Expert guides on medical diagnostics abroad including health checkups, MRI scans, PET-CT, cancer screening, genetic testing, allergy testing, fertility diagnostics, and second opinions. Compare costs across 10+ countries and find accredited diagnostic centers.
15 expert guides available.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-20 | 14 min read
Diagnostic health checkups abroad offer the same advanced technology and expert interpretation as Western hospitals at 50-80% lower cost. Executive health screening packages that cost $3,000-$8,000 in the US are available from $200-$1,500 at JCI-accredited hospitals worldwide. This guide covers everything you need to know about getting a diagnostic health checkup abroad.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-02-18 | 13 min read
MRI scans are among the most powerful diagnostic tools in modern medicine, but their cost in the US ($1,000-$5,000+) puts them out of reach for many patients. Abroad, the same 3T MRI technology with expert radiologist interpretation is available from $200-$800. This guide covers MRI technology, when you need one, cost comparisons, and the best hospitals worldwide.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-15 | 14 min read
PET-CT is the gold standard for cancer detection, staging, and treatment monitoring. While a PET-CT scan costs $3,000-$12,000 in the US, the same advanced imaging is available from $500-$1,500 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad. This guide covers PET-CT technology, when it's needed, preparation, and the best hospitals worldwide.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-02-12 | 14 min read
Cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of death, but early detection through cardiac screening can prevent 80% of heart attacks and strokes. Comprehensive cardiac screening packages cost $2,000-$10,000 in the US but just $200-$2,000 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad. This guide covers all cardiac diagnostic tests, who needs screening, and the best hospitals worldwide.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-10 | 15 min read
Cancer survival rates are directly linked to stage at diagnosis — early-stage detection can improve survival by 50-90%. Comprehensive cancer screening packages cost $2,000-$15,000 in the US but just $300-$3,000 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad. This guide covers cancer screening by type, age-based recommendations, advanced detection methods, and the best hospitals worldwide.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-08 | 14 min read
A full body health checkup abroad combines comprehensive blood panels, advanced imaging, cardiac screening, cancer markers, and specialist consultations — all in a single day at a fraction of Western costs. Executive packages that cost $5,000-$10,000 in the US are available from $200-$2,000 at JCI-accredited hospitals worldwide.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-02-06 | 13 min read
Genetic testing has transformed from a specialized research tool into an accessible diagnostic service that can reveal hereditary disease risks, guide medication choices, and inform cancer prevention strategies. Tests costing $1,000-$10,000 in the US are available from $200-$3,000 at accredited laboratories abroad.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-04 | 13 min read
Endoscopy and colonoscopy are essential diagnostic procedures for detecting gastrointestinal conditions including cancer, polyps, ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease. While a colonoscopy costs $2,000-$5,000 in the US, the same procedure with expert gastroenterologists is available from $300-$1,200 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-02-02 | 14 min read
Women's health screening encompasses a range of gender-specific tests from mammography and Pap smears to bone density scans and hormone panels. These essential screenings cost $1,000-$5,000+ in the US but just $100-$1,500 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad, making comprehensive women's health assessment accessible to all.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-01-30 | 13 min read
Allergies affect over 500 million people worldwide, yet many remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to the cost and complexity of comprehensive testing. Allergy testing panels costing $500-$3,000 in the US are available from $100-$800 at accredited hospitals abroad, including skin prick tests, blood IgE panels, patch testing, and food challenge protocols.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-01-28 | 14 min read
Fertility diagnostics identify the underlying causes of infertility in both men and women, guiding treatment decisions from lifestyle changes to IVF. A complete fertility workup costs $3,000-$10,000 in the US but just $200-$2,000 at accredited reproductive medicine centers abroad.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-01-25 | 13 min read
Neurological diagnostic tests including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and advanced brain imaging are essential for diagnosing conditions from epilepsy to multiple sclerosis. These tests cost $500-$5,000+ per test in the US but just $100-$1,500 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-01-22 | 12 min read
Dental diagnostics have been revolutionized by digital technology — CBCT 3D scanning, intraoral scanners, and digital smile design provide unprecedented precision for treatment planning. These advanced diagnostics cost $200-$1,000 in the US but just $30-$300 at accredited dental clinics abroad.
By Dr. Sarah Mitchell | 2025-01-18 | 14 min read
Preventive health screening is the most cost-effective investment in long-term health, detecting diseases years before symptoms appear. Annual comprehensive screenings cost $2,000-$10,000 in the US but just $150-$2,000 at JCI-accredited hospitals abroad. This guide covers what to screen at every age and how early detection saves lives.
By Dr. Mehmet Yilmaz | 2025-01-15 | 13 min read
Medical second opinions change the diagnosis or treatment plan in 20-30% of cases — a finding that can be life-changing. Remote telemedicine second opinions from world-class hospitals abroad cost $100-$500, compared to $500-$2,000+ for in-person consultations in the US. This guide covers when, why, and how to seek a medical second opinion abroad.
