Who travels for stem cell therapy — and why

Why they travel

• USA — most therapies remain experimental under the FDA; patients save 40–80%.
• UK — limited availability and long private waits.
• Gulf — high willingness to pay, family-led care, fast medical visas.
• Germany — same EU quality at home costs €15–35k; Bulgaria is the price-shock alternative.

Relative index (illustrative), based on 2025–26 medical-tourism reporting.