How much does phage therapy cost in Georgia?
If you are considering phage therapy for a chronic infection or antibiotic resistance, Georgia offers several medical options. To plan your stay with peace of mind and choose the solution best suited to your situation and your budget, here is a transparent comparison of the prices charged in Tbilisi.
In short: the price of on-site phage therapy in Georgia generally ranges between €2,100 and €4,200, depending on the centre chosen, the complexity of the condition (general, surgical or dermatological) and the type of care (on-site or remote). Before any commitment, the review of your test results is free: have your file assessed.
| Option / Centre | On-site | Remote | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliava Phage Therapy Center | 4 200 € | 2 100 € | 86 € |
| Phage Therapy Center | 4 000 € | 2 100 € | 95 € |
| Private clinic (US certification) | €3,100 | — | Included |
| Dermatology practice | €2,100 | — | Included |
Detailed analysis of the centres and prices
1. Eliava Phage Therapy Center — 4 200 €
The most comprehensive option, renowned for the historical excellence of its specialists. Its doctors take a holistic approach: they do not only treat the current infection, they look for its underlying causes to prevent any recurrence. Learn more about the Eliava Institute.
- On-site (€4,200): all consultations, all tests, the entire supply of phages needed during your stay, plus a supply to take home to complete the treatment on your own. A therapeutic massage service is included.
- Remote (€2,100): secure delivery of 24 boxes of 5 vials of bacteriophages, with the official medical prescription.
- Bacteriological tests (€86): culturing, antibiogram and identification of active phages (phagogram) to define the protocol precisely.
Pros: unrivalled skill and experience, highly attentive doctors; ideal for urinary, pulmonary, dermatological, vaginal and ENT infections.
Cons: the highest price on the market, and a facility located outside Tbilisi city centre.
2. Phage Therapy Center — 4 000 €
Not to be confused with the previous one. This smaller facility is an excellent nearby alternative: it uses the same testing systems and the same phages as the Eliava Institute.
- On-site (€4,000): identical care — consultations, tests, on-site treatment and a supply of phages for the return home.
- Remote: €2,100 (supply of phages included).
- Analyses bactériologiques : 95 €.
Pros: right in Tbilisi city centre, mastery of urinary, pulmonary, ENT, vaginal and dermatological protocols, and a slightly lower cost.
Cons: less technically equipped than the Eliava Center, and more recent international recognition.
3. Private clinic with US certification — €3,100
The Eliava Center and the Phage Therapy Center are outpatient institutes: no hospital rooms, no operating theatres. For invasive conditions — such as bone and joint infections (osteitis, osteomyelitis) where bone cleaning or surgical curettage is essential — going through a hospital facility is mandatory.
- On-site price: €3,100 (major surgical procedures are subject to a separate, personalised quote).
- Note: for reasons of medical safety and effectiveness, this clinic does not offer remote treatment.
Pros: international safety standards (US accreditation), state-of-the-art technical facilities, surgeons and infectious-disease specialists highly specialised in bone, joint and pulmonary conditions, and a competitive price for a hospital infrastructure.
Cons: conventional hospital care, with a slightly less personalised medical relationship than at an institute.
4. Private dermatology practice — €2,100
For patients whose condition is strictly cutaneous (chronic skin problems, severe acne, superficial infected wounds), a specialised practice is a sensible option.
- On-site price: €2,100 (remote treatment not available).
Pros: unbeatable value for money — a level of care and bacteriophage effectiveness equal to the major centres, at a far lower cost.
Cons: care limited to dermatological conditions only.
Renewing your bacteriophages
If your protocol requires an extension once you are back home, you can order additional boxes.
- New phage order: €600.
- Included: a set of 24 boxes of 5 vials of bacteriophages, secure international shipping included.
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Budget to plan for organising your stay
On top of the treatment costs comes the on-site logistics in Tbilisi. All these items are detailed and negotiated on the organising your stay in Georgia page; here are the approximate amounts.
Accommodation (estimated prices)
Near the Eliava Phage Therapy Center: around €45/night for a fully equipped 50 m² apartment, or €70/night at the Ameri Plaza Hotel (an outlying area, ideal for cutting down on daily trips to your treatment). We have negotiated rates: contact us before booking.
Near the certified private clinic: around €35/night for an apartment or €45/night at a hotel. A residential area, far from the historic centre.
Medical interpreting
The precision of your exchanges with the doctors is decisive for your recovery. Automatic translators are not allowed during consultations: they slow the exchange down and introduce errors. If your command of Georgian and Russian is limited, an interpreter is essential. Price: €38 / consultation (reduced as part of an accommodation–translation–transfers–interpreter package).
Local transfers
If you stay in the historic centre to enjoy the city during your recovery, dedicated transport will take you to your appointments. Package: €22 for a secure round trip, with no waiting time.
The treatment is one thing. The organisation is something you don’t have to handle alone.
The prices above cover the medical care itself: consultations, lab tests and bacteriophages, billed by the centres. Everything around the treatment is separate logistics — airport pick-up, accommodation, medical interpreting, transfers to your appointments, English-speaking support and follow-up once you are back home.
You can hand this entire side over to a single point of contact on site. You get a turnkey package — accommodation, interpreter, transfers and support combined, at negotiated rates — so you only have to think about getting well.
👉 See in detail how your medical stay in Georgia is organised, step by step
Before any commitment, the review of your file is free. Send us your test results: you will receive a clear assessment and a quote tailored to your situation.
Frequently asked questions — prices and choosing a centre
Reviewing your lab results (antibiograms) is the only thing that can guide you. Superficial or common infections (urinary, ENT) are best directed to the outpatient institutes or specialised practices; bone involvement absolutely requires the infrastructure of the private clinic. Send us your file for personalised guidance.
No. The centres’ rates cover the medical treatment (consultations, tests, phages). Accommodation, the interpreter and transfers are separate and detailed on the organising your stay page. Booked together as a package, these costs are reduced..
The Eliava Center and the Phage Therapy Center offer remote care at €2,100 (phages sent after the phagogram). The private clinic and the dermatology practice, however, treat on-site only. Feasibility depends on your condition and the administration route required: it is decided when your file is reviewed.
Get a free estimate for your treatment
The exact price depends on your condition and the right centre. Send your latest antibiogram and a summary of your medical history: Alain Lavit forwards your file to the doctors, who determine the most suitable protocol and centre, at no cost and with no commitment.