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Medical Tourism: Tell Six patients about low-cost, high quality surgery abroad
Medical tourism – high quality, attention low-cost health outside a country of origin – has given many Americans a new lease on life, helping them get treatment or could not have access or could not afford closer to home.
This collection of six patients showed how medical tourism has come from its popular roots in North America as an affordable alternative to cosmetic and dental procedures.They all saved thousands of dollars and avoid life-threatening numerous years on the waiting list for care nearby health.
[B] Florida Landscape: First American Liver transplant patients in India [/ b]
Kevin Stewart liver was failing, and nobody was sure I could wait for a liver available anywhere in the U.S. Kevin was sure of one thing: "The quote $ 350,000 for a liver U.S. again wipe me out, "he said. Stewart is a self-employed gardener, and the cost of insurance for small businesses, who took the risk of giving to health insurance for several years before. Little is known then that in August 2007, had become the first American to receive a liver transplant in India.
Stewart searched the Internet for options when it became clear that both EU and the long waiting list for a liver transplant were prohibitive, but without it, he would die. Facilitator found a reliable, reputable travel medical and immediately sent them an email saying little that "I need a liver transplant."
The global health coordinator contact Stewart for more information, and in a few days Stewart sent a carefully researched set of options to have their transplant abroad. Stewart's sister, Jo-Ann Hall of Ottawa, Canada, generously offered to donate a lobe of her liver to save the life of his brother.
In June 2007, Stewart and Hall left for India. The total cost to the donor surgery and receiver: $ 55,000 – $ 295,000 savings.
Both Kevin and Jo Ann went home, eager to return to the rhythms of life, long before than I had expected. Keep singing the praises of what they called his "dream team" of surgeons, medical equipment and their facilitators back home, who remained in constant contact from initial contact through full recovery.
[B] Ohio Media Producer: Travel Overseas Heart Surgery in US-Trained Doctor [/ b]
When Henry Konczak the news that the mitral valve of her heart had been seriously damaged, had no idea of his state would lead to a cardiac surgery at Apollo Hospital in India.
Any reservations about leaving the U.S. for surgery dissipated quickly when his cardiologist told him that U.S. could not do better anywhere in the world that Dr. Naresh Trehan in Delhi. A medical tourism facilitator transferred Konczak all medical records to Dr. Trehan, then create a conference call to get their little medical questions answered. At the time Konczak said, "let's go", their facilitators scheduled surgery, book flights and hotel, and even arranged for his approval.
Konczak and your partner spent less than $ 20,000 for all medical expenses and their travel packages and accommodation bills. In the U.S. that $ 130,000 had been cited only stay in the hospital, and knew by the time the surgeon's fee and other supplements were added, the bill would be far beyond their means.
Konczak As soon as he arrived at the Apollo Hospital, Dr. Trehan began with a battery of tests. "During angiography, it was discovered his mitral valve beyond repair and should be replaced because the bacteria had eaten a hole through it. The surgery was a matter of a few small incisions, which do not have to cut me open. I was on the fifth day and back home in less than three weeks. "
Konczak acknowledged the excellent care is available in the U.S., but his experience in India was unlike anything that had to wait at home. A team of doctors, nurses, administrative and cleaning staff, in addition to its team of facilitators, they were all in your disposal, often checking their progress and ensure that all your needs were met.
When Konczak was the order of their farewell and to thank his crew of Apollo, Dr Trehan said that the U.S. should include in his appreciation: "I everything you learned in the U.S., and now I'm propagating all the knowledge I gained from my teachers are not very successful. "
[B] New Installer Hip Orleans Telecom has emerged in Belgium [World renowned surgeon / b]
Maurice Moreau, a phone without insurance for self-installation of the systems, flew home to New Orleans after surface replacement surgery in Belgium, with none of the chronic hip pain he had suffered for two years. While researching hip replacement in the U.S., discovered the alternative method of resurfacing the hip, but learned that because the procedure had only been approved by the FDA in 2006, U.S. physicians was not a strong enough track record to build confidence.
In looking a company to handle their arrangements, he chose the one whose website had more details about hip resurfacing. Belgium Moreau chose as his destination, then learned your surgeon world renowned expert who had performed over 2100 hip resurfacings. "The doctor was great. A fellow patient Belgium told me that the best in the world, and I believe it! I give both the hospital and the recovery of the town five stars, "said Moreau.
The total cost including travel and accommodation for himself and his wife was less than $ 20,000 U.S. approximately one third prices.
[B Retired] British Columbia: Save three years waiting for the line [Gastric Bypass / b]
Bill Moore got to the point where I knew I could not solve their weight problems with traditional methods. He told his doctor in Canada who had some money due and was investigating alternatives abroad for three years is expected to take to get surgery gastric bypass in the country.
He also sought help from a travel health facilitator, and settled on one that fully understands that no wanted a holiday with ruffles, and required for the surgery and come home soon. Two weeks after the initial discussion with your facilitator, Moore was a plane to India. The bill much thinner Moore today praised all aspects of their experience.
[B] Two U.S. strike up a friendship in India while getting Hip Replacement [/ b]
Jerry Mead and Robert Lupo both made their careers in construction, but otherwise had nothing in common. Until April, that is, when they met the next door neighbors internationally accredited Wockhardt Hospital in Bangalore, India, both recovering from surgery Total hip replacement in India. Both chose the same facilitator, who scored a combined savings of $ 130,000. The two became tight friends during their stay.
"They are as different as night and day," said Wouter Hoeberechts that facilitated their travel. "Robert is an amusing, no boy, Jerry is a person who is very interested in the spiritual traditions of India. Who would have guessed that they had made friends at a hospital in India, a place that only a few months had not previously thought of as a destination for surgery. "
Lupo had never been on an airplane, Mead had never been in a hospital, and a trip to a hospital in India had never entered their minds. Mead learned about medical tourism through an NPR segment and jumped on the Internet to find a facilitator as soon as your hip pain does construction work impossible. After carefully researching the options provided, chose Wockhardt Hospital and was in a plane two weeks after bilateral hip replacement in Bangalore, India.
Lupo discovered the value of a medical tourism facilitator can provide after spending months researching international choices on their own. "It's too hard to try to do it alone," he said. "There are too many variables – country hospital, medical, flights, hotels. Both men sing high praise for Dr. Sanjay Pai, who had made more than 3500 joint replacements before arrived.
Despite the 2300 miles that separate their places of origin, Lupo and Mead have been in contact since his return, and are equally sold on the benefits of working with a medical travel company reputation for high quality, affordable surgery outside the U.S.
About the Author
Elizabeth Neely is communications director at WorldMed Assist, facilitators for patients needing high quality treatment abroad at affordable prices. I interview many patients to learn what inspired their travel, hear their experiences, and check on their recovery at home. Learn more about medical tourism and read more patient stories.