Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should I consider medical or surgical procedures outside the U.S.?    

About 500,000 Americans traveled overseas last year to undergo surgeries that cost two to three times more in the United States, according to the National Coalition on Health Care.

Western Europeans and Canadians have joined Medical tourism and have already bypassed the long wait periods that are part of their national health plans.Ten percent of EU patients seek treatment outside their own country and spend an estimated 12 billion Euro.  Medical Tourism is a rapidly growing industry even in the so-called developing countries like Mexico,Brazil,Costa Rica,Dominican Republic,Hungary,India, Israel,JordanLithuania,Malaysia,South Africa,Thailand and Philippines actively promoting it.    

2. Why is cost the most important factor that I should consider?

Cost is always one of the important factors to consider in finding the best hospitals and doctors to perform your surgical procedure.  If you will let us work for you by giving a list of the best hospitals and doctors according to your choice of destination then we shall be of big help to that factor you are considering.

3.Why is medical care so much cheaper in certain countries?

Medical tourists like you are typically residents of industrialized nations of the world; the countries you travel to are often less developed with favorable currency exchange ratios but with highly qualified competitive medical facilities as well as the medical practitioners in their country.  At the same time, when you undergo a surgical procedure as a medical tourist in an offshore hospital, you save by not funding the legal fees, settlements, and malpractice insurance costs normally found in a U.S. based healthcare practice.

4. What is the typical cost difference of Medical procedures abroad?              

US Healthcare Failing - Medical Tourism is A Good Alternative

An interesting article and damning critique of the US healthcare system and why people are moving overseas at NewsTarget. Definitely worth reading. Some sample numbers:

- a knee replacement surgery in a high-tech hospital in the Philippines performed by Western trained surgeons might only cost you $6,000. Here in the United States you're probably looking at $50,000.

- Heart bypass surgery in Asia costs around $10,000. In the US, it's $60,000 to $80,000.

- Gastric bypass surgery in the U.S. can cost $10,000 to $20,000. Overseas it can be done for well under $5,000.

Source: NewsTarget.com 

5.How can I trust the quality of the foreign doctors?

We will provide you with complete information(resume) of the doctors of your choice in order for you to make the right decision.  We shall have you talk with your chosen doctor on the phone or provide their email address for further questions you may have.  Rest assured that we shall provide you with doctors in our network who are one of the best educated and trained,highly-skilled practitioners in their field and most have had all medical training in U.S., Singapore, Japan, Australia,and Europe.

Eva Emrich, 53, a sales manager from Sydney, used Ms Cogan's company for a full facelift, including eyes, brows and chin, a breast lift and a full tummy tuck in Malaysia.

Ms Emrich was concerned that her rivals in sales had one major advantage � a youthful appearance. By going overseas, she was able to afford a full makeover.

"Originally I thought, if nothing else I could get my eyes done but after I made a few inquiries I realised I could get the whole thing done for about $16,000. It would have cost me up to $50,000 to get it done here," she said.

"At first I was a little nervous about getting it done in a foreign country, but I got our company's office in Kuala Lumpur to check out the hospital and doctor for me, and they said everything was fine, so I went ahead and did it."

Nine months later and fully recovered, Ms Emrich says she is happy with the outcome and is planning to return to Malaysia in the new year to have work on her teeth and thighs. "After that I'm finished." 

As part of our service, we shall help facilitate the initial consultation between you and your doctor.  If you desire to ask more questions we shall provide the doctor's email address. 

For cosmetic surgery, the doctors will want to see images of the designated region of surgery.  These images can be easily sent via email through the use of a privacy number that will be assigned to you to protect your anonymity.

7. Are the hospitals safe?

All hospitals in our network are safe, most of them are certified by the country's government and have passed the global Health standards, certifications from JCI are also given to hospitals who have passed the international standards for hospitals.  We shall provide you with complete information on the hospital of your choice and you will get to see the images of their facilities.

US Healthcare Failing - Medical Tourism is A Good Alternative

Rising popularity of medical tourism reveals deterioration of U.S. healthcare system

Defenders of organized medicine are fond of saying that the United States has the best healthcare in the world, but I challenge that. I don't think we have the best healthcare in the world, I think we have the most expensive healthcare in the world. In fact, in terms of results for dollars spent, I think the United States ranks very near the bottom of the list of all industrialized nations. We get less actual health than anyone else for each dollar that we spend.

8.Can you select or advise which doctors and or hospitals to visit?

We are here to provide you with utmost information according to your choice of medical tourism package that will enable you to decide which will suit your need for quality health care and your choice of recuperating vacation.  You shall be guided accordingly by your case agent and Medical Tourism Specialist.

9. How will I go through the medical process in your country?Our case agents will assist you while still in your home country and once you arrive in your chosen destination a Medical Toursim Specialist will be there to assist you and make sure you will be comfortable in your stay.

10. Is Medical Tourism Legal?

Medical Tourism is not illegal.  You have the right  to go outside of your country's healthcare system to receive treatment.

11.Do you give  medical opinions and advice?

No. MedicalTours International  Inc. is a Medical Tourism company and cannot offer medical advice.

12.What if I have a serious medical condition?

As long as your physician gives you the certification that you are physically fit to travel and receive medical treatment, then the use of International Medical facilities is an option for you.

13. What medical treatments are available through your company?
 MedicalTours International Inc. have affiliated hospitals globally with specializations on each procedure they offer. We have  the most common medical treatments available: orthopedic surgery, gastric surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology and urogenital surgery.

Do let us know the if the procedure or treatment you require is not listed. We shall get back to you as soon as we have gotten in touch with our hospitals and in return they will let us know if there is a possibility for them to perform your surgery or what other options may be available for you.

14. Can I go sight-seeing?
Yes. If you wish to have a tour around the country of your choice.  MedicalTours  International Inc.shall assist you in providing tour packages. But this tour shall depend on the medical procedure you have undergone, you may seek for the clearance and approval of your surgeon or medical professional prior to the tour.