by Denise

Medical tourism is a growing, expanding industry. It’s little wonder, as rising healthcare costs, longer wait times and the number of hoops  you have to jump through to see a specialist increase.  People in some countries face reduced options when it comes to surgical techniques, treatment methods, long-term health, and wellness procedures that treat a wide variety of medical conditions ranging from obesity and bariatric surgery to alternative cancer treatments and therapies.

Have you looked at the cost of prescription drugs lately? A person diagnosed with cancer may benefit from drugs like Avastin, but the price tag for that drug, for one month, averages roughly $4,400. Even if you switch to another drug like Herceptin, you’re going to pay around $3,000 a month for it. Who the heck can afford that, even with insurance coverage, which will reach its cap at that rate in no time.

This is why so many people today, in countries around the world, are seeking alternatives. Not just Americans are dissatisfied with health care and increasingly limited options these days. People from Western Europe and the Netherlands are traveling to central European countries like Poland and Hungary for affordable medical treatment and surgeries. Citizens of the Middle East and portions of Africa are traveling to destinations such as India, Malaysia and Singapore for affordable medical treatment.

You have the right to quality yet affordable medical care. If you can’t get it at home, consider traveling someplace else. Explore options, treatments and procedures at PlacidWay.com, a U.S.-based medical resource and provider. You DO have options.

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by Denise

Do you know where Azerbajian is? It’s located along the western bank of the Caspian Sea, nestled along the borders of Russia to the north, Georgia and Armenia to the west and Iran to the south. Its geographical location makes it difficult for many of its citizens to receive adequate medical care for moderate to severe illnesses and disease. The National Institutes of Health documents that Azerbajian has experienced inefficient medical health care system, poor financing and equipment and adequately trained medical staff in past decades when it comes to offering universal access to health care, offering free care provided by governmental support.

With a small doctor-to-patient ratio, many rural Azerbajian citizens have no accessibility to state-of the art emergency care and treatments. Some of this care is available in larger cities such as its capital Baku, or Ganja, the country’s second-largest city, rural areas lack comprehensive emergency medicine specialists.

Medical care providers in Azerbajian and Turkey are now collaborating with other international government and health care organizations and systems, including those found in neighboring Turkey. Turkey offers experienced care and services in multiple medical platforms in a number of surgical procedures including cardiovascular, brain and orthopedic surgery or surgical procedures.

Azerbajian travelers seeking care in oncology, kidney dialysis, organ transplants and fertility treatments are also popular, affordable, and effective.

For more information regarding cross-border travel trends today, or medical and dental services offered in Turkey, visit PlacidWay.com, an international medical resource and provider located in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Robotic surgery is an increasingly common surgical technique making waves around the globe. Understanding the types of robotic surgery  available, and how such technologies are making surgery safer, more effective and precise, may help you make informed decisions regarding your health care and surgery options.

Considered a minimally invasive surgical procedure, robotic surgery is growing in popularity around the world. Robotic surgery is nothing new, having been used in many medical centers for years, but was first approved in the U.S. for use in abdominal surgery in the year 2000.

Today, robotic surgery is used in not only abdominal surgery, but also cardiothoracic surgery, urology surgical procedures, head and neck surgeries, and gynecological procedures.

Abdominal robotic surgery using robotic-assisted techniques for gallbladder removal surgery and hernia repair, as well as rectal cancer surgeries. Robotic assisted cardiovascular surgery can treat a variety of heart problems through a very small incision rather that cracking open the chest. Common surgeries include but are not limited to heart valve repair and repair of atrial septal defects. Robotic-assisted urology procedures include treatments for prostate cancer, with robotic prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) the most common treatment for cancers of the prostate at the Mayo Clinic.

Robotic-assisted surgeries are controlled by an experienced surgeon, and reduce damage to tissues and muscles caused by traditional surgery. Such surgery, considered minimally invasive, also speeds healing and recuperation time and reduces risk of post-surgery infection and pain. For more information about robotic surgery and where you can find it at affordable prices, visit PlacidWay, and international medical tourism resource and provider based in Denver, Colorado.

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by Denise

Many of the poorest countries in the world have few resources when it comes to health care, medical care, or preventive medicine. Around the world, poverty-stricken countries without adequate health care suffer the consequences.

It doesn’t have to be that way. For example, India offers quality and expert yet very affordable health care for travelers from African nations, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States. Hospitals and facilities in India provide opportunities for international travelers to obtain and benefit from procedures and techniques in vision care, dental and cosmetic surgeries, wellness programs as well as treatments, procedures and surgeries in orthopedics, cardiac, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dental and medical care in India at places like Fortis Hospital, the Adiva Fertility Center and the Madras Joint Replacement Center are just a few examples of doctors in India, clinics in India, and treatment in India.  The BLK Memorial Hospital in New Delhi offers human compassion with cancer treatments, cosmetic
surgery and dentistry and eye or Lasik eye care. My Dentist in Mumbai is fast gaining a global reputation as an excellent and affordable provider for dental aesthetic surgery to “regular” dental care that visitors to India may benefit from.

Natural or “alternative” approaches to medical care and health and wellness can be found at the Ahalia Ayurvedic Hospital in Kerala or the Athreya Ayurvedic Resorts in Kottayam. No matter what you need, India is a leader in quality medical care utilizing the latest in surgical and medical techniques. Find out more about medical or dental care in India. You’ll be glad you did.

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by Denise

Did you know that back and knee injuries are the most common, and cost workers in the United States over 400 million lost workdays. Multiply that by people around the world experiencing such joint or skeletal injuries and that’s a lot of people out of work or unable to perform daily tasks or enjoy activities.

What’s worse is the cost of repair joint injuries. Cruciate ligament repair via knee arthroscopy in the U.S. costs an average of $17,000 per knee. At the Madras Joint Replacement Center in Chennai, India, medical travelers may save up to 40%, paying just under $5,000 for the same procedure. In the U.S., a hip replacement procedure averages $45,000. The very same procedure in Poland costs just over $5,000, with a 50-60% savings, or roughly $7,000 in Turkey, and $6,000 in India.

Why are medical costs so high in the U.S. and so much less for the same surgery procedures abroad? Quite simply, different health care delivery systems. In the U.S., costs are also inflated for malpractice insurance, health policy premium profits and more.

Opting to have orthopedic surgery abroad, such as a hip replacement surgery or a rotator cuff surgery in Costa Rica can save you big bucks. Take your athletic injury to one of the best sports injuries programs in Croatia such as those found at Terme Selce. They treat Olympic athletes! Your medicals offer you the best in care, training and experience while saving thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

Know your options, at home and abroad. Treat your orthopedic injuries fast, and without putting you in the poor house for the rest of your life.

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by Denise

For the last few years, medical and healthcare facilities, outpatient clinics and hospitals in Turkey, especially those located in Istanbul, Izmir and Kusadasi have become internationally recognized for superlative care. Many have become JCI accredited facilities with state-of-the-art and advanced medical technologies in infertility treatments, orthopedics, cardiac care, and vascular disease research and treatment methodologies.

Memorial Hizmet Hospital and Florence Nightingale hospitals are just two of dozens in Turkey accredited by the JCI (Joint Commissions International), striving to provide health care services that follow standards and guidelines for excellent standards of care and is also ISO certified.

A majority of Turkish Hospital facilities is certified by ISO 2001 Quality Management certification, and over 30 are JCI accredited, with more undergoing the process of accreditation by the Joint Commission International accreditation system. The da Vinci robotic surgery technology is used in Turkey for treatment and surgical procedures in the fields of urology, cardiology, general surgery and endocrine surgery.

When it comes to infertility treatments, the Jinemed Hospital in Istanbul is a world leader in IVF, or in vitro fertilization, implants, PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis), IVM (in vitro maturation), and ovarian cortex freezing.

For more information regarding medical care in Turkey, visit PlacidWay.com, offering information and resources on orthopedics, cardiac, bariatric and plastic surgical technologies, surgeries and procedures to help consumers make choices.

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by Denise

Has a friend of yours traveled abroad for medical care?  Have you ever wondered why more people every year are traveling beyond their own borders for healthcare?  Chances are, at least one person you know has traveled to Mexico, Asia or Central Europe for medical care.  Some have even traveled as far as South Africa.  Why?  Some reasons are very simple, and others are heartbreaking.  Here are just a few:

• Medical and dental procedures up to 75% cheaper in Mexico and Latin America than in the United States
• You’re tired of waiting six months or more to be scheduled for a surgical procedure
• Your insurance company has declined to pay for your procedure – such as the case with many bariatric and obesity surgical procedures and orthopedic problems (many joint problems are considered “pre-existing”)
• You don’t like your choice of doctors
• You’re tired of jumping through Medicare or private insurance hoops
• You want to enjoy a bit of traveling while taking care of your dental needs
• You want the option of selecting a world renowned physician or surgeon who you know will address your concerns, or perform a specific procedure or a surgery
• You want to take advantage of stem cell technology and research, which is not yet available in the United States
• You need a major surgery but can’t come close to paying for it in the U.S.
• You want to take charge of your health care, which means having the freedom to choose where, when, and how

Whether you need a hip or knee replacement surgical procedure, dental veneers or crowns, or you’re looking for world-class fertility clinic abroad. Find the facility, the doctor and the surgeon who will best meet your needs through medical resource facilitators such as PlacidWay.com

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by Denise

Medical travel beyond borders is growing more popular by the day, what with the tough global economy, recession, rising health care costs and decreased health care services in many leading countries around the world. Because of long waiting, health insurance stipulations and a growing disenchantment with health care in America, many Americans are traveling abroad for their medical care and taking inexpensive vacations at the same time.

Still, when you venture abroad for medical care, you need to consider certain things. For example:

• Where is the facility located? 
• Will the facility be able to meet your specific needs?
• What are the risks involved not only traveling to this destination, but also regarding your specific surgical procedure or treatment? Is staff at this facility open and honest about all potential risks of such procedures or treatments?
• Will the facility and staff be open to the prospect of working with you to solve problems or issues?
• Is the facility accredited and approved not only according to their country’s accreditation levels, but also by international accreditation facilities such as Joint Commission International?

How will you get there? A medical resource like PlacidWay offers informative information on what to look for when choosing international medical providers in more detail. Whether you’re looking for cosmetic or plastic surgery, obesity or weight loss surgery treatments and procedures, or you need orthopedic surgery for your hip, affordable health care is out there.

Medical travel facilitators like PlacidWay take care of your travel and medical appointment scheduling and initial contact for you, taking a lot of stress from already stressed-out shoulders.  Save money, time and enjoy the benefits of global medical travel, for your optimal health and wellness.

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by Denise

Greece is one of the oldest countries in the world, and the birthplace of modern medicine, a land that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to its south to the Ionian Sea to its west; a place of beauty, culture and archaeological wonders of the world.

Greece is also a country that offers global medical travelers some of the best medical doctors and facilities in the world, and the healthcare system in Greece is ranked as one of the highest in the world. According to the World Health Organization, costs for health care in Greece remain among the lowest in the world. Major hospitals clustered in Greece’s larger cities served the multidimensional needs of medical fields such as orthopedics, fertility, and cardiac care, oral and dental procedures.

Greece is one of the most visited countries in the world, welcoming an average of 16 million tourists or more every year, visiting medical and health care facilities such as the emBIO Medical Centre, a global leader in patient-centered fertility treatments and procedures. Located in Athens, emBIO and its doctors are world-renowned IVF specialists and obstetricians focusing on reproductive issues of thousands of couples who arrive at their facilities from abroad.

Greece is also home to Symmetria, an advanced facility focusing on reconstructive surgery, aesthetic dentistry and dermatology, and plastic and aesthetic surgical procedures in Athens. Dr. Nodas Kapositas is a well-known cosmetic surgeon who belongs to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and founded the Kapositas Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Medical tourism in Greece is booming, and it’s not difficult to understand why. Doctors in Greece and hospitals in Greece are among the best in the world. For affordable surgery in Athens or dental treatment in Athens, Greece can provide it for you.

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by Denise

Unfortunately, many of the poorest countries in the world have no options or resources in regard to medical facilities when it comes to preventive medicine or health care. Citizens of poverty-stricken countries without adequate health care suffer the consequences, relegated to low to non-existent public-health programs that offer only rudimentary care and nothing close to state-of-the-art diagnostics and technologies.

However, if you can get on a plane, you can access some of the best medical doctors and facilities around the world, at more affordable prices that you can imagine. For example, people from Central Europe, Russia and Southeast Asia frequent India, Singapore and Thailand, some of the most highly regarded medical care systems in the world. Such facilities like Madras Joint Replacement Center or the Artemis Health Institute offer quality and expert yet very affordable health care for travelers from African nations, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States.

Facilities in India provide opportunities for Africans and Middle Easterners and other international travelers to obtain and benefit from procedures and techniques in vision care, dental and cosmetic surgeries, wellness programs as well as treatments, procedures and surgeries in orthopedics, cardiac, and musculoskeletal disorders.

From All Smiles dental care in Bangalore, India, to the JCI-accredited National Heart Centre or Healthway Medical Group in Singapore, citizens around the world have options for medical care.

PlacidWay is an online resource accessible by millions around the world for up-to-date, reliable and well-researched information regarding a multitude of medical destinations to suit most medical needs. Access means the difference between obtaining affordable and quality healthcare and living in substandard health conditions that cause many inhabitants to suffer preventable disease and illness processes.

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