Cost Comparison - Asia Medical tourism vs USA

Those are some standard treatments in quality healthcare locations. The good thing for you as an EU or US Medical tourism, when traveling to Asia - you can even combine your necessary health treatment with a holiday in a tropical paradise for the cost of the treatment alone back in your home country!

Cost Comparison

PROCEDURE USA INDIA (USD) THAILAND SINGAPORE

Heart Bypass USD 1,00,000 USD 7,200 USD 11,000 USD 16,500

Angioplasty USD 1,60,000 USD 7,000 USD 10,000 USD 15,000

Hip Replacement USD 43,000 USD 7,100 USD 12,000 USD 9,200

Knee Replacement USD 40,000 USD 8,500 USD 10,000 USD 11,000

Spine Fusion USD 62,000 USD 7,500 USD 8,500 USD 10,000

Lap.Gastric Bypass USD 35,000 USD 9,200 USD 10,200 USD 11,500

Tummy Tuck USD 10,000 USD 4,500 USD 5,500 USD 6,550

Dental Implant USD 10,000 USD 1,500 USD 2,000 USD 2,400

Source By : nomad4ever,saharamedicaltourism

Singapore Night Safari

When Night Safari was inaugurated in Singapore in 1994, it was the first of its kind in the world. The overwhelming popularity of the night tours conducted at the zoo gave impetus to the concept of Night Safari. Nestled in a 40 hectare expanse, the park closely resembles the natural habitat of the animals in the park and is a home to over 1000 animals belonging to around 100 different species. 90% of tropical animals are nocturnal and most active after dusk and it is hence a good idea to catch up with the nocturnal activities of these animals during night. The Safari Park is lit by subtle moonglow lighting to enable the visitors to view the animals.

The Safari Park has been divided into 8 distinctive zones and you can explore the Park either by walking or by taking a tram. The tram ride takes you through the East and West loop passing by a large reservoir and weaving through selected habitats designed specially to replicate the natural environment from the Himalayan Foothills to the Southeast Asian Rainforest and Indian Subcontinent. The walking trials include the Fishing Cat, Forest Giants and Leopard Trail. The Fishing Cat Trails houses fishing cats, barking deer, gharials, ferocious leopard cat, small clawed otters and the Malaysian flying fox which is the largest bat in the world. The Leopard Trail houses leopards, loris, tarsiers and owls. In the Mangrove Trail, one can see various kinds of flying bats. The Forest Giants Trail is a walk through the rainforests where you can spot fling lemurs, bats and snakes. This trail is a botanical display of awesome forest giants, some of which have been there for over hundred years. The exhibits are visible from 41 foot when you choose to walk and from a height of 18 feet if you choose to use the tram

Source By : asiasmedicaltourism

Dr.Lee Chuen Neng Cardiothoracic Surgery from Singapore

Professor Lee Chuen Neng graduated from the University of Singapore in 1975. He completed his general surgery training at the University Department of Surgery, Singapore General Hospital and served as a Lecturer in general surgery before going on to cardiothoracic surgery training. He was trained at the Mayo Clinic from 1983 to 1985 and returned in 1985 to set up the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the National University Hospital, becoming an Associate Professor and Head in the process. He is a Founding Editor of the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals. He is an Examiner to the MMed Surgery (Singapore), FRCS (Edinburgh), Hong Kong College of Surgeons and Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was also a Visiting Professor to the Beijing Medical University. He has 61 publications in international as well as regional journals. He was appointed as Head of Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS on 1 October 2005.

Specialty

• Adult Cardiac Surgery
• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• General Thoracic Surgery

Source by : medicine.nus.edu.sg and ctsnet.org

Health Heart & Vascular Programme by Parkway at Singapore

Comprising over 60 highly qualified cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons, our team's medical, clinical and surgical experience is unrivalled in the region. With the highest concentration of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons under one roof, as well as quality nursing care and cutting-edge technology, our centres are ideal for the treatment of a wide range of cardiac and vascular problems. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from preventive care, advanced diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, to specialised post-operative management and cardiac rehabilitation.

Source by :Parkway Group Healthcare

Mount Elizabeth Hospital in singapore has been

Mount Elizabeth Hospital performs the largest number of cardiac surgeries & neurosurgeries in the private sector in the region.

The hospital is accredited with the Joint Commission International (JCI); and is the first private hospital in Asia to win the Asian Management Award for exceptional people development and management.

Source By: Parkway Group Healthcare

Parkway Group Healthcare in Singapore's leading private healthcare

Parkway Group Healthcare (PGH) runs East Shore, Gleneagles and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, Singapore's leading private healthcare providers with an established reputation for their clinical excellence and service quality.

Supported by 1500 accredited medical specialists, including renowned experts in their fields, Parkway's extensive network of hospitals and centres of excellence form an integrated healthcare system, which patients and physicians can directly access through over 44 medical referral centres (MRCs) across the globe.

Source by : newsweekshowcase

Jurong Bird Park for Medical Travel Singapore

Singapore is one of the most popular Asian tourist destinations and has an array of tourist destinations within its boundaries. Jurong Bird Park is one such tourist destination in Singapore which is known for its unique theme as a Bird Park. It has incorporated several techniques within the park to give the visitors an experience of the natural habitat of 600 species of birds that it houses. The Jurong Bird Park is a 20.2 hectare open-concept park built on the western slope of Jurong hill. The park is a home for more than 8.000 birds from 600 species including penguins, flamingoes, macaws, hornbills, owls, cockatoos, puffins etc. One is sure to be overwhelmed by the variety of exhibits in the park.

Source By :asiasmedicaltourism

Singapore Heart Centre services to overseas patients

National Heart Centre (NHC) of Singapore is the national referral centre for cardiovascular disease in Singapore. It provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiac services to local and overseas patients.

National Heart Centre has a 186-bed capacity, with more than 9,000 inpatient admissions annually. Its multi-disciplinary team of professionals carry out approximately 80,000 outpatient consultations, 75,000 cardiac investigative procedures and over 1,700 operations annually

Source By : MediTravels.

Prof Plastic Surgery at Singapore

Prof Walter Tan Tiang Lee

Plastic Surgery

MBBS (S'pore), M Med (Surgery), FRCSE, FRCSG, FACS, FICS, FCPS (Pak), FACP (Hon), FRACP (Hon), FCPSA (Hon), FRACS (General Surgery), FAMS (Plastic Surgery)

Prof Walter Tan is a Consultant General and Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of Raffles Hospital. His areas of specialty are head and neck surgery, general breast and breast cancer surgery, including breast reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery and laser surgery, and facial rejuvenation (IPL, Q Switch Nd-YAG Laser, Botox and facial fillers).

Source By: Raffles Hospital

The latest in Asia

Medical science is forever changing, and changing for the better. Newer methods that guarantee more efficacy are being invented on a huge scale and any nation that hopes to attract medical tourists simply has to be proficient and technologically adept at all times.

MEDICAL TRAVEL Singapore approached Dr Andrew Khoo, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Centre (a member of the Pacific Healthcare group of healthcare institutions in Singapore).

Dr Khoo explained the many new techniques in the field of invasive as well as non-invasive aesthetic enhancement .The most recent invasive therapy to hit the market is VASER Liposelection that betters liposuction by reducing any damages done to important tissues, nerves or blood vessels during the process; it also gives optimal recovery and efficient results. “Liposuction has been made more effective, particularly in the more difficult to treat areas like the buttock, thigh, chest and back by the advent of VASER liposelection,” says Dr Khoo. “This is a technique where ultrasound energy is used to dissolve the fat prior to liposuction allowing more efficient removal of fat with less discomfort to the patient.” Another novel way of invasive treatment is the use of ratcheted threads, which are threads with tiny hooks on them. “These allow us to achieve facelifts, brow lifts and neck lifts without resorting to extensive surgery,” says Dr Khoo.

Source By: medicaltravel.com.sg

Dental Services at Singapore

Aesthete Smilestudio Dental Services

Dental Services

24 Raffles Place, #02-04, Clifford Centre, Singapore 048621

Aesthetics Dental Surgery

Dental Services

9 Penang Rd, #07-01, Park Mall, Singapore 238459

Alfred Cheng Orthodontic Clinic

Dental Services

3 Mt Elizabeth, #03-03, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510

Align Dental Surgery Pte Ltd

Dental Services

350, Orchard Rd, #15-03, Shaw House, Singapore 238868

Bites & Braces

Dental Services

19 Tanglin Rd, #06-12, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909

Centre For Oral Surgery & Implants

Dental Services

290 Orchard Road, #12-01, Paragon Singapore 238859

Choo Dental Surgery

Dental Services

19 Tanglin Road, #06-26, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909

Dentalworks

Dental Services

290 Orchard Rd, #09-22, Paragon, Singapore 238859

Source By:medicaltravel.com.sg

LASIK - Asia eyes for more medical tourists

The inflow of medical tourists to countries like India, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand is at an all time high. And these travelers are choosing these Asian destinations for procedures like the LASIK. The abundance of accredited medical facilities, qualified health care professionals and the affordability factor play a key role in promoting this trend.LASIK or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is a 30-minute healthcare procedure used to treat vision problems due to nearsightedness. LASIK is a very popular vision correction procedure and involves making a surgical incision in the cornea. The patient is given numbing drops, after which a suction ring is placed over the eye. The surgeon cuts a small flap in the center of the cornea using a knife called a microkeratome and folds this back to create an opening. The laser is then directed inside the eye, vaporizing the tissue and reshaping the cornea for accurate focusing. The lasering actually lasts about just 30-60 seconds only. The flap is then replaced. The healing process is a lot faster in LASIK. This procedure reduces a person%u2019s dependency on glasses and contact lenses and thereby improves the quality of life.

Source By:AsiasMedicalTourism

Singapore Medical Team In Myanmar Returns Home

The Singapore medical relief team returns home after a two-week stint in Myanmar and having treated some 3,800 patients. Since it began operations on 22 May 2008, the 13-man Ministry of Health team of 4 doctors, 8 nurses and a pharmacist technician from 8 public hospitals and institutions had attended to patients with respiratory ailments, skin infections, and gastroenteritis. Working under a unified Singapore Team, they had combined efforts and resources with the Singapore Red Cross and Mercy Relief team members already on-site, and had worked very closely with the local doctors and nurses.
The team was based in the township of Twan Te, an hour’s drive from Yangon. The initial medical coverage in the Twan Te area was later expanded to cyclone-hit victims in the Kayin Chaung area, (an hour’s boat ride from Twan Te) which was previously inaccessible and without any medical service. The team is gratified that it was able to render its medical service to increasing numbers of patients. From 200 patients a day, the team attended to between 450 and 600 patients a day in the last week of May 2008. Even non-cyclone patients were seeking help from the Singapore medical team for injuries and chronic diseases.
Some of the challenges faced by the team included mental and physical fatigue from the heavy patient workload, and the tough working and living conditions. The combined Singapore Team of 22 volunteers is expected to arrive at Changi Airport at 9pm, 5 June 2008.

Source By: Ministry of Health, Singapore

Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

Was established in 2001 to provide assistance to patients living abroad and seeking a cost effective cosmetic surgery. The target was initially the patients from UK but we have treated cases coming from all Europe. Services are now available to receive patients/referrals from Arab countries.

SERVICES

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) Endoscopic foreheadplasty and corrugator resection
Midface rejuvenation (endoscopic cheek lift)
Face and neck lift
Cheek and chin surgery (augmentation and reduction)
Ear correction (setback)
Nose job
Breast augmentation
Breast uplift
Breast reduction
Gynecomasty (men)
Pectoral implants (men)
Liposuction (arms, abdomen, back, hips, buttocks, thighs, legs)
Tummy tuck
Buttocks enhancement (implants)
Calves implants
HIV lipodistrophy

Source by: ArabMedicare

World Class Healthcare

Singapore made world headlines when a team of doctors and medical professionals successfully separated Nepalese twins, Ganga and Jamuna, who were joined at the head, in an unprecedented operation that lasted more than 90 hours in April 2001. This is one of many breakthroughs in healthcare that have placed Singapore on the world medical map.

As a leading healthcare services hub in the region, more than 200,000 international patients come to Singapore each year for a whole range of medical care. Some come for health screening, others for eye, heart and brain surgeries. Yet others come for cancer treatment. Whether their needs are basic or complex, patients will find assurance in a world-class healthcare system that emphasises safety and pushes the boundaries of excellence.

Source by: ArabMedicare

Botox

For dynamic facial crease reduction and lifting effects, Botox also reduces prominent jawlines and effectively treats sweaty palms and armpits. Often used in conjunction with Injectable Fillers.

Source By: The Plastic & Hand Surgery

Spider Veins

Spider Veins

Before

After

Spider veins (ortelangectasia) are dilated very superficial veins which appear like reddish or bluish short lines, “starburst” clusters or a web-like maze. Reticular veins are larger and slightly deeper and appear as long bluish, usually flat veins.

Spider and reticular veins can exist in legs of patients with larger varicose veins, as part of a general venous reflux disorder, or they can occur in isolation. While they are most common on the legs, they can also occur on the face and body.

Injection sclerotherapy has been the main stay of treatment of spider and reticular veins. It is fairly effective method. About 60 to 70 % of these veins will disappear after one injection session, but often multiple session (usually 2 to 3) may be needed to clear these veins satisfactorily.

Treatment of the very fine spiders has proven difficult with sclerotherapy (even with microsclerotherapy) because it can be difficult to inject the chemical into such fine veins. The use of lasers and intense pulse light has been tried but has not been very effective till recently. At the Vein Clinic and Vascular Centre, we now have a laser with treats all spiders and even reticular veins very effectively. No anesthesia is required. Like sclerotherapy, multiple treatment sessions may be needed to achieve satisfactory results.

Surgery and EVLT are not used for treatment of spiders or reticular veins.

Source By : The Vein Clinic and Vascular Centre

Singapore’s largest dental

TP Dental Surgeons at Singapore’s largest dental surgery practicing in a single establishment. Offering complete dental care for the whole family in a conducive and friendly environment, the practice has grown gradually and steadily over the years

April 2006: TNP awarded 'Best Dental Practice in Asia' by Dental Practice News

How does ISO apply to healthcare?

Quality in healthcare is more important today than ever before. Today's health care consumers are better informed and participate in the care they receive. This has increased the awareness that the quality of service delivered is dependent not only on the hands-on practitioners, but also on every individual within the organization whose activities contribute in some way. The current trend toward public accountability continues to be one of the major factors driving the momentous changes in the health care industry.
SOURCE BY : www.medicalnomad.com

Hospiatal in SINGAPORE JCI Accredited

Hospiatal in SINGAPORE JCI Accredited

Medical Tourism in Singapore is an upcoming field, which combines medical expertise and benefits along with a memorable holiday. It is slowly but steadily developing to be on the major sites for medical tourism in Asia.

It has been recorded that Singapore attracts 200,000 patients from across the world. The government's initiative to combine tourism along with medical practices provide world-class services, expertise and infrastructure to the tourists.

Hospiatal in SINGAPORE has been JCI Accredited :

• Alexander Hospital
• Changi General Hospital
• Johns Hopkins Singapore International Medical Centre
• K K Women's And Children's Hospital
• National Healthcare Group
• National Heart Center Of Singapore
• National University Hospital
• Singapore General Hospital
  
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital