Essen University Hospital
Why do international patients choose Germany for proton therapy?
People from over the world choose Germany to receive proton therapy treatment due to:
- High treatment quality. German hospitals are world-renown for their excellent medical services. Medical facilities in Germany are regularly controlled by the state organs to make sure in their competence.
- Doctors' experience. German physicians have decades of experience in cancer treatment. They undergo training and participate in the international medical conferences to interchange the experience. Specialists implement the latest treatment options such as proton beam therapy, for instance.
- Availability of proton therapy. Proton therapy is available only in a few country, and Germany is among them. So, outbound patients receive a chance to have this type of treatment choosing Germany.
Germany is a primary choice for patients who are ready to pay for high-quality treatment — the proton beam therapy cost in Germany is 2-4 times higher than in India, for instance.
How much does a proton therapy cost in Germany?
The cost of proton therapy in Germany is calculated individually for each case depending on the diagnosis and general health condition of a patient.
Note that proton therapy in Germany is about 2-4 times higher than in India because of local citizens' living wage.
All the prices are given by the Bookimed partner hospitals, so the platform does not affect the pricing.
How to undergo proton therapy in Germany?
- You need to have a prescription from your doctor to have a proton beam therapy.
- Fill in a form on Bookimed website specifying your diagnosis.
- Bookimed manager contacts you to answer all questions and book an appointment at the German center for treatment with proton beams.
- You start treatment within 3-5 working days.