Thinking about knee or hip replacement abroad can bring mixed feelings. You may welcome the prospect of treatment and greater mobility, while feeling uncertain about choosing a hospital in another country. You want to know that you will be in experienced hands, that you understand the costs and that your care has been properly arranged.
At My Medical Gateway, we understand how much those questions matter. Our platform, accredited hospital network and comprehensive Treatment Packages are designed to help you move forward with clear information and practical reassurance, one step at a time.
Find a hospital you feel comfortable with
Your journey begins with exploring your options. Through MMG, you can compare knee and hip replacement Treatment Packages, learn about our accredited hospitals and read about the surgeons who could care for you.
Each hospital has joined MMG through our accreditation process and agreed to our requirements for professional standards, treatment arrangements and patient support. This gives you a carefully selected network to choose from, with information that helps you consider the hospital, surgeon and package together.
You can take your time. Choosing treatment is a personal decision, and you should feel comfortable asking questions before making it.
Start with a conversation if you are unsure
Perhaps you already have an NHS consultant’s letter or an X-ray but are uncertain about what to do next. You may want to speak to a doctor before committing to treatment or paying for new diagnostic tests.
MMG’s free preliminary doctor consultation gives you somewhere to begin. Your preferred hospital’s medical team can consider the information you already have, discuss your concerns and offer preliminary advice about your options.
This initial discussion can help you understand whether to take the next step. Final approval for surgery will require the hospital’s assessment and up-to-date diagnostic information.
Understand your care and the price
Once you have chosen a hospital and wish to proceed, your MMG Treatment Package brings the main arrangements together, helping you understand what you are paying for. It includes the agreed operation, surgeon, anaesthetist, nursing care, operating theatre, medication and included hospital stay, along with the pre-operative assessment needed for final approval and appropriate checks before discharge.
For knee and hip replacement, you will also want to understand your recovery arrangements. Your package explains the postoperative care and physiotherapy included, so you can prepare with a clearer picture of what happens after surgery.
The agreed price covers the services specified in your Treatment Package. Flights, accommodation outside hospital and UK diagnostic tests are not included and paid by you separately. Having these details in advance helps you plan the full cost of your journey.
Clear agreements give your arrangements a firm foundation
These practical commitments are supported by MMG’s legal framework.
Our Healthcare Provider Agreement, governed by English law, records the commitments accredited hospitals make to MMG concerning package contents, pricing, professional standards, insurance and patient support. The services in your Treatment Package must also be reflected in your agreement with the hospital.
Our Terms of Use explain your relationship with MMG and recognise applicable UK consumer protections. Your separate Patient Treatment agreement covers your clinical care with the hospital and is governed by local law.
For you, the reassurance is that important arrangements are written down before you travel. You can see what is included, understand who is responsible for your care and review the payment, cancellation and refund terms before proceeding.
Prepare for treatment with a clear plan
Once your hospital has approved you for treatment, you will be offered three treatment dates within six weeks of approval. Agreeing a date gives you and your family a clear timetable around which to organise your plans.
Your package includes airport transfers on arrival and departure, and a local English-speaking professional is available to help with questions about your arrangements. Before surgery, your medical team will carry out the included pre-operative checks and confirm that you are ready for treatment.
After your operation, appropriate discharge checks and the postoperative care specified in your package support the next stage of your recovery. A remote postoperative review on or before day 90 gives your hospital’s team an opportunity to review your progress and discuss how you are getting on.
Feel ready before you decide
You do not have to resolve every question on your own or feel ready to book before contacting us.
Begin by exploring the hospitals and Treatment Packages or start with a free preliminary doctor consultation. Ask about the things that concern you, whether that is the operation, recovery, costs or travelling away from home. MMG brings those conversations and arrangements into a clear journey, so you can make your decision with a better understanding of your care—and greater peace of mind about the steps ahead.
Take the first step towards moving more comfortably
Still have questions about knee or hip replacement abroad? Start with a free preliminary doctor consultation. Discuss your concerns and the medical information you already have with your preferred hospital’s team, so you can feel more comfortable about what to do next.
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