Posts Tagged ‘medical tourism in Latin America’

Monday,March 1st, 2010

by Denise

Medical tourism in Latin America is booming. For affordable treatment in Columbia, obesity treatment in Mexico, or the best cosmetic surgery in Bolivia, the best hospitals in Latin America are providing a range of treatments in accredited and highly regarded medical facilities. Some of the best doctors in Latin America offer treatments for cancer, chronic diseases, cosmetic and plastic surgery, eye and Lasik care, obesity and bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, and dentistry.

Locations throughout Latin America such as Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama and Costa Rica are seeing a steady rise in global patients seeking excellent, experienced and affordable medical care for everything from fertility treatments to stem cell therapies.

From Fertility Argentina (CEGYR) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to groundbreaking stem cell therapy and integrative medicine offered by Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Tamps, Mexico, individuals from North America, Europe and Africa are finding their healthcare needs met throughout the continent.

Latin America has long been a popular medical tourism destination for cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, cosmetic dentistry, plastic reconstructive surgery, and Lasik eye care. In recent years, fertility centers and fertility specialists have offered couples around the world state-of-the-art, effective and quality ART, or assisted reproduction technologies.

Bariatric obesity surgery, laparoscopic obesity surgery and orthopedic medicine offering hip joint resurfacing, knee joint replacement surgery and shoulder orthopedics has attracted growing numbers of baby boomers. Stem cell treatments and chronic disease treatment, integrative, complimentary or alternative medical practices also attract thousands of travelers every year to beautiful Latin America, making it a leading, and highly competitive, healthcare destination in the 21st century. 

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Saturday,November 21st, 2009

by Denise

Medical tourism around the world is gaining attention. More countries are ensuring that services offered are certified and accredited by the United States as well as international accrediting organizations such as the JCI, and ISQA to ensure quality of care, the best in equipment and technology, and clean and state-of-the-art facilities and hospitals.

Medical travelers from the United States, Canada and other countries are traveling to Latin America for affordable medications, prescriptions, and treatments not available in the United States, including stem cell therapies and many alternative treatments that are nevertheless accepted and practiced around the world. The rising costs of healthcare and medical insurance in the United States is propelling more Americans, including Hispanics, to venture elsewhere for quality and experienced healthcare.

Facilities in Latin America offers treatment in a variety of fields including obesity, plastic and cosmetic surgery, stem cell research and development, dentistry, vision, an orthopedic care, among others. Medical tourism in Latin America offers some of the best doctors, surgeons and facilities in the world.

Dr. Omar Gonzalez of Integra Medical Center in Mexico offers cutting edge stem cell research and therapies. Ageless Wonders Panama, located in Panama City, Panama offers high tech cosmetic surgery, anti-aging and age management treatments, and Makeover Travel, located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia offers one of the most respected and famous medical tourism companies in the world.

PlacidWay, an international medical tourism portal based in Denver, Colorado offers consumers choices when it comes to their healthcare options. PlacidWay provides information regarding facilities, treatments, procedures, surgeons and physicians around the world who operate certified, respectable, reliable, and affordable medical care facilities.

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