Medical Tourism Combines
Health Care and Travel
By Pat Schneider
Medical Tourism is a rapidly growing practice of traveling
to another country to obtain medical care, dentistry and
surgical procedures. This also includes the leisure aspects
typically associated with travel and tourism. It is a
very old concept dating back to thousands of years, and
more and more individuals in the US are taking advantage
of this popular alternative for their health care needs.
Our customers come from several different situations.
They can be patients who are burdened by the high cost
of healthcare, the uninsured, the underinsured, corporate
entities looking to save on employee healthcare costs,
and individuals troubled by the long waiting period associated
with socialized medicine.
Our services typically include elective procedures as
well as complex specialized surgeries such as joint replacement
and cardiac, dental, and cosmetic surgeries. We offer
other specialized services like Reproductive Tourism as
well.
Examples of cost savings includes, a heart-valve replacement
that would cost $50,000 or more in the U.S. would cost
$10,000 in India along with round-trip airfare and a brief
vacation package. Similarly, a metal-free dental bridge
worth $5,500 in the U.S. costs $500 in India, a knee replacement
in Thailand with six days of physical therapy costs about
one-fifth of what it would in the States, and Lasik eye
surgery worth $3,700 in the U.S. is available in many
other countries for only $730. Cosmetic surgery savings
are even greater: A full facelift that would cost $20,000
in the U.S. runs about $1,250 in South Africa.
MediTravels has signed contracts with several leading
JCI accredited hospitals around the globe. In addition
to the best treatment, these hospitals cater professionalism,
hospitality, cleanliness and safety. Most of the Doctors
who perform these surgeries are Board certified or educated
in Western countries. Through a long lasting relationship,
we will be able to assist you in choosing your high quality
healthcare at a low cost. Our packages also include airport
pick-up, hotel accommodation in 4 or 5 star hotels, Transportation
to and from the hotel to the hospital, the treatment,
air-tickets and any local tour needs. In addition, the
hospital staff will assist you with an English-speaking
interpreter.
If you do not wish to travel outside the US, we offer
medical tourism services within the 50 States. We can
accommodate whatever your needs are. Please feel free
to contact us either by phone at 877-208-6770, by fax
636-207 6700, or by e-mail at info@meditravels.org.
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