My husband just had open heart surgery a month ago here in one of Israel's world-class hospitals. We researched going abroad for the procedure and realized that we had the best care available here in our own backyard. The doctors ( who were experts in their field) were brilliant and the procedure was very successful.  The facility was like a 5-star hotel with a grand piano and espresso bar in the lobby!
I was surprised to find many "tourists" in the hospital who came to Israel for plastic surgery, gastro procedures and other operations which cost a fraction of what they would cost in the USA. I met one family who went touring while "Mom" was recovering from a nose job! They all seemed very pleased with their choice. And their surgeon was a top specialist from NY who moved to Israel a few years ago. Needless to say, the whole family enjoyed a wonderful vacation and they had the procedure done for a lot less than it would have cost them at hom.

I was wondering if anyone else ever considered coming to Israel for a medical procedure. If so, what type? And what information would be useful to get?

(I'm asking because my friend was the NY surgeon who moved here. He would like to know if there is an interest in "medical" tourism)