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

... transportation, and almost chivalrous bedside manners from qualified doctors who often receive their training in Europe or the States.  Leave the Philippines with a Smile The Philippines was a hotspot ...

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

... and more qualified doctors, the added cost for their services can add an additional 10%-50% to the total bill (this is why many prefer to plan vacations on their own).    Below is a list of some of ...

3. Hip Resurfacing
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

What Is Hip Resurfacing Surgery? Hip resurfacing surgery is an alternative to total hip replacement.  Doctors decide on the patient’s suitability for the operation according to the patient’s anatomy, ...

4. How Much Should a Rotary Cuff Repair Operation Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... atrophy of muscles near the shoulder, and crepitation (crackling sounds) while moving the shoulder in certain planes.  Doctors usually diagnose the condition using clinical and imaging tests such as ...

5. Angioplasty
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... Thereafter, doctors inflate the balloon to push all fat deposits against the artery wall, thereby widening the artery to increase blood flow.  A stent angioplasty surgery requires placement of a metal ...

6. Fertility (Infertility)
(Procedures/Female)

... To start, fertility treatment doctors try to find the exact cause of the problem.  For female infertility treatment the first step is to rule out ovulation complications.  Medication is usually prescribed ...

7. June
(Articles/2008)

...  What You need to Know about Treatment Abroad Taiwan doctors, tourism eye China boost Nigerian Agriculture minister\’s knee replacement in India Massive exodus of SA doctors Queen's Birthday ...

8. May
(Articles/2008)

... Care for Tourists Brave young Myanmar doctors head to disaster zone Pensioners to Provide Medical Care for Tourists Hospital patient survey begins this week Google's New Project: Your Health ...

9. Bronchoscopy
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)

What Is Bronchoscopy? When a patient exhibits symptoms of lung diseases, doctors use bronchoscopy to diagnose the airways.  The doctor inserts either a flexible or rigid bronchoscope into the nose ...

10. March
(Articles/2008)

... Medical Tourism Doctors That Good?  Brits warned 'not to go abroad for dental treatment' Joint Commission International Launches Health And Safety Design Service To Develop Patient-Safe Environments, ...

11. February
(Articles/2008)

... sector, NRIs to Himachal Are Medical Tourism Doctors That Good? Mangalore: Come to the 'land of greens and blues' After 35 years, Caricom needs fresh thinkers - Seaga - Bats for regional ...

12. December
(Articles/2007)

...  tourists to South America RP, Taiwan firms join hands for medical tourism center in Subic Jamaica to Benefit From New Venture in Health Tourism Are Medical Tourism Doctors That Good? India ...

13. November
(Articles/2007)

... health care becoming increasingly significant' Arunachal Pradesh Rural Works Department & Rural Development ... Are Medical Tourism Doctors That Good? Moore's SICKO playing at Festafilm Indian ...

14. October
(Articles/2007)

... medical care abroad Andhra Pradesh Govt takes measures for tourism promotion Apollo performs 1000 hip surfacing surgeries Are Medical Tourism Doctors That Good? Are you covered by insurance? ...

15. September
(Articles/2007)

... America: Flight to Central America Chavez rails at teen-age breast implants gift fad Tourist Rx: Go abroad for medical care Are Medical Tourism Doctors That Good? HealthCare Arabia Hinduja ...

16. August
(Articles/2007)

...  in medical tourism? Health-care problems My View: Robert Gumbiner, MD More doctors would help sick system A review of Sicko Readers Write: Can Moore's SiCKO Make Health Care Reform Happen? ...

17. July
(Articles/2007)

...  in 'Sicko' America's health care ills hit close to home Barton: The filmmaker is in: With 'Sicko,' Moore makes valid diagnosis Do doctors still know best? Health tourism: Hotel to 'benefit' ...

18. April
(Articles/2007)

... Doctors Join Forces to Help India Becoming the Top Medical Tourism Destination Summer tourism season officially starts in Bulgaria The Medical City wins global JCIA accreditation The dentist, ...

19. February
(Articles/2007)

... recalls Miracle Baby Heading east in search of good health Manila Doctors Hospital Opens New Aesthetic Surgery Center India tries to attract foreign investment in the health sector More retirees ...

20. November
(Articles/2006)

Airline holiday packages a big hit Is medical tourism the right option? Cosmetic surgery warning to women Sun, sea and surgery U.S. Primary-Care Doctors Lag Behind Colleagues Abroad What ...

21. 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 ...

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

...  your normal support network will be thousands of miles away.  Can you stomach the local food?  Do your doctors speak your language?  As with anything else, there are pros and cons to medical tourism.  ...

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

... for example, is reputed for its quality of service and the bedside manner of its doctors.  The hospital is fully accredited and many of the doctors have received their medical degrees in the U.S. and ...

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

... tourists with specialist doctors for major surgeries including laminectomies.  It is always better to select a doctor and hospital that has proven rates of success.    ...

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

... than that in Western Europe.  This gives doctors and dentists the ability to offer heavily discounted services compared with those offered in Western Europe.  Planning Your Medical Vacation Once you’ve ...

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

... bit of research on the hospitals and doctors promoting their services.  Amidst today’s climate of zeal for medical tourism and its benefits, there are many great deals as well as scams to be found.  ...

27. Can India Make You Sexier?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... not, they employ doctors and surgeons who have studied and performed their residencies in the U.S. or Europe.    Choosing the Right Package for India There are numerous tour operators who cater ...

28. What Are the Dangers of Dental Tourism?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... that there is no shortage of charlatan or predatory doctors in the world.  Ample research is strongly recommended.   That said, armed with the knowledge and information gleaned from your research and ...

29. Restricted by the Cost of Glaucoma Surgery?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in the U.S. varies according to location and type of surgery.  In India, doctors advertise low prices of $1,170 for one type of procedure.  According to a 2001 report by the Agency for Healthcare Research ...

30. What is Dental Tourism?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... countries are much lower than in the US or Europe, and the doctors, although well qualified and often educated abroad, charge less for their services than their counterparts in the West.  As a result, ...

31. How To Cover the Cost of Breast Lift Surgery?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Then again, maybe a closer look at some of those loans may be beneficial.    There are a number of banks offering loans that specifically cater to individuals seeking plastic surgery financing.  Doctors ...

32. Steering Clear of Dental Tourism Pitfalls
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... doctors are generally required to have malpractice insurance.  This very real concern can increase the mental and emotional costs of even cosmetic procedures like laser teeth whitening.  Fortunately, ...

33. Dental Bridges and Plastic Surgery—What Do They Have in Common?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... countries.  A country like India receives a large influx due to the quality of service provided by major hospitals and internationally qualified doctors.  In fact, Wockhardt Hospitals in India has even ...

34. How Safe Are Dental Medical Vacations?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... safety.  Choosing the Right Service Provider for Your Root Canal To allay these fears, a newcomer to the medical tourism industry would be best advised to research all options on hospitals, doctors, ...

35. Should You or Shouldn’t You Get Rhinoplasty?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... translate into reduced quality or substandard amenities and hygiene, as many would assume.  Despite India’s reputation as a third world country, the fact remains that Indian doctors are as much of an ...

36. More Reasons to Go on Health Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... an insured man facing a $1.2 million bill for a 5 month hospital stay (which was extended because the doctors kept misdiagnosing his case) to a homeless (read uninsured) woman with dementia being dumped ...

37. When Size Matters, Opt For Medical Tourism in Thailand, Singapore, or India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... actually performed in the early 1900’s.  Doctors estimate that to date, nearly 40,000 men have undergone the procedure, our friend, Bob, being one of the most recent.   Bob had never had any complaints ...

38. Reduce Stress with Health Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... specializes in coronary angioplasty surgery and offers the procedure for about US$3500.  During a coronary angioplasty, doctors insert a tiny balloon through the nerves of the patient until it ...

39. Holiday with a Difference: an Exotic Health Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  A colonoscopy is a procedure in which doctors examine the insides of a colon using an endoscope.  It is a minimally invasive endoscopic examination, usually advised to patients with polyps, colon ...

40. The Cost of Disc Degeneration Repair Just Went Down
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... condition caused him to tire easily which hampered his lifestyle.  Doctors in Canada offered to operate, but the cost of disc degeneration repair in Toronto was so high that Ronald kept putting ...

41. Instead of a Vacation Why Not Take a Health Vacation?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  to the sundry demands of these tourists offering travel arrangements, reliable doctors, accredited hospitals, translators, local transport, telephone facilities, and guided tours to places of interest.  ...

42. Major Cost Differences Lure Americans to India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism: Destination India India is becoming an increasingly attractive medical tourism destination on account of its low-cost pricing, high-end facilities, super-specialized doctors, and strong ...

43. What the Cynics Want You to Believe about Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in the US health care systems.  Doctors take part in obviously false television ads to promote medications and are involved in “clinical trials” of medical devices, while conveniently ...

44. Kidney Transplant Racket Exposes Dark Side of Indian Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... with an Interpol red alert issued in his name.  The scam is almost too outrageous to be true.  Dozens of doctors are reportedly involved, and most of the sophisticated equipment was stored ...

45. Can Medical Tourism Help Boost Western Economies?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the losses to the gains, it becomes apparent that the trend toward medical tourism encourages healthy competition on a global scale.  The availability of highly qualified doctors and state of the ...

46. What to Do if You Have Been Assaulted
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Women)

... soon as possible.  For a list of global emergency numbers, please review this chart.  Any injuries should be treated immediately.  And in cases of rape, make sure that the doctors and nurses are aware ...

47. Confused About Your Sexual Identity? Plastic Surgery Might Help
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... effort to woo health tourists, the Thai government country has set up JCI accredited hospitals staffed with well trained and highly educated doctors and nurses.  The industry offers packages to ...

48. No Money for Plastic Surgery? Financing Might Be the Answer
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... has grown as a medical tourism destination in recent years thanks to a number of key factors like aggressive marketing, world class hospitals, well trained doctors and support staff, and rock-bottom ...