Medical tourism is a relatively new term to describe a growing number of people worldwide that travel abroad for healthcare. Why these people travel and for what varies, but essentially there are two types of medical tourists – the leisure tourist that incorporates a visit to the doctor for some minor treatment, as part of his or her vacation, and the tourist traveling specifically for medical treatment.

Medical Treatment in USA/Europe = A tour to India + Medical Treatment + Savings With world-class medical care, equipment and facilities now available in India Medical tourism can be generally defined as provision of 'cost effective' personal health care in association with the tourism industry for patients needing surgical healthcare and other forms of dedicated treatment.