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Do I need to fly business or first class after my surgery?
Depending on the type of surgery you have undergone, it may be wise to purchase tickets in first or business class. This is especially true for orthopedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery – where you need to be comfortable and require extra space. For simpler procedures, it might not matter.

Should I request a wheelchair for my return trip?
If you have undergone any medical tourism procedure that limits your mobility such as the surgeries mentioned above, it would be best to request a wheelchair from the airline or through us.

What do I do if I have complications upon returning home?
Ideally, you should have an aftercare arrangement with some local doctor. In our experience, in most cases this kind of support system ensures more comfort for the patient.

Can I speak to my international provider after I come home?
Yes this can be arranged on request.

Are there any Hidden Costs?
Some hidden costs can occur like unexpected complications, longer hospital stay, extra medication or treatment at the hospital, medicines to be purchased once you move to the hotel, and extra charges specific to hotels / recovery facilities, transportation etc. Sometimes a pre existing medical condition may require additional charges.

How Much Should I Budget for My Medical Tourism Trip?
Your particular lifestyle, the medical tourism destination, and the type of medical tourism procedure you will be undergoing will dictate, to a large degree, how much money you will be spending. What about your lifestyle preferences? Do you plan to stay at a five star hotel or are you comfortable “roughing” it at a local bed and breakfast?

The type of medical tourism procedure or medical tourism treatment you are undergoing will also play a large part in your decision of where to stay and what you will do. A medical tourism patient undergoing open heart surgery or a knee replacement will require extra care and very comfortable conditions after leaving the hospital. Not the same case for someone coming for a dental bridge.

Many of the expenses of a medical tourism trip will be the same as those of a “normal” trip or vacation. At the very minimum you will need to budget for airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation requirements and meals. Sightseeing tours and souvenirs are also a real possibility, particularly if you are traveling with a companion.

 

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