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Oncology
Cancer causes one in every eight deaths worldwide. It kills more people than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. It is the second leading cause of death in economically developed countries and the third leading cause of death in developing countries.
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Fertility and Reproductive Health
On the face of it, reproduction is a stay-at-home proposition. Most pregnant women receive prenatal care from their local obstetrician and deliver their babies at a nearby hospital. But not all couples can conceive a child nature’s way.
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Fertility and Reproductive Health
On the face of it, reproduction is a stay-at-home proposition. Most pregnant women receive prenatal care from their local obstetrician and deliver their babies at a nearby hospital. But not all couples can conceive a child nature’s way.
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Ophthalmology
Few people live a full lifespan without seeing an ophthalmologist, a specialist in disorders of the eye. In the US alone, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), six out of every ten adults need some type of corrective eyewear.
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Dentistry
If the mere thought of a dentist makes your teeth ache, you are not alone. Some experts estimate that as many as four in every five adults fear dental treatment to some degree, and only 20 percent of us see the dentist twice a year as we know we should.
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Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
A number of factors contribute to the popularity of overseas destinations for plastic surgery patients. Most important is the reluctance of most health insurance companies and national health programs to cover the costs of elective procedures undertaken for aesthetic reasons.
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Cardiology
The World Health Organization estimates that 16.7 million people around the globe die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year. Heart disease respects no geographic, gender, or socioeconomic boundaries. It is now more common in India and China than in all economically developed countries combined, while remaining the leading cause of death in Europe. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 81 million American adults (more than one in three) have one or more types of CVD.
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Spine Surgery
Although many spine injuries can (and should) be treated without surgery, it is sometimes the best option.
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Weight Loss Surgery
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.6 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. The death toll associated with obesity runs to 2.5 million annually, and the numbers haven’t reached their peak.
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Orthopedics
Orthopedic complaints are the most common reason why patients make appointments to see their doctors. In the US alone, more than 7 million people each year require hospitalization for an orthopedic condition.
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Patient Experiences

  • Weight Loss Surgery
    Marty A., Washington, United States
    Clínica Vitro, Mexico

    At age 64, Marty noticed she had become increasingly sedentary over the years. Climbing the stairs, taking a walk, or even plucking a weed in the garden was beyond her capabilities. She was becoming an insulin-dependent diabetic, and a pain in her hip suggested that a joint replacement might be...

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  • Weight Loss Surgery
    Devan, Malaysia
    KPJ Damansara Specialty Hospital, Malaysia

    Devan, an hotelier, has unsuccessfully battled obesity for 15 years. “I have tried dieting, exercising—by going to the gym, and seeing health practitioners on weight loss programs.” One program seemed to work as he experienced gradual weight loss for the first three months, but when his...

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Ten "Must-Ask" Questions for Your Physician Candidate

Be sure to make the following initial inquiries, either of your health travel agent or the physician(s) you’re interviewing. Note that for some of these questions, there’s no right or wrong answer. Your initial round of inquiry will help establish a dialogue. If the doctor is evasive, hurried, or frequently interrupted, or if you can’t understand his or her English, then either dig deeper or move on.
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