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Dental Tourism in Costa Rica

Officially called the Republic of Costa Rica, it is counted among the oldest democracies in the world. Dental tourism in Costa Rica accounts for a large part of its tourism earnings each year. Often visited by medical tourists from the nearby US and Canada, it is one of the most popular dental tourism destinations in […]

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Plastic Surgery – India

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website , plastic surgery in India may have very old accounts, dating back to as early as 800 BC when ancient Indian physicians performed skin grafting. The expertise of the present-day Indian plastic surgeons may very well make these early physicians proud, as this South Asian country […]

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Surgery in India

Included among the lists of top medical tourism destinations in the world, India is becoming more and more popular with people who need excellent healthcare for lower costs. Surgery in India is performed by highly-skilled surgeons in JCI accredited hospitals that rival the best hospitals in North America and Europe. The most popular procedures sought […]

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Medical Tourism Infographic

Traveling Abroad for Surgery

In reporting about global medical tourism in November 2010, the World Health Organization used a study by consulting company Deloitte. The report stated that an estimated 750,000 Americans traveled outside the US for various health services in the year 2007. This number is expected to go up to 1.6 million by the end of 2012.

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Gastric Banding in India

Obesity is not just a problem of being big and not fitting into the clothes one wants. When ignored and allowed to go on, it can lead to  many complications, many of which can be life threatening. The reality is that obesity is on the rise in many parts of the world, including the United […]

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Dental Implants in Los Algodones

Most people in Canada and the US do not have dental insurance coverage. Dental treatments are very expensive in the US and other  developed countries and often people don’t bother to have their missing teeth or dental problems fixed because they cannot afford the high prices. Dental implants are, in particular, extremely expensive. The National […]

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