My $301 Hospital Visit

[@nomadjim]

I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur recovering from surgery at Prince Court and I can attest it was so much better of an experience than I have ever had in the US. I had the comprehensive screening Andrew is talking about in the video about 6 weeks ago. It is indeed an amazing experience having so many things tested that you would never get in a US physical for a fraction of the cost. And getting everything done in one day, including the discussion with the doctor...just incredible. During the screening they discovered a serious issue I was unaware of and recommended I see a specialist there at the hospital. That's what led to my needing surgery. I can't help but wonder how long it would have taken the medical professionals I deal with in the US to catch this issue, as this was apparently something that had been developing for a while. I'm so glad I was here in KL to have the screening, find out about the problem, and get it fixed. Highly recommend taking a trip to Kuala Lumpur sometime and experiencing the health screening for yourself.

[@MikeCris]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@nomadjim]

@@MikeCris Thanks, Mike!

[@xyz987123abc]

I have gotten a new doctor assigned to me by Aetna. He is the only one I could find in the middle of nowhere. My primary concern was the doctor had to be a fellow male. During my first visit he asked me some questions but never once looked in my ears or mouth. He looked horrified when I suggested I remove half of my clothes so he could do what I call the touch, press, squeeze of my abs and various organs. I think if I told him I was having an issue with one of my man parts which would involve putting gloves on and not only looking at but touching my man parts he would be befuddled. What the F'n hell are these near quacks learning in American medical school? My last prior doctor, whom I loved, would once a year do a comprehensive exam. I thought I was hearing things when he suggested I remove ALL of my clothes. He clarified shortly later that normally he has men leave on their socks but since I has major blood sugar issues at the time he needed everything off. He was the only doctor who ever asked me about my erections and after I answered told me why he asked. I offered to show him but he said we could skip that part. LoL 😆

[@klwthe3rd]

Awesome true testimonial!

[@propertyguru22]

Singapore offers very good medical care. You will pay 40% more than in KL but the Doctors are more experienced.

[@2404640]

Local Kuala Lumpur resident here. Even for me I do find Prince Court value for money. And it's true, the care they provide is with TLC and sincerely from their heart. So blessed to be Malaysian!

[@TaipanTex]

I've been to Malaysia, and the rest of Asia, multiple times over the past 40 years. For those of you who haven't been I can attest to the fact that Malaysia is a "First World' country on par with Western Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan in terms of infrastructure, technology, medical care, safety, quality-of-life, etc. Actually it maybe be better than those countries in many respects.

[@katewalker5358]

aus is a bit of a diasater at the moment all treatments take for ever

[@hazimsam-kh1yf]

I am a middle class local Malaysia, my parents are from the poorest in peninsular its the Kelantan state, and I am grateful that with subsidised education here that is in decent quality i am able to become a Data Scientist and earn decent money, my sisters are all highly educated and able to work, we have medical that is affordable both my parents have diabetes and they been taking care of, we have affordable medical insurance which is very helpful and both private and public health care sectors are very good

[@nomadcapitalist]

Glad to hear about your success, Hazim!

[@Lakeba-c3t]

I too am currently in Malaysia and just had surgery at Assunta Hospital, phenomenal and compassionate humanitarian hospital serving the good of humanity...soooooo loving and caring doctor, staff, people, what a magical and fulfilling experience!!

[@2404640]

True story! Had a relative admitted to emergency due to intensive chest pains at 8 pm. Called my cardio specialist who is a resident specialist at this particular Prince Court Hospital. He drove all the way frm his home 40km away to attend to this case. How spectacular is that? Medical services to die for

[@nomadcapitalist]

Very cool.

[@williamgras5598]

I went to this hospital a few years ago with a friend and did this check up. That’s when I realized that the West medical system is expensive garbage

[@xyz987123abc]

Truer words have never been spoken..

[@tahiti1]

You mean the US, not "the west". Most of "the west" has universal or subsidised healthcare. But much of Asia and some of LatAm have excellent affordable healthcare too. Only the US is totally overpriced and underserved, and has the fastest declining life expectancy

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Maybe due to high wages for MD and nurses?

[@murimurimrui]

@@tahiti1 Universal/subsidized healthcare sucks. It sounds good on paper, but the treatment sucks. Wait times are long, that you're more likely to die from the disease/issue while in the waiting room. And often times, they don't thoroughly check you at all. They give you pills and send you on your way. Anyone who says universal/subsidized healthcare is great never had to experienced the waiting room of the ER.

[@williamgras5598]

@@keangwooichoo6138 From my understanding of the western socialised system the problem is partly because of MDs salaries but mostly because of intense bureaucracy and absolute lack of competition (since the government hires the great majority of MDs and the administrators don't have incentives or the possibility to properly negociate salaries). The morale is that there isn't enough private enterprise to compete against government provided healthcare and the health ministers make sure its extremely hard to start private practises.

[@daftplug]

I've always been astounded by the efficiency and extensive reach of Malaysia's healthcare system, and how it manages to remain so affordable at the same time. Truly a great country!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Subsidised by taxes and oil money lol

[@nobitanobi8888]

​@@keangwooichoo6138 they better be subsidizing my petrol and my healthcare, or else I'll riot.

[@KhalixMR]

@@keangwooichoo6138 private hospitals are not subsidised

[@shamshulanuar7718]

​@@keangwooichoo6138till me must recognise that

[@vikaamiryan6475]

Agree! Malaysia is a great medical tourist option.

[@RN0010]

Medical tourism is quite huge in malaysia..more than 1 million of Indonesians came here for medical treatment and spent billions annually. Most of them cited the costs are up to date, cheaper and the treatment are more friendlier and humanistic. Very glad to be Malaysian.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

That is why their "smart" gov wanted mayo clinic in bali. But they cannot compete with Malaysia or Singapore. They can try.

[@kaypendergast5676]

Sounds like a strong option for Australians.

[@WISHBONEL7]

​@@keangwooichoo6138What does the Mayo tag really mean , please elaborate ? .

[@kimberlyg123]

As a minimally insured American, I received a 90k bill for an emergency room visit for a kidney stone. Unreal.

[@ViksterG]

Holy shit. And ya'll just have to be okay with it? In Malaysia its about 2k USD at best.

[@nmc1859]

Medical care is the #1 reason for bankruptcy. Plz contest the bill and maybe they can write it off?

[@nomadcapitalist]

Eek.

[@azdbuk]

Same with my elderly Mom on social security. $86k or something. They chop it down with insurance and write some off I imagine, also the billing offices usually have financial based programs. But the number means nothing, it is like they throw giant numbers out there hoping some will pay or some insurance will pay, but the arbitrary nature and the ridiculousness of the system is evident. It makes getting ill in the U.S. a financially ruining experience at times.

[@andrewchong2616]

I’m a local malaysian here and my wife had a kidney infection and admitted in thompson hospital (Singapore based hospital located suburbs of KL) just last month. Had her surgery done and inserted a tube in her urinal tract. Total bill came to about RM29k equivalent to USD6.5k. All scans included ct scans (kidney & heart) ultrasound, medication. 6D5N stay in twin room.

[@brandondoerfler9868]

Was amazed by KL on my first and only visit. Just one more reason to visit there again!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Thank you. You are always welcome to my country.

[@sejengkalsehasta3211]

It's not just the cost factor...you got to have a nice total package of staying in KL for a week, or a month, or 3 month...the people, the hotels, the grab drivers, the LRT, MRT, buses, the food, the climax, the environment, the travel planning, etc Conclusion : KL is best cost for healthcare...and for a visit

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Value for money.

[@vegannomad]

Looking forward to the climax when I visit in two weeks 🤣

[@kaypendergast5676]

This is giving me an idea for my own health....

[@ThisnametaKenny]

4 hr hysterectomy surgery for someone close to me cost her USD21.90 at a public hospital in Malaysia including aftercare meds. She is a foreigner married to a Malaysian. The care and concern was excellent.

[@fghn5639]

Heavily subsidized by the government

[@WISHBONEL7]

Can a foreigner that is not married to a Malaysian still use a public hospital ? .

[@OneJuanWon]

$301 USD well spent! I have read/heard from other sources as well about the value one can get from the medical services available in KL, and it's a no-brainer to do this for the experience as well as piece of mind for your own health. The level of care and services in the US isn't as great as some proclaim, a few spots in SE Asia definitely has the advantage here.

[@aaronbirkbeck9638]

I take my family to Prince Court for our annual checkups (we live in Bali). As Andrew says, it is brilliant! We have also tried a place in Bangkok. It was very good, but not to the level of Prince Court. My wife did the research and found nothing but great reviews about Prince Court, so we thought we would give it a go. Last time, I even popped back a month later for a couple of specialist appointments resulting from the annual checkup. What Andrew doesn't mention, is that less than one kilometre up the road is the excellent Pavilion Shopping Mall, surrounded by excellent hotels, including those from the likes of Marriott Bonvoy chain, etc.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Thanks, Aaron.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Rest assured, we are British standard health care. In fact, the first mask precursor to n95 was invented by a Chinese malayan doctor in penang when he was asked to assist in the manchuria plague by China. He almost received the Nobel prize for medicine but due to our Asian colour of skin, only whites get the honour those days long ago. His name Dr Wu Lien-teh

[@Danji_Coppersmoke]

@@keangwooichoo6138 I learn something today. He should get Nobel prize for sure given how many life it saves. Yes, Asian things is real. Chinese hybrid rice inventor also didn't get any price given billion lives depend on it now. In asia, medical treatment is not just good standard but also treated well with good attitude and care.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Danji Coppersmoke Chinese medicine and western medicine are used together in asia, in kl we hv a chinese medicine hospital called tung shin. Dr wu said that the manchuria plague was due to airborne virus (like covid19). But many people especially western doctors were skeptical. After he invented the original n95 mask, many lives were saved and he returned to penang victorious. Those who did not wear his mask died as fatality was very high. He was forever respected by the Chinese medical Council. But malaysia never received a Nobel prize for medicine because only whites can do that long ago.

[@GeneandRenee]

We found the same excellent medical care last year in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In a state of the art emergency room, would have cost us at least $20,000 in the USA, ended up costing us $295.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Glad you got good care!

[@dojocho1894]

India has great made for foreigners heart surgeries Indian Doctors are very talented. They have plans where they will pick you up at the airport private recovery room personal nurse ..it is amazing.

[@robertshannon4547]

I’m in San Miguel de Allende, where was this ? Which emergency room? My friend had a tetanus shot 💉 at MAC, $500.00 usd

[@EsmeAnderson-t9s]

Very cool, Malaysia is a great destination for a healthcare and travel experience.

[@AuroraB98]

Wow! This is incredible. I'm thrilled about the upcoming Nomad Capitalist Live event in Kuala Lumpur this year.

[@popocucu4829]

Many of my Indonesian friends will fly all the way to KL once a year for a full body check-up plus dental treatment.

[@samraj3179]

One good thing about Malaysian Government Hospitals is that as a Citizen, you pay RM 1.00 ( Usd 0.20) to see a Doctor. You pay RM5.00 (Usd 1.00) to see a Specialist. All medicines prescribed can be obtained at the Government Hospital's Pharmacy for free. If one is warded, diet and daily bed charges together can vary from RM 3.00 (class 3), RM 40.00 (class 2) and RM 120.00 (class 1). All these rates are for air-conditioned ward/rooms. Admission to ICU is FOC as a compassionate a caring responsibility to it's citizens. Private Hospitals have their own rates but the government requires them to itemize their invoices with prices within the government regulated limits. Any overcharging may invite the wrath of the governing Health authorities

[@nomadcapitalist]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[@h30202]

Prince Court is like a 5 star hotel.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

To me it is (I am malaysian) but we hv others like kpj, sime Darby medical centre, sunway medical centre, Adventist penang, lam wah ee penang, island hospital penang, kota damansara medical centre etc etc etc so many like mushrooms blooming after rain

[@RN0010]

Prince Court Hospital are considered the 5 star private Hospital here.. Celebrities and royalties comes here for treatment. Other private hospitals all over Malaysia also provides the same services and facilites with less prices.

[@derkhawkins2575]

In a U.S. hospital, $301 would cover the cost of a few Tylenol.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Sadly true. If memory serves, they were $50 each in 1994.

[@ShakoChonishvili]

Really looking forward to Nomad Capitalist Live in Kuala Lumpur

[@kangaroocrypto4663]

I'm going. What's not to like.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Hope to see you at Nomad Capitalist Live while you're there.

[@Kikiconsilience]

As someone in my 20s with kidney failure this is amazing! Health is wealth and prevention is key

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Take care as dialysis is bloody expensive.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Hi Diana, please send us an email at [e-mail] and let us know how we can get in touch with you to help.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Nomad Capitalist thank you Andrew for helping. 20 plus is too young. I do body check every 6 months. Example upper abdomen ultra sound(private clinic rm 120), blood test(rm 1). I have gluten intolerance plus polyps in my gallbladder.

[@BetterYet]

I'm a Canadian resident visiting Italy. Had a minor accident. Visited a Doctor staffed Guardia Medica. Got 4 stitches along with excellent care. The bill was $0.00....

[@mysmartieteevee3036]

The govt Italy subsidises medical fees 100%?

[@BetterYet]

@@mysmartieteevee3036 not always. There are fees for some things that are not emergencies. However many things are subsidized. Last year I needed an xray and MRI. I only waited 4 days for an appointment and the cost was 130 euros. Very modern equipment, too.

[@mysmartieteevee3036]

@@BetterYet good to hear

[@Bhuvan88233]

@@BetterYet Same, need an Mri and an X ray. Got it the same day. Cost was 30 dollars I think cheap is better than free healthcare; affordable to everybody without insurance too Indian btw

[@andrewchong2616]

We visited Italy too 7 years ago and my wife had a sudden stomach cramps and discomfort. She had gastric and vomiting. Went to a local hospital and also charged EU0. Apparently it’s a tourism emergencies for tourist

[@gary449]

I went to to a Hospital in Taiwan after suffering a crippling back injury and muscle seizure which lasted a week prior to the flight there. I got admitted into a hospital in a small southern town, and within 30 minutes got evaluated, had an xray, diagnosis. received an Intra muscular injection of muscle relaxants, two weeks of pharmaceutical grade medication and it all cost me 70 CAD...Without insurance, Problem solved. Health care in asia is Beyond reproach compared to Canada or the US had i stayed in Canada It would have taken two months to see a doctor.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Good for you

[@KhalixMR]

I am a local and my private hospital of choice is Prince Court Medical Centre, first due to proximity to my work location. They also gave good service, structured process. The doctors gave advice with your benefits in mind, rather than to immediately do operations, they'll suggest options to avoid it if unnecessary. Blood work result came in very fast, just over lunch. The cost is actually comparable with other private hospital in Malaysia, considering its location. Now that the Conlay MRT is operational, I can just walk take the train and walk to the hospital, no need to drive.

[@RickFidelisReed]

Last December, I checked myself into Hospital San José Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico at 9am left at 3pm. StarTrek modern with top tier professionales. I lost track of the tests administered, they took blood and put other stuff in me, EKG, X-Rays etc. Learned T7 and T8 were fractured. At the end of the day, the cost was just under $500usd. Very Satisfied Customer, I am.

[@klwthe3rd]

Nice to actually hear how a quality wellness visit should go. I remember awhile back Andrew talking about southeast Asia having very good quality healthcare. I know some central and south American countries do a good job too. I love having options.

[@beverlyburke-majcen4782]

Thank you so very much Andrew for sharing 🙏

[@dougscott188]

I had wrist surgery in November in Florida. The care was good, but massively expensive. I had health insurance, but it stilled cost me well over 7k. My insurance approved me for 32 visits of paid physical therapy. They approved it on Dec 28. Thus I had 3 days to use them as it reset January 1. 🤷‍♂️ At 58, my renewal on Jan 1 was $10,700. Suffice to say I cancelled it and now hope for the best and walk several miles a day and intermittent fast to hopefully stay healthy.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Hope you are better now.

[@dougscott188]

@@nomadcapitalist yes thank you

[@21moffzar]

With 7k after insurance, better take flight and come to Malaysia..enjoy tourism and at the same time take healthcare..enjoy your health and life 😊...Malaysian might take things for granted as they only have to pay only RM1 or USD0.25 for normal medical checkup and medicine...my wife is diabetec and regularly we have to collect insulin (for free) without actually know how much it is actually cost

[@markus-r3y]

This is nice!! Looking forward to Nomad Capitalist Live in Kuala Lumpur this September

[@fobbitguy]

Needed to go to the emergency room in Thailand. Went to an expat hospital. Received excellent care which included blood work and an MRI. Bill? $250 US. Lol. Still can't believe it. When I went back to the US I submitted the bill to my health insurance carrier for reimbursement. I was denied because I didn't submit a prior authorization before I went. What a scam.

[@LisaCulton]

It's going to cost you a lot more in Switzerland. That's what I can tell you. I'm a doctor here.

[@Xalta_Sailor]

I love your honesty! The comments from US doctors are trying to justify their system rather than just saying their wife wants a new Benz😂

[@LisaCulton]

@@Xalta_Sailor It's just expensive in real life. The machines, equipment, software, reagents, antibodies, supplies and experienced personnel are not cheap, no matter how much people want folks to believe that these "low healthcare cost" countries have some kind of special magic sauce. Places like Germany and England keep costs "low" by paying healthcare professionals diddley squat and by severely limiting access to services and having a limited menu of services available. That's why there's so many German doctors in Switzerland. And if I can't afford to purchase a Mercedes Benz on my salary as a Board-certified medical doctor, then I'm going to quit. To give you some perspective, the type of "regular" light microscope that I use on a daily basis is around 40k -60k USD. And that's just one piece of equipment.

[@WFH910]

Yo @@LisaCulton , how come you haven't posted any videos for 1 year now ? And before those there were several months with just some shorts. Good thing that the Auswanderluchs had you on at least. I'm living in Germany for a number of years and I'd like it if someone would call this country out for being overrated in pretty much all regards. All you can find about Germany on YT is mostly the usual (positive for the most part) myths.

[@Ziegfried82]

@@WFH910 Germany went downhill many years ago, it was pretty good in 2007 but the last time I visited in 2016 things were falling apart. Now?! I still have contacts there and let's just say it's went to hell. Only a fool would live in Germany now.

[@elainev670]

Hello Lisa, love your videos! When you find time, do visit my country, Malaysia!

[@wesandcindy1729]

Andrew, thank you for recommending this thorough checkup. We are in KL now getting it done because of you! Keep on doing what you do because even if someone gleans one little piece of good info from you, it's worth it. And who knows... you might even save a life some day with your recommendations.😮

[@nomadcapitalist]

Hi there! We're thrilled to hear that Andrew's recommendation led you to take action and get a thorough checkup in Kuala Lumpur. Keep prioritizing your well-being!

[@gabesimmonds8421]

I needed a skin tag removal. Called about four dermatologist in my area but none could give me an estimate of the total procedure. Literally it was scary as it can be $1000 but it can be a lot more you don't have a number. Called a clinic in Panama City they were very transparent from the beginning so decided to do it there. Entered into an excellent clean clinic super professional doctor and i paid exactly what they told to me. It was $ 145.00 Needless to say i have insurance in the US but nothing in Panama. The entire healthcare system in the US becsme a full blown scam.

[@sofiaglove]

I had a keloid/skin tag removed from behind my ear a few years ago at an aesthetic clinic in Malaysia. Costed me RM200 about USD50.

[@PassionPno]

@@sofiagloveDon’t go to an aesthetic doctor. I went to an actual general dermatologist for mine. It cost me RM 85. Aesthetic doctors are expensive for no good reason.

[@sofiaglove]

@@PassionPno I was feeling guilty paying mine coz I thought it was too cheap. They spent good 2 hours performing minor laser surgery on me to remove the skin tag. I thought they deserved to be paid more. I'll never get used to it. Lol. I returned to the same clinic and had hair transplant surgery. 2000 grafts for about USD3000. The year before that I had lasik eye surgery in another eye specialist clinic for about USD800. I love Malaysia!

[@oceanside88]

I'm blown away. I can't even get into health care in Canada. They try to get rid of you because it's so broken. I was impressed with Mexico healthcare, so reasonable especially dental. But Malaysia sounds like nirvana of preventive medicine. Exactly what I'm looking for. Why is the North West so backwards? Shaking my head.

[@miakamei1751]

Because the west doesn't value human lives.

[@mattanderson6672]

I Agree!! I had THE Best medical ever in Thailand Cost less than $200

[@cryptoricardo]

I could easily live in KL, absolutely

[@thankfuljourneys]

Thank you for sharing your experience in this insightful video. I completely agree with US healthcare being a machine. I have worked as a cog in the healthcare industry for over 30 years.

[@victoriamanley9961]

Malaysia and Penang have great medical.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

100% true

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Penang list : Adventist, island hospital, lam wah ee

[@PassionPno]

@@keangwooichoo6138Lam Wah Ee is trash. Doctors let people die in the name of affordable healthcare. I have heard enough stories of this issue from nurses who work there.

[@wanakmar9933]

Penang is a state in Malaysia 😊

[@Eskayzeee]

As much as the healthcare system is beyond the best in SEA, I hope Malaysia’s research and clinical trials thrive better and more recognized worldwide one day

[@RN0010]

Had my yearly blood tests for diabetes, cholesterol, cancer marker, lungs, liver, kidneys and related organs at the normal private clinics.. Costs about rm180 about USD40. Get the results within days..the clinics will send our blood to a third party pathology company specifically dealing with blood tests. The results normally about 5 pages long with all the tests and results.. Good to know early before things get serious..

[@samijune5824]

I sliced my finger here in the US in the middle of the night last year. It ended up being nothing but I went to the ER bc I accidentally wrapped it too tight and was in pain for several hours. I was charged $3000 for a little unnecessary glue and a tetanus shot. The ER was empty and I was in and out in an hour. My insurance covered about 2k but I was left with $800 on the bill, I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened it. I requested an itemized bill to be mailed twice now and haven't received it. It's a shame that going forward I will be afraid to recieve emergency healthcare in the future due to the outrageous cost and likewise insurance.

[@ViksterG]

Madness. That's probably $100 in Malaysia or less than RM500.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Geez.

[@nmc1859]

Yes..i worked in a usa er. The prices are high based on the thought that it's an 'emergency' ..either way, too outrageously high imo. Ik they used to charge pts $700 for a liter of normal saline iv. This is y healthcare is bankrupting. And of course BIG PHARMA. Our USA govt gave fizer over 100 billion for those crap jabs already

[@chaotiongsai]

Why doesn’t your insurance cover everything? You don’t have employee insurance?

[@majasatri]

OMG..tht might cost USD100 or less in Malaysia...but for treatment at public hospital...it cost only RM2 for Malaysian the rest cost subsidise by government

[@vegannomad]

Just booked flights from Indonesia and my appointment for early June. Since I recently turned 43, decided to splurge on the “Signature Male (over 50)” package for $400 😂 The Dexascan alone costs more than that in the States! Also looking forward to exploring KL for a week 😊

[@nomadcapitalist]

Good for you! Do come back to KL for Nomad Capitalist Live. www.nomadcapitalist.com/live/

[@heatherk2023]

My dexascan in Mexico with state of the art new machine was $2.51 usa dollars! EKG 4.00 USA, Ultrasound of full abdomen and pelvic areas $15.00, chest xray 8.00 mammography 8.00 Total wss less than 45.00 usa And the Actual radiologist doctor read the reports and printed scans and reports in the moment Never doing USA medical again

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

@@heatherk2023 Mexico is going in a good direction. I'm jealous of you. Enjoy.

[@zaharizak]

Master Jedi said, "Your bones..dexa scan you should. KL, explore you must." 😁✌

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Happy belated birthday and welcome to my country.

[@shortshorts4265]

I did the health check there thanks to you 2018 and will do the follow this year. Great value for sure and same Doctors still hope to get assigned the same one as back then. Edit: Just noted the video is not recent so Google showed it to me probably because I was on their website today.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

1 million indonesians (i suppose the higher income group) visit malaysia yearly for medical care. Most visit melaka and penang.

[@CowboyBillUSA]

It's amazing what happens to medical services pricing when you remove the for-profit "healthcare" corporations from the equation.

[@HunkyMan777]

The healthcare in Asia is awesome. Found a GP who did minor surgery on my foot. Cost: 100 MYR. Also Thailand has incredible hospital care and cheap We get screwed over in New Zealand

[@lynnottingham1764]

I am Canadian and health care is so called "Free" and now a days that says a lot. No quality health care. Long line ups, emergency hospital visits waiting 6-8 hours on average, have to make appointments sometimes 2 weeks in advance. The lack of concern medically is truly sad. Those who can afford it go to Mexico.....being only a short flight away. Thanks for sharing Malaysia is another option.

[@SkipinlLA]

Dominican Republic 3 nights in ICU and 2 stents were $46,300. i had a heart attack there. third stent in Orlando florida was $2,500. RX for statin and Plavix was $125.00.

[@chiangea3495]

Pantai Medical Centre and Assunta Hospital are as good as Prince Court Hospital. 😊

[@WanMohammadShazrin]

Thanks.

[@MAT-244]

Same here is Bangkok. I recommend CGH and Pat Rangsit Hospitals. Great service and prices are so cheap. The one in Sukhumvit (Bom...) is a ripoff. Recently, I had an eye condition (redness). Doctor and prescription cost me $30. I walked in, no appointment. Within 15 minutes, I saw the eye specialist. Within 30 minutes, I was out with my prescription. Service was 10/10. My eye is back to normal 100%.

[@ahmadaziz5361]

Government hospital, although not asa good as a private hospital also giving a good medical treatment for the peoples of Malaysia. Malaysian only pay RM1.00 & free medicine .

[@RM_Trade_Co]

Currently in KL, gutted I didn't realise they were booked up so far in advance - so wont get a chance to have a check up! 😔

[@isabellesender]

Brilliant! With all our medical technological advances, all of this should now be very low cost and efficient. Obviously, if one follows the money, one knows why the US Healthcare is a scam and sucks. I had better medical care in Europe.

[@heatherk2023]

My dexascan in Mexico with state of the art new machine was $2.51 usa dollars! EKG 4.00 USA, Ultrasound of full abdomen and pelvic areas $15.00, chest xray 8.00 mammography 8.00 Total wss less than 45.00 usa And the Actual radiologist doctor read the reports and printed scans and reports in the moment Never doing USA medical again

[@klwthe3rd]

Where in Mexico? Border town or Mexico City?

[@MrAntonychong]

My deceased mum was a cancer patient. Thanks to our Msian govt and the heavily subsidised public hospital, she was able to access multiple treatments over a period of almost 40 years at almost negligible cost. It would have costed an arm and leg at private hospitals. I can't even imagine the cost if we are Americans. Hence, it eases my pain when i pay my income tax.😅

[@tibbinova]

I'm just 40, yet I'm already grappling with a multitude of health challenges. Arthritis in my neck, hip pain, knee and ankle issues, foot discomfort, and even numbness in the lower parts of my legs make walking painful and difficult. The neck pain adds to the discomfort. Additionally, I'm dealing with hearing loss, tinnitus, and heart rate issues. It all began 8 years ago with a myriad of symptoms, but local doctors dismiss them as just "wear and tear" from aging. I strongly suspect it's an autoimmune condition. Doctors here just send you to another doctor with an referral. Then that doctor says something like, "I don't know why you are here." We're eagerly anticipating leaving not just for better medical care, but for everything else too. I feel like 💩is about to hit the fan, and it's making the urgency even more real. I never thought I'd feel this disillusioned about being American and living here. I wish Malaysia had a citizenship program like the Philippines for those with chronic medical conditions. I fear my health won't improve here. I'm unsure if it's genetics, our food, or both causing these issues. I"m just so tired, can't work(dependant), but SSDI says you are not disabled. The whole system is 🦆ed.

[@currentuser4584]

Yeah, medical tourism is big business in SE Asia. But sometimes it's best not to know about your medical status - else doctors will rub their hands with glee should you require some treatment (ch - ching ... sound of cash register). Ignorance is bliss (sometimes). My wife was on holidays in Singapore slightly pre pandemic and fell ill with some virus (maybe heavy flu). Went to Raffles in Singapore. Cost was $1300 SD and wanted to hospitalise her. She said no and they sent her off with meds. Bill could have been thousands. Stay well O/S, try not to get sick, go to the cheapest public hospital and carry highest med/travel insurance.

[@vegannomad]

Singapore is not Malaysia

[@DomsDocs]

might go and have my knee surgery there, i wonder how much that would be.

[@Croc555]

No worries . Been to Shenzen Hospital. Better than Home. It feels like one big Familyl

[@keangwooichoo6138]

For Americans, British, canadians who wanted some feedback about hospital visits in Malaysia. Please watch some of these vloggers. 1) 2goroam 2) gowithless 3) eat walk learn Just to name a few.

[@TheSimArchitect]

One thing I notice, coming from Brazil (used affordable private health care there, public is bad) is that the richest "first world" countries have terrible and expensive service (maybe better if you use expensive places in the United States). It's all about saving lives. If you're not dying, they don't seem to care, they will even shame you for going to the hospital "just because you had pain or couldn't breathe". I only tried Canada, England, Sweden and Netherlands. Portugal seems to have better service but I didn't try it while there.

[@zanzillahsaruji9966]

Is Hospital in Brazil better than Malaysia ?😊

[@TheSimArchitect]

I don't know, but they seem to care more about us than Dutch, Swedish and British ones. Sorry to be honest. This is my impression. I used private health care in Brazil 99% of the times, though. @@zanzillahsaruji9966

[@Aubatron]

I wish things were more streamlined like that. No bullshit, just go there, go there, go there, you're done get the hell out. The Canadian medical system is a joke. Getting a checkup done with just a general practitioner takes months of booking. If you actually need a medical procedure done, it can take years.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

Amazing.

[@TheHomeDesigner123]

I believe that medical services in Malaysia are tremendously inexpensive, before you add in the airfare to get there. I know from where I reside in Canada airfare to Japan will run me $7,000 to $10,000 a person.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Singapore is good too but you will need to visit mount elizabeth hospital. Very pricey.

[@syedputra5955]

For locals, prince court is expensive. We go to cheaper places for our medical. Locals who visit prince court normally are executives from the government owned companies under corporate accounts.

[@ViksterG]

Actually also right, we have many private options who provides equal medical care, PC is expensive but its value added with extra services to cater and attract executives.

[@Aeybiseediy]

Where is the cheaper option for medical screening? Last time I checked most executive screening prices are around that range.

[@muhdyusuf24]

My uncle went to hospital Pantai. It's a private and an expensive hospital. Got laid there for weeks and had to pay crazy amount. Our family decided to just canceled that hospital and go to hospital Serdang instead. The doctor immediately found his problem and he is cured very quickly. Don't just go to fancy and beautiful looking hospitals. The private hospital at my area is excellent though. There are foreigners who gets their medical checkup here. I'm very impressed.

[@aircommandslipperz]

@@Aeybiseediy maybe the government clinic or hospital

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Locals usually visit gov hospitals unless no choice. It is like UK's NHS.

[@Anglophile2012]

Very informative

[@nomadcapitalist]

Thank you.

[@Inukshuk67]

Kent Brockman seemed to have difficulty pronouncing Kuala Lumpur. And he's a news anchorman!

[@bionborys1648]

Damn! Great info. (We all knew Andrew was healthy anyway.)

[@00000a0009]

Can you make a video on global health insurance? I for example am with no residency worldwide and I could find only 1 health insurance that could open an account with me. But even with their best plan don't cover everything (no cover for previous illnesses not even with a low cap)

[@nomadcapitalist]

We have covered this somewhere here or on nomadcapitalist.com if you search the keywords.

[@dojocho1894]

As a Physician A CT scan 1 view, in china is $100. The machine is chinese made....That same scan here in the US on the same chinese made machine is $1000 1 View.

[@gif24gt60]

Gleneagle vs prince court? Difference in quality and price?

[@estarestar929]

Hi thank you for useful information. How about hospitals in Tbilisi any hospital you can recommend?

[@rsivkova]

Andrew, which hospital in Istanbul would you recommend for the same comprehensive tests?

[@tahiti1]

Comparable costs and fantaatic healthcare in Thailand and Colombia too. Colombia ranks ahead of US and Malaysia in global healthcare rankings.

[@neonomad1939]

I find that hard to believe about Colombia being better than Malaysia. The best countries normally attract medical tourist to their shores in droves such as Thailand, Malaysia and Turkey.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Ranking. 1. Malaysia 2. France 3. Thailand

[@keangwooichoo6138]

​@@neonomad1939 turkey I heard dental surgery

[@tahiti1]

@@keangwooichoo6138 thats not the WHO healthcare rankings? What is your source?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@tahiti1 that is health tourism ranking.

[@sajaman777]

Thx for the valuable info Concerning the cost of check-up, would a tourist be treated the same way a national or a resident is?

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

Yes, because it's a private facility. One price only.

[@sychin8459]

Most of the lower and middle income locals go to public healthcare as universal healthcare is available here. It just cost RM1.00 for locals to get dental treatment and to see a doctor at the government clinic. You can get treatment within the day at government clinics , but depending on what time you go, it can be a couple hours wait if you are not early. Medicine is highly subsidized for locals at the public care facilities. My friend got her baby delivered at the government hospital for RM 50 a few years ago. That got me really tickled. It was equal to the cost of a meal for the family. Locals who use private healthcare facilities are treated no different from foreigners. Most would use their insurance to pay.

[@Aeybiseediy]

@@sychin8459 i'm a local but I still wonder if its possible to get extensive medical screening in government hospital? I thought they don't entertain non emergency cases there.

[@Aeybiseediy]

@@sychin8459 I did medical checkup at KK before but they only did basic blood and urine test and possibly an xray but they only entertain your request if you're doing it for something ie university or work requirements. Im just wondering if theres a service for more comprehensive medical checkup in gov hospital instead for people with no follow up appointment and no money to go to private hosp.

[@sychin8459]

@pinkcrow go check at Klinik Malaysia. If there isn't a real need, then likely no. Resources are limited and should be allocated for those who really need the checks. You can ask the Klinik Malaysia staff for screening programs if available. Sometimes they hold those. I am actually surprise they would do tests for those going for work placements. It's the same with public healthcare in most countries. You cant just walk in and ask for free comprehensive checkup when there is no reason to.

[@davidd5226]

I'm going to KL in January. Can one make an appt for this on the spot or do I need to book it well before we arrive?

[@stlaw08]

I have never heard you mention dental treatment which will save tremendously.

[@LisaCulton]

Brush and floss daily.

[@hemantparakh6462]

There are only two Examination 1- 50ml Examination 2- 150ml Examination

[@apakansaja8505]

CDrom....??? They shud gives a flashdisk.

[@patrickmaloney1810]

How much does it cost to join that executive program?

[@rodart1945]

So this medical attention is available to anyone in the world? I live in the Caribbean, I am thinking if anyone can go, I would love to be there asap to get a full exam done.

[@nomadcapitalist]

Yes, it is open to anyone. We would love to see you in KL for Nomad Capitalist Live.

[@JonnyMReck]

Turn your head, cough, get a new passport

[@nomadcapitalist]

Now you're talking.

[@MrJarod2003]

is that the cost becasue you have incurance cover ? or total privately funded

[@javaskull88]

I hope venture capitalist hedge funds don’t start eying overseas medical center.

[@satprepegyptcairo8000]

I'm curious: Does pricing depend on your residency status, or is it the same if you are a tourist?

[@theandrewhenderson]

Same for all.

[@Laura-dy1vc]

It sounds great, but Is the weather really good? I’ve read it is incredibly humid all year……living in the western US - it guess it is all relative.

[@zaki-pq1ps]

Subjective, tropical weather is not for everyone. Currently we have heatwave

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Some tourists like it some don't.

[@PassionPno]

According to Japanese and Koreans people I know, Malaysia is less hot and less humid than summer in their countries

[@ThatsEunice]

I said if I were to ever have a child, it would be in Asia. Especially Korea or Japan.

[@mike95826]

Are their services, at those prices, only available to confirmed residents (property owners, passport holders)?

[@nomadcapitalist]

No, it is a private hospital rated the best for medical tourism in the world and as such tourists are welcome.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I never heard of any visa holders not being able to go to hospitals in my country. In fact my gov encourage medical tourism.

[@xyyx1091]

👍 What about dental treatments?

[@nomadcapitalist]

Interesting topic idea.

[@user-sadhu1]

Locals do have an option for heavily subsidised dental care at public dental clinics or private dentists. Public dental clinics provide very basic services like tooth extractions, dental fillings, dentures, cleaning/scraping. As an example, a molar extraction or dental fillings would cost around USD0.40 per tooth. Dentures costs USD 2.50 as a base cost and each tooth cost USD 0.20 added to the base cost. Had mine done for 2 teeths costing me a grand USD 3.00😅

[@robertspencer5219]

Sounds like conventional advice, not all of which is good. Getting your numbers that fast and courteously is awesome though.

[@PatNeedhamUSA]

Do they have V02max testing as well?

[@Dpond2k2]

I wish I saw this before I left KL! I might have looked into going here. Do you know of a similar options in Bangkok?

[@nomadcapitalist]

Bumrungrad Hospital. Do come back to KL for Nomad Capitalist Live. www.nomadcapitalist.com/live/

[@tahiti1]

Bangkok is full of world class hospitals

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Well bkk and kl is not far away