What’s so special about medical tourism? Why not just find the care you need in your own country? Well, if you’re reading this, you probably have your own opinions on the matter.

You may be driven to seek medical help in foreign lands for any number of reasons. Perhaps, healthcare costs are rising in your homeland; or, maybe, there is a lack of quality medical care; it could be the procedure you’re looking for is unavailable; or, maybe, you just want to experience new places.

Whatever the case, there is one very clear advantage medical tourism can offer the would-be tourist: uncompromising, high quality medical care at affordable prices. At bottom, this is its greatest asset.

Of course, not all countries are equal, in terms of quality and expense, so you’ll want to make certain you’ve chosen your destination wisely. But there are countries where the care and expertise are excellent and the costs surprisingly and comparatively low. The Czech Republic is just such a place.

To learn more, pay us a visit at medicaltravelczech.com.

Dr. Rieger has operated in the field of embryology since 2009, working alongside and under some of the finest embryologists in the Czech Republic. A qualified biologist with a Master of Science (MSc) degree from Charles University of Prague, he is currently in the process of earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

Dr. Rieger is a certified clinical embryologist, through the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in London, and has attained high proficiency in an extensive array of laboratory techniques, including intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo and oocyte Vitrification, and laser application in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS).

At GYNEM fertility clinic, Dr. Rieger leads a team of four in the laboratory where, as lab head, he is responsible for ensuring practices are up to date and compliant with state regulations. Amongst his personal interests are travelling, nature, cooking, tennis, and golf. He understands German and speaks English fluently.

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