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Medical Tourism
Complex surgery is the latest service to move offshore – and clever businesses are helping cost-conscious patients go under the knife overseas.
This year alone, upwards of 500,000 Americans are expected to travel overseas to get their bodies fixed, at prices 30 to 80 percent less than at home.
Medical tourism, as the practice is known, is rapidly becoming the top choice for consumers who grapple with hefty medical bills.
With places like Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, India, the Philippines, and Thailand pitching their low-cost care, Americans are expected to help turn global medical tourism into a $40 billion-a-year industry by 2010.
The overseas stampede is already spawning a brand-new business opportunity: medical tourism agencies. Not only do these companies act as middlemen between patients and foreign physicians, but they also find hospitals, schedule surgeries, buy airline tickets, reserve hotel rooms, and, yes, even plan sightseeing tours for recovering patients.
Most important, they aim to reassure customers that cheap does not equal poor quality.
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Sparrow Mahoney on September 7th, 2006 12:34 pm
This is a great piece addressing the emerging industry of global healthcare (medical tourism) in a succint way. It highlights some of the countries that are not as well known yet but which make sense logistically for patients from North America and Europe.
There are a series of other articles on the industry available on our website at http://www.medicaltourism.com/news.html
Dr K M Kapoor on October 5th, 2006 11:26 pm
I fully agree with the last comment that cheap treatment is not poor quality. The difference in value of Dollar/ Euro/ Pounds vs-a-vis Indian rupee make the cost very attractive for foreigners but actually the private hospitals in India are of top quality. I myself have successfully treated many patients from abroad at Fortis Hospital, Mohali,India. More details can be seen on my site http://www.indiaplasticsurgery.com .
Dr K M Kapoor
Vivek Sharma on October 16th, 2006 11:52 am
I am looking into taking this on full swing. I have all the resources in New Delhi India in a state of the art hospital. I was wondering if there would be interested parties that would like to team up in the states to develop this program and work on it.
Lauren on October 17th, 2006 3:01 pm
I foresee a huge future for medical tourism. It is important to provide sources of information to those who are seeking medical tourism for themselves.
Here are some excellent resources for medical tourism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_tourism
CBS News did a very informative story on medical tourism in 2005:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/21/60minutes/main689998.shtml
Another great article was from the University of Delaware’s UDaily:
http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2005/mar/tourism072505.html
Time Magazine wrote an article just this year:
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1196429,00.html
This page answers many common questions potential medical tourists would have: http://www.globalsurgicalsolutions.com/surgery-india-faqs.htm
Cheers!
Dr.Manoj Khanna on March 13th, 2007 5:50 pm
I feel it is very important to be able to give quality treatment at affordable costs. As there is a significant difference in value of U.S.Dollar and Euro and British Pound sterling in comparison to the Indian rupee, it may make the cost very attractive for foreigners but the truth is that there are numerous surgeons in India doing international quality work. I myself have operated at Kolkata,India on many patients coming in from USA, Europe,Austalia and South Africa besides the middle-east, and have given them a lot of happiness . More details can be seen on my site http://www.cosmeticsurgery-india.com and its extensive photo gallery.
Dr.Manoj Khanna
Victor Korosi on March 27th, 2007 9:46 am
You may start consider the eastern European countries as a great opportunity to get high quality medical services at very attractive prices. Check this website and think about it.
http://www.romanianhealth.com
umagoms RN RM on January 10th, 2008 10:38 pm
Hi
I fully agree with your view about medical tourism and it is very obvious that it is a booming industry. India has one of the largest pools of medical talent available in the world. India offers a wide range of exceptional medical facilities at a cost effective price. Making use of the same technology and medical knowledge, Indian hospitals and doctors offer health care at a substantially lower price. This is one of the primary advantages of medical tourism/travel in India. India has technologically advanced diagnostic equipments and provides excellent infrastructure which makes it a particularly popular destination for tourists interested in medical tourism in India. Major surgeries and other medical procedures in India cost between 1/5th and 1/10th of the cost anywhere in the world. As an example, a cardiac surgery that typically costs US$ 30,000 would cost only US$ 6,000 in India. But the quality of treatment in India is equally good and in many cases better undoubtedly.
Umagoms.RN
NCLEX Trainer
http://www.gs3india.com
http://www.bestmedjourneys.com
Satya on June 23rd, 2008 9:20 pm
I totally authority with your vision regarding medical tourism and it is extremely clear that it is a booming industry. India has one of the prime pools of medical talent obtainable in the world. India offers a extensive range of excellent medical facilities at a cost effective price. Making use of the similar technology and medical knowledge, Indian hospitals and doctors recommend health care at a significantly lower price. This is one of the primary advantages of medical tourism/travel in India. India has technically advanced diagnostic equipments and provides excellent infrastructure, which makes it a particularly popular objective for tourists interested in medical tourism in India. Major surgeries and other medical procedures in India cost between 1/5th and 1/10th of the cost anywhere in the world. As an example, a cardiac surgery that typically costs US$ 35,000 would cost only US$ 6,000 to US$7,000 in India. However, the quality of treatment in India is equally good and in many cases better definitely.
Jigar Mehta on June 23rd, 2008 9:57 pm
I totally authority with your vision regarding medical tourism and it is extremely clear that it is a booming industry. India has one of the prime pools of medical talent obtainable in the world. India offers a extensive range of excellent medical facilities at a cost effective price. Making use of the similar technology and medical knowledge, Indian hospitals and doctors recommend health care at a significantly lower price. This is one of the primary advantages of medical tourism/travel in India. India has technically advanced diagnostic equipments and provides excellent infrastructure, which makes it a particularly popular objective for tourists interested in medical tourism in India. Major surgeries and other medical procedures in India cost between 1/5th and 1/10th of the cost anywhere in the world. As an example, a cardiac surgery that typically costs US$ 35,000 would cost only US$ 6,000 to US$7,000 in India. However, the quality of treatment in India is equally good and in many cases better definitely.
Visit for more information : http://medicaltourismingujarat.com/medicaltourismindiaarticle.php
Rob Zachariah on July 5th, 2008 12:34 pm
Medical Tourism has been pooly marketed in the U.S., However, it is now starting to make waves in the media and more people are becoming aware of other options.
I just returned from a trip abroad and it is amazing how far international hospitals have come. Some even have more advanced facililites than hospitals in the U.S.
J Vargas on February 2nd, 2009 1:09 pm
Medical Tourism is a welcome and much needed
service for a large segment of the US population who are either uninsured, underinsured or are not covered by their current insurance for a pre-existing medical condition. Not only is good from the point of view of competition, which might help drive health care costs down but also is a good idea from the public health point of view as it is a life saving, quality of life improving
proposition.
Asif on April 6th, 2009 7:11 am
I would like to form strategic relationships with Indian doctors and service provides for USA patients. Please reply.
Jose T. Vargas on April 6th, 2009 8:02 am
Hi Asif;
Contact me at the above e-mail address. I am the president & CEO of a Medical Tourism company.
Asif on April 6th, 2009 9:17 am
Jose,
I did not find an email address for you above. What type of mutually beneficial business relationship do you have in mind? You can email me at asifgill@gmail.com.
Harjot Singh on April 22nd, 2009 6:03 am
Hi All!!
I couldnt help but notice the tremendous interest in Medical Tourism as a future business prospect.I have launched a Medical Tourism company in New Delhi ,India with my own experience ranging about 10-12 years in Orthopaedic Surgeries and Travel field.
Harjot Singh
Aakashdeep Rathod on May 5th, 2009 12:59 am
Dear Sirs/Madam
I want to start Medical Tourism Business in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Kindly suggest me how to start it? email me gayatri.overseas@yahoo.com
Jo Stone on May 9th, 2009 1:36 pm
I have been a health insurance agent in US for 30 years and am exploring whether this would be an area to segway into. Any comments or suggestions?
jstone3836@bellsouth.net
Asim on May 25th, 2009 10:52 am
I am located in Dallas-Fort Worth are of Texas area and interested in forming a mutually beneficial business relationship to offer healthcare travel. Please contact me at the e-mail:- Kissana@aol.com for further discussion.
Zaib on August 10th, 2009 7:10 pm
Hi I am based in the UK and planning to set up an agency. Established medical tourism facilitators/agencies in India and elsewhere please contact to discuss mutual business relatinship: greatzaib007@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
Anurag on August 17th, 2009 12:11 pm
Hi Zaib,
We are a medical tourism company based out of New Delhi. Tell me how can we work together. I can be reached at nihalchandani@gmail.com.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Sanjeev Mehta on August 22nd, 2009 4:51 am
Dear Friend,
I anybody has business plan to work for Medical Tourism. I am Dr.Sanjeev Mehta and soon launching a company for same in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. If you are interested for some kind of mutually benefiting tie up, pl do writ me your plans.
Thanking you
Yours
Dr.Sanjeev Mehta
NCLEX nurse on September 11th, 2009 8:34 am
As a nurse student in the philippines, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you
Nazem Ahmad on October 27th, 2009 11:49 pm
Hello,
We are in the preliminary stages of developing an agency here in Los Angeles, CA. We have a group of working professionals (medical doctor, dentist, and chiropractor) that are looking for surgeons abroad in different fields that we can create a business relationship with. Please contact myself at nazem.ahmad@nomaholdings.com to further discuss the opportunity.
Owais on February 26th, 2010 1:42 am
Hi,
I’m in the preliminary stages of starting a Premium Medical Tourism company operating out of UK and catering to the global audience. Anyone interested in strategic partnerships, kindly reply to this. Strong network developing already in South Asia, primarily in India with exclusive tie-ups. Contact me at owaisaltaf@gmail.com to further discuss potential link-ups.
geeta on March 21st, 2010 10:04 pm
This is good news for the medical industry.They need to create win win situation.If not you some other will walk away with a cake!When we are sure of our medical fraternity and hospitality why not use this opportunity?
Hitesh on March 22nd, 2010 8:50 pm
Hi Mr Sanjiv Mehta,
i am willing to enter in this industry.
i am from Gujarat so if it possible, try to reply me on rakholiya.2010@gmail.com
Sanjay Shashank on April 11th, 2010 5:25 am
Dear Dr Mehta,
I am planning to get in to thi venture very soon . Iam based at Delhi and would like to be associated with you
Sanjay
christalan on April 25th, 2010 3:58 am
I would like to start a business in spa resort and tour operation assistance foreign help/investment in the village of kerala (India)with peoples participation soon. pls convey or contact immediately to
christalanp@yahoo.com
christalan on April 25th, 2010 4:07 am
I would like to start a village spa resort and tour operation for the tourist assistance in kerala, india. I look forward to assistance and mutual beneficiary participation from hopeful and sincere investors/ personalities/agencies.pls contact.- christalanp@yahoo.com
Abu Galib on May 3rd, 2010 4:45 pm
hi everyone,
I want to start a medical tourism company in USA. I am currently in USA. please visit my bio at :
http://cid-391956c2d2656a18.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public
http://www.4shared.com/account/dir/33179371/16555d8/sharing.html?rnd=74
abhik moitra on June 12th, 2010 3:14 am
Hi all,
It is good to see so many people looking to enter into this business. Having developed a business for on of the leading hospitals in the field of Medical Tourism (I prefer calling it International Business of Health Care)in last couple of years from a scratch to 3000+ patients in a year, I have seen many of such bussiness hit the roof and more of them go down the drain. I will caution every one that if you are not seriously interested, you should not waste your money and time. For those who are really interested, here are a few simple tips;
Medical Tourism Business
Defining and Understanding Medical Tourism:
It is business where a person travels from one country to other country in search of Affordable Health Care which is equal to / better than in his country of residence due to medical or aesthetic needs.
It gives the destination hospital a chance to make a highly profitable business
Why Patients are Traveling:
Travel to get good medical care
Travel to avoid exorbitant costs
Travel to get the best of medical service
Travel to shorten long waiting times
Why Hospitals want to be in this space:
For Hospitals, it is just another avenue of high margin business.
Countries from where the patients are traveling are identified markets where you can sell your products with more profits.
International Patients are a segment of customers available
What role can an entrepreneur play in Medical Tourism Business:
• Bridge the gap between a willing patient and a hospital
• Offer value ad by providing ad on services
• Proving complete platform for easy medical travel
How is this profit making business:
• The Medical Tourism Company earns out of Hospitals in terms of revenue sharing
• Earns out of logistic support
• Earns from Concierge services
Who must do this business:
• People with a flair for networking
• People with acquaintances in medical world outside India
• Travel Companies with inbound experience
• Medical Practitioners
• Hospitals
What do we need to start this business on a smaller scale:
• Patience and willingness
• 1 computer with internet connection
• 1 phone with international dial
• Little bit of money
What do we need to start this business on large scale:
• Vision and willingness
• Money to invest
• People to work and travel
How to start this:
I will be happy to help. Feel free to Contact: abhik.moitra @highbeamglobal.com
sage on June 25th, 2010 10:06 am
I recently bought a 3 level very spacious home in Negril and want to start Medical Tourism Business as a Middleman. I do not have a lot of money to start up but I have a lot of knowledge working with world reknown hospitals in toronto.
I am moving back home and would like to generate an incomeand at the same time contribute to the Jamaican community.
Vikram makkar on July 21st, 2010 6:37 pm
Hi I am based in Australia and I am interested in starting medical tourism business in India . My relatives in India are doctors and they also have solid doctor base in India working from long time in this profession .I need some help what are the requirements to start and how can I start ?
Melaney Phillips on August 7th, 2010 10:33 am
I will be moving to Costa Rica late November 2010 and would like to start a medical tourism business there. Any set up help would be greatly appreciated. Any other North American expats interested in joining me in this venture?
hardeep on October 25th, 2010 9:36 pm
hi,
I have a work experience of eight years in the tourism industry and now working on a project to set up a medical tourism company . I have secured all the links required with the hospitals . I am looking for partners in USA, Canada and UK to work with on mutually beneficial terms. Call me on 0091-9416395346 to discuss the details and join the group of professionally trained and motivated people.
hardeep on October 26th, 2010 1:06 am
OR drop a mail at waytoguide@gmail.com
Dr.Shailesh on January 1st, 2011 6:18 am
Hello To all!!
Greetings from me.
This is Dr.Shailesh from Pune( MH)
I have completed my B.A.M.S. from Rajiv Gandhi University Bangalore
I want to know about the job opportunity in Medical Tourism as well as In Spa Industry. Please Guide me as well as please do forward me any references or any suggestions . my Mail is drshailesh16@hotmail.com
Best Wishes
Have a nice time.
Thanks & Regards
Dr.Shailesh
ripan on January 7th, 2011 9:25 am
Hi,
I am starting a medical tourism company based in new Delhi, India. Looking for partners in USA, Canada, UK, Japan. Along with providing medical facilities, I am also looking forward to provide retreat and spa services. please get back to me by email. ripanmodgill@gmail.com
Vikas on January 18th, 2011 4:50 am
Hi All,
I have begun a medical tourism company in India. Looking for genuine partners and associates.
Kindly contact me at vikas3069@gmail.com
Soni on January 27th, 2011 11:54 pm
Hi All,
I am working with a reputed hospital in central delhi. This is a cardio-pulmonary superspeciality hospital. I wish to start medical tourism business at my hosital.
Kindly contact me at soni_20987@yahoo.co.in
Deepak on March 3rd, 2011 12:38 am
Prime Consultancy is a medical tourism service provider that links the space between oversees patients and health service provider in India. We are in process of expansion and are looking for partners in USA, Canada and UK to work with on mutually beneficial terms. Those interested kindly contact at support@mediprimeindia.com to discuss further potential link-ups.
BINU SHARMA on April 19th, 2011 5:43 pm
HELLO TO ALL !! I HAVE DONE MY M.PHIL IN MEDICAL TOURISM FROM NAGALAND UNIVERSITY IN 2009 ALSO IAM HOLDING MBA AND MA DEGREES plus 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE- PRESENTLY I WORK AS A LECTURER IN A KOREAN COMPANY AT NEW DELHI– BEEN ABROAD ALSO SUCH AS MAURITIUS AND GERMANY– IAM LOOKING FOR A SUITABLE OPENING IN MEDICAL TOURISM INDUSTRY –YOU ME CONTACT ME AT MY E.MAIL ID hellogoa@hotmail.com
REGARDS
BINU SHARMA
Mahesh Gauthwal on May 6th, 2011 3:09 am
Dear Friend,
Hi,if anybody has business plan to work for Medical Tourism. I am mahesh gauthwal and soon launching a company in delhi, mumbai, gujrat, ahmedabad. If you are interested for some kind of mutually benefiting tie up, pl do writ me your plans.
Thanking you
Mahesh Gauthwal
9811618269
M.H.Zahedi on May 23rd, 2011 8:57 am
Hi I am based in the IRAN and planning to set up an Company.I am interested in starting medical tourism business in IRAN.I am looking for company’s medical tourism in another country for corporate .please contact me whit e_mail:mhz_shiraz@yahoo.com
Taras on June 20th, 2011 5:18 pm
Medical tourism in the U.S. became an ultra competitive environment. I recently listened to a NPR radio show that talked about how competitive the market has become in recent years. in 2009 there were two dosen of companies. Today there is over 60, according to NPR.
Sunil V Kubal on October 14th, 2011 7:05 am
I have been working in the Pharmaceutical field for last 18 years & have been interacting with Drs. I find that Indian Drs are very well qualified & skilled. To open up these advantages to the world i am starting Medical tourism Marketting in Mumbai (Bombay). Any one who is interested from US/UAE/South African countries to collaberate can contact me on my email id sunilvkubal@gmail.com, since i have been in touch with Drs for 18 years & have developed excellent relationship with Drs, the patients will get the best treatment.
Jonathan on October 16th, 2011 5:47 pm
i am starting a medical tourism agency in Brooklyn NY. I am a manager at a south Brooklyn Emergency room, seeking international contacts for potential customer base, large southeast Asian/eastern European population in south Brooklyn, upper income artistic highly educated relatively low insured crowd in north Brooklyn, huge potential population customer base
Shaj on December 15th, 2011 4:11 am
Dear Jonathan
Would like work out a mutual benefit plan with you in MT. Please write to me at – designoffshore@gmail.com
M S A KHAN on December 21st, 2011 11:26 am
Dear friends , aim health professional working as radiographer in oman since last 23 years, planning to establish med.tourism services in hyderabad india, Your valuable comments are wel come. Tx,Reply through my email.
J Mitra on January 12th, 2012 7:48 pm
Hi I am based in Canada and I am interested in starting medical tourism business in India . My brother-in-law in India is a doctor and has a solid doctor base in India. He is in this profession for a very long time and has lots of contacts with various nursing homes and hospitals. I need some help regarding what are the requirements to start and how can I start ?
Shekhar Sharma on January 15th, 2012 8:05 am
Dear J Mitra
I am Shekhar in india and soon going to start a MT business here and looking for partnership in Canada who can do the partnership with our company and can send us the patients from there, we have many links in Hospitals in India so if you are interested pls do mail me on shekhar1706@gmail.com.
Regards
Shekhar
Shekhar Sharma on January 15th, 2012 8:10 am
Dear Jonathan
I am Shekhar from india and soon going to start a MT business here and looking for partnership in different counties who can do the partnership with our company and can send us the patients from there, we have many links in Hospitals in India so if you are interested pls do mail me on shekhar1706@gmail.com.
Regards
Shekhar
Mr.Jay Jayandra on February 12th, 2012 7:50 am
Hi Jonathan
i have been studying this industry for the past 6 months and have noticed the competition build up which would only indicate the need for such a service. But the demand is also growing.
But I have noticed many short coming in the field and if these short comings are addressed we can build a very and successful business. I am based in London but am interested in asian and east european countries. If you are interested please contact.
Jay on February 12th, 2012 7:52 am
Hi Jonathan
I have been studying this industry for the past 6 months and have noticed the competition build up which would only indicate the need for such a service. But the demand is also growing.
But I have noticed many short coming in the field and if these short comings are addressed we can build a very and successful business. I am based in London but am interested in asian and east european countries. If you are interested please contact(sjayandra@yahoo.com).
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