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

... which exist even in the best of hospitals.  Be sure to research hygiene standards, accreditation, certification, safety rates, mortality rates, user reviews, travel advisories, water safety, crime reports, ...

2. How Much Does Face Lift Surgery Cost in Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... facelift operations…all for a fraction of what you might normally pay Stateside.  Comprehensive facelift surgery with recovery and relaxation can cost as little as US $4000 at some hospitals in Thailand.  ...

3. Pain Relief With Affordable Disc Degeneration Repair in India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... never before.  India has many world class hospitals like Wockhardt with JCI accreditation.  These hospitals provide a standard of care comparable to, if not better than, hospitals in the US, UK and other ...

4. India Promises a New You with Low Priced Dermabrasion
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... paying.  Look for hidden costs and check if the costs of medicines and supplies, anesthesia, surgeon’s fees, hospital room rents, transport to and from the airport, hotel charges, especially during the ...

5. Get a Winning Smile with Dental Veneers
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... as dental veneers, dental implants, and dental crowns.  According to The Peninsula, in 2007, there were 450,000 medical tourists being treated at Indian hospitals, compared to 10,000 at the start of the ...

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

... for medical tourists, Thailand offers its patients high-tech hospitals and a reputation for quality care.  Looking for the Right Package When it Comes to Sex Reassignment Surgery When it comes to ...

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

...  The India Street reports that knee surgery costs between $16,000 and $17,000 while in India, it only costs a mere $1,000.  Medical tourism comes at a low price in India where short stay hospital care ...

8. Medical Tourism vs. Universal Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... nationalities to visit a hospital in Thailand or another medical tourism destination country.    ...

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

... medical tourism to countries like Thailand.  The Land of Smiles has long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for its male enhancement procedures.  Excellent hospitals, courteous and well-trained staff, ...

10. Has Your Employer Added Medical Vacations to Your Medical Coverage?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... as opposed to 18 cents per dollar in medical tourism destination countries.  In turn, some foreign hospitals can provide safer, higher quality health care for far less than patients would receive at home.  ...

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

... tourism destination countries thrive despite seemingly unrealistic prices, because their costs of labor and living are far less expensive than in the US.  Many Singaporean hospitals receive more advanced ...

12. Affordable Health Care During Tumultuous Times
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... bleeding or infection, patients face risks outside the hospital walls as well.  A few key actions to keep safe when traveling include: -      register with the US State Department, -      leave copies ...

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

... be less than 33% of what you might have to pay at a US hospital.  Wellpoint's plan is no doubt inspired by the alarming number of Americans who prefer to hot foot it out of the country for such procedures.  ...

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

... eloquently put it, “Overseas medical facilities are not required to follow the high standards… It is quite conceivable that patients…will end up back home in United States hospitals with complications, ...

15. Look No Further for Low Priced Chemical Peels
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and revenue.  By denying medical tourism coverage, insurance companies miss out on their share of the multi-billion dollar industry.  When properly researched, medical tourism can be among the safest hospital ...

16. Avoiding the Dangers of Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... travelers can get from virtually any points “A” to “B” without regard to geographic barriers like oceans.  Patients in the US can research almost any hospital in the world; the ones that aren’t yet online ...

17. Low Priced Colonoscopy: Bargain or Hoax?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the hospitals you’re considering, you’re wrong; starting your research now may keep you from being dead wrong.  When considering medical treatment stateside, no matter how low it’s priced, you wouldn’t ...

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

... overall service.  Terrorist threats are equally troubling.  In the wake of the recent attacks on a Mumbai, hospitals in India have also had to deal with the justified concern of foreign patients scheduled ...

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

... be necessary but not included on the initial bill.  Check whether your bill includes the cost of medicines, anesthesia, surgeon’s fees, hospital room fees, daily visits from specialists, transport to and ...

20. How Singapore Is Restoring Virginity?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... procedure, there are risks of infection, blood loss, or other complications.  Medical tourism and health care accrediting bodies help reduce concerns about those risks.  Participating hospitals are fortified ...

21. Why Is Medical Tourism on the Rise?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... vacations.  Reputable certification agencies are evaluating hospitals and clinics in countries around the world for quality of care.  The worldwide Web is an unlimited source of information providing details ...

22. What Awaits You in Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... for high quality dental care thanks to hospitals like Bumrungrad.  Singling out hospitals and caregivers with an established reputation is extremely important.  Concerns about hygiene and quality of care ...

23. Reconciling Medical Tourism with Local Healthcare
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... tourism destinations like India.  While locals can't afford the cost of an emergency life-saving procedure at one of the country's hospitals, these same facilities lay out the red carpet for Westerners ...

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

... even when you factor in travel, accommodations, and hospital costs.  For women who want to consider a health vacation, there are plenty of online resources that can help come to a decision.  To begin your ...

25. History of Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... of infrastructure development.  This was an exciting phase in the city's development, and within a few years, Dubai had a modern telecommunications system, a number of schools, hospitals, and a well established ...

26. Languages in the United Arab Emirates
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... the language of tourism, including medical tourism, and you'll find the staff at your hospital is likely to consist of Western educated, English-speaking personnel. Other Languages The large expatriate ...

27. History of Johannesburg
(Destinations/South Africa)

... Advances in healthcare have led to the establishment of the largest hospital in the world, the 3200-bed Chris Hani Bharagwanath hospital in Soweto, located just outside Johannesburg.  Other facilities ...

28. History of Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

... the technology, hospitality, and medical tourism sectors.    ...

29. History of Poland
(Destinations/Poland)

... Europe, drawn by its dental clinics, cosmetic surgery centers, ophthalmology hospitals, and other medical facilities.  This form of heath tourism is poised to be a major money spinner for the Polish economy ...

30. Languages in Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... in the eastern provinces, Camaguey, and Ciego De Avila. English Cuba is a popular holiday and medical tourism destination, and as such, you’ll find English spoken at hospitality centers, health facilities, ...

31. Medical Tourism Advice for the Newbie Traveler
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Wockhardt Hospital costs only 20% of what you would have to pay in many western hospitals.  For many of the millions of Americans who are seeking medical treatment outside their country, it’s a fulfilling ...

32. South Africa Offers More Than a Safari
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... procedure at one of the country's renowned hospitals, at a fraction of the prices back home.  South Africa Lone Player on Regional Medical Tourism Stage It helps South Africa that there are no other ...

33. Medical Vacations Replace Your Apple-a-Day
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... arrange follow-up care.  If you need to make another trip to India, plan accordingly.  You may want to make arrangements while at the hospital, if possible.  On the other hand, if you’re planning to have ...

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

... of Costa Rica Medicine (PROMED) was formed by Costa Rican hospitals, doctors, and government agencies.  PROMED aims to establish quality standards for medical providers, which will make it much easier ...

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

... the qualifications of the surgeon and the credentials of the hospital before leaving home.  This not only help you avoid disappointment but it also reduces the risk of losing any applicable deposits not ...

36. Philippines Medical Tourism Summit Sounds Optimistic Note
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... believe that the crisis, which has had most of its impact centered in the US, will be nothing but good news for the country's many JCI accredited hospitals.  These sentiments were expressed at the Heath ...

37. What's So Great about India Anyway?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... consultant surgeon at Apollo Indraprastha Hospitals, New Delhi, one of the country's premier healthcare facilities, and as he says, the country can look forward to more patients arriving here on health ...

38. Is the UAE the New Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the local population in approaching its own hospitals for treatment poses a danger to the development of the medical tourism industry here.   ...

39. Does a Recession Mean More Benefits for Medical Tourism Industry?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... tourism industry, there couldn't be a better time for Americans to take advantage of the benefits of medical tourism.  True, air fares are high, and the cost of hopping between New Delhi's Apollo Hospital ...

40. 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 ...

41. Dental Tourism Destinations Whitening the Way
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... over $1,000, some patients are willing to take that chance.  There are a number of companies and Web sites that specialize in medical vacation packages to help you navigate toward reputable hospitals and ...

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

... time dental tourist or a savvy international traveler who frequents destination countries, take time to research the doctor, hospital, and provider of your medical vacation package.  Saving nearly $40,000 ...

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

... over several months interspersed with long periods for healing.  Going back to a foreign country repeatedly means recurrent travel, hotel, hospital, and other associated costs.  Cases of scams and malpractice ...

44. Will Medical Tourism Prices Impact the Presidential Elections?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... acknowledged that Blue Cross & Blue Shield’s South Carolina branch provides easy access to insured healthcare in various international hospitals.  Going one step further, in West Virginia, state employees ...

45. How Health Vacations Can Ease the Pain in Your Back
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... replacing four.  Even a slight mistake can lead to complete paralysis or even [the] death of the patient.” For this reason, it is important to conduct a thorough background check on the hospital and surgeon ...

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

... spend approximately $21,113 on average, inclusive of hospital and physician fees, for the initial coronary revascularization procedure.  The mean cost of four years of follow-up procedures was calculated ...

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

... boasts vacation-like packages that include airfare, luxurious accommodations, and travel between the hotel and hospital.  The reality is, if you can’t afford health insurance, you may not be able to afford ...

48. Mexican Smiles for Sale
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... To mitigate risks, many hospitals included in medical or dental vacation packages are accredited by international health care standards and guidelines.  According to Herb Stephens, chief executive officer ...

49. FAQs About Hospitals
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