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Medical tourism, traveling abroad for medical treatment and procedure that are not affordable or available in the U.S., is a fast-growing industry.  According to the World Health Organization, the most common reasons for medical travel are for dental care, cosmetic, orthopedic, elective surgery, and fertility treatment.

If you are interested in traveling abroad for medical treatment, here are some tips:

  1. Go through a facilitator.  Facilitators can help you navigate the process of securing and achieving quality and affordable treatments abroad.  They will help you request and obtain passports, arrange connections to accredited doctors and hospitals, transfer medical records, book flights, and arrange accommodations and transportation.

    1. Some options for finding a facilitator are:

      • https://www.health-tourism.com/medical-tourism/using-facilitators

      • www.patientsbeyondborders.com

      • www.medicaltourismassociation.com

  2. Choose an accredited hospital for medical procedures.  See www.jointcommission.org for hospital accrediations

  3. Certification is everything.  Ask questions.  Make sure your doctor is certified to perform the procedure you are requesting.  Ask how many procedures have been performed by him/her.  Ask for testimonials.

  4. Read every word of waivers and disclaimers.  EVERY. WORD.

  5. Arrange telemedicine technology so that you can continue to communicate with your doctor after you return home.