Posts Tagged ‘medical procedures’

Wednesday,January 20th, 2010

by Denise

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers obesity and weight loss facilities, centers and surgical centers for consumers for use in determining weight loss surgeries, techniques, procedures and programs abroad.

 

Successful and long-term weight loss and weight loss management also involves support, both short-term and long-term during the weight loss process.  Counseling, group support, and understanding of diet and nutrition as well as the importance of exercise is vital in any successful gastric bypass surgery for obesity, any type of laparoscopic band surgery, and for long-term sleeve gastrectomy recovery and other bariatric surgeries. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain on Americans.  If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should.  Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures.  In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

Foreign weight loss facilities such as those found in South of the Border destinations offer some of the best obesity surgery abroad. Weight loss is important for health and wellness. Facilities like those provided by Dr. Marco More in Buenos Aires, Argentina or the Antiobesity Center in Cancun, Mexico, offer patients around the world affordable weight loss treatments that apply high standards of care and effective treatments.

 

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Posted in Argentina Medical Tourism, Gastric Bypass Surgery Latin America, Medical Tourism, Mexico Medical Tourism, Obesity | Bariatric Surgery Abroad, South America Medical Tourism, weight loss programs | 7 Comments »

Sunday,September 20th, 2009

by Denise

Would you be surprised to find out that most of the cutting edge technologies, developments, procedures and surgeries are not developed in the United States?  Do you remember the first successful heart transplant?  It didn’t occur in the United States, but Cape Town, South Africa in the late 1960s. Since then, cardiac transplantation is in the top five most commonly performed organ transplants in the United States. South Korea’s scientists are among the leaders in stem cell research, as is stem cell research development in Japan and other Asian countries. Laser assisted vision correction, also known as LASIK, was pioneered in Germany in the mid 1980s, but was not available in the United States until the mid 1990s.

Why does it take so long for treatments and procedures to be accepted in the United States? Most commonly, because most procedures, medications, and medical protocols need to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While the safety of such technologies and drugs are essential, individuals seeking the benefits of stem cell research must travel to Mexico, Asia, Europe or Central Europe for treatment.

The growing trend in medical tourism is caused by an increasing dissatisfaction with the healthcare system in the United States, as well as Britain and Canada.  Medical procedures in orthopedics, cardiac care or cardiology, obesity, and degenerative diseases are being studied, researched and treatments developed in locations such as EmCell, located in Kiev, Ukraine, ProgenCell, located in Tijuana, Mexico, and Integra Medical Center, located in Tamps, Mexico, just south of the Texas border.

Until such procedures are placed on the fast track within the FDA, travelers from the United States will be venturing to destinations such as Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, and Central European destinations for immediate and effective, affordable medical care.

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Wednesday,August 26th, 2009

by Denise

As we all know, the cost of medical procedures is rising at a dramatic rate within the United States. Medical malpractice insurance for physicians and surgeons has driven medical costs for consumers through the roof. So, it’s not surprising that people are fighting back, and in an unusual way. A growing trend called medical tourism finds more Americans seeking medical help outside of the country. 

 

Traveling to another country to have a wide variety of procedures done has grown increasingly popular as costs for procedures continue to cause financial hardship and strain. If you haven’t really seriously considered traveling to another country to have your procedure done, you should. Traveling outside of national borders saves patients thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars on various surgeries and medical procedures. In some cases, choosing to have surgery abroad costs about a tenth of what you’d pay for the same procedure in the U.S.

 

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal based in Colorado, USA, offers medical travel and global medical tourism resources, information and facility descriptions and certification for international travelers seeking affordable yet quality medical care and services.

 

Surgical and medical facilities outside of the United States, including those in Asia, e.g., India, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia, and North American cross border countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Latin America; and Eastern Block/European countries such as Hungary, Norway, Poland, lure growing numbers of medical tourists with the best trained physicians, higher service standards and huge savings.

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Posted in Health Tourism, Hungary Medical Tourism, India Medical Tourism, Medical Tourism, Mexico Medical Tourism, South America Medical Tourism, Thailand Medical Tourism | 3 Comments »

Wednesday,August 12th, 2009

by Denise

The popularity of medical travel, more commonly known as medical tourism is a more common topic these days than it used to be. At first, people were leery of the concept of visiting other countries for their international medical care needs. What about qualifications? What about experience? What about education in various medical procedures and techniques? Unfortunately, many individuals, mostly in the United States, don’t realize that many other countries in the world offer world class, high-tech and state of the art equipment, surgeons and physicians in most medical fields, including cancer treatment and research, orthopedics, autoimmune disease processes, cosmetic and plastic surgeries, dental care and dental surgeries and more.

PlacidWay, a medical tourism portal, offers individuals up-to-date information and resources for individuals considering medical tourism. Questions about Spine Care Abroad to anti aging abroad, dental and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics and stem cell research are front and center at PlacidWay.

Some of the most common questions and individuals considering traveling to another country for medical care would naturally be:

  • How much will it cost?
  • How do I get there?
  • How will I navigate my way in a country where I don’t know the language?
  • Will someone meet me at the airport and take me to the medical facility?
  • Will translators be available?
  • How much training does the surgeon or physician have in this procedure?

Of course, there’s probably 1,000 more questions than any given individual might want to ask, the taking the first step means researching the facility, checking our web sites, and if possible, contacting individuals who have undergone surgery or treatments at that facility.

Doctor and facility certification, accreditation, standards of care and quality of care should be uppermost, and patients, regardless of origin, should never be afraid to ask questions of the physician or surgeon. After all, it’s your care.  Options are at your fingertips, and it’s up to you to choose which medical facility will best meet your needs.

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Thursday,May 21st, 2009

by Denise

Trying to decide where to get your medical procedure done? Try India! How about going to a beautiful location halfway around the world where healthcare is affordable and the expertise is a professional as anywhere. Makewell Meditour, one of many excellent facilities in India, combines medical procedures with leisure and recuperation is a top priority. Located in Mumbai, India, Makewell Meditour ensures that you receive the best in medical procedures, since they have established professional relationships with key hospitals and proficient physicians.

 

Just like doctors in the United States, physicians at most Indian medical facilities have had professional training overseas and have received medical acclaim for their skills. Their familiarity and affiliation with leading healthcare institutions ensure value-for-money without any compromise in quality, thus taking care of your medical procedures at a fraction of what it would cost in American hospitals in addition to relaxing surroundings and world-class attention.

 

Some of the treatments done at multiple Indian destinations include:

 

· Cosmetology  

· Orthopedic

· Dentistry  

· Cardiology          

· Ophthalmology

 

Cosmetic plastic surgery, orthopedics like hip joint resurfacing or knee replacement surgery, dentistry procedures like dental implant surgery, and affordable heart surgery, cardiology or cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, pediatric heart surgery and more are found in multiple locations throughout India.

 

Those who choose to visit Indian medical facility destinations like Makewell Meditour in Mumbai, can be guaranteed of great service, for most Indian healthcare providers pride themselves on customer satisfaction. After arriving at your destination and meeting the assigned surgeon, if you are not absolutely confident about your decision, you may cancel your procedure at any time without any financial penalties.

 

Choosing Indian destinations for medical treatments and recuperation is a smart choice for those who wish to enjoy affordable medical procedures and the best in luxurious attention and care. 

 

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