Medical tourism is nothing new. For years, people have flocked to the likes of Thailand, Turkey, and South Korea to take advantage of their high-quality, low-cost healthcare services. And while most of these trips have historically been for cosmetic procedures like plastic surgery, Neko Health’s full body scan is revolutionizing preventative healthcare and giving you a reason to travel for more than just a nip and a tuck. Well, you and their wait-list of over 100,000 people, that is.
The History
Neko Health was created in Sweden in 2018 by Hjalmar Nilsonne and Spotify founder Daniel Ek, with the goal of combating increasing healthcare costs by shifting from reactive to proactive healthcare. Enter the Neko Body scan. Rather than waiting to treat illnesses and conditions until after symptoms are present, the Neko Body Scan aims to catch problems before they occur.
What is it?
In under 15 minutes, the Neko Body Scan captures 15GB of high-quality health data. It scans for high blood pressure, risk factors for stroke, heart attack, and diabetes, checks the moles on your body for skin cancer, and so much more. You can basically think of it as the Tesla of healthcare. By the end of your non-invasive scan, it will have mapped millions (no, that’s not an exaggeration) health data points for you to discuss in your personalized consultation with one of Neko Health’s doctors.What really sets Neko Health apart from some of its celebrity-endorsed competitors is its price. The Neko Body Scan and subsequent doctor consultation will only cost you 2750kr ($261). That’s thousands of dollars cheaper than some of its rivals in the preventative healthcare space.
Clinics
Neko Health currently has two locations in Stockholm and one location in London. But as of January 2025, the start-up has secured a whopping $260mn in funding to expand to the US and beyond. In the meantime, the ultra-low cost of the scan means that even including flights and accommodation costs, traveling for the Neko Body Scan is still cheaper than its stateside counterparts. Walking into one of Neko Health’s clinics will feel more like strolling into your favorite designer hotel than your local doctor’s office. Sleek, modern furniture and monochromatic color palettes create the perfect vibe for the healthcare of the future.
FAQs:
Q: How can I book a Neko Body Scan?
A: The only way to book a Neko Body Scan is to join the waitlist HERE.
Q: Where are the Neko Health clinics located?
A: Neko Health currently has two clinics in Stockholm, and one clinic in London.
Q: How much does the Neko Body Scan cost?
A: The Neko Body Scan costs 2750kr ($261 USD).
