Archive for March, 2009

Tuesday,March 31st, 2009

by Denise

Egypt has been a tourist attraction for as long as civilization. Ancient Egypt was already ancient when the ancient Greeks visited there. There are pyramids, tombs, cities and shops in Egypt that are hundreds of years old. Still, ancient history, ruins and landmarks aren’t all that Egypt has to offer. Despite the fact that Cairo is thousands of years old, it’s still a fully functional, modern day city – though its ancient attractions are only a fraction of what Egypt has to offer.

Another popular aspect of travel to Egypt is its growing medical tourism. Egypt has some of the highest standards of cosmetic surgery abroad in the world, and some of the lowest prices. The advantages of medical tourism are savings on medical procedures accompanied by a great escape from everyday life.

Many medical tourists don’t immediately think of Egypt as a medical destination, but the fact is, hospitals in Egypt are among the best in the world. One of the most popular dental clinics in Egypt is called the PrimaDent Dental Center, providing excellent dental treatment in Hurghada. In addition, affordable surgery in Egypt offers visitors from all over the world the best in many fields. Doctors in Egypt are held to high standards of training and experience, and clinics in Egypt must pass accreditation processes that assure high quality patient care and techniques in multiple medical areas.

 

For any kind of treatment in Egypt, do your homework, look at the possibilities and you’ll see for yourself how much money you can save on medical treatments and procedures, as well as being able to visit one of the oldest countries in the world.

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Monday,March 30th, 2009

by Denise

Whether you’re going for fun, the history, health tourism or any combination of the three, the Ukraine is a great place to visit. It’s one of the oldest and largest countries in Europe that enjoys great geographical, historical and architectural landmarks. These days, people go for exotic vacation destinations not only to relax, but also to enjoy cheap but professional medical procedures like plastic surgery.

 

The Ukraine is not very different from other great European countries as far as medical standards are concerned, so you need not worry about putting your health at risk by undergoing medical treatment in the Ukraine. However, the economics of the country allow more competitive prices than those of many other developed countries.

 

Medical treatment in Ukraine meets high standards of care and excellence and is one of the leading locations for stem cell research in middle Europe. Clinics in Ukraine offer treatments for stem cell therapy, anti-aging treatments, cancer and chronic disease treatments using a vast wealth of knowledge, not only culled from traditional medical practices, but from exciting developments in stem cell research.

 

The EmCell Clinic, located in Kiev, is one example of a world-renowned facility that offers not only some of the best surgeons in Ukraine, but affordable surgery in Kiev. Ukraine’s healthcare system offers cutting edge technology and the best health centers in Kiev that offer specialized services, comprehensive treatment plans and renowned quality of patient care in all of Europe.

 

Ukraine is where old meets new, and high-tech rules. Medical tourism in Ukraine offers only the best.

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Sunday,March 29th, 2009

by Denise

South America is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the world.  Some of the best hospitals in South America offer treatments in plastic surgery, weight-loss programs, LASIK, obesity/bariatric surgery, fertility treatments, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and many others. Whether you’re looking for affordable treatment in Brazil or obesity treatment in Argentina, or the best clinics in Bolivia, medical tourists from the United States as well as around the world benefit from the excellence, level of service, and highly trained surgeons and physicians throughout the continent.

 

Looking for a makeover in cosmetic or plastic surgery?  Check out Makeover Travel, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.  Ophthalmologic treatments and other eye or LASIK care can be found at Med Logistics Services in Medellin, Colombia.  And of course, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil offers some of the best plastic surgery and rehab centers.  Surgery cost in South America is much lower than is found in the United States and other parts of the world, but this doesn’t mean that care is substandard.

 

South American destinations such as Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala, and more offer the best hospitals in South America, as well is the best doctors in South America.  Whether you’re traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz, or Sao Paulo, medical travelers will benefit from affordable surgeons in South America in the fields of cosmetic and plastic surgery, infertility or fertility treatments, dentistry, eye care, and more.

 

From Argentina medical tourism to cosmetic surgery abroad to dental tourism abroad, South America has it all.

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Saturday,March 28th, 2009

by Denise

Singapore is a land of rivers, islands and gorgeous beaches that draws visitors from around the world. A mild climate, delicious cuisine, and thousands of years of history, steeped in thousand-year-old culture and traditions beckon world travelers who have only heard about the wonders and scenic beauty of this smallest country in Asia. Long the hub of trade between the Orient and the rest of the world, Singapore has a long history of being a leader in finance, electronics, IT development, and medical technology.

 

Singapore has earned a reputation of being one of the hottest medical tourist destinations in Asia. High quality medical care and facilities await those arriving from around the world to benefit from Singapore’s expert physicians and surgeons in the fields of dentistry, cardiac and orthopedic surgeries and organ transplant programs.

 

Nine JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals in Singapore provide excellent service and quality for nearly all medical and health needs, at a tenth of costs paid for equal medical care in the U.S. Thousands of international travelers visit health centers in Singapore every year to benefit from low-cost surgical procedures and high-quality care and facilities. Medical treatments in Singapore offer superlative results.

 

Enjoy the benefits of heart care or organ transplant surgery in excellent hospitals in Singapore. Some of the best surgeons in Singapore offer affordable surgery and affordable heart surgery in a multitude of fields, including but not limited to fertility treatments, heart care, organ transplants, Ayurveda, and cancer treatment abroad.

 

For example, the National Heart Centre in Singapore is a world-class and highly acclaimed surgical center that offers diagnostic, therapeutic and rehab services for heart and lung transplant patients. The National Cancer Centre in Singapore offers clinical and research programs for international travelers.

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Friday,March 27th, 2009

by Denise

South Korea is fast becoming a well-traveled tourist location, thanks to her ability to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment to visitors from around the globe. From her outlying islands to her downtown big-city ambience, South Korea offers young or old alike something to do. As one of the oldest in the world, the land of Korea was united until 1910, and has been separated into North and South Korea ever since.

 

South Korea is a major leader in economics and is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. Home of the first cloned dog, South Korea is on the cutting edge of technological advances in medicine and health care. Excellent and skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and some of the most advanced healthcare facilities in the world continue to draw medical travelers to South Korea for medical treatments and procedures in organ transplantation, cancer therapy treatments, dental care, plastic and cosmetic surgery and many others. Medical care costs in South Korea are generally ten times less than costs found in the U.S.

 

South Korea is the leading healthcare country in all of Asia and provides world-class medical and health care in non-profit organizations and facilities that place patient care above profit. Government agencies accredit all facilities and hospitals, ensuring quality of care throughout the country.

 

Clinics in South Korea as well as doctors in South Korea offer treatments and procedures in obesity and bariatric surgery, cosmetic surgery abroad, weight loss programs and spine care and surgeries. For the best surgery in South Korea, as well as start-of-the-art technology that can be enjoyed in this exquisite and beautiful country, check out facilities like the Wooridul Spine Hospital in Seoul or the 365mc’s Obesity Clinic in Seoul, which specializes in obesity and bariatric surgery abroad.

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Friday,March 27th, 2009

by Denise

The trend for medical tourism in Africa is growing. Why? Because the best clinics in Africa offer high-tech facilities that are attracting more medical tourists every year, especially those seeking high quality care and cost savings in procedures like cosmetic and plastic surgery, dental surgery and orthopedic and ophthalmic surgical procedures.

 

So whether you’re looking for a face-lift or a heart transplant, South African surgeons are trained and experienced to meet your needs. Surgeons and facilities are registered and accredited by the South African Medical and Dental Councils. Affordable surgery in South Africa is drawing thousands of medical travelers every year to such places as MediAccess in Cape Town, South Africa, which specializes in dentistry, cosmetic/plastic surgery and general surgery and IVF treatments. Surgical Bliss, also located in Cape Town, offers some of the best doctors in Africa in eye and LASIK surgeries, general surgery and infertility treatments.

 

From accommodations to surgeries to taking advantage of exchange rates, medical travelers from the U.S. are generally able to save at least 50% of costs for similar surgeries back home. Private and public medical settings offer medical travelers the privacy they need for recuperation, while offering a unique setting in which to do so.

 

South Africa is a unique place - a land of oceans, jungles and plains. Most of us think of safaris when we think of Africa, but South Africa has so much more to offer world travelers that her beautiful wildlife. South Africa also offers high-tech and modern cities, culture, arts, fine dining and the best in world-class hotel accommodations. South Africa offers experiences and sights that can be found nowhere else on the planet.

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Thursday,March 26th, 2009

by Denise

Jordan is the only country in the Middle East with a booming healthcare business. Medical tourism revenues in 2007 exceeded $1 billion and foreign patients have grown at about a 10% rate annually since 2004. The high quality of medical treatment in Jordan has fast created a reputation for its superlative and groundbreaking cardiac and organ transplant surgeries of the 70s and 80s, to cancer treatments, cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, fertility treatments and procedures in ophthalmology, and more.

 

U.S. travelers pay one-tenth the cost of surgeries performed in their homeland, while Europeans save at least one-third on costs. In addition, American medical travelers visiting the best hospitals in Jordan save months, if not years, on surgical wait times for surgical procedures in Jordan than the U.S.

 

Medical travelers from around the world, including the near Middle East, Britain, and the United States visit doctors in Jordan every year to enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art and technologically advanced private hospitals, clinics and outpatient facilities. While in Jordan, medical travelers also benefit from the wealth of things to do and see throughout the country.

 

One of the most popular Jordanian hospitals is the Jordan Hospital, one of the famous health centers in Amman that offers some of the best in surgery cost in Jordan. Jordan Hospital is one of many global medical facilities that is accredited by the JCI and ISQUA and offers comprehensive and board certified, and some of the best surgeons in Jordan. Come visit this ancient land and take advantage of affordable medical treatment in Jordan, the land of ancient history, wisdom and traditions.

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Thursday,March 26th, 2009

by Denise

Designing its healthcare system after models from France and Germany, Hungary offers its residents and medical travelers superlative medical care and facilities. Highly trained and experienced physicians, surgeons and healthcare providers in metropolitan areas such as historic Budapest offer the best care in a wide range of health needs and specialites.

 

Clinics, outpatient facilities and first-class hospitals in Budapest and other major cities throughout the country offer superlative services and care at phenominal savings over costs found in Great Britain and the United States.

 

With medical care ranging from dental implants to cosmetic surgery abroad to cardiac care, Hungary is fast gaining a reputation throughout Europe and the United States as a medical tourism destination that offers the best in medical care, tourism and savings.

 

Medical visitors to this ancient land will be amazed at the opportunities, not only for excellent health care and options, but the ability to enjoy the multitude of destinations throughout Budapest and Hungary that enthrall and amaze.

 

Whether you’re looking for health centers in Budapest or surgeons in Hungary, excellent and highly trained medical experts are able to offer treatments and procedures in weight loss programs, cosmetic/plastic surgery, dentistry and vision care.

 

For the best medical treatment in Hungary, check out such facilities as the PruDent-Hungary or the Fedasz Dental Clinic in Budapest. Research the accredited hospitals in Hungary and find the best health centers in Budapest to meet all your medical needs. While you’re at it, take some time to explore one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Wednesday,March 25th, 2009

by Denise

Did you know that some of the best doctors in Poland are to be found in a multitude of medical fields? Whether you need esthetic dermatology or dental care or plastic surgery, finding medical treatment in Poland is easy. Find affordable surgery in Warsaw. Check out the services offered by health centers in Krakow.

 

Poland offers visitors an intriguing blend of old and new, ancient and technologically advanced. One of the recent advancements in Poland is her ability to provide superlative medical treatment for visitors not only from the United States, but also around the world. Poland has slowly yet rightfully gained a reputation for providing some of the best services and care in dentistry, fertility treatments, hip and knee replacements, cardiology and ophthalmology procedures, surgeries and treatments.

 

Technologically advanced facilities are cropping up throughout Poland, especially in her major cities. Physicians, staff and facilities are accredited by reputable medical accrediting organizations in Europe and Internationally, and offer beneficial savings in treatments over costs found for similar surgeries and procedures throughout Europe and the United States. Yes, you can find affordable surgery in Warsaw, and yes, you can find some of the best surgeons in Poland to meet any of your needs.

 

Medical tourism in Poland is on the rise, as are many types of medical treatment in Poland, a country that offers visitors the best in tech blended with ancient customs and traditions. So if you need dentistry, look at the ComplexMedica & Dental Travel Agency in Krakow and if you need plastic surgery, check out the Damian Medical Centre in Warsaw. Dental tourism abroad offers multiple options in Poland. Regardless of what medical need brings you to Poland, you’ll receive the best of care from doctors in Poland, as well as kind and compassionate care from medical staff in this ultimate vacation or medical desitnation.

 

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Wednesday,March 25th, 2009

by Denise

Most people wouldn’t necessarily think of Turkey as a medical tourism destination, but the truth of the matter is that medical tourism in Turkey is booming. Surgeons in Turkey have become famous for their medical treatments in cosmetic and plastic surgery, LASIK eye surgeries, and the cost of treatment in Istanbul offer some of the lowest in middle Europe.

 

Affordable treatment in Turkey includes services provided by the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, which includes cancer treatment, chronic disease treatments and fertility treatments, just to name a few.

 

The CTG Healthcare Group in Izmir offers obesity/bariatric surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery and orthopedic/knee surgery, all performed by doctors in Turkey who meet standards in excellence and training.

 

Turkey is fast gaining a reputation of providing superlative medical and health care in many fields, including cosmetic and plastic surgery, cardiac care and procedures, vision, LASIK technology and orthopedics and dentistry, just to name a few. With state-of-the-art facilities located not only in her major cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, but scattered along the southern portion of the state along the Mediterranean, Turkish physicians and surgeons offer high class care and expertise to natives and international travelers. The majority of Turkish physicians and surgeons are trained in Europe or the United States, and offer experience and knowledge in new technologies and techniques.

 

In addition, medical costs for procedures and surgeries in Turkey offer international medical travelers huge savings that generally amount to as much as 50% to 75% on costs for the same surgeries and procedures in the U.S.

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