Medical tourism in India has advanced surgical cells specializing in cardiology and offers services for successful Alcohol septal ablation.

Thoracoscopic surgery in India to cure severe lung diseases has proved to be successful in curing many patients having spinal cord disorders.

A large number of international hospitals offering medical tourism will introduce their full range of world-class healthcare services at the upcoming MedHealth and Wellness 2009 exhibition, which will be held on October 19-21 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Seeb.

Medical costs in India are only 1/3rd or 1/4th of the costs at comparable hospitals in the US, Europe or South Africa, a medical referrals agency said today.

According to Chamber, domestic ayurvedic industry market which is currently estimated at Rs.3000 crore will go up to over Rs. 5000 crore in next 2 years in view of rising demand for ayurvedic therapy and products.

The South Korean government announced medical tourism as one of its 17 next-generation growth engines. It set the goal to create a medical tourism boom following countries such as Thailand, Singapore and India.

With government initiatives to promote the country as a medical tourism hub, medical tourist arrivals in Malaysia are expected to grow continuously in coming years.

A heart surgery will cost around $50,000 in the US, while in India it can be done for only $10,000, including operation cost, accommodation and post operative stay with a companion.

Fortunately, all of these concerns can be put to rest with proper research and preparation. The more you learn beforehand, the easier and more comfortable the experience will be

If you are insured, and your employer offers a health reimbursement account (HRA), a company like Satori World Medical would be a good place to start your medical travel inquiries.