Cancer patients receiving treatment abroad, or those who require continued treatment in Israel or another country, may need a medical flight — a complex process that demands precise medical, logistical, and administrative coordination.

At Medassis, we specialize in arranging medical flights for oncology patients and provide full support throughout the entire journey. Our team accompanies the patient and family from the transferring hospital to the receiving hospital, with a professional medical crew available 24/7.

When is a medical flight needed for an oncology patient?

A medical evacuation may be required in several situations:

• The patient received oncology treatment abroad and needs immediate transport to another country with medical supervision
• The patient is currently overseas and requires continued treatment in their home country
• The patient is too weak to fly alone and needs a medical escort for monitoring, medication, or stable conditions throughout the flight
• The patient must be transferred from one hospital to another — for example, from a local hospital in Europe to a specialized oncology center in the USA

Types of medical transport

Air Ambulance

A dedicated medical aircraft equipped with medical devices and staffed by a flight doctor and/or nurses, depending on the patient’s condition.
This option is appropriate for patients who are unstable or need continuous medical supervision.

Medical Escort on a Commercial Flight

A more cost-effective solution for oncology patients who are medically stable.
The Medassis medical escort team accompanies the patient on a commercial flight, arranges all required approvals, coordinates any medical equipment that may be needed — such as a wheelchair or portable oxygen — and escorts the patient directly to the receiving hospital.

Required documents for an oncology medical flight

To ensure a fast and safe medical transfer, it is important to prepare:

1. Valid passport for the patient and escort (if applicable)
2. Updated medical summary (Hebrew/English), including diagnosis, current treatment, and medications
3. Fit to Fly clearance from the treating physician
4. Recent medical tests, if required
5. List of medications
6. Contact information for the receiving hospital

The Medassis team coordinates directly with the treating hospital to gather the required documentation and ensures all approvals are issued on time.

What Medassis provides

• Full medical coordination with hospitals and physicians in Israel and abroad
• Professional medical escort — flight doctor or certified nurse, based on the patient’s condition
• Ground ambulance transfer from the airport to the receiving hospital
• Medical equipment and monitoring tailored to the patient’s needs
• 24/7 customer support in Hebrew and English