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The Medical Tourism and the Health Travel Industry is booming, and
now there's a medical travel directory that gives medical tourists the information they need to get the care they deserve. In addition to information and articles to educate you about healthcare travel, World Medical Resources' online medical travel directory gives you access to information about global hospitals , medical tourism physicians and medical travel planners so you can make the best decision for you.

International medical care facilities and providers are encouraged to contact WMR immediately to ensure their facility is listed on the most comprehensive medical tourism resource on the web.Our Destinations include listings for popular countries including: Costa Rica , Mexico , India , Singapore , Malaysia , Spain , Thailand , Argentina , Brazil , China , Dubai/UAE , Korea , El Salvador .

Medical Tourism and Hospitality in Latin America: The Lodging Industry’s Latest Nip/Tuck

By Wendy Chan and Mark Brady
Thursday, 8th October 2009

An overview of the rising phenomenon known as medical tourism and the potential synergy between the lodging and healthcare industries in Latin America.

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in the United States and other nations have spawned increasing interest in seeking medical procedures abroad. The phenomenon, known as medical tourism, is bringing increasing demand to select lodging markets in foreign countries. High demand for this synergy between global tourism, hospitality, and healthcare services has the potential to fuel mutual growth, putting international hotel and resort operations in a position to take advantage.

Are 'Operation Vacations' Worth the Trip?

Fox News
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
By Paul Eisenberg

Shortly after arriving in India, Ann Stoda got a pair of sandals that dramatically improved her wardrobe.

Her husband Doug got a procedure that dramatically improved his life.

The couple from Wisconsin had never been on a commercial aircraft before. And they likely wouldn’t have chosen Chennai as the endpoint for their maiden flight in 2006 had it not been for the moment years earlier when Doug wrenched his hip while climbing off the skidder he used for logging.

With three kids and no health insurance, Doug pushed through his hip pain for the next 12 years, eventually getting out of logging. The hip cartilage he damaged had degenerated to the point where “in the hip itself there was relatively no movement left,” he says. “I had a fairly significant limp and ended up working with Ann for a cleaning company…and with the pain, got tired out working 10-hour stretches.”

International SOS Responds to Serious Bleeding

You can find more information about International SOS at: http://www.worldmedicalresources.com/sobi2/healthcare-providers-7.html

A 50-year old British gentleman – Mr John Petersen* - working at a multinational public company in Indonesia was hospitalized since 6 March 2006 after vomiting blood. His condition was critical as he was diagnosed to be bleeding in the oesophagus and required an immediate evacuation to Singapore for specialist medical treatment.

Dr A.K. Venkatachalam, Orthopedic Surgeon in Chennai, India

by Dr A.K. Venkatachalam

Dr A.K. Venkatachalam's listing on World Medical Resources:

http://www.worldmedicalresources.com/sobi2/healthcare-providers/knee-surgery-center-chennai.html

Dr A.K.Venkatachalam, FRCS (UK), M.Ch Orth (Liverpool), MS Orth, DNB Orth, is a consultant orthopedic surgeon in Chennai. He practices at the prestigious Chettinad health city. He possesses a wealth of experience & a string of qualifications acquired in the UK, Belgium, and Middle East & India. He is a highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeon.

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About Medical Tourism

World Medical Resources has created this online medical travel directory to give potential medical travelers access to information about the medical tourism industry. Browse or search our site for information about: doctors (including specialists) and medical facilities abroad that cater to patients from other countries; medical travel planners who specialize in assisting medical tourists with their medical travel arrangements; medical procedures available overseas; and general medical travel news and advice for those planning to travel for healthcare procedures.

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