Kim Wherley
• Science • 2010-10
• Science • 2010-10
Medical tourism is when patients choose to travel to another country to acquire more affordable, quality health and dental care. A rapidly advancing industry, although not new by any means, medical tourism is the solution to dental and health challenges that many patients face, worldwide. There is an array of terms used for this industry: global healthcare, heath travel, medical travel, cross-border healthcare, heath care abroad and medical vacations just to name a few. Currently, India, Thailand and Malaysia are of the most popular destinations within this industry. In Europe many will cross borders to enjoy the benefits of alternative and less expensive health and dental care offered by their neighboring country. However, few people know that Mexico has fantastic health and dental care for a fraction of the price and without the long flights and expensive tickets! Why travel to Mexico for dental and health care? The answers are simple: Cost of care, quality of care, proven alternative medical and dental treatments not available in the U.S. as well as many other countries and proximity to the United States and Canada.
The cost of dental and health care can be as low as 10 -60% of the price for a treatment or procedure in Mexico compared to prices in the United States. Patients can also take advantage of the affordable accommodations including hotels, resorts, vacation homes, RV parks and more. In addition, Mexico offers amazing cuisine, fresh organic fruits and vegetables and if by the ocean or sea will offer a whole slew of freshly caught seafood daily at a fraction of U.S. prices.
The dental and health care offered to patients in Mexico is of the highest quality. The service and “beside manners” provided by the physicians, nurses and staff are above and beyond the average American’s standard experience. House calls 24hrs a day are still in good fashion and a long conversation with your Doctor is not at all out of the question.
Mexico, like many other countries involved in medical tourism, is a destination for many progressive, alternative treatments and procedures. Doctors are able to customize treatments and procedures to each patient. For example, in Tijuana on the Baja California Penninsula (about 20 minutes directly south of San Diego) there are many excellent doctors that have extended the lifespan, increased the quality of life and in some cases cured the terminally ill using a holistic or alternative approach. Surgeries, whether cosmetic, orthopedic, cardiac, optical, dental and more are at world-class standards. There are excellent, high-quality hospitals and clinics within the metropolitan of Tijuana, as well as a number of great private clinics and hospitals just down the road in the beautiful beach towns of Rosarito (10 minutes south of Tijuana) and Ensenada (45 minutes south). Many physicians, surgeons, nurses, dentists, etc. are bi-lingual and have partial, if not, a complete education and training in the United States and Europe. In addition, in many cases, Mexico will have access to new technologies and are able to perform proven, safe, extensively researched procedures and treatments anywhere from 1-5 years prior to the U.S. introducing these to the public.
And finally, Mexico’s convenient location in proximity to the U.S. and Canada can allow for a much cheaper travel ticket than those other alternative locations of India, Thailand and Malaysia, saving patients even more money! If flying to receive treatment in Tijuana, there is no need to fly internationally as many patients will fly to San Diego and travel just 20 minutes south to Baja California home of Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada. It is safe to say that ticket prices for traveling to Cancun, Puerto Vallarte, Los Cabos, Monterrey, Mexico City, La Paz and many more cities of Mexico will not cost near what it would to travel to Asia. Lastly, travel time is significantly less.
“Now, wait a minute… you mean to tell me that one can travel to Mexico (which is way closer than Asia) to get high-quality, affordable, progressive and alternative health and dental care, as well as take a vacation, AND pay less than what it would have for the procedure alone in the U.S.?” you ask. Yes, that’s right. Mexico has the answers to the currently increasing economic and medical needs for the average U.S. citizen. With its easy access, gorgeous scenery, caring medical and dental professionals, as well as an unbreakable spirit, Mexico offers hope and solutions to patients worldwide.
The cost of dental and health care can be as low as 10 -60% of the price for a treatment or procedure in Mexico compared to prices in the United States. Patients can also take advantage of the affordable accommodations including hotels, resorts, vacation homes, RV parks and more. In addition, Mexico offers amazing cuisine, fresh organic fruits and vegetables and if by the ocean or sea will offer a whole slew of freshly caught seafood daily at a fraction of U.S. prices.
The dental and health care offered to patients in Mexico is of the highest quality. The service and “beside manners” provided by the physicians, nurses and staff are above and beyond the average American’s standard experience. House calls 24hrs a day are still in good fashion and a long conversation with your Doctor is not at all out of the question.
Mexico, like many other countries involved in medical tourism, is a destination for many progressive, alternative treatments and procedures. Doctors are able to customize treatments and procedures to each patient. For example, in Tijuana on the Baja California Penninsula (about 20 minutes directly south of San Diego) there are many excellent doctors that have extended the lifespan, increased the quality of life and in some cases cured the terminally ill using a holistic or alternative approach. Surgeries, whether cosmetic, orthopedic, cardiac, optical, dental and more are at world-class standards. There are excellent, high-quality hospitals and clinics within the metropolitan of Tijuana, as well as a number of great private clinics and hospitals just down the road in the beautiful beach towns of Rosarito (10 minutes south of Tijuana) and Ensenada (45 minutes south). Many physicians, surgeons, nurses, dentists, etc. are bi-lingual and have partial, if not, a complete education and training in the United States and Europe. In addition, in many cases, Mexico will have access to new technologies and are able to perform proven, safe, extensively researched procedures and treatments anywhere from 1-5 years prior to the U.S. introducing these to the public.
And finally, Mexico’s convenient location in proximity to the U.S. and Canada can allow for a much cheaper travel ticket than those other alternative locations of India, Thailand and Malaysia, saving patients even more money! If flying to receive treatment in Tijuana, there is no need to fly internationally as many patients will fly to San Diego and travel just 20 minutes south to Baja California home of Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada. It is safe to say that ticket prices for traveling to Cancun, Puerto Vallarte, Los Cabos, Monterrey, Mexico City, La Paz and many more cities of Mexico will not cost near what it would to travel to Asia. Lastly, travel time is significantly less.
“Now, wait a minute… you mean to tell me that one can travel to Mexico (which is way closer than Asia) to get high-quality, affordable, progressive and alternative health and dental care, as well as take a vacation, AND pay less than what it would have for the procedure alone in the U.S.?” you ask. Yes, that’s right. Mexico has the answers to the currently increasing economic and medical needs for the average U.S. citizen. With its easy access, gorgeous scenery, caring medical and dental professionals, as well as an unbreakable spirit, Mexico offers hope and solutions to patients worldwide.
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