1. Why Solo Travel Is Dangerous
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Everyone)

... What happens to you if you forget to take your medicine while scuba diving in Thailand or visiting temples in India?  Will bystanders know what to do?  Will they know how to administer medicine, ...

2. Dehydration
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... is especially true in medical tourism destinations like India and Thailand; 2 countries known for their heat and humidity.  Additional Thoughts about Water Not all fluids are created equal.  8 oz ...

3. Thailand Caps Excessive Healthcare Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are not uncommon.  Top these savings with vacations in tropical places like Thailand, Singapore, or the Philippines, and medical tourism seems to kick the doors of opportunity off their hinges.      ...

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

...  it’s nice to have a tour operator handle visa and passport paperwork for you.  This is especially true if your treatment requires a longer stay.  In Thailand, for example, you only receive 30 days  ...

5. July
(Articles/2008)

... congress in San Francisco, USA Medical tourism a 'shining star' for Thai tourism industry Phuket sets to be Thailand's leading Medical Tourism Destination Overseas surgery cheaper but not without ...

6. June
(Articles/2008)

...  Medical Tourism Conference in Thailand Social Movement Unionism World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Connects Global Healthcare Providers with Global Insurance Companies Medical ...

7. May
(Articles/2008)

... Revolutionising tourism A Plan for Real Health Reform Medical Tourism Conference in Thailand Treatment Abroad launches online patient reviews New medical tourism website brings competitors ...

8. 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 ...

9. History of Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... kingdom included all the areas which now come under peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Sumatra.  In 1511, Malacca fell to Portugal, and after this began a battle for control of the Malay archipelago ...

10. Healism Mission Statement
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

... encourage you to review all of the options out there before making a final decision.  You might find that taking a short vacation to India, Thailand, or any of the other exciting destinations featured ...

11. March
(Articles/2008)

... waits force patients abroad Thailand's New Medical Complex USAID presents private hospital assessment results regarding Jordan medical sector competitiveness Turkey to host health tourism congress ...

12. February
(Articles/2008)

Tourism for the Health of It Prognosis Positive for Taiwan's Medical Industry Agents say travel to Thailand and be transformed Breast-surgery patients to be treated at IWK Aesthetic Surgery ...

13. December
(Articles/2007)

... Tourism Panama: Nipandtuckpanama. Sign Exclusive Agreement ... Choice Medical Services Launches First Major Canadian Health Care ... `Priority to medical tourism' Medical Tourism in Thailand  ...

14. November
(Articles/2007)

... Surgery Having trouble paying for health care? Take a trip TO A DEVELOPING ... Estetica Brasil announces the availability of vaginal rejuvenation Buttock enlargement surgery in Thailand MS ...

15. October
(Articles/2007)

...  Panama: Largest Hospitals in Panama ... Medical Tourism in India — A Healthcare Revolution? Medical Tourism in India on the Rise Medical Tourism in Thailand Medical tourism means demand ...

16. September
(Articles/2007)

... can have teeth like this if you... Group seeks better health system Medical Tourism in Thailand Operation Vacation Mexican firms look to India as favoured BPO destination Operation Vacation ...

17. August
(Articles/2007)

... Irish 'dental tourism' increasing Denver Plastic Surgeon Warns Against Medical Tourism Plastic Surgery Travel: Thailand $70-m endoscopy unit opens January, 2008 Medical tourism polls and surveys ...

18. July
(Articles/2007)

... with past Sicko' Moore does not 'heart' Huckabee's American Sicko can reach out to India Canadian nurses can see SiCKO documentary free this week Thailand Medical Tourism CNN vs. SiCKO ...

19. June
(Articles/2007)

... Hospital for Best Practices in Heart Attack and Stroke Treatment Authority signs deal with American Hospital in Thailand Traveling can help cure medical costs New Uttarakhand minister puts ...

20. May
(Articles/2007)

Thailand Gears Up to be Asia’s Hub in Medical Tourism, Spa and Wellness Port Dickson Earmarked As Health Tourism Centre Working holiday WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Releases ...

21. April
(Articles/2007)

... flourishing in Croatia Thailand Gears Up to be Asia’s Hub in Medical Tourism Spa & Wellness Special Report: Medical Tourism Croatia joins list of countries offering medical tourism Malaysia ...

22. March
(Articles/2007)

... you want to smile Dubai Healthcare City appoints JCI for accreditation of hospitals Iraqi boy, far from home, gets a chance for a taller future Medical Tourism in Thailand Spa Industry in ...

23. February
(Articles/2007)

... India as offshore dental care hub Apollo’s orthopedician delivers lecture on joint replacement at ... Thailand affirms “Asia’s medical tourism, spa and wellness hub” Title with Proud Asia ...

24. January
(Articles/2007)

Erik Steele: Shopping for health care coming to the Internet Bangkok bombings last update by Tourism Authority of Thailand Medical Tourism Means Medical Competition Patients Beyond Borders: ...

25. December
(Articles/2006)

... standards in health tourism Gujarat becomes the preferred medical tourism destination: Beyond the business, Singapore soothes Health tourists flock to Thailand Chinese doctor to set up stem-cell ...

26. November
(Articles/2006)

... of Medical Tourism Need Surgery? Get It Done While On Vacation Abroad Philippines set to cash in on medical tourism boom Tourism to Thailand Continues to Thrive Medical tourism to reverse ...

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

The Beholders Are In India Move over New York, Los Angeles, and Rio.  Those looking for lower plastic surgery prices are beginning to fly to India, Thailand, and Singapore in unprecedented numbers.  ...

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

Medical Tourism Not a Panacea Medical tourism to countries like Singapore, Thailand, Hungary, Turkey, or the Philippines offer intense savings to US patients seeking affordable health care.  These countries ...

29. India Gives Options to Over 600,000 US Women
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... procedure does not seem to be driving down the costs of these hysterectomies; at least not domestically.  Health vacations to countries like India, Thailand, and Singapore offer a plausible solution ...

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

... of what’s available and what you should expect.    Where Does Thailand Fit In? Known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thailand is home to some of the best hospitals for dental procedures in the world.  As ...

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

...  extra time off work to get the treatment done.  Instead, treatments can be arranged as part of your regular vacation plan, be it to Turkey, India, or Thailand.  Depending on the nature of the procedure, ...

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

... peel in the U.S., for example, can range from $150 for a mild peel to $6,500 for a deep peel.  Imagine paying 70% to 80% less in a country like Thailand.    Is Medical Tourism a Good Idea? The rising ...

33. History of Chiang Mai
(Destinations/Thailand)

Early History Long before it became one of the most thriving medical tourism destinations in Asia, Chiang Mai enjoyed a reputation as one of the most beautiful regions in Thailand.  Ringed by mountains ...

34. History of Bangkok
(Destinations/Thailand)

... greatly impacted the history of Thailand, with its fertile basin providing a welcome base for settlers interested in agriculture and fishing.  Thailand, then known as Siam, was embroiled in deep internal ...

35. Languages in Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... of the Malay Austronesian ethnic group, members of which can be found scattered all across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia.  With the arrival of Islam in the 14th century, Arabic script ...

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

... best alternatives to rising healthcare costs.  Who wouldn’t want to get a vacation in an exotic country like Thailand while getting the medical attention he or she needs? With the cost of procedures ...

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

... with a primary concern: reducing the cost of procedures like dental bonding and inserting bridges. Where Does Thailand Fit In? Away from the sandy white beaches and serene temples, you’ll find ...

38. Why Is Thailand the Land of Smiles?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

What’s Next…Family Medical Vacations? While medical vacations originally won their appeal from older patients combating the health and cosmetic effects of age, countries like Thailand are adding braces ...

39. 5 Things to Remember Before Your Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... like India and Thailand, however, offers an affordable alternative for those looking for bargains.   Indian hospitals and the quality of care Americans are experiencing overseas is quickly opening ...

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

... of everything from dental implants to root canals in a country like Thailand, which is home to some of the best qualified dentists in the world.  The National Coalition on Health Care reported that “roughly ...

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

... like India, Thailand, and the Philippines have positioned themselves to fill the gap created by rising healthcare costs in the U.S. and Europe (most of which are inflated by exchange rates and malpractice ...

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

...  It stands to reason that if high prices are the norm in the developed world, countries like India and Thailand would have similar rates if they’re offering similar standards of quality.  This, however, ...

43. Plastic Surgery Prices Head Up and Consumers Head Out
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... The high demand in countries like Thailand and India are illustrative of this growing trend.  According to Donga.com, 1.5 million global tourists visited Thailand for medical procedures in 2007.  This ...

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

...  Vacation Argentina is just one of many options available to the medical tourist.  Argentina, like Brazil and Thailand, is known for its breast surgeries, including breast augmentation and breast lifts.  ...

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

... dentures to laser teeth whitening, while increasing the safety precautions of medical vacations abroad.  Low costs of labor and affordable malpractice insurance in countries like Singapore, Thailand, ...

46. Top 3 Reasons To Get Your Dentures in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

1. Thailand’s Low Cost of Dentures You could pay top dollar to cover the cost of dentures in the United States. Or, you could travel to Thailand, experiencing its beauty, culture, and heritage while ...

47. Man Up with Sexual Reassignment Surgery in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Provides Cost Reduction of Sex Reassignment Surgery Who knew you could vacation and have your medical treatment in Bangkok, Thailand for less than the cost of the same sex reassignment ...

48. Can a Health Vacation Actually Make You Slimmer?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... be interested in a health vacation to Thailand for low cost gastric bypass surgery.    In addition to the aesthetic value of a renewed, slimmer figure, the weight loss achieved from the procedure  ...

49. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Dental Medical Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Planning a Dental Tourism Vacation? Dental tourism vacations and medical vacations in general have attracted increasing numbers of tourists from all parts of the globe to countries such as India, Thailand, ...