Top hospitals in the world and best countries for medical tourism
The quality of treatment largely depends on the chosen country and the specific clinic. See where the best hospitals are, where to go for treatment and which countries are considered the healthiest in the world.
Material prepared by Julia Loko, Investment programs expert
Frequently asked questions
According to Newsweek, the best hospital in the world is Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. It’s also acknowledged as the world’s best smart hospital, and its oncology department is in the top 5 of specialized hospitals.
According to Newsweek, it’s the USA: 33 American hospitals are in the 100 world’s best clinics, which is the best result among countries in the ranking.
According to the Medical Tourism Association, Canada, Singapore, Japan, the UAE, Spain, the UK, and Israel are popular destinations for treatment among US citizens. Still, it’s safe to say they are in demand overall.
Numbeo named Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, France, and Denmark as the top five countries in terms of healthcare systems.
According to Newsweek, it is Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA, is the world’s best specialised hospital.
According to Newsweek’s ranking, it’s Charité in Berlin, Germany. The world’s best smart hospital is Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset in Solna, Sweden, which uses artificial intelligence. The best European clinic for treating cancer is Institut Gustave Roussy in Villejuif, France.
Mayo Clinic — Rochester, USA
Toronto General, University Health Network — Toronto, Canada
Charité — Berlin, Germany
AP-HP, Hôpital Universitaire Pitié Salpêtrière — Paris, France
Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset — Solna, Sweden
Sheba Medical Center — Ramat Gan, Israel