Why Iran Should
Did you know that Iran completes the most rhinoplasty (nose jobs) surgeries in the world per capita? Iran has about.6 percent of the world's rhinoplasty surgeons at 238 as of 2016. However, they complete almost 4% of the worlds nose jobs. To put this in perspective, Brazil at the top spot, did 8.1% with 5,473 surgeons. That's a staggering amount of people having surgery done with a few amount of surgeons.
Iran is also ranked in the top 10 in stem cell research, computer science, and chemical engineering, as well as nanotechnology. This is all to say that, although the country lacks in some areas, many other important sectors Iran is amongst the best in the world.
There is also a stigma attached to the land that is largely biased and overshadows the counties positive aspects. Iran is an ancient land, one that has deep traditions, but also has some of the best health care professionals and facilities in certain fields, in the world. Many of the most popular doctors, such as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ganji, first studied abroad, became extremely qualified in their field, so much so that they are invited to lecture in other countries throughout the world. Others practice in another country, but come back to Iran and practice as well.
Most international patients are Iranian citizens who live abroad and decide to come back to get some sort of procedure done for remarkably less than anywhere in the world with the same standard of care. As of this writing, one total knee replacement surgery is on average $49,500 in the US. That doesn't include the other fee's, as well as, but not limited to, various hospital bills. On average, these inpatient bills run up another $7,500 USD.
Other outpatient fees include pre- and postoperative costs to the doctor's office and lab work, physical therapy, and finally, follow-up visits. Postsurgical care includes the recovery and rehabilitation costs approximately $2,600, if you are insured.
Patients can use the Iranian currency devaluation to their advantage. Not only was medical care relatively cheap in comparison with other countries, but foreigners can now get the same procedure, from surgeons trained abroad, for a fraction of the cost. For example, take the cost of simultaneous bi-lateral knee replacement, it costs approximately $6000 USD here in Iran. Using Smith & Nephew American prosthetics that are FDA approved and made in the USA. This also covers your doctor visits, pre and post operation as well as 2-3 days for your hospital stay in a private room at a private hospital. 10 physical therapy sessions are required and that is included as well. Dr. Ganji can take a take a look at your x-rays to determine if you are an eligible candidate for total or partial knee replacement. Everything, except food and lodging is included. However, we can discuss your options and preference as to where to stay.
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