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A practical guide to medical travel

Plan Medical Care Abroad with Vetted Clinics

Explore treatment options with carefully selected clinics and experienced doctors abroad. Cura helps organize information, communication and next steps from your first request through follow-up.

Find a suitable care option

Search, Compare and Plan with More Confidence

Explore procedures, review partner clinics and start planning treatment abroad with information that fits your needs.

Popular procedures among international patients

Popular Procedures

Explore procedures and services many international patients research when considering treatment abroad.

Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is nose reshaping surgery that can adjust nasal bone, cartilage or both for appearance and, when clinically appropriate, breathing function.

  • Procedure Time: 4 hour
  • Recovery Time: 8 week
Lip Lift
Lip Lift

A lip lift can shorten the skin between the nose and upper lip to elevate the upper lip and increase upper tooth show, depending on assessment.

  • Procedure Time: 2 hour
  • Recovery Time: 8 week

Support for medical travel planning

How Cura Supports Your Planning

We make medical travel easier to understand with organized information, vetted clinics and help at key stages before and after treatment.

Your Practical Care Abroad Plan

Not sure where to start? We help you explore suitable procedures, clinic options and doctor profiles based on your goals, priorities and medical information.

Carefully Selected Clinics and Doctors

Your health decisions deserve careful review. Cura works with partner clinics and doctors that meet our review standards and shares details about licensing, training and experience so you can compare options more confidently.

Understand What May Be Included

We explain what treatment proposals usually include so you can review services, appointments and practical support before making a decision.

Guidance at Key Steps

Planning does not end with choosing a procedure. From travel preparation to recovery logistics and follow-up coordination, our team helps you understand what may come next.

Your health, your choice

Procedure Categories

Browse procedures by specialty and treatment type.

Every medical travel plan is personal

Your Health Decisions, Our Coordination

Cura is designed to help international patients navigate care abroad with safety-minded coordination. From finding suitable clinic options to planning travel and follow-up steps, we focus on structure, continuity and realistic expectations.

Quality-focused care and transparent partnerships

Partner Clinics and Hospitals

We work with carefully selected hospitals and clinics in Turkey and Iran that meet Cura’s review standards, helping you compare information and make a more informed choice.

Atieh Hospital

<p><strong>Atieh Hospital</strong> is a private hospital in western Tehran that has operated since 1998. Its hospital setting brings together inpatient wards, operating rooms, emergency care, critical care units and diagnostic departments.</p><p>An International Patients Department supports consultation coordination, medical record sharing before appointments and administrative planning. On-site services include dentistry, imaging, laboratory testing and a pharmacy, while English discharge documents and language support are available in defined situations.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Bahman Hospital

<p><strong>Bahman Hospital</strong> is a private specialty and subspecialty hospital in Shahrak-e Gharb, Tehran. Opened in 2008, it has 200 official beds, inpatient wards, critical care units and general and cardiac operating theatres.</p><p>Hospital-based services are supported by imaging, laboratory, pharmacy and outpatient clinics, including plastic surgery and dental care. A dedicated International Patient Department provides express admission, seven private rooms, multilingual communication support and coordinated follow-up after discharge.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Private Rooms
Room Service
Day General Hospital

<p><strong>Day General Hospital</strong> is a private general hospital in Tehran, Iran, with specialist and subspecialist clinics, inpatient wards and critical care units. The hospital opened in 1990 and has 200 fixed beds, including 196 active beds.</p><p>Hospital-based services include a plastic surgery clinic, general and cardiac surgery, MRI, CT, radiology, laboratory, pathology and pharmacy services. An International Patients Department coordinates communication, admission planning and post-treatment follow-up for international patients.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Ebnesina Specialist Hospital

<p><strong>Ebnesina Specialist Hospital</strong> is a private specialty and subspecialty hospital in western Tehran, Iran. The current hospital opened in June 2007, following the earlier Ebnesina 24-hour clinic established in 1972.</p><p>Hospital-based care includes plastic and cosmetic surgery, dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, intensive care and emergency support. A dedicated International Patients Department coordinates express admission, English and Arabic communication, online consultations and travel planning for international patients.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Private Rooms
Erfan Hospital

<p><strong>Erfan Hospital</strong> is a private specialty and subspecialty hospital in the Saadat Abad area of Tehran, Iran. Established in 2007, it provides inpatient, outpatient, surgical, intensive care and diagnostic services within one hospital setting.</p><p>The hospital has 180 active beds, operating rooms, imaging and laboratory departments and a 24-hour emergency department. Its International Patients Department coordinates admission and treatment planning, with interpreter support available in English, Arabic and Turkish.</p>

Iran Tehran
Private Rooms
Erfan Niayesh Hospital

<p><strong>Erfan Niayesh Hospital</strong> is a private multispecialty hospital in western Tehran and part of the Erfan Hospitals Group. Opened in 2016, it combines inpatient, outpatient and emergency care within an 11-storey hospital setting.</p><p>The hospital has 250 beds, more than 60 critical care beds and 23 operating rooms. Relevant services include plastic and reconstructive surgery, a skin, hair, laser and aesthetics clinic and specialist dentistry, supported by imaging, laboratory, pathology, pharmacy and an International Patient Department.</p>

Iran Tehran
Private Rooms
Jam Hospital

<p><strong>Jam Hospital</strong> is a private specialty and subspecialty hospital in central Tehran, Iran. The facility became operational in 1971 and combines outpatient clinics, inpatient departments, surgery, emergency care and diagnostic services within one hospital setting.</p><p>Its Cura-relevant services include a cosmetic surgery clinic covering facial, breast, body contouring and reconstructive procedures. An International Patients Department supports appointment planning, communication and translation arrangements, while hospital facilities include active operating rooms, intensive care and on-site imaging and laboratory services.</p>

Iran Tehran
Private Rooms
Kish Specialty and Subspecialty Hospital

<p><strong>Kish Specialty and Subspecialty Hospital</strong> is a multispecialty hospital on Kish Island, Iran, serving residents, visitors and international patients through inpatient, outpatient and emergency departments. Established in 1993, the hospital expanded to 64 beds in 2013 and includes critical care, surgical and diagnostic units.</p><p>Relevant services include plastic and aesthetic surgery, hair transplantation, dermatology and dental care. An International Patients Department coordinates record review, appointments, admission steps and practical arrangements, with Arabic and English communication support.</p>

Iran Kish Island
On-site Pharmacy
Private Rooms
Mehr Hospital

<p><strong>Mehr Hospital</strong> is a private hospital in central Tehran, Iran. Established in 1946, it has operated from its current site since 1962 and combines inpatient wards, surgical units, intensive care and diagnostic departments within one hospital setting.</p><p>The facility has about 300 beds, 10 operating rooms, on-site imaging and clinical laboratory services. An International Patient Department supports communication and coordination, with interpreter assistance in English, Arabic and Turkish and practical facilities including private rooms, Wi-Fi, a cafeteria, parking and a prayer room.</p>

Iran Tehran
Private Rooms
Moheb Kowsar Hospital

<p><strong>Moheb Kowsar Hospital</strong> is a hospital in the Yousef Abad area of Tehran, Iran. Established in 2013, it has inpatient, surgical, intensive care and diagnostic departments within a single hospital setting.</p><p>Its services include plastic and cosmetic surgery alongside other medical and surgical specialties. An International Patient Department supports record transfer, appointment coordination, interpretation and practical arrangements for international patients, while on-site imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services support treatment planning and hospital care.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Private Rooms
Moheb Mehr Hospital

<p><strong>Moheb Mehr Hospital</strong> is a private multispecialty hospital in Tehran, Iran. Opened in 2009, it combines inpatient and outpatient departments with hospital-based surgical, diagnostic and critical care services.</p><p>Its care setting includes 133 active beds, nine operating rooms, imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. The International Patient Department coordinates record review, admission and communication, with interpreter support in English, Turkish, Azerbaijani and Arabic.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Nikan Aghdasiyeh Hospital

<p><strong>Nikan Aghdasiyeh Hospital</strong> is a private specialty and subspecialty hospital in northeast Tehran, Iran. It forms part of the Nikan healthcare group and combines inpatient, surgical, critical care and diagnostic services within one hospital setting.</p><p>Relevant services for international patients include plastic and cosmetic surgery, dentistry and a wider range of medical and surgical specialties. A dedicated International Patients Department supports registration, communication and coordination with the appropriate clinical team, with interpreter contact available in English, Arabic, Kurdish and French.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Noor Eye Hospital

<p><strong>Noor Eye Hospital</strong> is a private subspecialty ophthalmology hospital in Tehran, Iran and part of Noor Ophthalmology Complex. The hospital opened in 2007 after the group began with its first eye clinic in 1993.</p><p>Care covers refractive vision correction, cataract surgery, cornea, retina and glaucoma services, alongside diagnostic testing and selected oculoplastic procedures such as blepharoplasty. An International Patient Department supports appointment planning, English and Arabic communication, admission and discharge arrangements for patients travelling to Iran.</p>

Iran Tehran
On-site Pharmacy
Pars Hospital

<p><strong>Pars Hospital</strong> is a private hospital in central Tehran, Iran, established in 1959. It provides inpatient and outpatient care within a hospital setting that includes specialist clinics, surgical departments and private patient rooms.</p><p>Relevant services include plastic and reconstructive surgery, on-site imaging and a laboratory that operates around the clock. An International Patient Department supports communication and practical planning for people travelling to Iran for care.</p>

Iran Tehran
Private Rooms

The growing global trend of medical travel

Why People Choose Medical Travel

Many patients consider medical travel to access treatment options abroad and, when appropriate, plan recovery time away from their daily routine.

Understanding Treatment Costs

Some patients explore care abroad because overall treatment and travel costs may be more manageable than similar options at home. Final costs depend on the clinic, procedure and individual case.

Shorter Wait Times

Some medical travelers go abroad to access procedures sooner than local waiting lists allow.

Combining Care and Travel

Some patients combine treatment with time to rest or recover in a different setting when their treating team agrees it is appropriate.

Seeking Quality Care

Many people look for destinations with experienced specialists and modern facilities that match their needs.

More Privacy

Some patients choose treatment abroad to keep health decisions more private from their social or work circles.

Access to Unavailable Procedures

Patients may travel when a needed or desired procedure is not available, accessible or covered in their current health system.

Take the first step toward planning

First Coordinator Discussion

Share your questions, medical history and goals with a Cura coordinator. They can outline the process, explain what information clinics may need and help you decide whether to request medical opinions abroad.

First Coordinator Discussion

Frequently asked questions

Questions About Medical Travel

Medical travel often raises many questions. This FAQ shares general information to help you understand common topics before speaking with a clinician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions or need support? Our team can explain next steps and point you to more detailed information.

Health travel tips and practical guidance

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