Medical Treatment Abroad For British Citizens

Going Abroad for Coronary Bypass Surgery from the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:52:57 +0000

While coronary artery bypass surgery is covered under the National Health Service in the U.K., heart disease sufferers must often be on a waiting list for surgery and take the risk of having a heart attack in the meantime. The great news is that one can travel to countries overseas like India and Thailand who have state of the art hospitals and Western trained doctors who can perform your coronary artery bypass surgery at a fraction of the cost of Western countries, including the flight, the stay and the surgery and doctor�??s visits.

The coronary artery bypass surgery is performed by well trained heart surgeons, board certified in their area of specialty and often trained in Western countries. They often have hundreds of coronary artery bypass surgeries in the past. The hospitals are ultra modern and the staff of nurses and others are highly trained and helpful to you throughout your stay. The surgical suites are completely modern with up to date equipment and facilities.

When you travel overseas, you will be put up in a luxury hotel complete with all the amenities. You will have a personal contact person who will help you get to and from your doctors�?? appointments. You will meet with the surgeon to discuss your surgery and then will be admitted to the hospital. You will have your surgery in pristine surroundings and will remain in the hospital for several days after your procedure. Afterward, you will be discharged back to your hotel to continue your rehabilitation and to plan your trip back to the U.K.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Outside the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:37:55 +0000

While gastric bypass surgery and treatment is covered under the National Health Plan in the UK, not everyone qualifies and it is considered elective surgery, meaning there can be a long wait before you get your surgery. Fortunately, there are surgery centres in countries overseas that can perform a modern gastric bypass surgery at a fraction of the cost you�??d pay in a western country�??often at fifty to seventy five percent savings. We�??re talking about countries like India and Thailand, where modern-trained doctors are ready to do your surgery without a waiting list.

Your bariatric surgeons are well trained to do weight loss surgery and have often trained in Western countries like the UK and the US. They are familiar with the most modern methods of weight loss surgery and will discuss the right procedure with you. The hospital is ultra modern and the staff is well trained in their respective fields. The surgery suites are modern as well and are well equipped to handle anything that might come up.

When you arrive in your overseas location, you will be put up in a luxury hotel with all the amenities you�??ll need. You�??ll receive personal assistance in making and keeping your doctors�?? appointments and in scheduling your surgery. You will meet with a dietician who will help you understand what eating will be like following the procedure. At the time of your surgery, you will be transferred to the hospital and will have your procedure. You�??ll stay in the hospital for a few days after the surgery and then go back to the hotel to plan your trip home.

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Total Knee Replacement Outside the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:34:27 +0000

Even though, total knee replacement is covered under the National Health Service in the U.K., it is still considered an elective surgery and as such is not deemed urgent. There are often long waiting lists and you might have to wait an extended period of time before you get your surgery done. Fortunately, there is the opportunity of having your total knee replacement overseas in hospitals located in countries like India. Such places can do your total knee replacement at a fraction of the cost of the same procedure done in Western countries. The savings can be as much as fifty to seventy percent.

The doctors you�??ll meet overseas are extremely well trained, often at facilities in the U.S. and the U.K. They work at ultra modern hospitals and surgery centers with well trained staff who speak English and are familiar with modern techniques. The implant itself is the same as you�??d get in the U.K. and is well made for durability. The surgery suite is well equipped to handle whatever comes their way in doing your knee replacement surgery.

When you arrive from the U.K., you will be registered at a luxury hotel, complete with all the amenities you�??ll need. You will receive personal assistance to help you make and keep your doctors�?? appointments and to set you up for surgery. When you have your surgery, you will move from the hotel to the hospital and after the surgery you will remain in the hospital for rehabilitation for a few days. Afterward you will go back to the hospital to plan your trip home.

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Total Hip Replacement Outside the U.K. While total hip replacement surgery is covered under the National...

Total Hip Replacement Outside the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:53 +0000

While total hip replacement surgery is covered under the National Health Service in the U.K., it is considered an elective surgery and as such is not deemed urgent. There are often long waiting lists and you might have to wait an extended period of time before you get your surgery done. Luckily, there is the opportunity of having your total hip replacement overseas in countries like India and Thailand. Such places can do your total hip replacement at a fraction of the cost of the same procedure done in Western countries. The savings can be as much as fifty to seventy percent.

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Total Knee Replacement Outside the U.K. Even though, total knee replacement is covered under the National...

Liver Transplant Outside of the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:25:55 +0000

While liver transplants are covered under the National Health Service, there is often a complete lack of livers on the transplant list and the wait is often too long for sufferers to bear. This leaves open the option of having a liver transplant done in a foreign country like India or Thailand, where the laws are different and livers are more readily available. Imagine getting your liver transplant without having to wait! This is what�??s possible with the added benefit that you can have this done at a fraction of the cost of liver transplants in Western countries�??often at a fifty to seventy five percent savings.

Your transplant surgeon is well trained in liver transplants and has often trained in Western countries like the UK or the US. The surgeon often has done hundreds of surgeries in the past already and is ready to perform your surgery. The staff is well trained as well and the hospital is state of the art and modern. The surgical suite is modern as well and has all of the equipment necessary to perform your surgery without difficulty.

When you arrive from the UK, you will be put up in a luxury hotel, completely with all the amenities. You�??ll receive a personal representative who will help you get through your doctors�?? appointments, dialysis and schedule your surgery. When it is time for your surgery, you will be admitted to the hospital and will have your surgery. After the surgery, you will remain in the hospital for a few days and will then be discharged to your hotel to plan your trip home.

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Kidney Transplant Outside of the U.K. While kidney transplants are covered under the National Health Service,...

Kidney Transplant Outside of the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:14:50 +0000

While kidney transplants are covered under the National Health Service, there is a woeful lack of kidneys on the kidney transplant list and the wait is often too long for sufferers to bear. This leaves open the option of having a kidney transplant done in a foreign country like India or Thailand, where the laws are different and kidneys are more readily available. Imagine getting your kidney transplant without having to wait! This is what�??s possible with the added benefit that you can have this done at a fraction of the cost of kidney transplants in Western countries�??often at a fifty to seventy five percent savings.

Your kidney transplant surgeon is well trained in kidney transplants and has often trained in Western countries like the UK or the US. The surgeon often has hundreds of surgeries under his belt already and is ready to perform your surgery. The staff is well trained as well and the hospital is state of the art and modern. The surgical suite is modern as well and has all of the equipment necessary to perform your surgery without difficulty.

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Liver Transplant Outside of the U.K. While liver transplants are covered under the National Health Service,...

Dental Treatment Outside of the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:11:59 +0000

While some dental treatment is covered under the National Health Service in the UK, cosmetic dentistry procedures are not covered and even those that are covered may be deferred due to long waiting lists for procedures. The exciting news is that there are state of the art dental clinics and surgery centers that can take care of all your cosmetic and other dental needs in countries like India and Thailand. The costs of such procedures are a fraction of the cost of similar procedures in the UK, often with savings of fifty to seventy percent over what you�??d have to pay in the UK.

The dental clinics are state of the art and modern; the dental surgeons are extremely well trained, often with training in one of the Western countries like the US or the UK. The surgeons use modern techniques on procedures like bridges, crowns, dental implants, dental veneers, smile whitening and smile makeovers. You can have your procedure in an ultra modern clinic with well trained staff who help the dentist remake your smile.

After you arrive from the UK, you will be put up in a modern luxury hotel with all the amenities you�??ll need. You will have a staff person at your disposal who will help with translation and scheduling. You�??ll meet with the surgeon and will decide on a plan of action. On the day of your procedure, you�??ll receive state of the art anesthesia while your procedure is being done. It may take more than one day to complete your procedure but you can stay at the luxury hotel in the meantime.

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Cosmetic Surgery Outside of the U.K.

pointlocal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:10:03 +0000

Cosmetic surgery is generally not covered under the National Health Service in the UK and the cost of such procedures like liposuction, abdominoplasty, nose jobs, face lifts and chin lifts, is often prohibitive. Fortunately, there are other countries overseas like India and Thailand that have state of the art facilities and staff, and can perform your surgery at a fraction of the cost of the same procedure in the UK. There are savings of at least fifty to seventy percent over the cost you�??d pay in the UK.

The cosmetic surgeons at these facilities are top notch surgeons, often trained in western countries like the UK, the US and Canada. The hospital facilities are ultra modern and look no different from Western hospitals. The equipment is modern and the staff is well trained to handle any kind of cosmetic procedure. The surgical suites are well stocked with modern supplies and equipment.

When you arrive at your overseas location, you will be checked into a luxury hotel with all the amenities you�??ll need. You�??ll receive a personal contact individual who will walk you through the process and help you get to your doctors�?? appointments and your surgery. You will be admitted to the modern hospital and will undergo the procedure or procedures that you and your doctor have agreed upon. You will stay at the hospital for a few days and then will be discharged back to your hotel where you will continue to recover and will plan your trip back home as a new person.

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