1. Amputation
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... ward off infection.  Physical therapy and rehabilitation are necessary to promote circulation.  Patients may remain in the hospital for several days or for as long as 2 weeks, depending on the severity ...

2. Pacemaker Installation
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... but the recovery time in the epicardial approach is much longer.    Normally, an overnight stay at the hospital is required for pacemaker installation surgery.  Doctors will usually take a chest ...

3. Filipino Bridges Lead to Smiles
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... giving patients the opportunity to experience healthcare they can afford while taking an often overdue vacation.  Medical tourism countries like the Philippines have opened their hospital doors to the ...

4. Dehydration
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... hospital facilities.  Even if you see locals drinking the water, it’s best to play it safe.  Our bodies build up immunity to bacteria over time.  Although the water in Manila might be perfectly fine ...

5. Medical Tourism Packages
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

...  Some medical tourism companies will accept full or partial legal responsibility for every aspect of your health vacation.  If someone goes wrong, you won’t necessarily have to chase after the hospital, ...

6. Chin Augmentation Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... the patient may need to stay overnight at the hospital.  After chin augmentation surgery, patients typically wear a support brace to facilitate the healing of the tissues surrounding the implant.  Bruising ...

7. Laminectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... in the hospital for 1 to 3 days post surgery, receiving fluids and antibiotics intravenously to ward off infection.  About a week after laminectomy, the surgeon removes the stitches in a follow-up visit.  ...

8. Hip Resurfacing
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... hospital for 5 to 10 days, after which they can move around on crutches or by using a walking stick.  Patients should not drive for up to 6 weeks after hip resurfacing surgery.  Most patients recover ...

9. July
(Articles/2008)

...  Number of medical tourism Brits doubles in two years Dubai in push to attract medical tourists  An American Appeal to Overseas Hospitals When Things Go Wrong, It's Better To Be at Home ...

10. Angioplasty
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... procedure, patients typically remain hospitalized for at least 24 hours, sometimes longer.  Patients need to follow an easy and relaxed routine for a few days, taking stairs slowly, resting whenever ...

11. June
(Articles/2008)

The new prescription MIOT Hospitals Launches 'Joint for Life Campaign' TravelOrg launches 24X7 walk-in travel shop Fighting fit or fighting to be fit? Bristol Community College graduates ...

12. May
(Articles/2008)

... together THAILAND: Dengue fever "crisis" looms Dosher Hospital adds plastic surgeon What You need to Know about Treatment Abroad What is the Best hospital for Knee Surgery Eastern Remedies: ...

13. April
(Articles/2008)

... Exports Palau president asks Luli Arroyo to help push tourism Thailand: Still The Best Place In The World To Have Your Penis Chopped Off Jovita Cásarez berates hospital administrators, emergency ...

14. History of Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

...  This medical tourism center benefited immensely during the Asian economic boom of the 1980s, and many of the success stories of that boom can be seen in the high-tech hospitals and health care centers ...

15. Bone Marrow Transplant
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

...  hospitalized for four to six weeks and follow-up care can extend to two to three months post discharge.  Full recovery of the immune system is usually expected after six to twelve months.    ...

16. Who Are We?
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

Who Are the People behind Healism.com?  We are a community of travel writers, physicians, journalists, nurses, researchers, hospital administrators, business professionals, hospitality managers, IT consultants, ...

17. How Much Does Submucous Resection Surgery Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... improves after the packing is removed.  It takes 5 to 6 weeks for a full recovery; however, patients only remain in the hospital for approximately two days.  Some numbness may be apparent in the middle ...

18. March
(Articles/2008)

... 1-Thai hospital firm prices 5 bln baht bond coupons Cast aside and left to die by New Labour Government takes steps to promote medical tourism Foreign couples turn to India for surrogate ...

19. February
(Articles/2008)

... Abroad: Significant Growth Continues Major US Health Insurer Promotes Thai Hospital to Its 1.3 Million Members Patients blamed in kidney scam Medical tourism worsens doctor crisis What ...

20. December
(Articles/2007)

...  Jamaica to benefit from new venture in health tourism bridgehealth International (BHI) Announces Lead Investors and ... Egypt reveals health tourism drive Trip report: Hospitals in South ...

21. November
(Articles/2007)

Mexico Is Attracting US Medical Tourists Six Countries Meet on WHO's 'High 5s' Project to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals French clinic offers new hope MEDICAL TOURISM Birth ...

22. October
(Articles/2007)

15 - Medical tourism forum slated on November 19-23 5 big hospitals to come up in Health City A glance at the other side A woman's fight for her manhood Americans choose discreet low cost ...

23. September
(Articles/2007)

... reminded of medical tourism risks Allied Soft and AITS sign deal to process medical services for Dar-Al Fouad Hospital Medical tourism Patients prefer treatment abroad Ounce of prevention ...

24. August
(Articles/2007)

... United Group Programs Inc. VP Jonatan Edelheit. Grewal eye institute gets JCI accreditation California Hospitals Sign Two Year Agreement with Language Access Network, Inc. L'impatto del film ...

25. July
(Articles/2007)

... 'Sicko' Contains Some Truths, Some Spin More heavy metal at box office Muckraker for the YouTube age Nurses support Sicko Public hospitals ditch quality certification by Govt board Yonsei ...

26. June
(Articles/2007)

... Tourism Packages to India New hospital key to tourism niche: Singh Govt accepts failure to provide proper health facilities Cosmetic Surgery SPS Apollo Hospital to invest Rs 25 cr on cancer ...

27. May
(Articles/2007)

... press release Pakistan woos Gulf tourists Oman Travel Market Exhibition from May 8 Medical Tourism, as one of the fastest growing businesses of the 21st century Agency checks hospital standards ...

28. April
(Articles/2007)

... New knees for American Church Official in Indian hospital Spain Enjoying Economic Boom The arguments for medical and dental tourism are now in book ... God’s Own Country extends tourscape  ...

29. March
(Articles/2007)

...  procedures in RP Dispelling Medical Tourism Myths Turkey promotes geothermal resources for tourism Medical Tourism Finds New Option on the Web: Hospital Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica South ...

30. February
(Articles/2007)

... bids good-bye to hip pain at Wockhardt Hospitals ... New shoulder surgery to ease arthritic pain Goa’s irony Hundreds in Sask. waiting for weight-loss surgery Lipotourism big in the USA CMA ...

31. January
(Articles/2007)

... of those in the USA Wish you a healthy New Year Provide High-end Treatment, Hospitals told Opening the curtains MEDICAL TOURISM: Let buyer beware What Opportunities Exist for the US$ ...

32. December
(Articles/2006)

...  in 2007, Atilla Koç says City hospitals zoom in to make medical tourism bloom BoI seeks incentives for medical tourism Health tourism destination lacks ambulances Opening of New Cell for ...

33. November
(Articles/2006)

... orders DOH to help hospitals actively promoting .... Western Cape Trains Tour Guides to Boost Visitor Numbers to The Province KL Heart Care signs up for latest i-Tech solutions The New Face ...

34. October
(Articles/2006)

... for Vital Health Care More Americans Seeking Surgery Abroad Agra Hospitals Modernise to Receive Medical Tourists America's New Refugees -- Seeking Affordable Surgery Offshore Which Hospital ...

35. India Has Americans Turning the Other Cheek
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  that include the airfare, travel, and lodging in the low cost of the procedure itself.  Just be sure to research whatever facilities, doctors, hospitals, and tour operators you sign up with.  Ask the ...

36. Sometimes Medical Tourism Savings Aren’t Enough
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... tourism is not a black market operation.  Accredited institutions like Singapore’s Parkway Hospital or Singapore General Hospital are required to ensure proper training and adherence to industry standards.  ...

37. Drillings, Fillings, and More in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... you.  There are many sources of information on the Internet, including descriptions of packages being offered by hospitals and medical tour operators.  Check each one carefully and make note of those ...

38. Get Crowned in Hungary
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... bargains and souvenirs at the local markets.    Planning Your Trip to Hungary If you’ve made up your mind that Hungary is where it’s at for the hospital and dentist of your choice, see if a medical ...

39. Is Plastic Surgery Financing the Best Alternative?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in foreign countries when they find them up to standard.  This makes it easier for those considering their options abroad to choose a hospital that will provide high quality medical treatments.  So, ...

40. The New Appeal of Plastic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the accreditation of your chosen hospital and the qualifications of the doctor so as to avoid bad experiences.  You will also want to check on what is included in the packaged price.  Some tour operators ...

41. When the Cost of a Laminectomy Isn’t Just a Pain in the Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... be highly restrictive.  Those on a limited budget may find themselves forced into debt to pay the large sums of money that go into the surgery, doctor’s fees, hospital fees, and medication.  It may ...

42. History of Bangkok
(Destinations/Thailand)

... Hospital’s arrival in the 1970s only further solidified the city’s growing importance as an international hot spot and medical tourism mecca.  Nowadays, Bangkok is one of the most visited health vacation ...

43. How Much Does Nasal Turbinate Excision Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for analysis, though you will usually be allowed to leave the hospital on the same day.    Excision of Turbinates of Nose: Post-Surgery Excising the turbinates of the nose can cause discomfort for ...

44. Medical Tourism Brings Sexy Back
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... you can get the body, relief, and vacation that you deserve.    Cosmetic Surgery in Thailand Mercury reports that 25,000 foreigners went to Thailand for surgery at Phuket International Hospital last ...

45. In Search of the Perfect Spot for a Dental Medical Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... selected your holiday destination, an accredited hospital, and a qualified doctor or dentist, you’ll need to make the usual arrangements for traveling abroad.  Book your airline tickets, hotel, and ...

46. Thailand’s Worst Kept Secret
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... a beehive of activity at each of the major hospitals that serve medical tourism candidates. Thailand has established itself as a trusted destination for dental tourism and safety. While it always remains ...

47. Is a Health Vacation Right for You?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in order to pay for it.  For example, the cost of hip resurfacing surgery in the U.S. can amount to a whopping $55,000.  Wockhardt Hospital in India performs the same surgery with the same quality of ...

48. Singapore’s Secret for Low Cost Herniated Disc Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... many US patients at a fraction of the domestic cost of the herniated disc surgery.  Singapore General Hospital is one of the country’s leading centers for nerve and spine procedures.  While the medical ...

49. Languages in Turkey
(Destinations/Turkey)

... However, as a medical tourism traveler, it’s comforting to know that many shops and hospitals have English-speaking staff on hand to assist you.  Just be sure than any paperwork you have to sign has ...

50. Languages in Hungary
(Destinations/Hungary)

Overview As a medical tourism visitor to Hungary, you will likely feel right at home in most hospitals and dental offices.  Medical personnel will often either be fluent in English or be accompanied ...