1. Medical Tourism History
(Medical Tourism/History)

A Brief Timeline of Medical Tourism History The concept of medical tourism is almost as old as medicine itself.  Long before the first American cardiac patient stepped onto Indian soil, the country enjoyed ...

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

... for a fraction of what a U.S.-based hospital would have to pay.  As such, some medical tourism facilities report nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4.  This is a very impressive number when you consider that ...

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

... and Phone Numbers of My Country’s Consulates Abroad? Will I Be Able to Find Over-the-Counter Products Abroad? Will My Hotel Have Air Conditioning, Cable, and Other Modern Conveniences? Will Medical ...

4. Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... breasts after cancer, beast augmentation involves the insertion of implants between the breast tissue and pectoral muscles of the patient.  Although any number of materials can be used for these implants, ...

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

... Is So Good in This Country, Why Do So Many Medical Practitioners Study Abroad? There are probably a number of reasons why so many doctors, nurses, surgeons, and dentists in medical tourism countries receive ...

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

... Home? What Makes Medical Tourism So Affordable? Why Is Medical Tourism So Cost Effective? There are a number of reasons (some hotly debated) why procedures in medical tourism destinations are often cheaper ...

7. History of Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

... estuary in 1516, but met fierce resistance and was subsequently killed. A number of other explorers also passed through, including Magellan and Sebastian Cabot. In1536, Pedro de Mendoza founded a ...

8. Overview
(Medical Tourism/Medical Tourism Companies)

... getting all answers in writing.  We also advise having a lawyer present when you sign any contracts.  More Options Means More Research The sheer number of health vacation companies and medical tourism ...

9. Anal Fistula Removal
(Procedures/Digestion)

What Is Anal Fistula Surgery? Anal fistula surgery is a procedure that helps remove any number abnormal connections between the anus and the skin.  These connections (known as fistulas) usually occur ...

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

... section. return to the top Will My Insurance Cover This Procedure? When determining insurance coverage and liability, there are a number of variables worth exploring.  Below are just a few of the questions ...

11. Medical Tourism FAQs About Us
(FAQs/FAQs About Us)

... Have? We began with two, but it wasn’t long before we had a sizeable in-house staff, not to mention the ever-growing number of travel writers spread around the world. It is next to impossible to provide ...

12. Broken Ankle (Open Reduction & Fixation)
(Procedures/Bones and Joints)

... holes and has them tightened.  The size, type, and number of all implants used during the procedure are recorded in the patient’s permanent medical record.  In some cases, X-rays are necessary to ensure ...

13. History of Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

... with the rise of coffee production which displaced sugar as the main cash crop. A surprising number of immigrants poured in from Germany and Italy, thus, further enriching the country's multicultural ...

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

... experience.  Is all your paperwork in order?  Do you know the emergency contact phone numbers for your hospital, family, hotel, and local authorities?  Do you have copies of your passport handy?  Do you ...

15. How Much Does Heart Valve Replacement Surgery Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... may become diseased for a number of reasons, including: rheumatic fever, birth defects, calcification and certain medications.  For younger patients, the mechanical valve is the most common replacement ...

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

... number of the driver.  These pieces of paper are usually enough to prevent a taxi driver from ripping you off. 2.  Keep Your Belongings with You If at all possible, keep your personal effects with ...

17. History of Israel
(Destinations/Israel)

... (Mamluk) began populating Palestine in greater numbers, establishing an empire in the region.  Over the next century, Jewish immigrants from Mediterranean countries began to settle in Jerusalem and ...

18. Religion in Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

... does not translate into regular mass attendance. A large number of people do not attend mass or observe the Christian mandates. However, other expressions of religious devotion can be observed on ...

19. Medical Tourism Today
(Medical Tourism/History)

... an increase in the number of participating countries and available procedures, medical tourism is clearly a global phenomenon that is here to stay.    ...

20. Languages in Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... and French influences too.  There are also several American English words that have found their way into the local language. Creole The arrival of large numbers of Haitian immigrants in the beginning ...

21. Religion in Brazil
(Destinations/Brazil)

...  Church, making this medical tourism destination the largest concentration of Catholics in the world. The numbers attending Church, or indeed identifying themselves as Roman Catholics, have diminished ...

22. Vibrant Nightlife of Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

... clubs, and casinos. Manila also has the dubious honor of being home to a number of “girlie bars.” However, recent moves by the government have cleaned up the sex and sleaze underbelly of this city ...

23. Botox Injections
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

...  20-30 minutes, the patient receives regular injections throughout the face (varying according to the number and types of areas where it is required).  These injections reduce or completely eliminate ...

24. Femoro Popliteal Bypass
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... bypass surgery carries a number of risks.  Patients should discuss potential side effects such as infection, failed or blocked grafts, excessive bleeding, heart attack, and swelling. ...

25. The Cost of Hip Replacement Surgery in the US Versus India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...   India Has the Numbers to Back It All Up Each year approximately 30,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in India, and the number keeps growing.  It’s becoming clear that unless ...

26. Cheap Health Care in Morocco
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... resulting in a sharp increase in the number of people opting for plastic surgery.  Additionally, prices for plastic surgery have dropped enough that people from all layers of society can now afford ...

27. Turkey Offers Rejuvenating Medical Tourism Packages
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... in Turkey.  Apart from Yozgat, the government is working on developing the health tourism potential of a number of locations in the southern Aegean region and the Marmara area.  Massive investments ...

28. Religions in Chennai
(Destinations/India)

... led to an increase in the numbers of North Indian communities that have chosen to move here.  People from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Gujarat have all added their unique ...

29. Politics of India
(Destinations/India)

Overview India is the largest democracy in the world.  What this means is that this country has the largest number of eligible voters, not to mention the most political parties taking part in an ...

30. Climate in Kuala Lumpur
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... true during summer break when Singapore families and vacationers from the Middle East flock to the city in large numbers.  If festivals are more your speed, plan your medical vacation between October ...

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

... constituting about 75% of the population.  Worse was to come. The government passed a number of draconian laws that reserved skilled occupations for whites, limited the rights of black labor to protest, ...

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

... Anyway? Despite the warnings listed above, an increasing number of men continue to opt for penis enlargement surgery, often through plastic surgery financing.  Before signing up for a package, however, ...

33. How Much Does Total Knee Replacement Surgery Cost?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... known as total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement surgery relieves pain and restores function to the knee joint.    Prior to the operation, the surgeon hooks up the patient to a number of monitors ...

34. 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 ...

35. Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

Discover why Thailand is the number one choice for many medical tourists around the world.  With its fascinating culture, white sand beaches, luxury hospitals, five-star hotels, affordable prices, and ...

36. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
(Procedures/Female)

... Doctors vary in deciding the best time to implant the embryos.    The embryo transfer is the final stage of in vitro fertilization treatment.  The number of embryos available, the age of the female ...

37. Hair Replacement
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

What Is Hair Replacement Surgery? In both men and women, hair loss is dependent on a number of factors such as aging, genetics, trauma, or hormonal changes.  With proper treatment, however, it is possible ...

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

... higher than in South Korea. South Korea’s affordable health care system has seen the number of foreign patients rise from 10,000 to 13,000 in just 2 years.  South Korean Offers Medical ...

39. Comparing Laser Hair Removal Prices
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Laser Hair Removal is Growing Popular Despite the Fancy Prices An ever increasing number of Americans are choosing to use laser therapy to say goodbye to unwanted hair through what is easily the longest ...

40. Medical Tourism to India: Opportunities & Trends
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  travel industry, the Indian government has plans to improve health infrastructure.  The government is currently in the process of increasing the number of hospitals, clinics, and clinical laboratories ...

41. Coronary Angioplasty
(Procedures/Heart and Blood)

... to ensure that blood clots do not form on the stent.    Coronary angioplasty can last from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the number of blockages.  The patient remains hospitalized post surgery ...

42. Japanese Onsen
(Medical Tourism/History)

... mineral water can treat.  These days, Japanese onsen still attract large numbers of visitors, and thanks to modern plumbing, most Japanese homes have large bathtubs specially designed to simulate the ...

43. Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
(Procedures/Cosmetic Surgery)

... to be the seventh most popular aesthetic surgery in 2007.   Rhytidectomy can be performed a number of ways.  For some patients, tightening facial skin or tissue is most effective.  For others, the ...

44. Religion in Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

...  Other Religions There is a small community of Mexican Jews, numbering 45,000 according to the last census. The earliest Jews in Mexico date back to Hernando Cortes’ conquest of the Aztecs in 1521.  ...

45. Pre-Trip Preparations
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Everyone)

... exchanging money and securing traveler’s checks if you have not already. Make sure that all your travel documents, directions, and itineraries (including contact names and numbers) are translated ...

46. Head to Southeast Asia for Low Plastic Surgery Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... some dangers involved with plastic surgery in general and these countries in particular. The first and foremost danger of plastic surgery is that a growing number of women under the age of 18 are opting ...

47. Shopping in India
(Destinations/India)

... hawkers.  These are the stereotypical images of India that are slowly being redefined by an increasing number of tourists who are turning the country into a shopping mecca.  India is fast finding its ...

48. Religion in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... prayers. Christmas is also a special occasion that lasts more than just the one day most people observe, with many unique traditions and customs associated with this grand feast. A number of processions ...

49. Historic Sites in Thailand
(Destinations/Thailand)

... wildlife trails, or visit temples, there are a number of sites of historical importance scattered throughout the Kingdom that are definitely worth a visit.  Historical Sites of Thailand An ancient ...

50. Hernia Repair
(Procedures/Digestion)

... and scarring.  Determining which type of hernia repair a patient requires depends on a number of factors, such as the extent of the hernia, the age of the patient, and that patient’s medical history.  ...