The future is exciting for medical tourism in the Dominican Republic as the key players are building the framework and strategies to position it as a major medical tourism destination. With a target of attracting more than 1 million international patients by 2043, the government of the Dominican Republic is leveraging strategic collaborations, innovative healthcare initiatives, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced medical initiatives to seal its place as a global leader in medical tourism.

The Dominican Republic, a tropical paradise has been attracting international tourists for years but had not caught the eyes of teeming medical tourists. However, driven by an Executive Order 787-21 by President Luis Abinader in late 2021 and clear strategies developed by the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS) led by Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, the country has reconfigured its health and wellness tourism space to become a global leader and key player in medical travel.