Introduction to Singapore

Overview

Singapore

Singapore is Asia’s most appealing medical travel destination. It’s a small first-world city-state where almost everyone speaks fluent English. Hospitals and dental clinics are at least as good as those in the United States, but cost 1/3 of those back home. There are plenty of clean reasonable hotels and the food is delicious and safe. Best of all, it’s only a short flight away from Bali and the Thai Islands.
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Quick Facts

Language: English
Average fees by procedure:
  • Knee replacement ***
  • Hip replacement ***
  • Heart bypass ***
  • Mitral valve repair ***
  • Full physical check-up ***
  • Root canal ***
  • Tooth cleaning ***
Midrange hotel room per night: S$100/US$70
Simple meal: S$7/US$5
Average cost of flight from:
  • New York: US$1100
  • Los Angeles: US$1100
  • London: P530
  • Toronto: CA$1600
Cost of 20-minute taxi ride: S$16/US$11
Pros:
  • World-class medical care
  • Specialist international wards
  • First world
  • Served by Singapore Airlines (among the best on earth)
  • Clean
  • Safe
  • English-speaking
  • Fantastic food
  • Great tropical islands nearby
Cons:
  • More expensive than Thailand
  • Hot and humid
Legal Issues:

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Best Hospitals in Singapore

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    National University Hospital

    One of the best hospitals in the world for the medical tourist. It’s clean, modern and efficient.
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    Singapore General Hospital

    A close second to NUH (above), this hospital offers first-class care and plush international patients’ facilities.
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    Raffles Medical Centre

    Conveniently located in Central Singapore, this modern hospital offers good care at reasonable rates.

Best Dentists in Singapore

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    TP Dental Centre

    This luxurious dental clinic is the best we’ve experienced anywhere. The location is also great.
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    National Dental Centre

    This is a good second choice for those who can’t afford the above.

Best Hotels for Medical Tourists

Best Places to Recuperate

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    Ko Phuket, Thailand

    Like Samui, it’s overdeveloped, but it’s an easy flight from Bangkok and there are some nice spots.
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    Ko Pi Pi, Thailand

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