Inefficient, complex, and expensive national and private health care programs have created an increasing pool of citizens who seek quality, affordable medical care abroad.

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ABC MEDICAL TOURISM Description: Abc Medical Tourism is a coordinator-facilitator site serving the global healthcare community. The main section tabs on the top feature links to: [Specialties] [Destinations] [Providers] [Why Medical Tourism]. Directly underneath is a search box where you can find medical providers grouped by specialty. Scrolling down reveals some marketing information on Abc Medical Tourism and info on the advantages that medical tourism offers prospective patients. Mid-page lists specific procedures under general categories, such as [Heart Valve Replacement Surgery] under [Heart Surgery]. There is also a section listing and describing destinations where procedures are performed. The footer contains terms and conditions, and information for medical providers. Additional Comments: Facebook and Twitter links on the site. Well organized, comprehensive.

ALL MEDICAL TOURISM Description: This is a bot/search engine site which features a step-by-step search [Home Country]-->[Selected Procedure]--> [Countries Where Procedure Is Performed/Average Price]-->[Find Providers/Quote Through Completing A Form] There is a directory featuring drop-down menus: [Country Procedure Specialism] [Medical Accreditations] [Supported Languages] [Healthcare Provider Type] There is a newsletter signup and a health provider signup. Additional Comments: This is a user-friendly site and claims to have a recommendation from the Medical Tourism Association

AMAZON HEALTH AND MEDICAL TOURISM Description: Amazon Health and Medical Tourism is an India-based healthcare provider. Main links include [Diagnostic] [Treatment] [Insurance & Loans] [Testimonials] [Travel Desk] [Hospital Consultancy] [Media] [Get Associated] [Enquiry]. The home page is mainly devoted to introducing AHM. There is video, a chat line, and a blog. Additional Comments: Website can be Google translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Full contact info, including Skype and social media.

AMERICA'S MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Description: America's Medical Solutions is an India-based medical services provider, founded by Americans. Major links on the left margin include [About Us] [Services] [Guarantee] [Testimonials] [Request Quote] [Cost Comparisons] [Why India?] [FAQ] [Contact Us]. There is a cost comparison right on the home page. Also testimonials. There is a newsletter signup and a health provider signup. Additional Comments: Free quote. Toll free number.

AXIS MEDICAL TRAVEL Description: Axis Medical Travel is a Dubai-based medical tourism company. The minimalist web site offers information on: [Medical Tourism] [Destinations] [Procedures] [Contact] You can lso request a free quote on the homepage and also access info on medical travel.

BEAUMEDICAL Description: Beaumedical is an international medical tourism agency that promotes plastic surgery in Puebla, Mexico. The website offers information on procedures, physicians, facilities, and accomodation, and touts three simple steps: 1) Contact Us 2) Select and schedule your procedure 3) Get beautiful and enjoy your recovery Additional Comments: This website also trumpets the charm and beauty of Puebla.

BEAUTIFUL BEINGS Description: Beautiful Beings is a UK-based cosmetic surgery provider, which schedules procedures in Prague. There is a video intro with main links to [Home] [Clinic] [Pricing Guide] [Accomodation] [Surgeons] [Cosmetic Procedures] [Dental Procedures] [News] [Contact Us] [Press] There is quite a bit of info on the company and Prague, the cosmetic capital of Europe. You can get info on cosmetic procedures, dental surgeries. Also additional information on Prague, testimonials, terms and conditions. Additional Comments: Quotes, downloadable brochure, news articles all available. Facebook, Twitter. Jam packed site.

BIOPLASTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER Description: Bioplast International Center is a team of Colombian aesthetic surgeons specializing in bioplasty. Links to [About Us] [Bioplasty] [Gallery] [Submit Case] [Financing] [Contact] [Visit Our Blog] Emphasis is on buttocks augmentation.

BRIDGE HEALTH Description: Bridge Health is an American-based coordinator-facilitator company. Horizontal tabs include [Home] [Overview] [Group Benefits] [Individuals] [Providers] [About Us] [Contact Us] The professionally designed web site has a rotating graphic which offers information about costs and benefits. Left-hand margin details procedure--Bridge specializes in major surgeries. There is also promotional material with links [For Groups] [For Individuals] [For Providers]

BYZ ALLIANCE Description: BYZ Alliance is a Turkey-based medical travel and consulting company. The home page has a conventional horizontal navigation bar: [Home] [Who We Are?] [Medical Services] [Hospitality Services] [Destinations] [Exploring Turkey] [FAQ] [Contact]. There is a section on medical tourism and a list of medical services. There are price comparison with U.S.A., Costa Rica, India, Thailand. A newsletter is available.

COMPANION GLOBAL HEALTHCARE Description: This is a coordinator-facilitator site serving the overseas healthcare community. The navigation bar on the home page features six major tabs:[Patients] [Group Leaders] [Agents] [About] [News] [Contact]. The first tab addresses patients, while the [Group Leaders] tab appears to address employers and the [Agents] tab is directed to 3rd party middlemen. [About] briefly introduces this South Carolina-based company and the [News] tab has a drop-down menu accessing press releases. Accessing the first three tabs takes you to sub-categories listed vertically on the right-hand side of the page: [Why Travel For Healthcare?] [Our Services] [Procedures] [Provider Network] [Testimonials] [Travel Arrangements] [Insurance Products] [Value Added Services]. [About] gives a brief description of this South Carolina-based company, while [News] offers an archive of press releases. [Contact] offers a form to fill out or an option to talk to a rep online. Additional Comments: Easy navigation, offers a site map and Spanish version.

COSTA RICA MEDICAL TOURISM SERVICES Description: Costa Rica Medical Tourism Services is a medical tourism and travel company in Costa Rica. Horizontal Links: [Home] [About Us] [Our Services] [Medical Procedures] [Dental] [Rehab] [Tourism] [Contact Us]. Drop-down menus lead to more specific information under each category. High-tech graphics including viddeo. Information on medical services, support services, medical for corporations. Also information on medical tourism in Costa Rica.

CROATIAN MEDICAL TOURISM Description: Croatian Medical Tourism is a provider offering treatment in Croatia. Links offer info on treatments and providers. Background information on Croatia and articles on various procedures. Testimonials and contact form provided. Full social media tie-ins.

DESTINATION BEAUTY Description: Destination Beauty is a Thai-based cosmetic surgery provider. Top of the page offers links to: [Breast] [Facial] [Body] [Packages] [Other] [Hospitals] [Costs] [Your Stories] [About Us] [Specials] [More] There is a live chat, a form to request info, and a lot of promotional material, including a YouTube presentation by one of the DB doctors. The bottom of the page has a summary of procedures and contact information. Additional Comments: Lots of information, but a helter-skelter layout.

DISCOVER MEDICAL TOURISM Description: This is a reference site which offers useful information on various aspects of medical care abroad. The horizontal navigation bar at the top of the home page features seven major tabs:[Home] [Destinations] [Treatments] [Alternative Medicine] [Health Spas] [Healthy Living] [Information]. These main tabs all offer descriptions, with secondary links listed vertically on the left margin. [Destinations] offers a description followed by separate links to continents, and from continents to countries.You are then given an overview of medical tourism in the country, touching also on ancillary aspects of medical tourism, such as hotels and travel in the area. [Treatments] leads to a "huge reference of medical procedures, grouped into several broad categories"--medical, cosmetic, dental. Following [Alternative Medicine] leads you to a list of alternative approaches, with descriptions of those approaches. [Health Spas] offers a list of a dozen or so health spa treatments and their descriptions. [Healthy Living] offers secondary left-margin links in the area of preventive medicine. [Information] has left-margin reference links with sections for background information, statistics & lists, and medical travel. The footer has a disclaimer with [Contact] [About Us] [Terms of Use] [Privacy Policy] and [Sitemap] tabs. Below these tabs are reference links--medical procedures, cosmetic surgery, dental procedures, alternative medicine. Additional Comments: Easy navigation to useful reference material. Quite a few paid ads which should keep the site up, but creates a busy and sometimes cluttered layout.

ECS MANAGEMENT Description: ECS Management is a medical provider in Greece, which specializes in foreign insurance and claims recovery. Major links furnish info on [About Us] [Our Services] [Departments] [Air Ambulance-Air Rescue] [Health Tourism] [Orthopedic Surgery] [Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery] [Weight Loss and Obesity Surgery] [Insurance and Claims] [Urology] [Dialysis on Vacation] [Dentistry] [Fertility Treatments] [Cardiology] [Make an Enquiry] Additional services include medical assistance, cost containment, out-patient services, medical claims handling, medical screening, in-patient services. Additional Comments: Site map; Can request a quote online; 24-hour emergency assistance.

EUROMEDICA Description: Euromedica is a UK-based cosmetic surgery provider. Major links, which appear in two areas on the web site, include [About Us] [Procedures] [Facilities] [Aftercare] [Reviews] [Contact Us]. This 16 year old company features a video introduction. There are sections on face-neck lift, aftercare, all inclusive packages. Additional Comments: Also offered are medical day spa, overall health check, cosmetic dentistry. Search engine provided.

EUROPEAN MEDICAL TOURIST Description: This is a coordinator/facilitator site which arranges medical care in Europe . The horizontal navigation bar at the top of the home page features seven major tabs:[Home] [About Us] [Videos & Testimonials] [Services] [Media] [Sitemap] [Contact]. Left-hand margin has anchored links (links that appear on all pages in the same position) featuring medical tourism, weight loss, surgery, spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, heart surgery, transplant, stem cells, dentistry, eye surgery, in vitro fertilization, cosmetic surgery, contact, medical news. [About Us] is a description of this Austin, Texas company. [Videos & Testimonials] features video of doctors and client testimonials. There is also a tourist video of Germany. [Services] offers a step-by-step description of the services European Medical Tourist offers. There are also premium services which include escort, transport, and language services. [Media] offers press coverage of the company and a rationale for medical tourism. Additional Comments: The info is there, but the site could be organized better as there is so much info. [Services] gives you a clear overview on the process of working with European Medical Tourist. Initiating service can be done fairly easily off the site even though it's not the best arranged site out there. Some computers will need a plug-in to view video.

FORMOSA MEDICAL TRAVEL Description: This is a coordinator/facilitator site which specializes in knee and hip replacement. The horizontal navigation bar at the top of the home page features seven major tabs:[Home] [What we do] [Why Taiwan?] [Doctors & Hospitals] [Our Process] [FAQ] [Contact us]. The home page also outlines a 3-step process for initiating service. [What we do] is a description of the company and its activities in Taiwan, complete with a video and a form to start the process. [Why Taiwan?] outlines the case for Taiwan as a medical tourism destination and focuses on savings, quality care, and Taiwan culture. [Doctors & Hospitals] introduces the client to the three hospitals that Formosa Medical Travel represents. [Our Process] describes the steps, from registering to aftercare information, involved in receiving care through this company. [FAQ] answers 26 commonly-asked questions about Formosa Medical Travel. [Contact us] offers a half dozen ways to contact the company. Additional Comments: Easy navigation. Registration form appears on all pages, so starting the process is very easy. [Our Process] outlines 15 steps involved in receiving care from this company. Very thorough. Offers only knee and hip replacement...so far.

GALICHIA Description: Galichia is an American-based medical tourism provider. Major links include [Home] [Our Program] [Medical Procedures] [Our Doctors] [Choose Galichia] [Wichita] [Contact] Medical tourism in the U.S. Specialties include cardiac care and joint replacements. Web site offers a description of the company-- emphasizes fixed rates with no hidden fees. Additional Comments: Patient testimonials; full contact info.

GLOBAL BENEFIT OPTIONS Description: Global Benefit Options is a consultant for the healthcare tourism industry. Its home page features a horizontal navigation bar with 7 tabs: [Home] [Our Approach] [Benefits Market Expert] [Facts About Medical Tourism] [Message From Our President] [Provider Directory] [Contact Us]. There are also links to Insurance Brokers, Employers, and Hospitals. Full contact info on the home page. Newsletter available. Additional Comments: GBO appears regularly at international conferences. Their special expertise involves group health insurance and how it can be applied to the medical tourism industry. It appears aimed more at the insurance industry rather than the individual consumer. Still, interesting for anyone who follows the health care debate in the U.S.

GLOBALIZED HEALTHCARE Description: Global Healthcare is a medical travel/tourism provider which works with doctors in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and India. The web site offers information on procedures and featured doctors. You can request a quote online. BBB accredited. Search engine on web site.

GLOBAL MEDICAL EXCELLENCE Description: This is a coordinator/facilitator site which specializes in surgery abroad. The header offers 9 main tabs: [Home] [Procedures] [Doctors] [Hospitals] [Insurance] [Travel] [MEDEXSM] [ONAM] [About]. The main panel offers rotating graphics and information on the company and on medical tourism. The right column features a [Get Started] button and panels on [Major Surgeries] and [Plastic Surgeries]. There are also links to "Latest News." Additional Comments: Offers access to MEDEXSM whereby affiliated surgeons can bid on your surgery. ONAM is a unit of GME which provides access to your medical needs in India or Lebanon. Company has been featured on CNBC, in Forbes, and on Yahoo Finance.

GLOBAL MEDICAL TRAVEL Description: Global Medical Travel is an American-based medical travel provider that schedules procedures in Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Czech Republic. Main links include [Home] [About Us] [Destinations] [Procedures] [Process] [Get Started]. Additional links include [Why Us] [Easy Process] [FAQ] Additional Comments: A description of medical travel appears on the home page. Also news articles about medical tourism.

GLOBAL MED NETWORK Description: Global Med Network is a coordinator/facilitator site specializing in healthcare tourism. The banner features 6 link tabs: [Home] [About Us] [Procedures] [Destination] [Our Network] [Members]. These link tabs all have drop-down menus which lead to more specific information under each category. The left-hand margin offers 7 link tabs: [Registration] [GMN Advantage] [Safety] [Quality] [Employers] [Healthcare Plans] [New Articles]. The rest of the index page is devoted to describing GMN and its services. Additional Comments: Compact, easy to navigate. Contact information on banner and footer. FAQ on footer.

GLOBAL MED TRAVELS Description: Global Med Travels is a coordinator/facilitator site which offers hospital membership packages as a way to defray medical costs. The index page is devoted to explaining hospital membership and how it can even undercut the price of traditional overseas treatments, including a chart comparing costs. The index page also features a hospital membership application form and links to: [Get Started] [Pre-Admission] [One-Stop Medical Services]. An FAQ link is on the banner. Additional Comments: The hospital membership concept here offers a bit of a wrinkle on the traditional medical travel/tourism business model.

GLOBAL SURGERY CENTER Description: This is a coordinator/facilitator site which specializes in plastic surgery. The site is professionally developed with an audio-visual intro and video throughout the site. The header offers 8 main tabs: [Testimonials] [Packages] [Quote] [Home] [About Us] [FAQ] [Financing] [Contact Us]. [Testimonials] features plastic and bariatric surgery video testimonials. [Packages] offers a variety of plastic surgery packages, including package details. Filling out form is required. [Quote] offers pricing. Filling out form is required. [About Us] is more of a promotional nature than detailed information on the company. [FAQ] answers a dozen or so questions clients might have concerning overseas treatments. [Financing] provides a detailed credit application. [Contact Us] features email addresses, phone numbers, and a Florida company address. Additional Comments: Left margin features anchored links (same position on each page)--Travel-Get a Quote-Packages- Medical Tourism-Accomodations-Plastic Surgery-Bariatric Surgery-Testimonials. Also, anchored links below the header-- cosmetic surgery-weight loss surgery. Free consultation forms--you are never far from forms on this site, if you need information from the company.

GLOBAL SURGICAL SOLUTIONS Description: Global Surgical Solutions is a medical tourism company based in Texas. It promotes medical treatment in India. Major tabs feature info on: [Medical Procedures] [Medical Facilities] [About GSS] [Blog] [Contact] You can get a free quote off the web site. There is a section offering news articles, but it appears dated. Much of the site promotes the company's services and the benefits of medical travel to India.

GOA-HEALTH-TRAVEL Description: Goa-Health-Travel is advertised as "the one-stop destination for health tourism in Goa." This company offers information on [Medical Treatments] [Hospitals] [Accomodation] [Costs] [Packages] [News] [FAQ]. The web site offers a company profile, information on medical treatment in India and post-operative care. Additional Comments: They accept MasterCard, Visa.

GO SCULPTURA Description: Go Sculptura is an Argentina-based cosmetic surgery provider. It features a 3-column web site with most of the information accessed through its links in the left margin--detailed information on the [Sculptura Group] [Medical Procedure] [Argentina]. The middle column offers sections on [Medical Procedures] [Your Destinations] [News and Updates], [Benefits]. Information on planning your trip and combo packages is also included. Additional Comments: Newsletter offered. Free consultation and quote offered from web site.

GUATEMALA MEDICAL TRAVEL Description: Guatemala Medical Travel is a treatment referral and travel services agency. Horizontal links: [Home] [Providers] [Patients] [Procedures] [Travel] [FAQ] [Testimonials] [Contact]. The homepage is devoted to information about medical tourism and medical travel in Guatemala. Emphasis is placed on quality, safety, cost, and Guatemala's proximity to the U.S.

HEALISM Description: Healism is an informational megasite which answers the question, Where can I find cheap plastic surgery? Its specialty is offering information on affordable health care options for anyone looking to receive surgery abroad, specifically breast surgery, dental implants, and nose jobs. It has three layers of downsite links. Upper right on the header are 5 links represented by icons: [Request Info] [Cheap Flights] [Book Hotels] [Pricing Guide] [Find Facility]. These links lead to a form fill-out (Request Info, Pricing Guide, Find Facility) or the Kayak travel site (Cheap Flights, Book Hotels). Left side of the header offers 10 tabs: [Home] [Overview] [Medical] [Travel] [Countries] [FAQs] [About Us] [Media] [Testimonials] [Forum]. Many of these lead to sub-categories: [Overview]-->Introduction-What is Medical Tourism-History-Advantages- Disadvantages-Is Medical Tourism for Me?-Medical Travel Companies-Planning Your Vacation. [Medical]-->Procedures-Prices-Facility Finder- Accreditation-Malpractice and Safety-Insurance-Taxes. [Travel]-->Introduction-Travel Safety-Visas and Passports-Flights-Hotels-Taxis-Travel Tips. [Countries]-->Listing of 16 countries. [FAQs]-->Introduction-Healism FAQs-Hospital FAQs-Legal and Insurance FAQs- Travel and Tourism FAQs-Medical Tourism FAQs. [About Us]-->Who Are We?-Mission Statement-Environmental Policy-Write For Us- Advertise With Us-Link To Us-Partner With Us-Contact Us. [Media]-->Introduction-Medical Tourism Blog-Medical Tourism Articles- Medical Tourism Archives-RSS Feeds-Video. [Testimonials]-->About Our Testimonials-All Testimonials-Positive Experiences- Negative Experiences-Neutral Experiences. Additional Comments: Exhaustive source of information, well organized by a team of professionals. Google translation available in several languages. Incorporates video. Accepts paid advertising.

HEALTHBASE Description: Healthbase is an coordinator/facilitator megasite that "arranges a variety of global healthcare services from basic consultations to full service treatment abroad." The site has literally dozens and dozens of links arranged both horizontally and vertically. Main horizontal tabs include: [Home] [Register Free] [Testimonials] [Medical Tourism] [Company] [Partners] [Insurers] [Employers] [Contact Us]. [Partners] includes hospitals Healthbase works with, while [Insurers] markets medical tourism plans for insurers. [Employers] markets employer plans complete with signup form. Main verical links on the left cover [Medical Procedures] [Hospitals] [Dental Offices] [Doctors] [Countries] [Register Free] Below the main vertical links, there are several video panels, followed by an almost endless list of secondary vertical links which cover procedures, marketing, hospitals, physicians, testimonials, and a variety of miscellaneous topics related to medical travel. Additional Comments: Supplementary information available for registrants. This site is heavy on forms to transfer information, and has video placed throughout. Contact numbers and email appear prominently on [Home] and [Contact Us]. A great feature is medical illustrations which are included when describing procedures. Healthbase won a first place award for Best Website for Accessing International Medical Information for Patients/Consumers. It is as comprehensive as any site on the net, but the volume of information necessitates that you spend quite a lot of time negotiating this site.

THE HEALTH CLINIC Description: The Health Clinic is an Estonia-based medical travel agency. Procedures are highlighted on the left margin: [Medical Partners and Clinics] [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] [Weight Loss Surgery] [Orthopaedics] [Dental Treatment] [Laser Eye Surgery] [Wellness and Hotels] [Testimonials] [Ask a Question] [Prices] [FAQs] [About Estonia] [Contact Us]. Info on the company is offered through the home page's main text.

HEALTHCARE GLOBAL Description: Healthcare Global is an informational web site which features healthcare news. Comprehensive information including technology, administration, and global hospitals. Web site features video and information on a number of industry sectors. Additional Comments: Hard copy magazine complements the web site.

HEALTHCARE TOURISM INTERNATIONAL Description: Healthcare Tourism International is an informational gateway. Main links include: [Patients] [Providers] [Statistics] [Policy] [News] [About Us]. The main purposes of this site is to help patients find providers, help providers reach patients, and disseminate health care news.

HEALTH GLOBE Description: Health Globe is a full-service facilitator. The 3-panel format has 4 links which appear at the top of the index page: [Medical Travel Procedures] [Corporate Medical Travel] [Corporate Medical Travel] [Testimonials] [Blog]. Drop-down menus offer more specific information about each category. The main part of the index page offers information on medical travel procedures and medical travel for companies. There is also additional information on specific overseas treatments. The remaining part of the index page offers a form to fill out and submit. Additional Comments: Health Globe used to be Patients Without Borders, and changed its name and web site July, 2010.

HEALTH OPTIONS WORLDWIDE Description: Health Options Worldwide (HOW) is a healthcare management company which differs from most others in that it searches for low cost, high quality treatments both in and outside the U.S. Its horizontal navigation bar features links to: [Treatments] [Medical Network] [Medical Travel] [In The News] [Resources] [FAQS] [About] [Connect]. It offers information for individuals and employers about insurance, treatments, and procedures. It also features search engine technology to look for treatments and doctors all over the world. Has [Live Chat] option and can be easily shared through the Facebook-Twitter communities. Additional Comments: Bottom of the home page aggregates all the info, but needs to be redesigned, preferably as a site map.

HEALTH-TOURISM.COM Description: Health-Tourism.Com is a large, well-organized medical tourism information site. The home page is divided into sections: Destinations, Medical Travel Guide, Featured Medical Centers, Medical Tourism Information, and Medical Tourism Resources. The main links for Health-Tourism.Com are stacked vertically on the left margin. You can [Find Medical Centers] by using a drop-down menu to choose [Treatments] and [Countries]. Under [Find Medical Centers] you can [Browse by Specialty]; that is you can browse based on the specific treatment or procedure you are looking for. Following these links leads to a page listing medical centers. Using this feature you can browse by procedure, specialty, country. Additional Comments: Tight, well organized. You can find what medical centers offer what procedures very quickly here. This web site won a Medical Tourism Transparency Award which includes the following criteria--lists staff doctors, lists education and credentials of staff, lists prices, lists procedures, offers detailed explanations, offers information about lodging, offers full contact information.

HEALTHTRAVEL GUIDES Description: Healthtravel Guides is a coordinator/facilitator site which features a minimalist home page with three options: For Consumers--Healthtravel Guides. For Businesses--Healthtravel Technologies, For All--Healthtravel Foundation. Secondary links under healthtravel Guides include [Home] [FAQ] [Our Process] [My Itinerary] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Community] [Partners] [Travel Store] [Provider Gallery]. Many of these lead to tertiary links in a drop-down menu. For example: [Our Process]-->Research-Get Quote-Consult-Itinerary-Procedure-Follow Up. [Community]-->Video-Blogs-Testimonial Gallery-Health Traveller Ratings- Upcoming Events-Services and Related Sites. Healthtravel Technologies features a group of articles and 6 main tabs: [Home] [About Us] [Global Presence] [Products & Services] [Demo] [Contact Us]. These tabs lead to sub-links which offer more specific details. Example: [About Us]-->Who We Are-What We Do-Leadership. [Products & Services]-->Inpatra Trademark Technology Solution-Global Marketing Services-International Provider Network and Operations. Additional Comments: A professionally designed site which uses high-tech graphics, including rotating visuals on Healthtravel Guides homepage. Quote form is included. This company is a member of the Medical Tourism Association and the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Thorough and impressive.

HYGIEIA TURKEY Description: Hygieia Turkey is a health care provider, based in Turkey, but working in various European locales. They offer health care counseling and health tourism. The home page offers info about the company. Consultations offered in English, Turkish, Arabic, and German. Additional Comments: A lot of movement on the home page which can be distracting. Some English language problems, as the site was developed in Turkey.

IELIXIR Description: Ielixir is an aggregation site that offers users comprehensive information about medical travel and tourism. It has portal tabs leading to information on [Hospitals] [Procedures] [Facilitators] [Accreditation] [Insurance Companies] and [Compare Pricing]. This site uses a business model providing four different membership schemes ranging from free to $7500/year for providers. The site offers providers a wide range of interactive services depending on the membership program. Additional Comments: Search engine features prominently on home page. You can search procedure, hospitals, location. Beta version.

INDIA HEALS Description: India heals is a site promoting medical travel in India. It has information on: [Hospitals and Clinics] [Treatment Options] [Terms and Conditions] [Contact Us]. A bulk of the home page details information about the company, specialized medical treatments, and tourism in India.

INDUSHEALTH Description: IndUShealth is a facilitator site that links Americans to "affordable, high quality" medical care in India. The homepage is very compact with 4 link tabs across the header: [About IndUShealth] [The IndUShealth Advantage] [Patient Registration] [Our Partners]. These have drop-down menus which offer more specific information in each category. The left-hand margin offers a list of links: [Why India?] [Why IndUShealth?] [Patient Testimonials] [Procedures and Pricing] [Financing Programs] [Affinity Discounts] [Medical Travel Insurance] [Medical Escort Services] [Introductory Video] [Corporate Programs] [News Articles] [Frequently Asked Questions] which are anchored to other pages on the site. Additional Comments: Login feature. Contact link at the top and bottom of all pages.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TOURISM Description: International Medical Tourism is a medial tourism informational directory. Horizontal links: [About IndUShealth] [The IndUShealth Advantage] [Patient Registration] [Our Partners]. These have drop-down menus which offer more specific information in each category. The left-hand margin offers a list of links: [About Us] [Health Checkup] [Treatment] [Recovery] [Destinations] [Companies] [Services] [Articles] [Contacts]. Drop-down menus offer more specific information. Web site also features a survey and a search engine.

KRIS MEDIWAY Description: Kris Mediway is an Indian-based company offering services in the areas of health tourism, health care project management, human resources, and general healthcare industry consultancy. Inquiries about their services can be made directly from the web site.

MAKEOVER TRAVEL Description: Makeover Travel is a Bolivia-based provider of plastic and cosmetic surgery. A bulk of the web site offers info on treatments, costs, and Bolivia. Footer has multiple links with info on specific procedure.

MEDBIRDS Description: Medbirds is a U.S. based coordinator/facilitator site that works with providers in Thailand and India. The homepage is information-rich with main link tabs across the top. There is a brief introduction and a virtual tour of the hospitals. The homepage also contains descriptions of some treatments, testimonials, and marketing of medical tourism and medical treatment in Asia. Panels down the right-hand margin offer promotional info, a listing of procedures, and costs comparison. These panels are also found at the bottom of the site's other pages. The main links on the top are: [Home] [About Us] [Hospitals and Physicians] [Procedures] [How it Works] [Costs] [Our Guarantee] [FAQs] [Contact Us]. [Procedures] include eye care, dentistry, general and plastic surgery, skin care, infertility treatment, and addiction treatment. [How it Works] is a "simplified breakdown to guide you through the medical travel process. [Costs] offers cost comparisons between procedures in the U.S. and Asia. [Our Guarantee] offers guarantees against negligence and malpractice. [FAQs] are sectioned into: Basic Questions, Qulaity of Patient Care, How it Works, Costs, Thailand, About Us. Additional Comments: Easy navigation. Fertility and addiction rehab appear to be niche specialties. What separates this from others is that it quotes sample costs on the web site, and it offers a guarantee they advertise as "the only company with a 100% satisfaction and quality assurance guarantee

MEDCURATOR Description: Medcurator is an Israel-based medical tourism company which offers medical travel solutions in a variety of European and Asian locales. Major links include [Medical Tourism and Treatment Abroad] [Treatment Abroad for Children] [Spa Tourism] [What Medcurator Will Do for You] [Press Department]. Also info on [Air Ambulance] [Second Opinion Service] News articles posted on right margin. Newletter available. Additional Comments: Multiple contact options including phone, email, fax, ICQ, Skype, live chat.

MEDICAL TOURISM Description: Medical Tourism is an informational database offering data on medical care abroad. It has a busy homepage with horizontal and vertical link tabs. Rotating graphics highlight different procedures. Below the rotating graphics panel is a medical tourism directory panel, followed by 4 more wide-bodied links leading to procedures, destinations, companies, and employers. Surrounding all this are spaces for advertising, newsletter sign-up, and links to hospitals. Horizontal links: [Destinations] [Procedures] [Medical Tourism Guide] [FAQs] [Advertise] [Contact Us] [Conferences] [Resources]. Vertical links are anchored to every page along the left margin: Find Hospital-Find a Doctor-Find a Facilitator-Find a Related Business- Medical Tourism Facilitators-Popular Packages-Compare Cost-Testimonials-Accreditation-Ask Our Expert-Share Your Experiences- Blog-Daily News-Focus of the Month-Videos-Medical Tourism Wikipedia-For Doctors/Hospitals-Job Listing-Online Directory. Additional Comments: Spanish translation button, but it doesn't work. Many of the links lead to drop-down menus to find information based on destinations and/or procedure. Wealth of information, but requires a bit of time negotiating the site.

MEDICAL TOURISM LEBANON Description: Medical Tourism Lebanon is a full service medical provider. Horizontal links: [Home] [About Us] [Our Services] [packages] [FAQ] [Contact Us] [Terms]. This web site also furnishes information on Lebanon, and can be accessed in English or Arabic.

MEDICAL TOURISM NEW YORK CITY Description: Medical Tourism NYC is a New York City medical tourism provider that specializes in cosmetic/plastic surgery.

THE MEDICAL TOURIST COMPANY Description: The Medical Tourist Company is a UK-based coordinator/facilitator. Main informational links include [Treatments] [Services] [Countries] [Testimonials] [FAQ] [About Us] [Price Guide] Main page promotes saving time and money, as well as emphasizing quality and safety. Full contact info with links to press coverage.

MEDICAL TRAVEL LT Description: Medical Travel LT is a Lithuanian-based medical provider, specializing in cosmetic surgery. Main links feature [Home] [About Us] [Cosmetic Surgery] [Dentistry] [Travel] [Contacts] [Link Partners]. Most of the page is text describing the company. Additional Comments: The homepage offers a search engine.

MEDICAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION Description: Medical Tourism Association is a high tech visual site describing the activities of the MTA. Main links include [Home] [About Us] [Members] [Join] [MTA Activities] [Contact Us] [MTA products] [Healthcare Reform]. These links have drop-down menus leading to more specific information. There are also vertical quick links-->Member Log-in-For Patients-For Governments-For Insurance Companies-Media/Press- Photo Gallery-Video Gallery-Medical Tourism FAQs-MTA in the News. Additional Comments: There is a store, search engine, and Spanish translation button (which doesn't appear to work). Lots of stories about MTA and what they do.

MEDICAL TOURISM CHINA Description: Medical Tourism China is a brief informational site on medical tourism in China.

MEDICAL TOURISM CORPORATION Description: Medical Tourism Corporation is a US-based medical travel company. Their website features a horizontal navigation bar with 8 tabs: [Home] [About Us] [FAQ] [Free Estimate] [Corporate Program] [Medical Tourism Process] [Blog] [Testimonial]. Left-hand margin has information on procedures--medical, cosmetic, and dental. Right-hand margin features a video promoting medical tourism. Underneath the video is a listing of medical tourism destinations.The home page also features an introduction to Medical Tourism Corporation and a section summarizing the benefits of using their services. The bottom of the page has links to various treatment options. Most of the pages have an anchored form you can fill out to obtain more info on this company's services Additional Comments: Accredited by Better Business Bureau. Full contact info on Index Page.

MEDICAL TOURISM INDIA--Healthline Description: Medical Tourism India is an informational/marketing site promoting medical care in India. The homepage has a horizontal scroller across the top promoting medical tourism in India with the main links running down the left margin. Main categories: [Medical Packages] [Hospitals] [Holiday Destinations] [Medical Tourism] [Cost Comparison] [Health Care Regulations] [Latest News] [Contact Us] [Send us your Query]. No drop-down menus here--all sub-links are plainly visible under the main links. [More Information] can be accessed on the right margin--this yields links to: What is Medical Tourism?-Why India?-Procedures to Follow-Recent Articles. The rest of the site is devoted to news articles and a solicitation aimed at Indian healthcare providers. Additional Comments: Tight site--you can check main contents in under a minute, but has a surprising amount of information. You must contact the site via email to get detailed information about procedures and providers.

MEDICAL TOURISM PANAMA Description: Medical Tourism Panama is a medical tourism provider. The home page offers an overview of medical care in Panama. There are links offering info on [Procedures Offered] Staff And Facilities] [The Process] [Panama]. Additional Comments: A featured hospital, Punta Pacifica, is managed by Johns Hopkins. Anews feed appears on the right margin.

MEDICAL TOURISM SOLUTIONS Description: Medical Tourism Solutions is a coordinator/facilitator site. The homepage contains an introduction on the left margin and portals to procedures on the right. Further down are links to: [About Medical Tourism] [Destinations] and [Community Involvment]. There is also information on safety, packages, and promotion. Horizontal links on the banner include: [Medical Tourism] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Member Services] [FAQ] [Contact Us]. No drop-down menus, but clicking on the horizontal tabs leads to more specific information. For example, clicking on [Member Services] leads to a thorough description plus a left-margin menu featuring: Application Membership-Health Spas-Air Travel-Domestic & Destination Directors-Medical Packages-Patient Safety-Financing-Medical Document Management-Passport/Visa Assistance-Traveler vaccinations- Community Involvment-Mission Statement. Additional Comments: Professionally designed, easy navigation. Sitemap on footer. Toll free number upper right homepage.

MEDICAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM Description: Medical Travel and Tourism is a website with a blog-posting format which offers information on medical tourism. Has a search engine, but is strictly an informational site as opposed to a coordinator-facilitator-provider site.

MEDICAL TRAVEL TODAY Description: Medical Travel Today is a medical tourism agency. Horizontal tab links are labeled: [Home] [Archive] [Contact] [About] [Your Medical Travel] [Subscribe] [Search]. Left-hand margin features a [Spotlight] section and [Industry News]. There is a poll on the homepage and paid ads on the right margin.

THE MEDICAL TRAVEL SITE Description: The Medical Travel Site is an information blog promoting medical care in Thailand. Homepage features a listing of Thai hospitals with some Google ads on the left margin. Further down are articles with some videos. Right-hand margin lists [Categories] mostly dealing with healthcare, with some ancillary issues. Below [Categories] are [Archives] of previous blogs. Additional Comments: Has feeds, a log-in function, and a search engine.

MED INDIA Description: Med India is a U.S.-based medical tourism company. Horizontal navigation bar tabs include: [Home] [Why India?] [Procedures] [Your Trip] [FAQ] [Financing] [Contact] The main part of the site is promotional with testimonials on the right margin. Online application available.

MEDITRAVEL SOLUTIONS Description: Meditravel Solutions is a full service medical tourism coordinator/facilitator headquartered in Mexico. Featured links include [Services] [FAQ] [News] [Testimonials] [Contact]. The bulk of the website introduces the company, including goals, values, philosophy. Website also includes news articles, Meditravels Solutions' partners. and full contact information. Additional Comments: Search engine and Spanish translation. Social media tie-ins..

MEDITRAVELS Description: Meditravels is a coordinator/facilitator site. The homepage is designed in a 3-column format with a major center column and narrower left-hand and right-hand margins. The banner has 10 horizontal tabs: [Home] [About Us] [Search Procedures] [Partners] [Our Programs] [Franchise] [Investors] [Members] [Log-in] [Contact Us]. Both left-hand and right-hand columns are anchored on the other pages for easy access. Left-hand primary links: [Medical Tourism] [Payment] [Accreditation] [Affiliate Program] [Business Programs] [Destinations], followed by a newsletter sign-up panel. Further down is a listing of hospitals. Right-hand margin includes a franchise ad and a search engine with drop-down menus to a) choose a procedure and b) choose a country. There is also a log-in panel and a news board. The center panel features articles and promotion, followed by many links on treatments, costs, and other medical tourism links. Additional Comments: Long home page, many links and a lot of information. Has all the elements of a medical travel database.

MED JOURNEYS Description: Med Journeys is an American-based company specializing in medical retreat packages. Links to the info appear on the banner and on the left margin: [Home] [About Us] [Our Team] [Corporate Programs] [Press] [Resource Center] [Contact Us] [Inquire Now] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Hospitals] [Doctors] [All Inclusive Packages] [Steps, Services] [Companions] [Testimonials] [FAQs] [Upload Documents] [Medical Forms] A bulk of the home page gives detailed info on the company. Additional Comments: Inquiry form on right margin. Video testimonials.

MEDPATH GROUP Description: Medpath Group is a coordinator/facilitator site focusing on surgery abroad. It has a tight homepage with 9 left-margin tab links:. [Home] [Why Us] [Our Process] [FAQ] [Testimonials] [Get a Quote] [Financing] [e-Newsletters] [Contact Us]. The bulk of the homepage is devoted to discussion of procedures--orthopedic-cardiac-cosmetic surgery-dental-weight loss surgery-transplants. There is also a welcome message on the homepage. Additional Comments: There are also features where you can connect with a travel buddy group and a Google medical tourism group. There is a link panel leading to destinations. U.S., Canada, U.K. contact numbers. MyVoice [Call Me] button.

MED PRESTIGE Description: Med Prestige is a Czech Republic-based health care provider, which specializes in aesthetic medicine. Info on: plastic surgery, stomatology, dermatology, general surgery, and healthcare.

MEDRETREAT Description: MedRetreat is a coordinator/facilitator site. The prominent feature of the homepage is: [Getting Started in 3 easy steps]-->About MedRetreat-Medical Tourism Process-Free Membership. The bulk of the homepage is devoted to discussion of procedures--orthopedic-cardiac-cosmetic surgery-dental-weight loss surgery-transplants. There is also an audio/video welcome message on the homepage. The header has 6 horizontal tab links: [Home] [Medical Tourism] [Procedures] [Destinations] [About Us] [Member Services]. Each of these lead to a page with secondary links down a left margin. In addition, the homepage contains articles, a podcast, a news button, and a contact button. Additional Comments: This company offers a guarantee (visible on the homepage) and is a member of the Better Business Bureau.

MEDSOLUTION Description: Medsolution is a Canadian facilitator site that has partnered with several overseas hospitals. The website is high-tech and features rotating graphics. Horizontal tab links on the header: [Home] [About Us] [Services] [Destinations] [Contact]. These have drop-down sub-menus: for example, [Services]-->Cardiac Care-Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery-Cosmetic Treatments- Dental Care-Gastric Surgery-Heart Surgery-Infertility Treatments-Orthopedic Surgery-Pharmacy-Urogenital Surgery. The homepage is tight and easy to navigate. It has a 2-column format with the left panel containing promotional material and the right panel offering: destinations and services, patient inquiry form, our commitment to your safety, about us, partnership opportunities. Much of this same information appears on the footer. Additional Comments: Live help button, phone numbers for North American callers and international callers.

MEDTRAL Description: Medtral is a New Zealand medical travel provider. Horizontal tabs lead to info on [About Us] [Travel And Treatment] [Guam] [Testimonials] [Why New Zealand] [Resources] [Contact]. Each tab has a drop-down menu leading to more detailed info. The page also addresses "the cost factor," "the question of quality," and "the care factor." Has video testimonial and other promotional material on the home page.

MED TRAVA GROUP Description: Med Trava Group is a coordinator-facilitator site which features a professionally designed, 2-column home page which offers a wealth of information. Horizontal navigation bar features 10 tabs: [About Us] [Newsroom] [Partners] [Medical Tourism] [Hospitals] [Testimonials] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Corporate Services] [Register Free]. Each has a drop-down menu with sub categories. A bulk of the home page is devoted to a description of the company, the procedures they offer, and "the Medtrava advantage." Information on registration, destinations, payment options are also featured. Additional Comments: There is a newsletter, full contact info, and a blog and forum associated with this site. They also offer traditional Indian "Ayurveda" treatments. This site also features some video. Information rich, so you'll have to spend some time with this site.

MED TRAVEL Description: Med Travel is a Costa Rica-based medical travel company. The web site offers information on [Medical Procedures] [Doctors] [Packages] [Where to Stay] [About Us] [Contact Us]

MEDVACATION Description: MedVacation is a coordinator/facilitator site serving the healthcare tourism industry. The professionally designed website features a background photo with an inset panel of rotating photos. Background photo links (anchored on the other pages): [Our Story] [Our Team] [What is Medical Tourism?] [Contact Us]. Inset panel features top margin links: [Who We Are] [Our Procedures] [Travel Services] [Why Choose Us] [Media Center] [Home]. Each photo on the inset panel also leads to other information pages: [World Class and Accredited Medical Facilities] [We Offer Easy & Affordable Financing] [Experienced Physicians of the Highest Quality and Education] [All Inclusive Medical Trips With Savings From 20 To 50 Percent] [Safety Is Our Top Priority]. Below the graphics are portals to: [Financing] [Ask Our Doctors] [Videos & Pictures on Facebook]. Also video on dental and infertility issues. Additional Comments: Blog on WordPress. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter links. Impressive website.

MEDVOY Description: Medvoy is a professionally designed coordinator/facilitator site. The homepage features rotating graphics and 3 major vertical links with anchored horizontal links along the header. It is organized along a 3-step process: Step 1--sign up. Step 2--Log in. Step 3--Meet doctors online. The three vertical links are labeled: [For Patients] [For Providers] [Price Quote]. Horizontal links: [Home] [About] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Patients] [Providers] [Resources] [Contact]. Each of the horizontal links offers a drop-down menu for more specific information. [For Patients] offers a rationale for medical travel, and areas where you sign up, log in, and view a demo. [For Providers] has the same basic layout but is aimed at health care providers, not patients. [Price Quote] is active only for logged-in users. Quite a bit of information along the footer--procedures, destinations, Facebook and Twitter links, as well as information about prices and providers. Additional Comments: Patient and provider log-in links are found both on top and bottom of main pages. They offer a newsletter and are a member of the Better Business Bureau. This can be described as one big medical tourism/travel community.

METAMORPHOSIS MEDICAL RETREAT Description: Metamorphosis Medical Retreat is a Thai-based coordinator-facilitator site which specializes in plastic, dental, bariatric, and gender surgeries Banner links offer drop-down menus giving the user information on [About] [Hospitals] [Treatments] [Media] [Contact]. Info on [Testimonials] [Planning] [Hotels] is also provided. The main part of the site offers info on MMR. Additional Comments: Lots of contact info. You can follow MMR on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.

MY LOOKS Description: Mylooks is a coordinator/facilitator site, specializing in plastic/cosmetic surgery and dental procedures. The homepage features links to [Procedures] [How it Works] [Facilities] [Detinations] [Doctors] [Pricing] [Testimonials]. Rotating graphics promote procedures, free consultation, doctors, facilities. There is also information on financing. Full contact info including social media tie-ins.

OMEDTRA Description: Omedtra is a coordinator-facilitator which arranges medical procedures in India and Thailand. The web site offers information on [Why Overseas] [Why Thailand and India] [Why Choose Us] [Procedures and Pricing] [For Corporations] [For Physicians] [Wellness Programs] [Press Release] [Testimonials] [FAQs] You can also find out about the organization and the management team associated with it. News updates and full contact info.

ONLINE MEDICAL TOURISM Description: Online Medical Tourism is a comprehensive information site. Links appear at the top of the header: [About Us] [Home] [Contact Us] [Terms & Conditions] [Opportunities] [Add Your Business]. Just below are three drop-down menus where you can find: facilities by country, services by type, procedures by class. The main horizontal link tabs include [Home] [Facilities] [Procedures] [Services] [Accreditation] [Insurance] [OMT Blog] [B2B]. Verical links, which are anchored throughout the pages, are headed [Medical Tourism Topics]. The main focus of the homepage are portals to [Find Facilities] [Find Services] [Find Procedures]. There are also horizontally aligned tabs that lead to: [Compare Costs] [Did You Know] [Featured Facilities and Service Providers] [Compare Services]. The homepage also features articles on various overseas treatments and procedures. Near the bottom is a news directory. Additional Comments: Offers a search engine. Has a facebook and Twitter presence. Accepts paid advertising.

ORBICARE Description: Orbicare is a medical travel coordinator/facilitator headquartered in the United States. The website offers information on: [Medical Centers] [Destinations] [Partners] [Financial Information] [Contact]. Just below are three drop-down menus where you can find: facilities by country, services by type, procedures by class. The homepage introduces Orbicare; it divides information: For Patients - For Employers - For Insurance Companies. Highlights include a 7-step procedure for your care, and a travel/accomodation form. Additional Comments: Social media tie-ins; news section; Spanish/English website.

OXYGEN ZONE Description: Oxygen Zone is a Serbia-based healthcare provider specializing in cosmetic surgery. Links introduce you to the doctor, the procedures, and a price list. Homepage features before and after pictures, and descriptions of the various procedures.

PANGAEA MEDICINE Description: Pangaea Medicine is an information database. It is professionally designed with two parallel rows of horizontal links. Upper row: [Home] [About Us] [FAQs]. Bottom row: [Treatments] [Destinations] [Travel Guide] [Testimonials] [Financing] [Before and After Photos] [Questions & Answers] [News]. The middle of the homepage features a search for doctors with three drop-down menus: [Select Treatment Area] [Select a Treatment] [Select Country]. The rest of the homepage is devoted to news and featured healthcare providers. Additional Comments: There is a register/sign-in option. Has a Google search engine. Member of the Better Business Bureau. Site map and contact on the footer. Professionally designed.

PASSPORT MEDICAL Description: Passport Medical is a full service medical tourism provider. Main links feature [Procedures] [Destinations] [Testimonials] [Get A Free Quote] [News And Events]. . Social media tie-ins; live support; BBB accredited; partners with a travel agency.

PATIENTS BEYOND BORDERS Description: Patients Beyond Border is a website which furnishes consumer information about medical travel/tourism. Visitors can seek info on [Destinations] [Hospitals] [Procedures] [Patient Experiences] [Blog]. Also links to: [Industry Partners] [For the Media] [Articles & Reviews] [Newsletter] [Statistics & Facts] [About the Author] [About Our Books]. Additional Comments: It features a scanning/relational database which put information at your fingertips. . This web site is an extension of Josef Woodman's book, Patients Beyond Borders (see Books page).

PHUKET HEALTH TRAVEL Description: Phuket Health Travel is a Thai-based medical tourism provider. The web site offers comprehensive information on services and Phuket, a resort area. Treatments include plastic surgery, dental care, skin care, eye operations, dialysis treatment, MRI screening, and general health check-ups. Additional Comments: Site map and newsletter offered

PHYSICIAN GLOBAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS Description: Physician Global Health Solutions (PGHS) is a medical travel coordinator-facilitator site. The home page introduces the company and promotes its services. Horizontal links include [Patents] [Physicians] [Payers] [About] [Contact] Additional Comments: Web site needs to add more details in order to make it informative

PLACID WAY Description: Placid Way is a professionally designed coordinator/facilitator site which features rotating graphics promoting different treatments. It has a 3-column format with horizontal tab links across the header: [Home] [Treatments] [Destinations] [Resources] [FREE Quote] [Packages] {Roadmap] [Contact Us]. The left-hand column features search panels: [Find Medical Procedures] [Find Wellness Programs] [Find Packages]. The center and right panels feature: [Medical Procedures] and [Wellness Programs]. There is also a scroll-down panel featuring: News, Events, Video. Additional Comments: As information-rich as any site out there. Tons of resources for medical travel clients, with wide coverage of destinations, centers, and procedures. You can subscribe to [Free Health News] via email.

PLANET HOSPITAL Description: Planet Hospital is a coordinator/facilitator site. It has a very compact homepage with 11 top-margin tab links: [HOME] [SURGEONS] [DESTINATIONS] [PROCEDURES] [INSURANCE] [EMPLOYERS] [PRESS/FANS] [ABOUT US] [JOIN US] [CONTACT US] [CUSTOMER LOGIN]. These links also appear on the footer. Mid-page features a 4-step process to arrange your medical treatment. Step 1: Book My Surgery-->Choose a Category-->Choose a Procedure. Step 2: Get Estimates. Step 3: Make Appointment. Step 4: Book Travel. There is also video on the homepage. Information on insurance and the most popular destinations also appear on the homepage. Additional Comments: Planet Hospital has carried a Better Business Bureau A- rating since 2002. A division of Global Health Voyager.

PRAGUE MAKEOVER Description: Prague Makeover is a health provider specializing in cosmetic surgery, hair transplant, and dental treatment. Links also give info on other procedures, such as aptos thread lift, botox treatment, varicose vein treatment. Travel and accomodation info also furnished. Additional Comments: Testimonials, price list.

QDAYS Description: Qdays is a Romanian-based medical tourism provider. Banner links offer info on [Home] [About] [Your Experience] [Medical Treatment] [Resources] [Contact]--all with drop-down menus offering more detailed information. A bulk of the site offers information on Qdays, including price and quality issues. You can request a free quote. Web site also features testimonials, blog entries, and a downloadable brochure. Additional Comments: Newsletter offered. Full contact info including live chat, Facebook, Twitter, Skype.

RECOVER DISCOVER Description: Recover Discover is an India-based healthcare provider. Banner links offer info on [Home] [About Us] [Why India] [Your Savings] [Procedures] [Hospitals] [Contact Us]. Web site contains information on popular elective procedures offered; also info on the company and medical tourism in India. Additional Comments: This company is partnered with the Fortis Group. The site highlights key benefits--JCI accreditation, zero wait times for surgeries, fluent English speaking staff.

REFRESH MED Description: Refresh Med is an American-based medical travel provider specializing in cosmetic procedures in Argentina. Main Links-->[Home] [Treatments] [Gallery] [Testimonials] [Why Us?] [FAQ] [Contact Us] [Plan Your Visit] The 3-column web site offers a lot of information including procedures, rates, financing, and a 5-step procedure on arranging your treatment. Additional information furnished on the company and medical tourism. Additional Comments: Full content info, newsletter

RIO DENTAL Description: Rio Dental is a cosmetic dental provider in Mexico, on the Texas border. Busy web site features info on [Prices] [Appointments] [Travel] [Patient Feedback] [Before And After] [Rio dental-Media] [Financing] [Mexico Safety] Information about the dentists, the clinic, and the treatments available. Additional Comments: Financing available, full contact info.

ROMANIAN HEALTH Description: Romanian Health is a medical tourism provider in Romania. Their featured services include dental clinics, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, general and internal medicine, health and beauty. There is also information on Romanian tours offered during your medical stay. Additional Comments: Full content info, newsletter.

SATORI WORLD MEDICAL Description: Satori World Medical is a U.S.-based global healthcare network and service company. The main horizontal info tabs offer links to: [Home] [About Us] [Global Network] [Procedures] [Quality Assurance] [Get Started] [Contact Us]. Drop-down menus offer more specific information under each category. Also featured are video testimonials, links to [Our Hospitals] [Our Doctors] [Our Destinations]. Links with drop-down menus specifically for [Individuals] [Employers] [Insurers]. Additional Comments: Newsletter available, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube connections. Professional web site, easy to navigate.

STAR HOSPITALS Description: Star Hospitals is a conglomerate of hospitals in India, Singapore, and Thailand. Banner links include [Home] [Company] [Procedures] [Facilities] [Processes] [Aftercare] [Contact]. Additional left-margin links [Overseas Healthcare] [Corporate Program] [Press Releases] [Testimonials] [FAQs] [Travel]. The main section of the web site offers info on the hospitals and details on procedures and pricing. Additional Comments: Toll free number in addition to email.

SUBLIMIS Description: Sublimis is an Argentina-based medical tourism provider. A bulk of the web site focuses on the treatments and procedures they offer. There is a major link outlining a 9-step process from [Contact] to [Returning Home] to schedule care through Sublimis. FAQ section. Testimonials. Full contact info. Additional Comments: Web site offers both English and Spanish.

SURGEON AND SAFARI Description: Surgeon and Safari is "South Africa's original independent medical tourism company." Information on surgeries, accomodation, holiday, facts and ethics, step by step guide, client comments, publicity. Additional Comments: The professional web site features a picture of Lorraine Melvill, the founder-owner; this company emphasizes privacy. Gives the impression of being an "upscale" provider.

SURGERY AND HOLIDAY Description: Surgery and Holiday is a Tunisian-based medical provider, specializing in plastic and cosmetic surgery. The web site features all the conventional info you need--procedures, free quotes and consulting, accomodation, excursions. Additional Comments: Newsletter, before and after photos, press coverage. Some language errors on the site.

SURGERY CENTER OF OKLAHOMA Description: Surgery Center of Oklahoma is a surgery provider in Oklahoma. Vertical links features info on: [Pricing] [Orthopedics] [ENT] [General Surgery] [Urology] [Ophthalmology] [Foot And Ankle] [Reconstructive Plastics] [Anesthesia Staff] [Media] [Getting Here/Lodging] [FAQ] [Blog] Index page is a comprehensive description of the center. Service, accreditation, and pricing are all emphasized.

SURGERY PLANET Description: Surgery Planet is a global medical tourism company. It has a comprehensive web site featuring links to every possible category of information you could imagine. Their home page highlights [20,000+ Satisfied Customers] [1,000+ Hospital Network] [10,000+ Certified Doctors] [24/7 Doctor Reviews, Consultations, Estimates] [24/7 Medical Tourism Insurance, Financing] [120,000+ Hotels, Air Tickets, Hotel Discounts, Vacations, and Cars]. Full contact info with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn exposure, and live chat. Videos, News Articles. Additional Comments: As for info on medical travel, you name it, this site has it. Impressive!

SURGICAL ATTRACTIONS Description: Surgical Attractions is a South African-based medical travel provider specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgery. Links to [Non-Surgical Procedures] [Surgical Procedures] [Surgeons] [Pre and Post Care] [Recuperation] [Request a Quote] [Step by Step Guide] [Medical Facilities] [Company Background] [Rejuvenation Holidays] [Testimonials] [Insurance and Finance] [Media News] [Contact Us]. The center of the page features 7 short paragraphs introducing Surgical Attractions.

360 GLOBAL HEALTH Description: 360 Global Health is a medical travel/tourism facilitator. Its major information links are: [Procedures] [Destinations] [FAQ] [About Us] [Opportunities] [Contact]. 360 Global Health features a step-by-step process: [Choose procedure]-->[Send Medical Records]-->[Travel to Destination] There is a consultation form, a procedure/destination database, plus various news articles. Social media tie-ins.

TICKETMED Description: TicketMed is a guide/coordinator site. The main section tabs on the top feature links to: [Medical Treatments] [Destinations] [Articles] [FAQ] [Get A Quote] [About Us] [Contact]. Several of the tabs offer drop-down menus revealing more detailed information. The main part of the index page is devoted to introducing medical tourism and TicketMed's services. The right-hand margin features information on getting a quote, popular treatments and destinations, and frequently asked questions. Additional Comments: Has a search engine and a newsletter subscription. Professional rotating graphics on the header make it eye-pleasing.

TRAVEL INDIA COMPANY Description: Travel India Company is an India-based tour company which offers medical tourism packages. Horizontal links to [About Us] [Medical Packages] [Why India] [Hospitals] [Medical Visa] [Articles] [FAQs] [Contact Us] [Terms and Conditions]. A bulk of the home page features promotional material and info on treatments. Treatments include dental care, cosmetic surgery, heart surgery, eye care and treatment, orthopedic surgery, eye care and treatment, orthopedic surgery, Ayurvedic therapies. Additional Comments: Search engines provided.

TREATMENT ABROAD Description: Treatment Abroad is an information site. A multipanel format features 10 horizontal tab links along the header: [About Medical Tourism] [Get a Quote] [Treatments] [Destinations] [Costs] [Guide] [Patient Stories] [About Us] [Press] [Health Jobs] There is a quickfinder where you can choose a treatment and choose a country, a free guide to medical tourism, ratings and reviews, and a code of practice for medical tourism. Also information on cosmetic surgery, dentistry, fertility treatment, and surgery. Additional topics include top-rated clinics and hospitals, and featured providers. Also patient stories and medical tourism news. Additional Comments: Website has video. Has a Twitter presence. Has paid advertising.

VISIT AND CARE Description: Visit and Care is a Turkey-based medical care coordinator which uses several different destinations. The main thrust of the web site focuses on procedures: [Cosmetic Denistry] [Plastic Surgery] [Infertility Treatments] [Laser Eye Surgery] [Orthopedic Surgery] [Hair Loss Treatment] [Weight Loss Surgery] [Heart Surgery] [Organ Transplant]. There is a section on guides and top destinations. Also a news section. Additional Comments: Free quotes and a search engine to find medical procedures in various countries.

WE CARE HEALTH SERVICES Description: We Care Health Services is an India-based medical travel facilitator. Main links lead to: [About Us] [Latest Offers] [Contact Us] [Get a Quote] [Free Registration] [Home] [Procedures] [Why We Care] [Partner Hospitals] [Our Surgeons] [Testimonial] [Cost]. The home page features an intro to We Care Health Services. There is also a high-tech section on popular medical packages. Mouseover the procedure and you get info on duration of treatment, duration of follow up, estimated cost. This company advertises [Private Consultation by Experienced Doctors] [Negotiated Low Prices] [Treatment at WSorld Class Hospitals] [Smooth aND Seamless Care] [Free Patient Coordination in India] Additional Comments: Several ways to get a quote online.

WELLNESS DESTINATION INDIA Description: Wellness Destination India is a dedicated medical tourism company in India. Main informational links include: [Home] [Medical Travel Guide] [Packages] [Ayurveda Spa Resort] [Hospital] [Hotel [Spa Center] [Discover India] The home page offers information on medical tourism in India. Wellness Destination India highlights their A to Z health travel logistics services, affordable healthcare tourism facilities, affordable healthcare packages, and free quotations. Additional Comments: Newsletter available; Google translation--Arabic, French, Persian, Spanish; JCI, NABH accredited facilities.

WELLNESS VISIT Description: Wellness Visit is a coordinator-facilitator site focusing on Malaysia. The professionally designed website featuring horizontally aligned tabs at the top leading to: [Home] [Procedures] [Destinations] [Hospitals] [Doctors] [Register] [Blogs] [Contact Us] The 3-column format has the look and feel of a magazine. It includes promotion, and an introduction to doctors and hospitals. The right-hand column offers a registration link and links featuring tourist and procedure "packages." There is also a large section on medical tourism news and articles. Additional Comments: An email panel on the upper right offers the user a convenient way to get a quote, a call-back, or simply more info. Bottom part of the page aggregates all the info but needs to be aesthetically redesigned. A site map would be a better option.

WORLD MED ASSIST Description: World Med Assist is a coordinator/facilitator site. The 3-panel format offers link tabs on the left: [Medical Tourism Testimonials] [Medical Tourism Procedures] [Medical Tourism Countries] [Medical Tourism Hospitals] [Medical Tourism Doctors] [The Process] [Medical Tourism FAQs] [World Med Assist in the News] [Members Only] [Getting Started]. Center and right panels are devoted to testimonials and company promotion. Right panel describes World Med Assist's approach: Quality Doctors/Hospitals-->Tailored to your Needs-->Quality End to End Services-->Low Risk. Additional Comments: A+ rated member of Better Business Bureau. Member of Medical Tourism Association.

WORLD MEDICAL AND SURGICAL Description: World Medical and Surgical is an American medical tourism company managed by health care professionals. It focuses on India. The web site features information on this company and how to initiate treatment [How it Works]. This is one of the few providers who offer a straight-up cost comparison of specific providers in the U.S., Thailand, Singapore, and India. Additional Comments: Features a "live" introduction when you log on. The spokesman emphasizes cost savings and customer service. He also mentions that the company deals with JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation hospitals.

WORLDWIDE MEDICAL PARTNERS Description: Worldwide Medical Partners is a coordinator-facilitator site which features a horizontal navigation bar, with right- and left-hand margin link to info. The sub-categories of information include: [About Medical Tourism] [Treatments] [Destinations] [Message From WMP] [Contact Us] [Financing] [VIP Travel] [Concierge] [Medical Records Transfer] [Patient/Doctor Video Conference] [Follow Up] [Testimonials] [Affiliations] [Press & Social Media] [WMP Presentation] [Stem Cell Treatment] The main thrust of the home page is to introduce you to the company, and highlight its standards and professionalism.

XETICA ARGENTINA Description: Xetica Argentina is a cosmetic surgery provider in Argentina. Main links furnish information on [Institutional] [Medical Staff] [Procedures] [Before and After] [Testimonials] [Medical Facilities] [Press]. There is a before and after and a You Tube testimonial. Additional Comments: Toll free numbers worldwide. Spanish and English web site. ©Global Medtracker,2010-2012 All Rights Reserved