AAUG Insurance Company Ltd - Medical Tourism and Countries Specialties There are some common misconceptions when it comes to medical tourism and it’s benefits or drawbacks. At AAUG Insurance Company LLC, we feel it’s important that you know the facts before you decide whether it’s right for you or not. First, medical tourism refers to a person who travels out of their area to receive some type of medical treatment. You do not have to fly around the world to be considered a medical tourist, though you can. Second, it is not a vacation for doctors or other health professionals looking to see different parts of the world and how they handle medical procedures. It also doesn’t have to refer to actually doing anything tourist-like at all, although a person could wrap some free time into the trip if desired. And third, medical tourism is not strictly for people looking for elective, less serious procedures like plastic surgery or dentistry. In fact, over the last few years, medical tourism has risen due to:
Increasing ease of international travel Technological advances around the world High costs Long wait times
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Countries and Areas of Specialization Just like when you think of a specific country being known for a certain export that they specialize in, medical tourism works in a similar fashion. Every country tends to
specialize in a few medical procedures, whether it’s due to their access to certain technologies or high quality medical facilities.
Below, we’ve gathered a small sampling of countries and what medical procedures medical tourists tend to seek from them. For more information on medical tourism and a full, comprehensive list of more countries and their specialties, AAUG recommends you visit www.medicaltourism.com.
Costa Rica Ideal for: cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, dental, and gynecology
Brazil Ideal for: plastic surgery, urology, diagnostic medicine, neurology, and cardiology
Bahamas Ideal for: cardiac surgeries, knee/hip replacement, and cosmetic surgery
South Africa Ideal for: dentistry, dentistry, eye care, and fertility treatments
Dubai Ideal for: cochlear implants, diabetes treatments, cardiology, and rheumatology
Germany Ideal for: bone marrow transplants, brain surgery, colon surgery, and disc replacement
Switzerland Ideal for: neurosurgery, laser hair removal, medical spa treatments, and obesity surgery
India Ideal for: orthopedics, cosmetic surgery, cancer treatments, and heart surgery
Hong Kong Ideal for: cancer research and treatment, cardiology, neurology, and gynecology
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