New Zealand is an island country, made up of two large islands known as "North Island" and "South Island", surrounded by numerous smaller islands.
Private healthcare in New Zealand is of a high standard, with costs around 30% cheaper than in the US, with many medical tourism agencies and private hospitals offering surgery packages including flights, treatment, aftercare and accommodation.
The Commonwealth Fund (USA) has consistently ranked New Zealand as having one of the best health care systems in the world.
The hospitals in New Zealand have the latest equipment in the medical industry, and most specialists have received training from the top medical schools in the world.