1. Can India Offer Hope through Affordable Fertility Treatments?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... more than one typically pays in the US or Western Europe. Is Cheap Health Care Really Good? Many people are justifiably wary of cheap health care.  After all, how can one expect the same standards ...

2. Uncover Your Inner Self in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in 2008 estimating that medical tourists to Asia (Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia), will reach 10 million by 2012.  The reason for this?  Significantly cheaper cosmetic surgery prices, top quality care, ...

3. Despite the Recession, Medical Tourism Is on the Increase for India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... becoming the preferred destination for medical tourism. Low priced gastric bypass surgery, affordable Botox, and cheap dental work are saving thousands of dollars for millions of Americans.  In a recent ...

4. Can Medical Tourism Packages Thrive With Universal Health Care?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Packages May Still Be Cheaper Than Universal Health Care Even with a universal health care system, medical tourism packages—especially for high dollar value procedures—to places like Singapore may still ...

5. US Insurer Announces Cover for Health Vacations in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Even those with insurance plans routinely make the trek simply because paying out of pocket is cheaper than the expensive co-payments attached to certain insurance policies.  Is Medical Tourism Safe? ...

6. Is Medical Tourism Dangerous?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Is There a Downside to Cheap Healthcare? Cheap healthcare has always been sought after by those who are overlooked and underserved by health programs and coverage in their home countries. Medical tourism, ...

7. Can India Help You Fake Your Age Like the Rich and Famous?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... there are those among them who vouch for the cheaper Botox lift treatment instead.  The good doctor notes, “In this economy, even the wealthiest women have to make a decision between that coveted Hermes ...

8. Are Health Vacations Dangerous?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... credentials of the doctor and hospital.  Cheap isn’t always good, and mistakes can often be expensive to repair if they’re even reparable at all.  Don’t put your health at risk by engaging a doctor with ...

9. Elective Surgery Not Always about Sex
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... potential insurance coverage of some elective surgeries.  The cheaper, reliable medical care even makes non-essential medical care more appealing to insurers.  Theoretically, the more medical tourism’s ...

10. Why Health Vacations Are So Right for Women
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... can often be less expensive than the costly co-payments under your current insurance carrier (assuming you have one).  It can even be cheaper than the costs of paying for surgery out of your own pocket, ...

11. Shopping in Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

... and loads of other items.  The prices are dirt cheap (and negotiable), and you'll get a chance to really interact with local shoppers.  ...

12. Shopping in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... being expensive outside their homeland, but in Havana you can pick these up at much cheaper rates.  Locally known as habanos or puros, cigar making in the country too is regulated by the state.  There ...

13. Weather in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... so budget travelers should visit during spring and fall when accommodations and airplane flights are much cheaper.   ...

14. Medical Tourism Competes with Strings and Doorknobs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... travelling to Thailand have found even the porcelain option much cheaper than what they’d pay for amalgam fillings in the US.    ...

15. 4 Tips for Your Dental Tourism Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... with the purchase a $1000+ airline ticket.  For example, the cost of dental caps can range from $500 to $3,100 depending on the material used.  Gold caps are generally cheaper than porcelain, because porcelain ...

16. The Key to the Fountain of Youth: Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... on quality of care.  As Tico Times put it, “Once a euphemism for cheap cosmetic surgery abroad, medical tourism is now a booming industry that is filling the gap between affordable health care and unaffordable ...

17. Plastic Surgery for the Alpha Male: the Advantages of Medical Travel
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  The cost of looking good doesn’t come cheap, though.  The total cost of eyelid surgeries performed in the United States amounted to seven hundred million dollars in 2003.  However, these high price tags ...

18. Find Your Roots in Malaysia
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... seem almost too good to be true.  Fortunately, the low costs of living and labor in these countries explain why a root canal can be so cheap in price, but so rich in quality.  These savings help hospitals ...

19. In Singapore, What You Don’t See is What You Get
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Singapore Takes the Bite Out of High-Cost Invisalign Braces Many people associate cheaper prices with lower quality.  Fortunately, in Singapore and other dental tourism destination countries, that ...

20. Toothless No More, Courtesy of Dental Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... abroad might be cheaper than the treatment alone at home, it's still not cheap. Up For and Indian Medical Vacation? When a patient needs a hip replacement or heart surgery, urgency is critical.  And ...

21. Medical Tourism Thailand: Strong enough for a Man, But Made for a Woman
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the cost of which is very high in Western countries.  Compared to other countries, the cost of male to female surgery is approximately $20,000 cheaper in Thailand.  Also known as sex reassignment surgery, ...

22. Taking the Cost of Coronary Angioplasty Surgery to Heart
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... of getting their planned procedure(s) at still cheaper rates than originally anticipated or getting extra procedures done within their original budget.  As a holiday destination, India also has much to ...

23. Will Cheap Healthcare Catch on?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Americans are turning to medical tourism as the alternative they need.  With medical tourism, the cost of that same spinal stenosis surgery can be as much as 20 to 60 percent cheaper in countries like ...

24. Watch Your Back in Singapore
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

A Long Way to Go for Cheap Health Care Even if you haven’t been paying attention to this year’s presidential election, you’ve probably heard about America’s desperation for affordable healthcare.  ...

25. Keep Your Chin up with Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... more affordable.  Cheap Cosmetic Surgery Maintains Expensive Quality Dr. Stanley Khainga, a Kenyan surgeon who treats numerous medical tourists says, "We even get clients from UK, tourists from other ...

26. Jumpstart Your Heart In India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Don’t kid yourself, the labor costs of a surgeon anywhere isn’t cheap, but hospitals in India are able to invest the more than $4 million dollar difference into technology and facilities. Who Is Medical ...

27. Shopping in Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

... to foods and fresh produce, all at cheap rates. The atmosphere can be a little overwhelming and chaotic, but it is all part of the quintessential Mexican experience.  Luxury Boutiques Locals refer ...

28. Dining in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

...  and a gloomy ambience.  Local Cuisine In Mexico City, you’ll find chic fusion restaurants that experiment daringly with sushi and Mexican delights, as well as cheap “food on the go” joints that serve ...

29. Getting around in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

Overview Mexico City has one of the cheapest public transport systems in the world.  Unfortunately for medical tourism travelers, the system also has a reputation for being one of the most crime-ridden. ...

30. India Helps Rub Out The Dead
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Cheaper Cosmetic Surgery Prices Current procedures like non ablative full face photo rejuvenation and microdermabrasion are among the most advanced, effective, and most sought after procedures.  They’re ...

31. Getting around in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... vacationer a cheap way of getting around in the city. Avoid the morning and evening rush hours, however.  Taxis Taxis are another convenient and affordable way of getting around town on your medical ...

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

... offer a la carte services (allowing you to pick and choose), while others provide comprehensive packages.    Although medical tourism companies can often help you find cheaper flights, better hotels, ...

33. Chin Augmentation Surgery
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

...  injects a filler (Radiesse or Artefill) into precise areas along the chin over 10-30 minutes.  This option is usually much cheaper than traditional chin augmentation surgery. ...

34. July
(Media/2008)

...  hard to breathe? Outsourced health care may be cheaper, but quality of care is a big concern Florida gets a dose of its own 'Medicine' Macau Set to be Medical Tourism Destination  http://www.quamnet.com/newscontent.action?articleId=885395 ...

35. Getting around in Tel Aviv
(Destinations/Israel)

... many drivers chose to offer out-of-towners a “special” fee to take them to a specific destination.  A negotiated fare might not always work out cheaper for you than a metered fee.  In fact, it almost ...

36. Hotels in Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... most of the amenities that you’d find in hotels, but they are priced considerably cheaper.  However, the rules might be stricter. For instance, an unmarried couple sharing a room would be frowned upon.  ...

37. April
(Media/2008)

... know about... Middle East healthcare Cheap travel advisory: Stay away from Tijuana! Top German Neurology and Psychiatry specialist opens centre in Dubai AP plans road shows to promote state ...

38. February
(Media/2008)

... Are the Benefits of Medical Tourism Cheap dental care prompts a Mexican wave of US tourists The NHS at 60 Giving birth becomes the latest job outsourced to India 'Integrate health care, managerial ...

39. January
(Media/2008)

...  Thai Hospital to Its 1.3 Million Members Patients blamed in kidney scam Medical tourism worsens doctor crisis Cheap dental care prompts a Mexican wave of US tourists The NHS at 60 Treatment ...

40. November
(Media/2007)

... leave US for cheaper medical care Those seeking expensive surgery may travel abroad Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai, Brings to India the World's Safest ... Collaborative Effort by Six Nations ...

41. October
(Media/2007)

... over long wait times sends some Canadians abroad for surgeries Get Cheap Plastic Surgery In Buenos Aires Group signs joint venture deal Haryana signs partnership declaration with Minnesota ...

42. September
(Media/2007)

...  Progress behind the scenes Dental tourism 'on the rise' Poland a cheaper treatment option Choosing The Right Wrinkle Filler Sicko asks tough questions, but finding the answers is even ... ...

43. July
(Media/2007)

Health Plans Adding Foreign Providers to Their Networks HEALTH PLANS ADDING FOREIGN PROVIDERS TO THEIR NETWORKS Michael Moore and the Beige Bomber Cheaper health care lures  ...

44. May
(Media/2007)

... to touch $1.5 bn by 2010’ Croatia's tourist industry 'is not just about sun, sea and sand' Texans traveling to Mexico to receive cheaper medical care Indian tourist board gets innovative ...

45. April
(Media/2007)

... India to avoid hospital infections Vietnam’s hospitals: cheap, good, but not favoured India emerging as Surgical tourism destination Britons spending £161 million each year on medical tourism ...

46. March
(Media/2007)

... panel to review its report on patent laws New visiting hours at Hamad No move to lift ban on cheap liquor Perot Systems Features Company CEO in Healthcare Tech and the World Podcast Traveling ...

47. February
(Media/2007)

... tourism Universal Health Care Through Medical Tourism Singapore Strengthens Medical Tourism Tie with Arab World Emerging India / Foreigners taking advantage of cheap, high ... Kerala promoting ...

48. December
(Media/2006)

... Patients Flock In The Year I Review Cheap South-East Asia property lures Japanese retirees IMA, BMA Decide to Collaborate Money and Power, Beauty Combined New Year, New You Fresh Tie Ups to create ...

49. October
(Media/2006)

... to return Medical tourism flourishing in Philippines while U.S. health care costs skyrocket India's healthy appeal: Modern (and cheap) services promoted Medical Tourism: What Are Your Options? ...