Medical Tourism: Treatment in Austria

Austria is a country with well-developed infrastructure in terms of providing medical services for foreign patients, in particular those who come from neighboring countries in Europe, the Middle East, the USA and Canada. World-famous clinics are located in cities throughout the country, not only in Vienna. A typical clinic in Austria boasts the latest medical technologies, modern equipment, first-class level of comfort and service. For Austrian hospitals and clinics, there is a local accreditation system, but in accordance with the Austrian Federal Law on Hospitals, since 1993, quality monitoring has been conducted at the state level and medical facilities are required to provide a guaranteed level of medical services. Thanks to this, treatment in Austria is at a high level throughout the country.

The European consumer assessment index gave Austria the first place as the most user-friendly health care system in 2007, the third in 2008 and the fourth in 2009. According to the World Health Organization, Austria has a higher number of doctors per 10 000 population than the average for Europe. The same applies to nurses and middle-level medical personnel. Austrian doctors are usually trained at the Vienna Medical University, one of the oldest and most authoritative educational institutions in the world, and deservedly enjoy world reputation and recognition. In Austria, doctors are traditionally a professional group with the highest level of patient satisfaction. Due to the high level of scientific research, Austria holds the leading positions in Europe in the field of medical research and production of medicines. Austrian medicine has achieved the best survival rates in Europe in the treatment of cancer.

To additional benefits of treatment in Austria can be attributed a safe and attractive environment. Austria is one of the safest and most pleasant countries in Europe. The main language is German, but also English is widely used, in medical centers used to deal with foreign guests. In the country there is a huge number of historical and cultural monuments, as well as natural attractions. Honored fame is enjoyed by mineral springs, with the proven, regularly controlled efficacy of treating many diseases. All this provides unique opportunities for the fact that staying in Austria was useful, varied and informative. It is not surprising that treatment in Austria is one of the priority elections for those who consider medical tourism as a variant of receiving higher level medical services or want to undergo spa treatment in Austria, taking advantage of the country's rich natural resources for recreational purposes.

Medical tourism in Austria develops from year to year, its main areas are the treatment of cancer, diabetes, cataracts, spine and joints, treatment of epilepsy, orthopedic surgery, infertility treatment, neurosurgery, cardiosurgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery and urology, general health and Postoperative rehabilitation.

How to find the best medical centers or clinics in Austria? This is quite simple, since many private medical institutions in Austria have been accredited by international bodies, such as the Joint Commission International (JCI). Three of the accredited JCI medical facilities are located in Villach (180 km south of Salzburg), another is in Kapfenberg (144 km southwest of Vienna, 215 km northeast of Villach).

Additional brief information about Austria

Capital: Vienna
All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Electricity: 220 V, 50 Hz
Tourism: 11.3 million visitors per year
Religion: Catholics 78%, Lutherans 5%, Muslims 2%
Languages: German is the official language, spoken by 98% of the population. English and French are widely used
Emergency telephones: police 133, fire service 122, ambulance 144.
Temperature: Summer - max. +23, min. +13 Winter - max. +2, min. -4