Q: What are the benefits of Medical Tourism?
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One of the benefits is the speed at which some surgical procedures can be completed. The waiting period for a disc replacement in Canada for example, can be more than a year. A patient can travel to Turkey, Malaysia or India and have the procedure done almost immediately. Since most of the doctors in medical tourism destinations have been trained internationally, patients can expect quality treatment at reputable institutions. Another factor in medical tourism is health insurance. Some operations, especially knee and hip replacements are often not covered by health insurance. As a result, patients seeking low cost surgery solutions make the decision to choose a foreign country for a medical procedure.
Q: What are the costs?
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There is no cost. Health Options Worldwide is a free service that allows you to search for healthcare providers that fit your needs.
Q: What happens with my information?
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Your name and personal information will never be shared until you confirm your acceptance of the treatment. No information is shared with anyone other than Health Options Worldwide until you confirm your treatment.
Q: How do we choose a doctor or hospital?
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We do not recommend or endorse any physician or hospital. We enroll willing medical professionals into our network and allow you to decide who you want to see and how much you want to pay. It could be your local hospital, a medical center in another part of the U.S., or even an international institution - You decide!
Q: Why can’t I find my doctor or hospital listed?
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There could be a number of reasons why your doctor or hospital is not listed. If there are any hospitals or doctors you would like to see, please
contact us and we will get them enrolled.
Q: Do I have to leave the country?
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No, Health Options Worldwide provides you with choices both within the U.S. and abroad. The only reason why you would leave the country is if you wanted to.
Q: Why is the same treatment more expensive at one hospital vs. another?
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Every hospital charges different rates for the same procedures because of their internal costs. At Health Options Worldwide, we’ve removed many of the administrative burdens to provide a transparent marketplace. We have already negotiated with different hospitals so you don’t have to.
Q: How do I start?
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It’s as simple as clicking
Find Your Doctor and choosing your procedure and requesting a quote.
Q: Do I need to create an account?
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No. Our site is for you to enjoy and benefit from. The only time you need to create an account is when you’d like to receive a personalized price-quote for a procedure.
Q: Can I view doctor’s credentials?
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Yes. Healthcare providers post information on their practice or hospital, awards and recognitions they’ve received, procedures they offer, amount of experience they have, and a personal message about their practice.
Find Your Doctor today!
Q: What accreditation standards are there for International hospitals?
Q: Do the International hospitals have English-speaking doctors and personnel?
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Yes, most of the hospitals in our network have English-speaking doctors as well as an English-speaking staff. In fact, many of the International physicians have been trained in either the U.S. or the U.K.
Q: How many visits to the dentist will I need to make when having an implant?
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On average, patients are required to make two separate visits, usually about six months apart. Your dentist will make their own recommendation based on your specific needs and current condition.
Q: Why does it cost less in International hospitals than in the U.S. hospitals?
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The difference in cost isn’t due to a lack in quality; International hospitals abide by similar quality standards as the U.S. facilities. The difference is due to labor and insurance costs.
Q: Is it expensive to travel for medical procedures?
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When you look at the savings in healthcare costs, typically patients end up saving money even when factoring in the travel fees.
Q: Is the recovery time different in an International hospital than it is in a U.S. facility?
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The recovery time is the same no matter where the procedure is performed. Each physician and hospital makes their own determination of what’s best for your specific medical condition.
Q: Can Health Options Worldwide help me with a loan or financing for a procedure?
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Yes. We have partnerships with financing companies that can help. Since every patient has individual circumstances please
contact us for assistance.
