- Who is using medical tourism?
- Why should I work with Medical Tourism International Gujarat (MTIGG)?
- What is Medical Tourism International's role?
- Does Medical Tourism International provide medical advice or opinions?
- Are Indian doctors qualified?
- Why is the cost of medical care significantly less abroad?
- Does medical tourism really offer affordable health care options for those who lack insurance?
- Why has MTIGG selected to work with medical centers in India, Thailand and Malaysia?
- What if I need a medical procedure that is not listed in your website?
- How did MTIGG select the medical centers in your Network?
- Will I be able to communicate in English with my physician and hospital staff?
- How will I be able to review the qualifications of my treating physician?
- Should I inform my local physician that I intend to receive medical care overseas?
- Can MTIGG select a medical center and doctor for me?
- How will I correspond with my physician prior to departure?
- Can I bring along a family member or companion?
- How long will I need to recuperate before it is safe to fly home?
- Can I take a vacation or recuperate at a tourist destination?
- What should I do if I need follow up care when I return home?
- What is Medical Tourism International's confidentiality policy?
- I've heard mixed reviews of medical tourism. Is plastic surgery really safe in Thailand?
- Or is it just a marketing gimmick for baby boomers?
1. Who is using medical tourism?
People consider seeking medical care abroad for a number of reasons.
An increasing number of people are having major medical procedures done abroad
due to the staggering difference in cost. Many people in the United States
find themselves without insurance or with insurance that has limited coverage
or pre-existing conditions. When faced with the need to have cardiac, orthopedic
or other major surgeries, many people have traveled abroad for care in order
to save money. For example, one can travel abroad for heart bypass surgery
in a prestigious medical center with a three-week recovery for under $20,000.
The total cost for the medical procedure alone in the United States would routinely
be in excess of $100,000.
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2. Why should I work with Medical Tourism International Gujarat (MTIGG)?
Medical Tourism International is the premier medical tourism company in the
United States. MTIG will be your expert advisor – a trustworthy consultant
with an established relationship with some of the finest medical centers in
the world.
Medical Tourism International is committed to ensuring that our customers
have a safe and smooth medical tourism experience from your first call to your
return home. Our customer service staff will ensure that this commitment is
met.
Medical Tourism International will provide you with access to affordable high
quality medical care. MTIG has carefully selected and screened all of our Network
medical centers. MTIG’s relationships with our Network medical centers
ensure that you receive the lowest cost for your surgical procedure.
MTIG’s technology is second to none. Our Medical Information System allows
us to rapidly provide you with a number of options for care from different
medical centers, doctors and countries.
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3. What is MTIGG's role?
MTIGG's role is to assist you in accessing affordable, high quality medical
care abroad. We will provide you with information regarding the medical centers
and doctors in the MTIG network so that you can make an informed decision as
to which provider and country to use. We will guide you through the preparation
process and facilitate communication with your physician. We will assist you with your travel arrangements and work with your Destination Coordinator,
the person who will assist you during your stay abroad.
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4. Does Medical Tourism International provide medical advice or opinions?
Medical Tourism International does not provide medical advice or opinions of any kind whatsoever.
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5. Are Indian doctors qualified?
Yes, Indian doctors are highly qualified and the whole world knows about it.
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6. Why is the cost of medical care significantly less abroad?
The countries that Medical Tourism International works in are developing countries with excellent private sector medical centers. For the medical tourist, the cost of medical care in these countries is favorably impacted by the lower cost of living, a strong dollar and lower physician fees.
In addition, the cost of medical care is lower because there is a minimal amount of medical/legal issues and significantly less administration and paperwork. The vast majority of private patients in Malaysia, Thailand and India pay the doctor and medical centers directly. Unlike the United States, there is no administrative paperwork associated with insurance claims or approval of care for private patients in these countries.
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Does medical tourism really offer affordable health care options for those who lack insurance?
Yes, absolutely. Medical tourism can provide one tenth to one third cost benefits depending upon the surgery & hospital.
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8. Why has MTIG selected to work with medical centers in India, Thailand and
Malaysia?
Historically, India and Malaysia have had a very strong public healthcare system. As former British colonies, both countries' medical establishments maintained a strong link with Britain after independence. Many physicians and hospital administrators were trained and worked in Britain prior to returning to their home countries. In addition to Britain, many physicians from India and Malaysia began to train in the United States in the 1980's. When the private healthcare sector began to rapidly develop in these countries in the 1990's, many of the top physicians that were educated and trained overseas played an instrumental role in that development. Top private medical centers in India and Malaysia are staffed with excellent physicians and run by experienced managers.
Thailand's medical community has had a historical relationship with United
States. In the early 20th century, Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the King's father,
received his medical degree from Harvard University. A group of Thai men and
women soon followed him to the United States to receive their medical degrees
and were instrumental in establishing the foundation of the modern Thai medical
system. Thailand has a vibrant private healthcare system and has maintained
a strong link to the United States. Many Thai doctors have studied, worked
and are Board Certified in the United States.
In addition to a vibrant private healthcare sector, the governments of Thailand,
India and Malaysia all actively support the development of medical tourism.
From Cabinet level, to the Ministries of Health and Tourism, the governments
of these countries are developing programs that result in a positive experience
for the medical tourist.
Finally, two members of MTIG's management team lived and worked in the healthcare industry in Asia for approximately 10 years. As healthcare professionals and medical patients, we are familiar with the high quality of care that is provided in many of the top medical centers in the region. We feel very comfortable associating our company with the top medical centers in India, Thailand and Malaysia.
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9. What if I need a medical procedure that is not listed in your website?
MTIG's website contains a list of the most common medical procedures. Due to size considerations, this list does not include all of the medical care that can be provided by the medical centers in the MTIG Network. Contact MTIG if you need a medical procedure that is not listed in our website.
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10. How did MTIG select the medical centers in its Network?
MTIG selected its Network medical centers based upon a number of criteria.
These criteria included a review of their international, domestic, clinical
and service credentials; the credentials of the physicians and
their history of working with overseas patients.
In addition, MTIG's management personally conducted site visits to all
of the medical centers that participate in our Network. Some of the main factors
that we reviewed on-site were the credentials of the physicians, the use of
technology and the modernity of the laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
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11. Will I be able to communicate in English with my physician and hospital
staff?
In India and Malaysia, English is widely spoken and almost universally spoken within the medical community. In Thailand, all of the Medical Centers in the MTIG network have English speaking staff that caters to overseas patients. This staff is available throughout all stages of patient contact.
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12. How will I be able to review the qualifications of my treating physician?
One of MTIG's main services is to provide you with information on the physician
that you selected. This information will include a profile of your physician’s education, training, certification and experience.
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13. Should I inform my local physician that I intend to receive medical care
overseas?
MTIG recommends that you inform your treating physician that you are considering receiving medical care abroad. If needed, MTIG will facilitate correspondence between the physician in your home country and the overseas physician that you have selected to perform your medical procedure.
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14. Can MTIG select a medical center and doctor for me?
MTIG's role is to furnish you with information on the medical centers and physicians
in our network that can provide you with medical care. We will not select, encourage you to use, advise nor underwrite any of the physicians or medical
centers in our network.
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15. How will I correspond with my physician prior to departure?
After you have made your selection, we will assist you in communicating with you physician.
Initial communication is usually in the form of a telephone call with further communication usually taking place by email, fax and/or telephone.
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16. Can I bring along a family member or companion?
Yes, many medical tourists have a companion accompany them overseas.
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17. How long will I need to recuperate before it is safe to fly home?
Your recuperation time is dependent upon your medical procedure. You will be advised of your expected recuperation time prior to your departure and your treating physician will advise you when you can safely fly after your surgery.
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18. Can I take a vacation or recuperate at a tourist destination?
Yes. Your physician will advise you when it is appropriate to take a vacation or recuperate at a tourist destination. India, Thailand and Malaysia have many beautiful destinations and we would be happy to make your post-surgical travel arrangements.
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19. What should I do if I need follow up care when I return home?
As stated above, MTIG recommends that you inform your treating physician
that you will be receiving medical care abroad. It is important that your physician
be aware of your upcoming medical care so that you can receive any needed follow-up
care upon your return.
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20. What is Medical Tourism International's confidentiality policy?
Medical Tourism International will hold all of the information that you provide to us in confidence. Information provided to MTIG will be seen only by employees and associates of Medical Tourism International. In addition, all information provided to MTIG through our website is subject to encryption technology.
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21. I've heard mixed reviews of medical tourism. Is plastic surgery really safe in Thailand?
Sorry, we don't know the answer of this question. We are Gujarat, India based medical tourism company.
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22. Or is it just a marketing gimmick for baby boomers?
It is a viable business model and all over the world, people have started talking more about it. There are lots of information available on internet for it.
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