Medical Tourism, Treatments and Surgery in Zagreb

(Zagreb, Croatia)

The capital city of Croatia, Zagreb is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in Central Europe. Patients flock here from the US and the UK to take advantage of massive savings on hospital bills, without skimping on the standard of care.

In fact, all the medical facilities in Zagreb using cutting-edge technology, while leading physicians and surgeons travel here from all over Croatia and the rest of Europe to set up practices.


There are around a dozen hospitals in Zagreb that measure up to international standards, and many of these institutions have been receiving medical tourists for several years. Featuring English-speaking staff and offering an excellent aftercare service, the local hospitals and clinics are amongst the best in Europe.

Advantages of Medical Tourism

One of the factors that makes medical tourism so popular in Zagreb is that while costs are low, standards remain extremely high, and a wide range of cutting-edge treatments and procedures are performed here using state-of-the-art equipment. What's more, Zagreb is well connected to the rest of Europe by air, sea and land.

This modern city is the perfect place to unwind, as there are a large number of world-class hotels here, as well as excellent restaurants and great deals on shopping. Culture vultures will also be in their element here, as there are plenty of theatres and museums located in the city.

Those who are recovering from procedures can spend time walking and hiking in Nature Park Medvednica, which is just a short drive away. The Adriatic coast is also located within easy driving distance, where there are numerous stretches of sand on which to soak up the sun.

Medical Procedures

Patients travel to Zagreb hospitals to receive a wide range of procedures, from cancer treatment to heart surgery. However, dental care, such as dental implants and tooth replacements, is particularly popular here, together with all types of cosmetic surgery, such as rhinoplasty and breast augmentation.

Hospitals

The standard of health care in Zagreb is extremely high and English-speaking medical practitioners staff all of the city's private hospitals and clinics. Patients who check into a private room will find it fully loaded with a wide range of modern conveniences, from comfortable beds to modern satellite televisions.

The Villa Mlinova is one of the leading cosmetic surgery facilities in the city. Opened in 2008, this modern facility specialises in procedures such as facelifts in Zagreb, breast enlargement and aesthetic ear and nose surgery.

Located in the heart of Zagreb, the Dr. Frntic Dental Clinic has a reputation for excellence and is a popular choice with those who are looking to save money on procedures such as root canal surgery, teeth whitening and tooth repair. This clinic is used to catering to the needs of medical tourists and offers hotel accommodation, transfers to and from the hotel, and friendly medical consultation.