What This Is
What medical travel means
Medical Tourism at Taro Voyages is a travel coordination service for planned medical treatment abroad, covering flights, medical-visa support, hospital-adjacent stays, and recovery logistics.
Medical travel means combining a planned medical or dental procedure with travel to another country — usually to reach a particular specialist, technology, or type of treatment, or simply because the traveller has chosen to recover somewhere else. It spans everything from a dental smile makeover in Bangkok to a cardiac procedure in Chennai to an Ayurveda wellness retreat in Kerala.
Taro Voyages' role in this is entirely on the travel side. We plan and coordinate the trip around a procedure you and your doctors have already decided on — flights, medical-visa paperwork where required, accommodation near your treating hospital, transfers, interpreter support, and recovery-stay logistics. We do not diagnose, do not recommend one hospital or doctor over another, and do not set or guarantee a treatment price; those decisions sit with you, your clinicians, and the hospital that treats you.
Most patients who travel for treatment already have a diagnosis and a recommended procedure from a doctor at home, and are looking for a particular specialist or technology, a confirmed appointment once a hospital abroad has assessed them, or simply the chance to recover somewhere different. What Taro adds is the logistics layer around that decision, so travel, documentation, and on-the-ground support are handled while the clinical side stays exactly where it should: with licensed medical professionals.
The destinations below are included because they have established, internationally used medical travel infrastructure — not because Taro has a commercial relationship with any specific hospital. Always verify a hospital's accreditation, read independent reviews, and confirm treatment cost and suitability directly with the hospital before booking.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, lies in mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south, with maritime boundaries on the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. It covers approximately 513,115 square kilometres and has a population of nearly 66 million; its capital and largest city is Bangkok.
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, lies mainly in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller portion, East Thrace, in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east, Iraq, Syria and the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea, Greece and Bulgaria to the west; Ankara is the capital, while Istanbul is the largest city and economic centre of a country of more than 86 million people.
Switzerland is a landlocked federal republic at the intersection of Central, Western and Southern Europe, geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura Mountains. The Alps cover most of its territory, while the majority of its roughly 9 million residents live on the plateau, home to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne and other major cities and economic centres.
Who this is for
- Patients with a planned, already-diagnosed procedure who want travel handled end to end
- Families coordinating travel and stay for a patient and an accompanying companion
- Travellers combining a hospital stay with a recovery period abroad
- Anyone who wants logistics, documentation, and travel support in one place while every clinical decision stays with their doctors
Procedures
Procedures covered
Overviews only — every clinical judgement about whether a procedure suits you is between you and your doctors.
Dental Implants & Veneers
Full-mouth dental implants, porcelain veneers, and smile makeovers. Thailand, Turkey, and India are established destinations for dental tourism.
Cardiac Bypass & Valve Surgery
Open-heart surgery, CABG, valve replacements, and angioplasty performed by internationally trained cardiologists, with India among the most established destinations for cardiac care abroad.
Knee & Hip Replacement
Joint replacement surgeries using modern implant technology, offered at established orthopedic centres in India and Thailand.
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, breast augmentation, and body contouring. South Korea and Thailand are internationally recognized destinations for aesthetic surgery.
Hair Transplant (FUE/DHI)
Follicular Unit Extraction and Direct Hair Implantation techniques, with Turkey established as a leading global destination for hair restoration.
IVF & Fertility Treatments
In-vitro fertilization, egg freezing, ICSI, and surrogacy support. Malaysia, India, and the UAE have established international fertility clinic networks.
LASIK & Eye Surgery
Laser vision correction, cataract surgery, and retinal treatments, offered at established ophthalmology centres in India and Turkey.
Organ Transplant & Oncology
Kidney and liver transplants, and cancer treatment including immunotherapy and proton therapy. Singapore and India are home to notable oncology centres in Asia.
Recovery Alongside Travel
Combine treatment with time away — recovering by a Thai beach after dental work, or exploring Istanbul after a hair transplant appointment. Many patients build a short recovery stay into the same trip.
Access Once Your Hospital Confirms
Public healthcare systems in many home countries carry long queues for elective procedures. Once your treating hospital has assessed you and confirmed a plan, Taro coordinates travel around that schedule.
International Patient Support
Hospitals that serve international patients often provide dedicated patient-coordination teams, multilingual staff, and private recovery suites — details worth confirming directly with the hospital before you book.
Where
Destination profiles
Included because each has established, internationally used medical travel infrastructure — not because Taro has a commercial relationship with any hospital named below. Always verify accreditation and cost directly with the hospital.
Thailand
Thailand is one of the world's most established medical tourism destinations, known for its hospitality, internationally accredited hospitals, and competitive pricing across dental, cosmetic, and cardiac procedures.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Hospital, and Phyathai Hospital.
Kerala
Kerala is India's wellness capital, blending traditional Ayurveda with modern medical infrastructure. Government-backed medical tourism initiatives and English-speaking doctors support holistic healing alongside advanced surgery.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Amrita Hospital Kochi, Aster Medcity, KIMS Hospital, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute.
Goa
Goa combines dental, cosmetic, and Ayurveda-based rehabilitation treatment with a beach-holiday recovery experience, set against golden beaches and Portuguese heritage.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Manipal Hospital Goa, Goa Medical College, Victor Hospital, and Healthway Hospital.
Turkey
Turkey is a leading global destination for hair transplant surgery, with a strong network of internationally accredited hospitals in Istanbul. Turkey also has an established dental tourism industry (including 'Hollywood smile' packages), alongside LASIK and cosmetic surgery.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Acibadem Healthcare Group, Memorial Hospital, Medicana International, and Liv Hospital Istanbul.
Singapore
Singapore is Asia's premium medical hub, with strong capability for complex surgeries, oncology, and neurosurgery. It draws patients from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Raffles Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, and National University Hospital.
Dubai & UAE
The UAE has invested heavily in healthcare infrastructure and has attracted internationally known hospital groups. Dubai Health City is a dedicated medical free zone bringing multiple specialist facilities together in one location, alongside Dubai's wider leisure and shopping scene.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic City Hospital, American Hospital Dubai, and King's College Hospital Dubai.
South Korea
South Korea is a major global centre for cosmetic and plastic surgery, with a dense concentration of clinics in the Gangnam district. Beyond aesthetics, Korea has strong capability in robotic surgery, cancer treatment, and advanced diagnostics, and its skincare industry also draws visitors.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Samsung Medical Center, Asan Medical Center, Severance Hospital (Yonsei), and Seoul National University Hospital.
Malaysia
Malaysia's national healthcare tourism initiative (MHTC) has made it one of the fastest-growing medical travel destinations in the region. With English-speaking staff and halal-friendly facilities, Malaysia is especially popular with Middle Eastern patients.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Prince Court Medical Centre, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Medical Centre, and Island Hospital Penang.
Japan
Japan is known for early cancer-detection screening programmes built around PET-CT and MRI technology. Japanese hospitals have strong capability in robotic-assisted surgery, with meticulous precision and consistent investment in diagnostic technology.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include University of Tokyo Hospital, National Cancer Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, and Kameda Medical Center.
Switzerland
Switzerland is associated with luxury medical travel and a long tradition of specialized private clinics, including early work in cellular rejuvenation therapy on Lake Geneva. Swiss clinics are generally positioned around privacy, precision, and specialized programmes such as stem cell therapy and anti-aging protocols.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Clinique La Prairie, Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, University Hospital Zurich, and Klinik Lengg.
France
France has a well-established healthcare system, and Gustave Roussy and Institut Curie are well-known cancer treatment centres. France also has a long tradition of thermalisme — supervised thermal spa treatment — attracting wellness travellers to towns like Vichy and Évian.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute, Hôpital Américain de Paris, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, and Institut Curie.
Italy
Italy combines established medical expertise with a centuries-old tradition of thermal healing. Abano Terme, Montecatini, and Saturnia offer supervised thermal spa programmes for musculoskeletal and dermatological conditions, alongside research hospitals in Milan with international patient programmes.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include Humanitas Research Hospital Milan, San Raffaele Hospital Milan, Policlinico Gemelli Rome, and Terme di Saturnia Spa.
Egypt
Egypt is an emerging medical tourism destination, particularly for dental work, cosmetic procedures, and eye surgery. Cairo's private hospitals offer modern facilities, and combined with the chance to visit the Pyramids and cruise the Nile, Egypt offers a distinctive medical travel itinerary.
Major internationally accredited hospitals in this destination include As-Salam International Hospital, Dar Al Fouad Hospital, Saudi German Hospital Cairo, and Ain Shams University Hospital.
How It Works
How Taro coordinates it, end to end
Every step below is travel logistics. None of it is a clinical decision, and none of it happens before your hospital has assessed you.
Consultation & Brief
Share the planned procedure, destination preference, travel dates, and whether a companion is travelling. Taro does not assess suitability — that stays with the treating hospital.
Destination & Logistics Shortlist
Based on your brief, Taro shares destination options and the kind of accommodation and support typically available near major hospitals in each location.
Documentation & Travel Planning
Support with medical-visa paperwork where applicable, flights, and sharing your medical records with the hospital's own international patient team ahead of your consultation.
Treatment Travel
Flights, transfers, hospital-adjacent accommodation, and companion arrangements are confirmed once the hospital has assessed you and set a treatment plan.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Coordination for your recovery stay, extended accommodation if needed, and travel arrangements for any follow-up visits.
What Taro arranges
Flights
Return international flights timed around your hospital's confirmed schedule.
Visa Support
Guidance and paperwork support for medical or visitor visas, where the destination requires one.
Hospital-Adjacent Stays
Accommodation near your treating hospital, for you and any travelling companion.
Transfers
Airport and hospital transfers arranged for every leg of the trip.
Interpreter Support
Local-language interpretation arranged where you need it.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Extended-stay accommodation and travel arranged around your recovery and any follow-up visits.
Good To Know
Practical notes before you book
Questions
Frequently asked
What does Taro Voyages actually arrange for medical travel?
Flights, medical-visa paperwork where required, accommodation near your treating hospital, transfers, interpreter support where needed, and recovery-stay logistics. Clinical decisions — diagnosis, treatment choice, and fitness to travel — stay with you and your doctors.
Does Taro Voyages recommend specific hospitals or doctors?
No. Taro coordinates travel and logistics; it does not practise medicine, does not give medical advice, and does not recommend specific treatments or providers. We can share general destination information, but the choice of hospital and clinician is yours.
How is the cost of my treatment decided?
By the treating hospital, after it has reviewed your case. Costs vary by patient, diagnosis, and treatment plan, so Taro cannot quote a treatment price — only your hospital can, once it has assessed you.
Do I need a visa for medical treatment abroad?
Many destinations offer a dedicated medical visa. Requirements vary by nationality and destination and change without notice — confirm current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you book.
Can someone travel with me?
Yes — Taro can arrange travel and accommodation for an accompanying companion alongside your own.
How soon before travel should I get in touch?
As early as possible once you have a planned procedure and a preferred destination, so there is time for documentation, visa processing where needed, and the hospital's own pre-assessment.
Taro Voyages arranges your travel, logistics, and on-the-ground coordination for medical trips abroad. We do not provide medical advice, do not practise medicine, and do not recommend specific treatments or providers. Every clinical decision rests with you and your licensed doctors — the treating hospital determines cost and suitability only after its own assessment.
Tell Taro about your planned procedure.
Share your planned procedure, destination preference, and travel dates. Taro coordinates the travel and logistics around your treating hospital's schedule — every clinical decision stays with you and your doctors.