany is indeed higher than in your native country, it is worth paying this price to receive a more effective and safer treatment, on which the rest of your life depends, its quality, the ability to return to work, to live without chronic pain, physical limitations, and other problems, depending on the clinical case.
When choosing a medical tourism destination, it is worth considering that Germany has more affordable medical care compared to many other developed countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Great Britain. At the same time, the quality of medical care is at least no worse.
How can I reduce my expenses?
If you don't have enough money for treatment, there are several ways to reduce your expenses:
- Get treatment at a municipal hospital rather than a university one.
- Take advantage of more accessible methods that may provide comparable results.
- Make an appointment for your treatment through BookingHealth to avoid additional fees for international patients.
You are welcome to leave your request on the BookingHealth website to get advice from a medical tourism specialist. They will help you choose a clinic based on your diagnosis, requirements for the quality of medical care, and its cost. With BookingHealth, you can make an appointment for your treatment in Germany for your preferred dates and get help in organizing your trip abroad.
