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1. Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)
... foreign doctors, dentists, and hospitals. These impressive figures don't necessarily include the growing alternative healing sector either. With wellness spas and Ayurvedic healing on the rise, medical ...
2. Disadvantages of Medical Tourism
(Medical Tourism/Overview)
... with whatever doctor or dentist provided you with primary care.  This is one reason why many medical tourists decide to recuperate while they are still abroad.  Fortunately, many medical tourism destinations ...
3. Anterior Resection of the Rectum
(Procedures/Digestion)
... studies.  Regular colorectal screening is recommended for high-risk patients.  In this way, doctors can detect cancer much earlier, thus, negating the need for anterior resection of rectum surgery. ...
4. Nasal Polyp Removal
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)
... surgery is performed inside the nose, under general anaesthesia.  Using tiny instruments, and in comes cases, laparoscopic technology, the doctor will excise each polyp and remove it for examination ...
5. Femoro-Femoral Bypass
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)
... to the legs.  Using a vascular graft, surgeons bypass the blocked artery, reducing pain and the risk of infection or the need for amputation.  Doctors use general anesthesia to put patients to sleep ...
6. Epididymal Cyst Removal
(Procedures/Male)
... patients may not be candidates.  Smokers and overweight patients are at risk.  Similarly, men with blood pressure, heart, or lung problems should check with their doctors before pursuing the removal.  ...
7. Medical Tourism FAQs About Hospitals
(FAQs/FAQs About Hospitals)
... Certain Foods.  Will the Hospital Be Able to Accommodate Me? Will I Need a Translator? Do I Get to Pick My Doctor or Dentist, or Will I Be Assigned One? Is It Necessary For Me To Bring My Own Nurse? ...
8. Malpractice and Liability
(Medical Tourism Safety/Malpractice and Liability)
What Are Medical Malpractice and Liability? “Malpractice" and "liability” are arguably two of the most feared words in the medical industry.  Doctors don’t want to talk about it, patients don’t want to ...
9. Medical Tourism FAQs About Travel
(FAQs/FAQs About Travel)
... Cuisine Abroad? Is the Food Safe to Eat? Is the Water Safe to Drink? What Vaccinations and Immunizations Are Necessary for Each Country? How Will I Communicate with My Doctor, Friends, and ...
10. Colectomy (Total or Ileostomy)
(Procedures/Digestion)
... last approximately 1-4 hours.  Because complications may arise (including internal bleeding, hernia, infection), most doctors recommend a hospital stay of at least 5- 6 days for monitoring and preliminary ...
11. Medical Tourism FAQs About Doctors and Dentists
(FAQs/FAQs About Doctors and Dentists)
FAQs About Doctors and Dentists Where Was This Doctor or Dentist Trained? Is the Dentist or Doctor Licensed? Is There an Independent Body That Maintains Safety Records and Other Important Data Regarding ...
12. How Much Does a Coronary Angiogram Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... the position and severity of clogged arteries.  It is very useful in diagnosing serious heart conditions like aneurysms, arrthmyias, and birth defects.  A coronary angiogram helps the doctor decide ...
13. Medical Tourism FAQs About Medical Tourism
(FAQs/FAQs About Medical Tourism)
... choice that varies from individual to individual.  Some people don't like doctors, hospitals, dentists, and anything else related to health care.    So it is very difficult for us (or anyone) to say that ...
14. Accreditation and Safety
(Medical Tourism Safety/Accreditation)
... quality of service in your native country, there are national accrediting boards all over the world, not to mention a handful of international certifying organizations.  Some Medical Tourism Doctors Are ...
15. 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 ...
16. Medication and Prescription Drugs
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)
... medical records, prescription eye drops, instructions, and notes from your doctor.  If these items are stored in the luggage compartment underneath the plane, you’ll have zero chance of retrieving them ...
17. Varicose Ulcer Treatment
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)
... typically given antibiotics to control the skin inflammation around the ulcers.  In most cases, no anesthesia is necessary for the main varicose ulcer treatment.    During the operation, the doctor ...
18. Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)
... under general anesthesia.  But patients can also opt to have their nose job done under local anesthesia with heavy sedation.    Doctors make incisions either externally or internally in the bridge ...
19. Are Medical Vacations Right for Me?
(Medical Tourism/Overview)
... it doesn't always make sense to travel abroad in order to have a doctor look them over.  However, taking a medical vacation is an excellent option for many. A Medical Vacation Might Be an Excellent Option ...
20. Broken Ankle (Open Reduction & Fixation)
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)
What Is Broken Ankle—Open Reduction and Fixation Surgery? There are several options available to doctors when treating a broken ankle, such as manipulating the bones and adding a cast.  However, when ...
21. Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)
... alcohol and smoking.  This helps in the healing process.  The actual surgery is performed either as an open or endoscopic procedure, under local or a general anesthesia.  Consultation with doctors is ...
22. Prolapsed Disc Discectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)
... should be the only exercise one does.  After two weeks, pending a doctor’s approval, more complex exercises like swimming or bicycling may be tolerable.  Discectomy patients are often able to resume ...
23. How Much Does Epididymal Cyst Removal Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... own.  However, excessive bleeding may require further surgery.  Bruising and swelling should settle after a few weeks, and the patient is advised to inform the doctor if the testicles become red and ...
24. Colon Polyp Removal
(Procedures/Digestion)
...  start as colon polyps which develop into their cancerous forms within a decade of appearing in the colon.  As a result, many doctors advocate colon cancer screening and colon polyp removal for at-risk ...
25. How Much Do Epidural Injections Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... a doctor immediately.  Most healthcare professionals cover the injection site with an adhesive that can be removed after a day.  After two-to-three weeks, the second drug, a steroid, starts taking effect.  ...
26. Hemorrhoid Injection
(Procedures/Digestion)
... As a conservative measure, doctors normally prescribe hemorrhoid injections to treat the problem.    Generally, anesthesia is not required before taking hemorrhoid injections.  First, the doctor examines ...
27. Dilation and Curretage
(Procedures/Female)
... doctors to gather uterine samples in order to test for endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women.  Surgeons use general anesthesia or sometimes an epidural. Dilation and curettage begins with a dilator ...
28. Colonoscopy
(Procedures/Digestion)
What Is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is essentially a medical examination of the colon (the end of the large intestines).  During a routine colonoscopy, the doctor passes a large tube upwards through ...
29. Taxes
(Medical Tourism/Insurance and Taxes)
Medical Tourism & Taxes Certain aspects of your medical vacation may be tax deductible, and it’s worth consulting with your accountant, insurance company, and medical practitioner (dentist or doctor) ...
30. Nephrolithotomy (Kidney Stone Removal)
(Procedures/Digestion)
What Is Removal Of Kidney Stone (Nephrolithotomy)? Stones in the kidney can cause infection, pain, bleeding, or damage to the kidney.  Doctors can remove these stones through surgery, by using shock ...
31. Cervix Biopsy
(Procedures/Female)
What Is A Cone Biopsy of the Cervix? Patients may need a cone biopsy of the cervix when the doctor suspects that there are abnormal or cancerous cells on the cervix.  These cells could become malignant, ...
32. Medical Tourism Today
(Medical Tourism/History)
... treatment abroad.  These medical tourists flock to countries like India, where a highly evolved education system produces thousands of qualified doctors and nurses (many of whom also study in the West).  ...
33. Pacemaker Installation
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)
... heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or syncope.  In such cases doctors might recommend inserting a pacemaker to help maintain regular heart beats.    Pacemaker installation surgery is performed ...
34. Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)
... ligation takes several weeks after being discharged from the hospital.  Parents of the child usually receive instructions from their doctor on lifestyle changes. ...
35. Bunionectomy
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)
... need to remain in the doctor’s office for two to three hours after the bunionectomy to allow the anesthesia to wear off.    Patients are usually able to resume normal activities within six to eight ...
36. 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 ...
37. Hemorrhoidectomy
(Procedures/Digestion)
... where this problem persists for more than six hours, doctors should be informed to prevent the bladder from seizing up.    After discharge from the hospital, it is normal to feeling tired for the ...
38. Maxillary Antral Sinus Washout
(Procedures/Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat)
... itself and requires medical intervention.  During sinus washout, the doctor administers general anesthesia putting the patient to sleep.  Using a metal tube inserted through the nose into the sinus, ...
39. Healism Mission Statement
(Medical Tourism/About Us)
... that traveling to a foreign country and placing your health in the hands of an unfamiliar doctor can be intimidating for many.  This is why we have designed this Web site as an information portal where ...
40. Cysto-Diathermy
(Procedures/Digestion)
What Is Cysto-Diathermy? Cysto-diathermy is a process in which a doctor examines a patient’s urinary system using biopsies, X-rays, and cystoscopes.  Prior to cysto-diathermy, the patient ...
41. How Much Does Ankle Fusion Surgery Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... Though not life-threatening, ankle fusion is a painful operation that requires proper care and maintenance, before during and after the procedure.  The doctor or surgeon makes an incision in the problem ...
42. How Much Does a Laparoscopy Test Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
...  In order to become pregnant, a woman must have healthy ovaries that produce eggs capable of entering the fallopian tubes and womb.  When a woman fails to conceive after repeated attempts, a doctor ...
43. Importance of Accreditation
(Medical Tourism Safety/Accreditation)
... no standards, we would soon notice."  Having accreditation does not necessarily mean that your doctor or dentist is a miracle worker, but it helps to weed out undesirable medical practitioners.  In addition, ...
44. Botox Injections
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)
... contracts and an antiseptic is applied.  The amount of Botox required to fill each line is determined beforehand by the doctor.  The results of the treatment are apparent within a week and the effects ...
45. How Much Do X-Rays Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... healthcare procedures that help doctors diagnose injuries and illness of a wide variety. X-rays pass through the body and then get detected by a sensitive film.  Dense structures such as bones will ...
46. Femoro Popliteal Bypass
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)
... or to use a graft material.  Most doctors prefer to use an alternate vein.  Studies suggest that using alternate veins produce better results.  Doctors use general anesthesia or an epidural injection ...
47. Nephrectomy
(Procedures/Digestion)
... surgery, patients often feel pain and discomfort, which doctors manage with injections and pills.  Patients are normally encouraged to get out of bed the day after the surgery.  Post-operative pain ...
48. How Much Does A Breast Biopsy Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... taking at the time.  This is standard procedure, and the doctor will outline what you both need to know weeks before the operation.  How Is a Breast Biopsy Performed? In a fine needle aspiration ...
49. Cystoscopy
(Procedures/Digestion)
... transmit images from within the bladder to the doctor’s viewing piece at the other end.  The instrument has the thickness of a pencil and is equipped with a light for easier viewing.  Some cystoscopes ...
50. How Much Does Knee Arthroscopy Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)
... a procedure known as knee arthroscopy.  This diagnostic procedure is used to collect tissue sample from the knee for microscopic examination.  In this way, a doctor can better monitor the progression ...