Why choose Estonia for treatment

Estonia is situated in northern Europe on the Baltic Sea and is the smallest and the most northerly of the Baltics with Latvia in the north, Lithuania in the south and Russia and Belarus to the east. Estonia joined the European Union in the spring of 2004 and like its Baltic neighbours is steadily emerging as a young, fresh and inspiring country to visit - especially for the medical tourist who can experience high quality orthopaedic surgery and save a substantial sum of money in the process. With talented surgeons, a good exchange rate, a three hour flight from the UK and a collection of budget airlines covering the route, Estonia is a definite consideration for affordable surgery abroad.

Although it is the smallest of the three Baltic states, as far as natural beauty goes Estonia is a top contender, boasting, among other things, a cluster of islands in the Baltic Sea, a plethora of lakes - a thousand if you're counting, with Lake Peipsi one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, as well as the highest point in the Baltics - Suur Munamägi is 318 metres above sea level. Add to that the longest stretch of coastline in the Baltics, miles of white sandy beaches to stroll along and plenty of quaint, historical towns and picturesque fishing villages to explore.

The capital city, Tallinn, located in the north of the country, is considered one of the most romantic cities in Europe and is growing in popularity as a city-break destination, not least because its Medieval Old Town, (part of the UNESCO World Heritage list) is one of Europe's best preserved old towns and where 11th to 15th century buildings abound. History enthusiasts will enjoy seeing some of the Soviet legacy, like the old KGB Headquarters where intense interrogation once took place, the Soviet Soldier monument - a symbol of the country's former occupation, or a stroll around the Museum of Occupation and of Fight for Freedom to realise just what the locals endured while under occupation by the Germans and the Soviet Union.

Those looking for some relaxation and pampering can enjoy the Day Spas in Tallinn and with time to spare before or after surgery some of the county's highlights include a visit to the resort of Haapsalu; which is all narrow streets and wooden houses, curative mud and warm healing waters, and/or a trip to one of the untouched islands like Saaremaa to enjoy some peace and quiet and to inhale plenty of fresh unpolluted air.

The city of Tartu, in its south central position, is Estonia's second largest city and where doctors and surgeons study medicine. The university is very prestigious and the quality of medical care in Estonia is considered to be excellent. Many of the board certified and experienced orthopaedic surgeons and doctors further their training abroad so they are fluent in several languages and the private hospitals in Estonia are equipped with the latest technology and equipment, adhering to strict EC regulations.

Surgery and consultations are available at sixty to seventy percent lower than in the UK and joint replacement surgery and anthroscopy (hands, elbows, wrists, shoulders etc) are very reasonably priced: A hip or knee operation will cost around £2,500 in Estonia, compared with the UK where it will typically cost around £8,000. Equally, the bill for a total knee replacement will be £2,700. Patients requiring all types of orthopedic operations will be treated at the largest private orthopaedic and joint replacement clinic in Estonia; the Hospital of Orthopaedics.

Estonian is the official language of Estonia, with Russian, English, Finnish and German also spoken. Estonia has a maritime climate with wet, moderate winters. In Tallinn the winters are fairly cold, spring cool, with a fairly warm summer and a long, rainy autumn. Sometimes Tallinn boasts temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius although the average temperature in July is around 16 to 17 degrees Celsius and in February the average is around minus 4 degrees Celsius.

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