Why 86 000+ foreignerschose Uzbekistan
Investment in the medical sector over the past five years has turned Tashkent into a world-class medical hub
- Ministry of Health86,199foreign patients in 2025
- same level30–40%cheaper than Turkey or Europe
- direct1–2 hflight from most CIS cities
- Russian spokenNo visafor most CIS citizens
Modern medicinein Uzbekistan
Three things patients ask about first — equipment, doctors and standards.
PET-CT scanners for early cancer diagnostics, latest-generation linear accelerators, hybrid operating rooms and robotic systems (Da Vinci)
Surgeries are performed by doctors with years of training at clinics in Europe and the USA. Clinics bring in specialized foreign surgeons on a permanent basis
Treatment follows international evidence-based protocols. A number of partner clinics are certified or undergoing accreditation to the international JCI standard
World-class medicineat Central Asian prices
Medicine in Uzbekistan is one of the best in the world for the price–quality balance. High-tech treatment or complex diagnostics cost on average 30–40% less than at clinics of a similar level in Turkey or Europe
30–40%
cheaper than clinics of a similar level in Turkey or Europe
Why treatment here costs less
- 01You do not overpay for the brand of a resort country
- 02Low operating costs let clinics keep prices down without saving on medication and consumables
- 03Accommodation, logistics and food in Tashkent are much cheaper than in Istanbul or Seoul — this noticeably lowers the overall trip estimate
To see how much more affordable Tashkent is, just look at the figures:
| Procedure | Germany | Turkey | India | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass | $80 000–120 000 | $15 000–25 000 | $8 000–12 000 | from $5,000 |
| Hip joint replacement | $25 000–35 000 | $10 000–14 000 | $6 000–9 000 | from $3,500 |
| IVF (1 cycle) | $8 000–12 000 | $4 000–6 000 | $3 000–4 500 | from $2,500 |
| Implant (1 implant) | $2 500–4 000 | $700–1 200 | $500–900 | from $400 |
| Knee arthroscopy | $8 000–12 000 | $4 000–6 000 | $2 500–4 000 | from $1,500 |
Coronary artery bypass
from $5,000
- Germany
- $80 000–120 000
- Turkey
- $15 000–25 000
- India
- $8 000–12 000
Hip joint replacement
from $3,500
- Germany
- $25 000–35 000
- Turkey
- $10 000–14 000
- India
- $6 000–9 000
IVF (1 cycle)
from $2,500
- Germany
- $8 000–12 000
- Turkey
- $4 000–6 000
- India
- $3 000–4 500
Implant (1 implant)
from $400
- Germany
- $2 500–4 000
- Turkey
- $700–1 200
- India
- $500–900
Knee arthroscopy
from $1,500
- Germany
- $8 000–12 000
- Turkey
- $4 000–6 000
- India
- $2 500–4 000
All figures are the average turnkey cost of treatment: the operation and the inpatient stay, excluding accommodation and the flight. Sources — open clinic price lists and international aggregators (Medical Tourism Index, Bookimed, Medigo)
What the qualityof treatment rests on
Partner clinics
Certificates and doctors’ bios — on each clinic’s page
- 01
Clinic accreditations
TEGMED partner clinics work to international ISO standards. Some clinics are undergoing JCI accreditation. Specific certificates are listed on each clinic’s page
ISOJCI - 02
International partnerships
Akfa Medline cooperates with clinics in Korea and Turkey. Joint training programmes and consultations on complex cases
KoreaTurkey - 03
Doctors trained abroad
Surgeons and department heads of key partner clinics trained at clinics in Korea, Germany, the USA and Turkey. Biographies are on the doctors’ pages
KoreaGermanyUSATurkey - 04
Modern equipment
3-Tesla MRI, 128-slice CT, robotic surgery in select departments. The equipment fleet was updated in 2022–2025
3T MRI128-slice CT2022–2025
A trip to Tashkentis easier than you think
- 1–2 hoursAn easy flightDirect flights from major CIS cities — 1–2 hours in the air
- no visaNo visaMost CIS citizens need no visa — you can fly out tomorrow
- in RussianAll in RussianDoctors and staff speak Russian, reports need no translation
- recoveryA warm climateTashkent’s mild climate helps you recover calmly
TEGMED handles the logistics
Visa, flight, transfer, hotel, city travel and excursions — TEGMED takes on every organizational matter
- Visa
- Flight
- Transfer
- Hotel
- City travel
- Excursions
Combine treatmentwith travel
Combine caring for your health with a reset. Uzbekistan is one of the safest and most hospitable countries in the region. If the doctor allows it — we put together a tourist programme alongside the treatment or right after it
- Recover fasterA mild climate and an abundance of fresh fruit and clean produce help you recover faster after procedures
- Trains to UNESCO citiesBetween consultations, the high-speed Afrosiyob and Manguberdi trains take you to UNESCO landmarks in Samarkand or Bukhara in a couple of hours
- A programme that fits youThe TEGMED concierge service arranges a cultural programme that fits your medical condition
What to see between visits
UNESCO cities
Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva — three World Heritage cities 2–4 hours from Tashkent
Uzbek cuisine
Plov at the Plov Centre, manti, lagman, flatbreads, spice markets. In the morning at Chorsu you can watch Tashkent have breakfast
Nature nearby
The Chimgan mountains, the Charvak reservoir, thermal springs — an hour from the centre
Craft shopping
Silk, ceramics, carpets, silver. It is best to buy in workshops — fixed prices, quality above the bazaar
