1. Patients Shouldn’t Compromise Safety for Affordable Health Care
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  Saving 92% on anything is notable considering inflated prices and current economic conditions.  But paying less than $200 for low priced, high quality dental bridges in the Philippines instead of $1,500 ...

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

... low standards of hygiene just to save a few dollars.   Affordable Breast Reduction Surgery in the Philippines A health vacation to the Philippines may be right up your alley if all of the above checks ...

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

... the Philippines, the government is putting pressure on private hospitals to take in more needy patients. It remains to be seen whether these initiatives will actually force medical tourism hospitals ...

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

...  Welcome to the Philippines While traveling to another country to cover the cost of eyelid surgery may seem a bit extreme, many find the bonus of a health vacation to be too good to pass up.  A country ...

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

Summit to Boost Philippines Medical Tourism The Philippines is looking at increased revenues from its medical tourism industry in the wake of the recent financial crisis in the US.  Industry experts ...

6. Filipino Bridges Lead to Smiles
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... giving patients the opportunity to experience healthcare they can afford while taking an often overdue vacation.  Medical tourism countries like the Philippines have opened their hospital doors to the ...

7. Thailand Caps Excessive Healthcare Costs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are not uncommon.  Top these savings with vacations in tropical places like Thailand, Singapore, or the Philippines, and medical tourism seems to kick the doors of opportunity off their hinges.      ...

8. June
(Media/2008)

... Tourism Industry (2007-2009) Is Medical Tourism Safe? PHILIPPINES SECOND CITY SHOWCASES ITS MEDICAL TOURISM CREDENTIALS Richland International Hospital Receives Support in China Stampede City's ...

9. April
(Media/2008)

...  Sanco Dental Travel to India for medical purposes can be deductible Goa’s dentists give Brits a toothache? Philippines, Palau to link up UK agency cautions dental tourists Israel shapes ...

10. History of Malaysia
(Destinations/Malaysia)

... the first millennium, much of the Malay archipelago, which includes Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, East Timor, and Brunei, was ruled by the Srivijaya Empire.  During the second and third centuries ...

11. March
(Media/2008)

...  USA Philippines health care With Harvard, it'll be Healthcare City Bigger Brests Better Buttocks High costs and superbug fears force patients abroad DOCTORS WITH A HEART Call to invest ...

12. February
(Media/2008)

... Alert Shines Light on Preventing MRI Accidents, Injuries IFC Investment to Help Expand High-Quality Health Care, Retain Medical Talent, and Create Employment in the Philippines A Cure for U.S. ...

13. November
(Media/2007)

...  Sarawak and south Philippines to offer joint tours Health tourism could be next big thing in silver travel: industry player Penang yet to receive plans for health tourism resort Taiwan hopes ...

14. July
(Media/2007)

... other - what happened? Widow Takes Health Care Fight To Capitol Hill CNN and Michael Moore trade charges over `Sicko' Moore Settles CNN Feud Philippines are eyeing towards foreign retirees ...

15. May
(Media/2007)

... Tourism, as One of the Fastest Growing Businesses of the 21st Century VP: Tourism should highlight health, beauty and culture Philippines: Team Unit to Promote Medical Tourism Medical tourism ...

16. November
(Media/2006)

... of Medical Tourism Need Surgery? Get It Done While On Vacation Abroad Philippines set to cash in on medical tourism boom Tourism to Thailand Continues to Thrive Medical tourism to reverse ...

17. 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? ...

18. Sometimes Medical Tourism Savings Aren’t Enough
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Not a Panacea Medical tourism to countries like Singapore, Thailand, Hungary, Turkey, or the Philippines offer intense savings to US patients seeking affordable health care.  These countries ...

19. When the Cost of a Laminectomy Isn’t Just a Pain in the Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... It’s also a great way to holiday in an exotic location like India or the Philippines.  While there are many potential hazards that could arise if comprehensive research isn’t done beforehand, the potential ...

20. Why Is Thailand the Land of Smiles?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... have proven abundant in dental tourism destination countries like Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, India, and the Philippines.  For example, the cost of Invisalign braces can be as low as $5,000 in Thailand.  ...

21. Plastic Surgery Prices Are More Affordable Than You Thought
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  We’d rather go farther.  Yes, that’s right.  Right out of the country, in fact—all the way out to the gorgeous sandy, white beaches of the Philippines.  Your Botox injections will only take an hour ...

22. Restricted by the Cost of Glaucoma Surgery?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... like India, Thailand, and the Philippines have positioned themselves to fill the gap created by rising healthcare costs in the U.S. and Europe (most of which are inflated by exchange rates and malpractice ...

23. Steering Clear of Dental Tourism Pitfalls
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... and the Philippines make it easier for hospitals to thrive, while simultaneously reducing costs.  The savings that the medical communities in those countries experience are translated to patient savings ...

24. Why So Many Filipino Doctors Are Smiling
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Philippines’ Secret to a Winning Smile In the United States, the consumer quest is to get more for less.  Hence the prosperity of retailers who offer quality products at bargain prices.  With the ...

25. Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Dental Medical Vacations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Brazil, Argentina, the Philippines, and Singapore.  In instances where the cost of the medical vacation includes inpatient accommodation, all meals, transport, and in some cases, accommodation during ...

26. Countries
(Destinations/Main)

Argentina Brazil Costa Rica Cuba Hungary India Israel Malaysia Mexico Philippines Poland Singapore South Africa Thailand Turkey UAE    ...

27. Getting around in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

...  international rental agencies rent out a wide selection of cars, both with and without drivers. To drive in the Philippines, you must posses an international driving license and, more important, nerves ...

28. Sights of Manila: What to See
(Destinations/Philippines)

...  visit Rizal Park, the National Museum of The Philippines, Intramuros, and Fort Santiago.  ...

29. Shopping in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

An Overview Manila is hands down the best place to shop in the Philippines. The city has clusters of well-designed malls that house a variety of local and international chain stores, excellent food ...

30. Dining in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

... to be found in the Philippines. The ambience at these malls is far from romantic, but the food is cheap, even by fast food standards.  ...

31. Hotels in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

... nightlife, and the largest and most spectacular malls in the Philippines.  ...

32. Transportation in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

By Air and Sea: Exploring the Philippines The Filipino Archipelago is relatively easy to navigate even with the thousands of scattered islets. Options for getting around can run the gamut from the ...

33. Philippines: A Tropical Paradise
(Destinations/Philippines)

Sun-Bathing in the Philippines An archipelago of about 7107 islands, the Philippines has some of the finest and most exotic coastline in the world. Its majestic beaches, turquoise waters, and unparalleled ...

34. Visiting Historic Places in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

The Philippines’ Rich History Due to the long colonial history of the Philippines, you will find a rich blend of Asian, European, and American influences in its architecture, forts, cuisine, and fashion. ...

35. Sightseeing in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

Museums, Churches, and Heritage Buildings Due to the Philippines’ long colonial history, there are numerous guesthouses, heritage buildings, and palaces here like the extravagantly built Coconut Palace ...

36. The Philippines: A Shoppers Paradise
(Destinations/Philippines)

Shopping in the Philippines The Philippine islands have historically been a shopper’s haven. In the past, merchant ships from across the oceans would arrive at Filipino ports to trade in beeswax, ...

37. The Philippines: The Hottest Party Zone
(Destinations/Philippines)

Unexplored Philippines The Philippines, a group of over 7000 islands, is a jewel waiting to be discovered in South East Asia. Despite its relative isolation from the mainland, the country boasts  ...

38. Religion in the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines The Philippines is one of two predominately Roman Catholic nations in Asia: the other being East Timor. Ferdinand Magellan was instrumental in the arrival ...

39. Politics of the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

... in the Philippines? The current President ,Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is working on an agreement to amend the constitution to form a unicameral parliament that is patterned after the Westminster model. ...

40. History of the Philippines
(Destinations/Philippines)

Ancient History of the Philippines A large percentage of Filipinos are descended from the Austronesians, a group from modern-day Taiwan that settled in northern Luzon around 2500 BC and spread to the ...

41. Combining a Perfect Smile with a Massage in the Philippines
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Affordable Dental Tourism Packages in Manila Medical vacations are big business in the Philippines, and the country’s dentists haven’t wasted time hitching a ride on the bandwagon.  ...

42. Seoul Preens and Manila Pouts: Asian Players in Cosmetic Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  cosmetic surgeons unmatched experience, and they intend to draw on this to lure Westerners.    Philippines Medical Tourism Draws Funds Away From Basic Healthcare Meanwhile, in the neighboring ...

43. No More Heart Attacks over the Cost of a Pacemaker Installation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... the beaches of the Philippines.   ...

44. 3 Things That Will Shock You on Your Medical Tourism Vacation
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Preparing for Medical Tourism If you’re considering heading to India, Thailand, the Philippines or any of the countless other destinations that offer cosmetic, medical, and dental surgery at affordable ...

45. Traveling From Down Under to Up Over for a Smooth Visage
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Aussies are Lured to India, Thailand, and the Philippines in Large Numbers Australians are turning to places like India for more than just the sights.  Medical tourism is becoming a major draw.  ...

46. India: The Right Health Vacation Destination for You
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Popular destinations for such procedures are Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, all places that offer rock bottom prices for quality procedures.  Your Boss Might Pay for your Next Health ...

47. Planning a Health Vacation? Here’s Some Medical Tourism Advice
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Health Vacations in India India, along with countries like Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, and the Philippines is at the forefront of a new trend – medical tourism.  Reports show that the ...

48. Three Medical Travel Myths
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Those who return to India or Thailand or the Philippines take with them the skills and experience gained in US universities and hospitals.  While it is always of paramount importance, that you check ...

49. The Dark Underbelly of Medical Tourism in the Philippines
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Debate over Affordable Healthcare The Philippines faces tough competition as it tries to carve out its slice of the medical tourism pie.  Thailand has a well established lead in the region, ...

50. Philippines
(Category)