Why Does It Cost So Much Less?
The difference in cost isn't caused by a lack of quality, but because a good portion of health care costs in the U.S. and UK are tied up in administrative(labor cost) and insurance costs.


What about Quality?
All the institutions we deal with have the highest medical standards in the industry. Many of the doctors have been educated & worked in the USA or a developed European country. Many hospitals cannot be differentiated from the ones in USA once inside them. Many of our partners have a strategic partnership with a leading US institution such as Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical International.

Also, unlike many other places, there are no waiting lists.


Can I know the Doctors Credentials?
Yes, we provide you the doctor's professional credentials.


Do I need to tell my doctor?
You are not required to tell your doctor at home. However, we recommend that you discuss your thoughts about having a medical procedure abroad with your general practitioner. We can facilitate correspondence between your doctor and the relevant physician at one of our partner facilities if you wish.


What should I tell my doctor?
First reaction of your doctor may be immediate approval or in some cases skepticism. Provide them more details on the credentials of the medical facility that you are considering, the physician’s background & other trip associated information (we can help you in this regards). This should address your doctors concern, if any. Twenty five percent of the physicians in the USA are from overseas, so US physicians are quite aware of the global medical care quality.

In rare cases if your doctor is against medical tourism, encourage him to do a research on the medical care facility & physicians we deal with. He/She will be surprised to know that these are better equipped than many local facilities.


Do the Doctors & medical Staff Speak English?
Yes. We make sure that you can communicate effectively with prospective doctors even before your trip.


If I’m taking a companion, when can he or she travel?
The companion can travel with you. They would need a valid passport & visa as well. We can again help in this regards.


Where Do I Stay?
This is again where we come to your assistance. As an individual not only finding the right medical center could be disquiet, but also the right accommodation that meets your & your companions comfort. Before you leave for your trip, we work with you to make sure you are confirmed in an accommodation of your choice & liking.


Does Medical Tourism Corporation Give Healthcare Advice?
Although we have a leading physician in our Board of advisors, we don’t give any medical advice. Your primary care physician or the physician you choose from our network can do it.


What Happens If I Need Follow-up?
Follow-up, if needed can be done by a doctor of your liking in your home country.


What Does Medical Tourism Corporation Charge?
Based on your information, we provide you a free cost estimate with details of medical facilities & physicians.

We don’t mark up the medical or travel related expenses. Our service costs you nothing. You save due to the special airfare or hotel rates that we can arrange.

If I deal directly with the hospital will my medical expenses cost less?

No. The hospital charges the same. The benefit you have with us is that we help you find the best fit without you having to do hundreds of hours of research on your own.

Plus unlike an overseas hospital we provide a complete package support (pre trip planning & destination support).


Why Should I Choose Medical Tourism Corporation?
• Offices in USA & overseas.

• Eminent Board of Advisors. Physician with patient care experience in USA, UK & India.

• More you can learn in the About Us section.


What do you do with my information?
We recognize the importance of confidentiality of your medical and health-related information. To serve your medical needs, we pass your information to our network of hospitals for their appraisal. More you can read in the Health Privacy & Confidentiality Statement.


How Do I Get Started?
Complete the online application form which will give us a good idea of your needs. We will get back to you.


Where are you located?
We are based in Plano, TX in USA. We also have a physical office in India. Also, we have agents in other part of the world where out network health providers are located.


What If Something Goes Wrong?
We can be reached via phone and email and would be available to help in every way possible to make you comfortable. The Medical centers we deal with have invested millions of Dollars & would not like to have the adverse affect of any negative publicity affecting their business. They take great care to make sure that the patient is satisfied.

Again, this does not mean errors cannot & will not happen. Here (To Err is Human Link: http://www.iom.edu/Object.File/Master/4/117/ToErr-8pager.pdf) is an interesting reading on medical errors in the USA published by Institute of medicine few years back.


Why are US physicians willing to recommend getting treatment overseas?
In many cases the physician cannot suggest any feasible procedure to the patient in the USA, due it be out of the financial reach of the patient. Also, many super specialist physicians are already overbooked.


Does Medical Tourism Corporation not hurt the US or UK medical system?
On the contrary, Medical Tourism Corporation helps people who cannot afford a medical procedure due to their finances or due to a long wait list. These people have to silently suffer & are liable to be less productive.


Isn't it expensive to travel overseas for treatment?
Compare to the savings in the medical costs, travel cost is usually negligible.


What's included in the cost of care?
The quote we provide will include everything: trip planning, travel, accommodation, hospital, medicines, physician & consultation fees & recuperation. Also the various tourist options while you are recuperating after the procedure (based on your interest & your physicians approval).


Can I have more than one medical procedure at the same time?
Yes, it is possible. This will again depend on case by case basis. This may be more cost beneficial.


Who will be dealing with details of my case during my trip?
Each patient is assigned to a case-manager (CM) who will take care of all details relating to their visit and successful return & recovery. At the time you arrive at the destination airport you will meet our representative who will take you to the medical facility and make sure your trip is comfortable & to your expectations.

Also, you will have an option of getting a mobile phone, where you can call anywhere worldwide.


Step-by-step, how does the process work?
Refer flowchart


What if I can't find the procedure I'm interested in on your website?
It is very possible that the procedure you are looking for is not listed in our application form or website. Still there is good chance we cover it. Provide us query on what you are looking for & we can update you.


Is Medical Tourism right for me?
Ultimately it’s a personal decision.


Will I need any travel documents?
Yes, depending upon which country you are located & where you are going for the medical care you will need a valid passport & Visa (we help you with this regards as well).


What patients are most likely to use the Medical Tourism?
In case the medical insurance does not cover an expensive procedure at home, or the co pay is very high or the medical procedure in not available at home or even in cases where there is a long queue for getting the medical help in the home country.

I don’t know anything about my destination country. Will I be safe? How will I get around?

You will not be left alone without help anywhere, unless you choose to. Before your trip you will be briefed on what to expect.


What are the risks?
There is an inherent risk in every medical procedure. Our focus is to minimize the risks involved by working only with accredited hospitals and certified medical professionals who deliver the highest quality of care.

For example, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Center in Delhi, India performs nearly 15,000 heart operations each year, and surprisingly the death rate among patients during surgery is only 0.8 percent. This is less than half the equivalent rate in most major hospitals in the United States.


Do I need to get inoculated?
Although you are NOT REQUIRED, the CDC recommends immunizations. They are different for different countries. We guide you on this depending upon the country that you decide to visit.


Package Inclusions
• Pre surgical consultations.
• Transport to and from the Airport or Hotel if required
• Surgeon and Anesthetist fees in relation with the operation
• Operation theatre fees and medical and surgical appliances costs in relation with the operation
• Nursing care, diagnostic and therapeutic services costs during in-patient stay at the Hospital in relation with the operation.
• In-patient drugs and dressing, implants
• In-patient X-ray and physiotherapy as prescribed by Surgeon
• In-patient accommodation and meals.


What does the cost for surgical treatment excludes?
• Any drugs prescribed following Patient's discharge from the Hospital

• Any care service relating to any complication arising which is not related to Patient's Surgical Treatment (additional costs will be charged to Patient in accordance with the Hospital's standard charges prevailing at the time of the complication.)

• Any service care relating to major complication arising during Patient's operation which necessitates Patient's transfer into an Internal or External Specialized Intensive Care Unit. Additional costs relating to the said major complication treatment will be charged to the patient in accordance with the standard charges prevailing at the time of the complication.

• Any in-patient stay extension in the Hospital with regard to the initial length of hospitalization in relation with Patient's surgical treatment and decided for medical reasons between Patient and Surgeon. (In such an event, costs relating to the in-patient stay extension will be charged to the Patient and paid by the Patient immediately to the Hospital.)