1. Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... medical and dental work in 2006. And this is not an isolated trend. Every year, millions of patients from around the globe flock to some of the hottest medical tourism destinations in order to receive ...

2. What is Medical Tourism?
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... under $10,000 in a country like India where lower labor costs help drive down the price considerably.  The same is true in popular medical tourism destinations like Thailand, Argentina, Singapore, and ...

3. Disadvantages of Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... usually wasn't a major factor since elective procedures aren't normally covered.  But increasingly, hospitals in medical tourism destinations like Thailand and India have begun offering life-saving medical ...

4. Advantages of Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)

... a hotel, and pay for all medical expenses out of pocket in a foreign country.  This is especially true in popular medical tourism destinations such as India, Thailand, and Singapore.  The New England Journal ...

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

... the last several years researching the health care systems in some of the world's most popular medical tourism destinations.  When we realized that affordable and reliable health care was becoming increasingly ...

6. Medical Tourism FAQs About Hospitals
(FAQs/FAQs About Hospitals)

...  Paradoxically, lower labor costs in medical tourism destinations can often translate to superior personalized care.  A medical tourism facility can hire qualified, well-trained, and experienced nurses ...

7. Introduction
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... this travel section is full of useful tidbits.  If you have additional questions about destinations, customs, visas, and other travel-related issues, feel free to visit our Countries section.  Alternatively, ...

8. Medical Tourism FAQs About Travel
(FAQs/FAQs About Travel)

... visit our section on What to Pack. return to the top What Will the Weather Be Like When I Arrive? Weather.com provides fairly up-to-date forecasts for most of the major medical tourism destinations ...

9. Medical Tourism FAQs About Doctors and Dentists
(FAQs/FAQs About Doctors and Dentists)

...  How Can I Check the Safety Records of the Hospital, Doctor, or Dentist? Most of the high profile medical tourism destinations around the world are very proud of their success rates and safety records.  ...

10. Medical Tourism FAQs About Medical Tourism
(FAQs/FAQs About Medical Tourism)

General Medical Tourism FAQs What Is Medical Tourism? Why Are Procedures in Medical Tourism Destinations Cheaper Than They Are Back Home? Why Is Medical Tourism So Cost Effective? What Makes Medical ...

11. Medical Tourism FAQs About Legal and Insurance
(FAQs/FAQs About Insurance)

... of such a document.  This is as true in your home country as it is for most of the medical tourism destinations that you might visit around the world.  However, if the power of attorney document is notarized ...

12. History of Costa Rica
(Destinations/Costa Rica)

Neglected Lands Unlike other medical tourism destinations in Central and South America, Costa Rica was never extensively ruled by colonialists.  For much of its existence, it was a sparsely populated ...

13. General Travel Safety
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... safety of whatever medical tourism destinations you plan to visit during your health vacation.  For a more comprehensive list of considerations, you should consult your travel agent, guide book, and your ...

14. Write for Us
(Medical Tourism/About Us)

... medical tourism destinations, hotel reviews, restaurant critiques, and everything in between, please submit a detailed proposal using our online contact form. Keep in mind, however, that we cannot pay ...

15. Taxi Safety
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... tourism destinations, meters are not as common, so this is not necessarily a hard and fast rule.  But every taxi should have a two-way radio in order to coordinate activities with a dispatcher.  If ...

16. History of Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

... tourism destinations in this part of the Americas.  Its native and alternative native healing therapies have long attracted American medical tourism patients from across the border.  Mexico has also ...

17. Medical Tourism Today
(Medical Tourism/History)

... at some of the most popular medical tourism destinations around the globe. These advancements translate into a smorgasbord of options for patients who find it difficult or impossible to access affordable ...

18. Malpractice Laws in Medical Tourism Destinations
(Medical Tourism Safety/Malpractice and Liability)

Medical Malpractice Laws Abroad Medical malpractice laws vary substantially from country to country, and it would be very difficult for us to outline all of the differences on a site like this.  But suffice ...

19. Vaccinations for Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... the tourist destinations and major cities.  Traveler's Diarrhea This is probably the most common travel-related illness.  Exposure to new foods and different types of drinking water can ...

20. 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 ...

21. Visas and Passports
(Travel/Visas)

... medical tourism destinations will bend over backwards to ensure that health vacationers have as little hassle as possible.  Passport Requirements For most short-term visits, all you need is a passport ...

22. Affordable Quality Medical Tourism in the Philippines
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... beach resorts after completion of their medical treatment.   Source: Komfie Manalo, "Hospitals Are The Newest Tourist Destinations In The Philippines," All Headline News, November 21, 2006 ...

23. Ancient Roman Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/History)

In ancient Rome, hot water baths (called thermae) were not only used for their obvious medicinal benefits, but they also served as important social networking venues for some of the Empire’s most privileged ...

24. The Nightlife in Patpong
(Destinations/Thailand)

... destination for American troops in the late 1960s and later became one the hottest nightlife destinations for tourists interested in adult entertainment. Patpong has even been featured as a backdrop ...

25. Transportation in India
(Destinations/India)

...  avoid driving yourself since traffic signs, lanes, and speed limits are “optional” at best.  But for a modest fee, you can hire a day or week-long driver to escort you to whatever destinations ...

26. A Brief History of Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical tourism's lineage can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Japanese.  The earliest destinations of people on health pilgrimages were mineral-rich thermal springs, natural ...

27. Why Thailand?
(Destinations/Thailand)

... and relax.  Luxurious beaches line this beautiful peninsular country on both coasts.  And the spas and resorts located at these popular tourist destinations provide the same quality five-star ...

28. WHO Rates Medical Tourism in Singapore
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... healthcare destinations in the region.  It aims to make Singapore’s excellent healthcare facilities available to foreigners.    Singapore offers a wide spectrum of healthcare ...

29. History of South Africa
(Destinations/South Africa)

... medical facilities, combined with a gorgeous coastline, sunny weather, and an incredible variety of wildlife, have transformed this country, making it one of the premier tourism destinations in the world.   ...

30. Cost of Penis Enlargement Surgery: Too High For Comfort
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... exotic locations to visit after surgery, a wide range of local and international cuisine, pubs, discos, and malls, all contribute in making Thailand one of the most visited destinations for medical tourism.  ...

31. Finding the Best Airline Deals
(Travel/Flights)

... and packages.   After entering your dates, destinations, meal preferences, etc., Kayak retrieves a number of flights and schedules that should meet your specific requirements.  And for those who want ...

32. Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... dental tourism destinations, it is worth reviewing this Thailand section since it's full of useful information that might ultimately convince you to abandon your other plans and fly to Thailand instead.  ...

33. Food Water and Hygiene
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

Because many medical tourism destinations are in developing countries, they don’t always have the same hygiene standards to which you might be accustomed.  In addition, your body might not be used to the ...

34. What Legal Recourse Do I Have?
(Medical Tourism Safety/Malpractice and Liability)

"What Legal Recourse Do I Have in the Event of a Botched Surgery?" Most medical tourism destinations around the world work diligently to provide quality service to their patients.  After all, poor ...

35. European Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/History)

... benefits, not unlike modern medical tourism destinations of today.  For example, Bath was the first city in England to receive a covered sewer system (years before London ever did).  The roads were paved, ...

36. South Korea: a New Destination in Medical Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Packages in Plastic Surgery South Korea is also on its way to attaining a position among the top plastic surgery destinations in the world.  Some speculate that Korea’s booming pop culture ...

37. Vaccinations
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

Are Vaccines Necessary for Medical Travel? Some of the most popular medical and dental tourism destinations around the world are located in tropical climates, heavily populated areas, or developing countries.  ...

38. Destinations
(Section)