Medical Tourism — Medellín
NomadBold's founder had umbilical hernia surgery at Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital for $1,200. The US quote was $12,000. In at 6am, home at 2pm. $11,000 saved. Medellín is one of the world's top medical tourism destinations and NomadBold has firsthand experience to back every recommendation.
Procedures and savings
- Hernia repair (Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital): $1,200 all-in. US equivalent: $12,000. a real, documented surgery.
- Dental implants: $800–$1,500 per tooth vs $3,000–$5,000 in the US.
- Full dental makeover (veneers + whitening): $3,000–$7,000 vs $20,000–$40,000 in the US.
- Rhinoplasty: $2,500–$5,000 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US.
- Liposuction: $2,000–$5,000 vs $7,000–$20,000 in the US.
- LASIK eye surgery: $800–$1,500 vs $3,000–$5,000 in the US.
- Private hospital check-up: $100–$300 vs $500–$2,000 in the US.
- JCI-accredited hospitals: Clinica las Americas, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital.
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