Mediescapes India is a medical treatment packaging company in India that offers a full complement of surgical as well

as non-surgical  treatment services to International Patients combined with post-discharge recuperative holidays in
consultation with medical personnel.

The medical treatments offered by Mediescapes India at JCI Accredited / ISO Certified Hospitals are vast and varied;
ranging from Liberation Treatment for MS Patients, Stem Cell Therapy, Artificial Limbs, da Vinci Si Surgical
Robotic system, Cardiology to Cardio Thoracic surgery, Total Knee / Hip / Ankle / Shoulder Joint Replacements
including ACL reconstruction procedures to Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Dissectomy / Laminectomy, Cervical
Decompression to Anterior / Posterior Spinal Fusion, Autologous / Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplants to Breast Cancer
treatments, Near relative Kidney Transplants to Dialysis and Kidney Biopsy, Liver Transplants procedures, Hysterectomy
(Vaginal / Abdominal) to Ovarian Cystectomy, Hernia repair to Cholecystectomy, Bariatric surgery, Cataract to LASIK
Eye care procedures, Breast Lift / Tummy Tuck, Face Lift to Rhinoplasty Cosmetic Surgeries, Unwanted female Hair
removal, Acne, Vitiligo, Psoriasis to Mole, Stretch Mark Laser procedures, Dental Implants, Dentures, Crowns to
Aesthetic Dentistry, MRI / X-Ray to PET and CT Scan diagnostic services, Ayurveda traditional treatment and Yoga and
last but not least mental to spiritual rehabilitation at promoted world-class super / multi specialty Hospitals in India offering
first world treatments with board certified highly qualified medical consultants in attendance at third world
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accredited medical institutions of repute in
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 Artificial Limbs Clinic, New Delhi  Ayurveda Treatment Physicians in India

 Ayurvedagram Wellness Centre, Bangalore
 Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
 Bariatric Surgery Hospital, New Delhi
 Cosmetic Laser Clinic, New Delhi
 Dental Implants Clinic, New Delhi
 EECP and ACT Hospital, Ludhiana
 Lakeshore Hospitals, Cochin
 Liberation Treatment in India (MS patients)
 MIOT Hospitals, Chennai
 Bariatric Surgery Surgeons in India
 Cardio and Cardio Thoracic Consultant India
 Cord Blood Storing and Transplant in India
 Cosmetic Surgery Consultant in India
 Dermatology / Laser Consultant India
 Dental Consultant in India
 ENT Consultant in India
 ECP Consultant in India

 Moolchand IVF & Women Hospital, New Delhi

 General Surgery Consultant in India

 Madras ENT Research Foundation, Chennai  IVF Consultants in India

 Naturopathy Centre & Spa, Saharanpur
 Vitiligo & Lipolysis Clinic, Bangalore
 Physiotherapy & Rehab. Clinic, Mumbai
 Parkway Group Hospitals, Singapore
 Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai
 Tiantan Puhua Stem Cell Hospital, China
 da Vinci Si Surgical Robotic system
 Nephrology and Urology Consultant in India
 Neurology Consultant in India
 Naturopathy Consultant in India
 Nuclear Medicines Consultant in India
 Orthopedic Consultant in India
 Ophthalmology (Eye care) Consultant in India
 Oncology Consultants in India

   Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant India

 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Consultant
  Pediatrics Consultant in India
 
 Spinal Surgeon in India
 Stem Cell Consultants in India
 Urology Consultant
 Vascular Surgery Consultant in India

Medical Tourism Statistics

More and more countries are becoming medical tourism destinations. Medical tourism statistics revealed an anticipated
growth of the industry from about $40 billion in 2004 to $100 billion by the year 2012. The estimate was made by the
Confederation of India and the McKinsey Company.

Another report disclosed that an estimated 750,000 Americans seek treatment abroad in 2007. It was also estimated that a
million and a half Americans sought healthcare outside the US in 2008.

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While other countries have benefitted from this, the US health care providers stand to lose billions of dollars in revenue
should this trend continue.

On the other hand, medical tourism will definitely have a positive impact on the economies of favorite destinations like
Cuba, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Malaysia and other countries in North America and Europe.

Take the case of Malaysia. Malaysia's medical tourism industry has seen a significant growth over recent years. Reports
from the Association of Private Hospitals in Malaysia revealed that the number of medical tourists in the country has grown
from 75,210 patients in 2001 to 296,687 patients in 2006 The large volume of patients in 2006 brought approximately $59
million in revenue.

In Costa Rica, an estimated 150,000 foreigners traveled to the country in 2006, usually for dental procedures and plastic
surgery.

India, on the other hand, reported that about 500,000 foreign patients traveled to India for medical care in 2005 from an
estimated 150,000 patients in 2002. It is estimated that the rapid growth of the medical tourism industry in India could
bring in as much as $2.2 billion per year by 2012.

Cosmetic surgery is one of the most popular procedures in medical tourism today which was not the case ten years ago. In
Singapore, it was reported that more than 250,000 patients visit the country per year for plastic surgery. Majority of these
patients reportedly come from the Middle East.

Aside from Singapore, among the popular cosmetic surgery tourism destinations are Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico,
Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Poland, and South Africa. These destinations offer attractive packages
like excellent cosmetic surgery services at affordable costs plus a refreshing vacation in a scenic spot in the country.

The most popular cosmetic procedures for women include rhinoplasty or nose reshaping, weight reduction surgery like
liposuction and tummy tuck, breast augmentation, facelift, and eyelid surgery.
Medical tourism refers to the growing practice of traveling across international borders in order to get health care or
medical attention. It is also called medical travel or health tourism. The most common medical treatment or procedures
involved are elective procedures and complicated specialized surgeries like joint replacement, heart surgery, dental surgery,
bariatric surgery or weight reduction surgery and cosmetic surgeries.

A specialized set of medical tourism is the reproductive tourism which refers to the practice of traveling abroad to undergo
in-vitro fertilization, surrogate pregnancy as well as other assisted reproductive technology treatments.

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Factors that have brought about the success of medical tourism include the high cost of health care in the US and in other
countries, improvements in the technology and healthcare standards in many countries, the ease of international travel, and
sometimes the long wait times for certain medical procedures in certain countries.

Medical tourists or foreigners seeking medical treatment abroad could come from anywhere in the world. They usually come
from Europe, United Kingdom, Middle East, Japan and the United States. This is mainly due to the high cost of treatment
and large population which adversely affect the health care system in their countries.

For medical travel, popular worldwide destinations include Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Lithuania,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa and Thailand. Colombia provides advanced care in cardiovascular and
transplant surgery. On the other hand, Cuba?s unique treatment for retinitis pigmentosa which is more commonly known as
night blindness has particularly caught the attention of many foreign medical tourists from North American and Europe.

Recently, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and New Zealand are also venturing in the medical tourism industry.

For cosmetic surgery travel, popular destinations include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba and Mexico.
Recent reports say that in Bolivia and Colombia, plastic surgery is becoming a very common procedure.

Here is how it goes. The tourist or the person seeking medical treatment abroad contacts a medical tourism provider. The
provider will require the patient to provide a medical report, which includes details about the ailment, the local doctor?s
opinion, medical history, and diagnosis, and other important information.

The doctors or consultants from the medical tourism provider will advise the treatment to be done on the patient. The
estimated expenditure, choice of hospitals and tourist destinations, and duration of stay, are also discussed among others.

The patient has to sign consent bonds and agreements. After doing so, the patient is given recommendation letters for a
medical visa, to be obtained from the concerned embassy. The patient then travels to the destination country and will be
assisted by a representative from the medical tourism provider. After the treatment, the patient can remain in the tourist
destination or just return home.

Medical Tourism Industry

There's no turning back for the medical tourism industry. The fact is more and more countries around the world are
emerging into medical tourism destinations from Asian countries like India and Thailand, North America's Cuba, to South
Africa and even some European countries like Hungary. The industry is anticipating a significant growth reaching around
$100 billion in revenues by the year 2012.
Medical tourism has been defined as the practice of traveling abroad or in another country to seek medical treatment. Thus,
medical tourism is part of the tourism industry which definitely has a big impact on the economies of destination countries.

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Among these destination countries are Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, India, Thailand, Singapore, and Mexico. These medical
tourism industry players can offer everything from reputable hospitals and clinics, excellent medical services, as well as
attractive vacation spots for the patient's recuperation.

It is further estimated that medical tourism originating from the United States could get even bigger in the coming years. A
report said that about 750,000 Americans went abroad to obtain healthcare in 2007 and almost twice as many in 2008.

What could be the reasons why the medical tourism industry is flourishing? The major selling points are the industry's cost
effectiveness and its partnership with tourism. Who wouldn't consider getting treatment for a much lower cost abroad as
well as having an opportunity to have a wonderful vacation and experience a new culture?

The medical tourism's cost effectiveness can be illustrated in these examples. Open-heart surgery usually costs up to $150,
000 in the US and $70,000 in Britain. In India's best hospitals the surgery could cost between $3,000 to $10,000.

Medical treatments such as joint replacement, cancer treatment, eye surgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, addictions
rehabilitation are cheaper in Cuba by about 60 to 80 percent than in the United States.

Malaysia is also a fast growing medical tourism destination. It offers a wide variety of medical procedures which include
dental, cosmetic and heart surgeries at more affordable costs than in the US. A cardiac bypass surgery in Malaysia
reportedly costs around $6,000 to $7,000.

Cosmetic surgery plays an important part in medical tourism. Cosmetic surgery companies are increasing in numbers all
over the world. Since cosmetic surgery procedures are not covered by health or medical insurance, people planning to
undergo such procedure would definitely scout for more affordable rates. That is precisely one main reason why patients
become medical tourists.

Medical tourists come from various parts of the world. Majority are from the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Middle
East and Japan.

Medical Tourism Company

Once the patient has decided on the destination country, it's time to choose the medical tourism company. It is the
agency or company that would arrange and facilitate the patient's flight, hotel accommodation and the schedule of the
surgery.

The patient can also work with a medical tourism company that would be with him every step of the way from choosing the
hospital up to his recuperation while on vacation.

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It is best to get a medical tourism company that has a reputation of working only with the best hospitals in the world. The
company has the responsibility of screening the hospitals by checking their track record, accreditations, and associations.

The company should also offer savings for medical tourists. It should include the best hospitals with affordable rates in its
network. The company should not just help the patient save on the medical procedure costs but on the travel expenditure,
car rental and accommodations.

In addition to this, the medical tourism company should not charge the patient with any markup on hospital fees. It should
even negotiate a lower price from the hospital.
Some medical tourism companies also have a web portal where one can learn more about their services and have medical
tourism arrangements online. Some sites even have a comparative list of the prices of some medical and cosmetic
procedures in the US, UK, and Thailand and India.

Other medical tourism companies offer more comprehensive and dedicated services like deploying a medical concierge and
support team that would care for and watch over the patient from start to finish.

Some companies employ a medical concierge who helps the patient plan his medical procedures before leaving home, and
schedules all his appointments, surgery, treatments and plans for recuperation. The medical concierge is a part of the
medical support team which also includes certified doctors and registered nurses.

After the patient returns home, the medical support team should still follow the patient's progress for six weeks or even
longer as required for good recovery and good health.

Given the importance of the responsibilities of medical tourism companies, the patient must be more careful in choosing the
company he will be working with abroad. It would be better for the patient to know more about the company, check its
track record, and possibly get in touch with previous satisfied clients.

Benefits of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is no longer a novelty but a global trend. This is because of its numerous advantages and benefits. Believe
it or not, one of the major benefits of medical tourism is its affordable cost. There are many procedures that when done
in one?s own country can cost higher than in other countries.

For example, a coronary bypass may cost almost $80,000 in the United States but only over $10,000 in India. Most of the
times, the cost of the procedure alone in a local hospital is more expensive than the plane ticket, hotel accommodations,
vacation package, and the entire medical expenses in a foreign country.

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Canada is also a favorite destination for medical tourism. As compared to US health costs, patients can save 30 to 60
percent on healthcare expenses in Canada. Canada's quality of healthcare greatly attracts medical tourists since it has been
cited by the World Health Organization to be equal or even better than US standards.

In Costa Rica, dental tourism continues to attract an influx of medical tourist's majority of who are from the US because of
its low costs. A knee replacement surgery in Costa Rica may cost as low as $10,500 USD compared to nearly $50,000 USD
in the United States.

In the case of cosmetic surgery, its cost in countries such as India, Thailand or South Africa can be one-tenth of how much
it costs in the United States or Western Europe. For example, a full facelift that would amount to $20,000 in the U.S. usually
costs about $1,250 in South Africa.

Medical tourism also provides more options for patients. Some medical procedures are restricted or banned in a certain
country and allowed in some.

Obviously, the chance to get treatment abroad for a more affordable cost is the most common reason why medical tourism
is flourishing. Besides, the lower healthcare costs in countries such as India, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica and in other countries
in Latin America and Eastern Europe also gives the patients an opportunity to experience a new culture and have a vacation
in an exotic country. Patients have their vacation in a foreign land while recuperating.

For as long as there are sick people and a limited supply of healthcare in some countries, people will continue to travel and
medical tourism will continue to be a global phenomenon.

Risks of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism which is the practice of traveling to another country for health reasons is actually a trade-off. While there
are advantages like affordable costs, quality health care, and a chance to recuperate and have a vacation at the same time,
there are also risks of medical tourism.

Among these risks are legal and ethical issues. In case problems arise, patients or medical tourists might not be covered by
their personal insurance or might not be able to seek damages through malpractice lawsuits. Although many hospitals and
clinics abroad have medical malpractice insurance, seeking compensation can prove to be difficult because insurance laws
may vary. It is still easier to understand the laws in your own country as well as rules and guidelines regarding malpractice
suits.

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In some countries, there are also major ethical issues around medical tourism. For example, the illegal purchase of organs
and tissues needed for transplant has been alleged in countries such as India and China.

Medical tourists also face the risks of acquiring infectious diseases in countries like Thailand, India, Malaysia, Cuba or Costa
Rica which are quite different than in North America and Europe. These patients who are still weak after their surgery have
no natural immunity to foreign diseases and this may be one big hazard they have to face.

One thing that should be looked into in medical tourism is the quality of post-operative care. Post-operative care might not
have the high standards of US and European standards. For medical procedures that require longer recovery periods, the
patient needs to make postoperative arrangements on his own. This could mean consulting a local doctor in his hometown
aside from the foreign health care provider that supervised the original surgery or treatment.

Patients should also be cautious in traveling long distances after surgery since this might increase the risks of complications.
It is also not recommended to travel alone after surgery. The patient must have at least one companion and this naturally
adds up to the cost of the medical vacation.

Scouting the best hospital, clinic and doctors is also one disadvantage for medical tourism. When a patient decides to have
his treatment locally, he shops around for hospitals and dental clinics in his neighborhood or nearby cities. The patient can
visit them in person and meet with them before the treatment. He can also check out the hospital or clinic where the
medical procedure would be administered. This is not possible with medical tourism. However, medical tourism agencies
have come up with a comprehensive list of medical facilities which patients can use as guide.

History of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is nothing new. The history of medical tourism cites that even in the early times, people have been
traveling to other countries for health purposes. There were the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who went to hot springs and
baths to improve their health as well as the 18th and 19th century Europeans and Americans who flocked to health spas
and sanitariums and even in remote places in the hope that they will get treatment for diseases such as tuberculosis, gout,
bronchitis or liver diseases.

The history of medical tourism dates back to its first recorded case when Greek pilgrims traveled from the Mediterranean to
Epidauria, a small territory in the Saronic Gulf. It was said that this small territory was the sanctuary of Asklepios, known as
the healing God. Thus, it was recorded in medical tourism history that Epidauria is the original destination for medical
tourism.

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History is indeed full of medical travelers who made trips in various places across the globe to seek improvement for their
health. Take the case of India. India has enjoyed a rich history of providing Yoga instruction as well as Ayurvedic healing to
patients from around the world.
However, dental surgery, cosmetic surgery and other more serious kinds of surgery abroad is relatively a new phenomenon.
It started in the 80s and 90s when patients began looking for more affordable options other than what was offered in their
homeland or country.

What was referred to as "tooth tourism" grew quickly. Americans were then traveling to Costa Rica or other Central
American countries for dental bridges and other dental procedures that were not usually covered by their insurance.

In the late 1980s, Cuba started programs to attract foreigners from countries like India, Latin America and Europe for more
affordable eye surgeries, heart surgery and cosmetic procedures. In 1990 alone, it was reported that the Cuban government
had around 2,000 medical tourists from various parts of the world.

Thailand also became a hot destination for plastic surgery and other routine medical procedures in the late 1990s. On the
other hand, New Zealand is getting more popular in hip and knee replacements surgery.

Now, medical tourism is already a global phenomenon. More and more countries will become destinations of medical
tourism. But while there are advantages, there are also risks or disadvantages. Medical tourism is a trade-off. You might be
able to save a lot of money at the same time have your much-needed vacation abroad but expect some disadvantages
along the way. Nonetheless, medical tourism is here to stay thanks to the mass media, modern technology and hassle-free
travel to other countries.

Medical Tourism Costa Rica

Costa Rica is not just a favorite destination for ecotourism. Due to its remarkable health care system, Costa Rica is
attracting a great number of medical tourists as well. Costa Rica is mainly a popular destination for cosmetic and dental
surgeries. However, Costa Rican surgeons are also gaining their ground in complex organ transplants and heart surgeries.

One major reason for this boom in medical tourism in Costa Rica is the fine reputation of its doctors. Doctors in Costa
Rica are well trained and are certified by a national medical association before they can practice their profession.

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Since it's relatively near United States, many Costa Rican doctors get their training abroad, and are usually certified by the
American Medical Board. This means you get almost the same healthcare in Costa Rica as in the US. You can also check or
verify the qualifications of the doctors in Costa Rica by contacting the Costa Rican Medical Board.

During the last decade, the medical tourism industry in Costa Rica flourished particularly in the field of plastic surgery. Aside
from its first-rate doctors, the success in health tourism is also attributed to the low costs of medical treatments and
procedures being offered in Costa Rica.

To cite an example, a cosmetic surgery is easy to afford since the total cost of a medical vacation in Costa Rica including
airfare, accommodations and a few days of touring the place or sightseeing is still a lot cheaper than the cost of the
procedure alone in the United States. Plastic surgeries in Costa Rica cost a third or even a fourth of what they cost in the
United States. These treatments are affordable yet patients still get their desired results and are very satisfied with the
whole medical vacation. A face lift in Costa Rica reportedly costs around $3, 000 while the price of the same procedure in
the States could be anywhere from $7,000 to $15,000.

Statistics in Costa Rica indicate that over a million Americans go in medical vacations every year, and thousands prefer
Costa Rica's modern hospitals, private clinics, and certified doctors who are usually bilingual. International hospitals in Costa
Rica are being manned by certified surgeons who are all bilingual to best serve the needs of medical tourists.

Costa Rica is different from other medical tourism destinations that offer all inclusive programs for the surgery and the
vacation after the surgery. Costa Rica offers something different and exciting. It has a range of dedicated facilities for
recuperation with the comforts of a first class hotel and with the presence of doctors and nurses you trust to take care of
you and monitor your recovery and progress.
As a medical tourist you have a choice whether to stay in a recuperation facility or in another place. Costa
Rica is indeed a lovely place to rest and relax. There is always the beach as well as the spas for your relaxation after your
treatment.

Medical Tourism Mexico

Mexico is one favorite destination for medical care due to its excellent medical standards and affordable cost. Thus,
medical tourism Mexico is definitely on the rise.

Mexico is a federal constitutional republic in North America and is bordered on the north by the United States and on the
east by the Gulf of Mexico. The Pacific Ocean can be found on Mexico's south and west borders.

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US residents especially those residing near the Mexican border find it easier to travel to Mexico for medical treatments. With
the rising cost in healthcare in the US, many US employers especially those near Mexico have acquired insurance plans that
send their works to Mexico for regular or routine care.

Most common treatments being availed in Mexico are dentistry, plastic surgery and bariatric surgery.

Dental treatments in Mexico are a lot cheaper since Mexican dentists often charge merely around 20 to 25 percent of the US
prices. More elaborate or complicated dental procedures would cost a third of what they would usually cost in the US.

This trend has not been helpful to American healthcare providers particularly American dentists who could not compete with
the lower costs of dental care in Mexico. While others conceded to this, there are some US dentists who warn US residents
not to seek treatment in Mexico for various reasons. Reports however said about 90 percent of medical tourists were
satisfied with the treatments they had in Mexico.

Bariatric surgery also known as weight loss surgery is also fast becoming popular in the medical tourism industry in Mexico.
This surgery is considered an elective procedure and is not usually covered by some insurance companies in the US.
Surgeons in Mexico have been performing lap band surgery which is a popular bariatric procedure for several years now.

The US-Mexico border is considered as one of the world's pioneer and busiest Medical Tourism destinations. Tijuana offers
some of the best medical facilities in the Americas, with high tech eye-surgeries and some of Mexico's top quality hospitals.
Tijuana is the largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California and is situated on the US-Mexico border.

The nearness or proximity to a great number of American patients brought about the increase in number of private clinics,
dental clinics, dentists and plastic surgeons along Mexico's northern border. Mexico boasts of its medical experts and staff,
majority of whom have completed training in the US.

Medical Tourism India

Medical Tourism in India is not to be ignored. Long before medical tourists from various parts of the world began
seeking medical treatments like surgery and other procedures abroad, there were already yoga and meditation centers in
India for medical travelers who were more inclined to alternative medicine.

Since Yoga's birth (more than 5,000 years ago), medical travelers and students have trooped to India to learn more about
Yoga and other forms of alternative medicine. India gained reputation as the center of Eastern cultural, spiritual, and
medicinal progress when Buddhism came along 2,500 years later. And even when Western clinical medicine became more
popular and credible, India remained the best destination for alternative medicine practitioners from all over the world.

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India is one of the more favorable destinations because of its infrastructure and technology which can compete with those
in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. India boasts of having some of the best hospitals and health centers in
the world.

Hospitals in India can perform a complex heart operation for only 20 to 25 percent of its cost in the US. Cosmetic surgery is
also becoming more popular in India because of its low cost, high quality and also because there's no waiting lists. Cosmetic
surgery such as rhinoplasty, dermabrasions, chin and cheek enlargement, lip reduction, breast surgery and liposuction in
India uses the latest technology in corrective procedures.

Recent newspaper reports in India revealed that over 10,000 Britons go to India every year for cosmetic surgeries like
tummy tucks, breast enlargements and facelifts. The tourists can avail of these procedures for an affordable cost complete
with a recuperation beach vacation. A tummy tuck can amount to 6,500 pounds in Britain but only 1,500 pounds abroad
with a vacation package included.

Another report published in The New England Journal of Medicine related an account of a self-employed carpenter who was
suffering from an acute mitral-valve prolapse that needed surgery. The nearest hospital approached quoted $200,000 for
the expenses, half of which needed to be paid in advance. After some more research, the patient was able to find a hospital
in Texas that could perform the same procedure for $40,000. Then after some more research, the patient decided to fly to
New Delhi, Indi where the procedure only costs about $7,000. The surgery proved to be a success and the patient returned
home with a healthy heart.

Medical Tourist

When we say medical tourists, who are we referring to? Who should become medical tourists?

There are no exact requirements for one to become a medical tourist. Everyone can be one whether with medical insurance
or without. As long as a person wants to travel abroad to seek medical help or treatment, he can avail of overseas
healthcare.

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One reason why a patient considers being a medical tourist is the high cost of medical procedures and treatment in his own
country. Medical tourism can bring about huge savings for the patients. The hard times the future might bring should
motivate people to become more practical when it comes to healthcare especially now that some employers can no longer
afford to give their employees full health benefits.

Some people also opt to seek treatment abroad to protect their privacy, achieve anonymity, and have a peaceful and fast
recuperation away from the usual distractions in their place or hometown.

Medical tourists have many options from elective procedures like face lift, nose job or rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery or
blepharoplasty, weight reduction surgery like bariatric surgery, liposuction and tummy tuck, breast augmentation and dental
surgery to more complex medical procedures such as hip or knee replacement, spinal disc replacement and heart or cardiac
bypass surgery.

If a patient wants to save for the treatment, he should first determine how much the procedure would cost plus the airfare,
post-operations hotel accommodations and other expenses for the medical travel.

Medical tourism is not your usual vacation. One has to realize that as a medical tourist, he is seeking medical treatment in a
foreign country, away from just about everything that he's familiar with. He should carefully choose the destination country,
the facilitator or medical tourism agency, the hospital and doctor or doctors who will administer the treatment and who will
take care of the patient while he's there.

The patient can search the Internet about the destination countries and their expertise. For example, the patient can search
the net on where to get the best cosmetic surgery that is still affordable or where one can have hip replacement surgery for
only half the cost of the same treatment in the United States.
While contemplating on these things, bear in mind that the lowest price doesn't always mean the best and safest medical
treatment.

Once the patient has chosen the destination country, it's time to choose the medical tourism service agency or the
facilitation provider. One can work with an agency that will basically arrange his flight, hotel accommodation and schedule
the surgery or a patient can also prefer an agency that will guide him from beginning until the end to ensure the success of
the medical vacation.

Now it's time to choose the hospital and the doctor or doctors who will administer the treatment.
The medical tourist should naturally choose a hospital with modern facilities and with one of the highest accreditation and
standards. The chosen hospital should also have a medical travel process with a fine reputation for serving international
patients coming from various parts of the world.

Choosing the doctor or surgeon should not be difficult because the medical tourism agency can provide the patient with the
list of most reputable doctors. The agency can also help the patient contact some of the doctors' patients to get first-hand
information from them.