Medical tourism in Moscow

Medical tourism within the country is gaining momentum – some go to the regions to receive budgetary treatment, while others rush to the capital cities to consult with a highly qualified specialist or go under the knife of an experienced luminary of medicine.

Today, most large medical institutions, including state ones, are ready to accept non-resident and foreign citizens for assistance. Of particular interest are clinics at well-known research institutes – even a regular consultation is sometimes booked several months in advance.

Many come with a diagnosis. In such cases, you often want to get a second opinion, that is, the opinion of another doctor, especially a more qualified one. They also go to receive high-tech treatment. For example, in Moscow, such rare services for our country as the treatment of leukemia with CAR T-cells, arthroplasty using 3D simulation, prostatectomy with a Da Vinci robot, aspiration biopsy, and much more are in demand.

Some travelers combine business with pleasure: when they come to Moscow, they not only visit interesting corners of the white stone, but at the same time undergo examinations or cosmetic procedures that are not available in their region. Often they come to eminent plastic surgeons to get a “dream figure”. In such cases, it is more convenient and profitable to rent an apartment by the day. It's cheaper than staying directly at a medical facility, apartment or classic hotel. It's nice to rent a beautiful designer apartment where you are your own boss! 

However, the option of renting an apartment by the day is also suitable for those who purposefully came for treatment, but do not want to stay in clean, but “cold” treasury chambers. At the same time, in Moscow clinics, especially in large ones with a worldwide reputation, the cost of living is impressive.

Why is medicine in Moscow so attractive?

• the oldest Russian medical “schools” are supported within the walls of the institutions;
• Moscow clinics are relatively well funded, and therefore, on average, Moscow doctors have more advanced knowledge and skills, and not their colleagues from the regions;
• high competition forces specialists to constantly expand and deepen their professional competencies; more advanced equipment;
• more up-to-date methods in diagnostics and treatment;
• powerful material and technical base.

Almost all major institutions actively accept non-residents, including – City Clinical Hospital named after V. M. Buyanov, Botkinskaya Hospital, City Clinical Hospital named after V. V. Vinogradov and many others.

Advice! Even if you plan only to go for a consultation, call the clinic in advance, inform about your arrival, clarify the details, and only then determine the dates.

It is also worth arriving a little earlier – settle down, adapt, settle down. Keep in mind that it will also take time to complete the contract and pay, so try to arrive at the clinic in advance.

Health to you and your loved ones!