Comparing health tourism patterns globally is an introduction to enhancing the quality of the urban environment in Egypt
This research deals with the theoretical distinction of the terms of the types of medical tourism, and sheds light on the differences and confusions in the terms and different types of medical tourism, with the aim of determining the urbanization of patterns of medical tourism areas appropriate for the development of this sector based on the environment and available resources, and the research benefits from successful international experiences similar to the conditions and challenges of development in Egypt with the aim of enhancing the quality of the built environment in Egypt, and compares Egypt's performance in this field with developed countries. In addition, the research focuses on the development and diversification of the tourism product in Egypt to increase investments, provide job opportunities and improve the quality of life, with the aim of creating a sustainable urban environment for medical tourism visitors, which in turn will contribute to improving infrastructure and increasing urban tide movement through planning tourist cities and villages, paving and developing roads and extending networks, because of its benefits in the Egyptian economy, which leads to raising the standard of living and improving the quality of life, with the aim of creating an integrated urban environment that provides opportunities for tourism visitors. Therapeutic to relax and recover in a healthy and sustainable way.