1. Head to Brazil for a Nip and Tuck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... are turning for affordable, but high quality care.  Cosmetic surgery prices for abdominplasty in the U.S. generally run anywhere between $4,000 and $20,000.  But pre-operative and post-operative care, ...

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

... One particular surgery that is growing in fame is Thailand's increasingly popular sex reassignment surgery.  In Thailand female to male surgery or FtM cosmetic surgery prices vary from $9,500 to $10,000 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Will Medical Tourism Help or Hurt US Health Care Crisis?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... variance as gas prices between states.  ...

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

... have actually been able to mirror, if not improve the quality and safety of health care at lower prices than in the United States, Canada, or many European countries.  Countries practicing medical tourism ...

6. Thailand Can Make a Man Out of You
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... like Thailand can offer dramatic savings on life-changing cosmetic surgeries.  Due in large part to affordable cosmetic surgery prices, Thailand is one of the world’s hotspots for low priced female to ...

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

... government funding.  Unfortunately, without making simultaneous adjustments to health care industry overhead costs, we’ll still end up paying those high prices one way or another.  For example, to know ...

8. Is Dental Tourism Safe?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Low Prices vs. Safe Health Care Traveling abroad for low priced health care raises the question:  Is dental tourism—from dental fillings to root canals—safe for US patients?  Unfortunately, there’s ...

9. The Search for the Legendary Health Vacation Insurance Provider
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Cosmetic Surgery Prices Catch the Eye of the Insurance Guy There was a time not too long ago when insurance companies would steadfastly refuse coverage for any elective surgeries.  It seems times have ...

10. Get a Brazilian Butt with a Health Vacation Package
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... sex appeal, you’ll be happy to note that the best doctors don’t always come at the highest prices.  Take advantage of one of the numerous health vacation packages on offer with prices ranging from $4,500 ...

11. Custom Made Vaginas in Thailand?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Thailand, one of the world’s leaders in plastic surgery, hosts health vacations at discounted prices compared to US health care costs.  One procedure that is quickly rising in popularity and in cost (in ...

12. Show off Those Thighs in Beautiful Brazil
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism "Nip-Tucks" Inflated Plastic Surgery Prices Medical tourism has become an amazing way to reduce the cost of thigh lift surgery for US patients.  Thigh lift surgery (or thighplasty) is ...

13. Getting Around in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... English.  Taxis are easy to find except on weekends outside some of the biggest malls. Rental Cars Gas prices are rock bottom in this oil producing country, so that makes renting a car a very attractive ...

14. Weather in Dubai
(Destinations/United Arab Emirates)

... artifacts at marked down prices. The summer heat gets a bad rep, but this could actually be a smart time for a medical tourism visit.  For one, many of the expatriates take their annual month-long summer ...

15. Shopping in Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

... and loads of other items.  The prices are dirt cheap (and negotiable), and you'll get a chance to really interact with local shoppers.  ...

16. Dining in Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

... bars located around town. Restaurant Districts The best establishments tend to be clustered in the city center, and food prices here generally include taxes.  A 10% to 15% tip is the norm.  Few Polish ...

17. Transportation in Warsaw
(Destinations/Poland)

Overview Poland’s capital city has a well-developed and integrated public transportation system.  The trams, buses, and metro all share the same prices and tickets. Trams These are your best options ...

18. Weather in Poland
(Destinations/Poland)

... sees comparatively fewer tourists, so accommodation prices can be lower.    ...

19. Shopping in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... that isn’t saying much.  Most shops offering anything that’s not a basic necessity target foreign tourists, making it difficult to find good local products at reasonable prices.  Tourist shops deal in ...

20. Night Life in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... your hotel desk, although the prices tend to be on the higher side. Salsa Clubs Cuban salsa is one of the country’s most popular exports, besides cigars, and the country’s most renowned salsa bands ...

21. Weather in Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... a double celebration in Havana – it’s also the anniversary of Castro and his troops entering the city.  The partying can be riotous and lasts all night long.  Prices are higher during this time however, ...

22. History of Havana
(Destinations/Cuba)

... to the US also makes the country, and Havana in particular, attractive to medical tourism patients who need health care of "socialist" prices and "capitalist" quality.  ...

23. Dining in Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... different prices for Spanish and non Spanish-speaking people.  Capitalism is not dead. Drinks of choice are strong coffee and weak beer.  Although not mandatory, tipping is highly appreciated in this ...

24. Climate of Cuba
(Destinations/Cuba)

... between September and November for your medical tourism holiday, when the possibility of being caught in a tropical storm can be quite high.  This is the unofficial off-season, and hotel prices can drop ...

25. 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 ...

26. Medical Tourism Competes with Strings and Doorknobs
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... plastic surgery to tourists at lower prices than they could find at home.  Since then, Thailand has expanded services covering the gambit of medical tourism care.  Today, health travelers experience lower ...

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

... medical insurance paying for half of the lower-end prices, you can’t beat the discount.  India is one of a growing number of countries actively participating in the multi-billion dollar medical tourism ...

28. Malaysia Gets the Kinks Out of Your Neck
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

More Americans Afford Plastic Surgery Prices…in Malaysia One of the greatest paradoxes around American health care is that so many US citizens almost travel almost 9,000 miles to Malaysia to afford ...

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

... fees that are applied for the facility, anesthesiologist, aftercare, and so on.  As part of the solution, medical tourism has done a great job of cutting down prices to more manageable levels without skimping ...

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

... like the Philippines offers many advantages to medical tourists, including English-speaking staff, low prices, and gorgeous sandy, white beaches.  As with all foreign countries, it is imperative to check ...

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

... sophisticated procedures shows that the country's runaway real estate prices and high living costs are driving up the costs of vacationing as well.  This makes the UAE a less cost effective option for ...

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

... and say, Detroit, isn’t helped by rising gas prices, but even with the high air fares and extra expenses, a health vacation in India makes better sense than having treatment back home. Benefits of Medical ...

33. Find Your Roots in Malaysia
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... care) and  2.) The lower prices make for lower payouts from the insurer, potentially increasing their margins. Malaysia Provides Safety in Numbers The growing flood of medical and dental tourists has ...

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

Turkey Becoming Synonymous with Saving Money Shortages in affordable health care are driving dental patients overseas, where bedside manners, optimal technology solutions, and rock-bottom prices await.  ...

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

Singapore Takes the Bite Out of High-Cost Invisalign Braces Many people associate cheaper prices with lower quality.  Fortunately, in Singapore and other dental tourism destination countries, that ...

36. Losing Your Hair? Visit India!
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... surgeon in Jupiter Florida essentially says that, “you either want to buy a new Mercedes or a beat-up Volkswagen.”  My attitude is, if the prices are comparable, why not opt for the better version?  This ...

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

... surgery, sex reassignment can cost quite a packet.  But medical tourism destinations like Thailand offer this and other surgeries at prices that are far lower than those in the Western world.  But a number ...

38. Singapore Gets in Your Face
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

The Low Cost of Medical Tourism Draws Facial Implant Patients Overseas Given today’s economy, a pending health care crisis, and inflated plastic surgery prices, patients’ pockets need to be much deeper ...

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

... Aspect of Medical Tourism With medical tourism prices as attractive as they are, the main concern falls on the reliability of the medical provider and the availability of insurance.  The above report ...

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

... cost savings.  India, for example, has been a hot favorite among medical tourists as both a vacation spot and a provider of high-quality treatments.  Prices for health vacation packages tend to vary among ...

41. Will Cheap Healthcare Catch on?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... learned and best practices here in the States?  Cheap Shouldn’t Mean Poor Quality When It Comes to Healthcare Paying less than premium prices for medical procedures shouldn’t cast patients into the ...

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

... an overseas flight, even with dramatically reduced prices for the medical care you’re seeking.  The procedure itself becomes more affordable, but adding in the price of an $800 or more international flight, ...

43. Jumpstart Your Heart In India
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... significantly more affordable pacemaker installations.  While the discounted prices ease the financial burden, they do little for the mental or emotional costs. Best Hospitals for Heart Surgery In India ...

44. See More, Pay Less In Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... discounted prices.  Others services include minor procedures like dental fillings or major procedures like heart surgery.  Typical savings vary depending on the procedure and location, but don't be surprised ...

45. Shopping in Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

... in between shopping sprees.  The rooms around are stacked with all kinds of treasures – pottery, ceramics, fine jewelry, and clothing.  Prices are a bit steep by the usual “market” standards in this ...

46. Nightlife in Mexico City
(Destinations/Mexico)

... traveler, and most of it is available at some of the best prices on the planet.    Dance and Music Clubs The Polanco neighborhhood has always been the place to go to shake a leg and down some tequila ...

47. Climate in Mexico
(Destinations/Mexico)

... a trip there at any time of the year an enjoyable prospect.  If you're anxious to avoid the crowds and high prices, however, you might consider planning your vacation during the rainy season.  ...

48. India Helps Rub Out The Dead
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  of your face…literally.  Medical tourism to countries like India has become the new “revolutionary” answer to excessive cosmetic surgery prices for youth and beauty seekers.   Bargain Shopping For ...

49. Malaysia Clarifies Benefits of Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... they’re suffering loss of vision that affects work or other daily activities.  It's an important procedure, but few can afford the unbelievable prices associated with the operation.  Imagine having ...

50. Prices
(Category)