Research Pays Off When Looking For An Affordable Weight Loss Surgery Abroad
Monterrey, January 25th, 2010
Weight loss surgery is a hot trend. And nowhere is it more evident than in Northern Mexico. Not only has the local healthcare industry gained experience with the Mexican patient population, but with thousands of Americans that come to have these procedures done at less than half the price. As in almost all services, you’ll find as many price and quality options as there can possibly be, so take good care when choosing a surgeon and clinic.
As in everything from cars to wines, the healthcare services industry is a perfect free market. There are expensive weight loss surgeons with lots of years of experience, a reputation second to none, and who usually operate in state-of-the-art hospitals. There are also less expensive players who are usually younger, less renown, and who operate in clinics. Basically said, there are no outliers. You get what you pay for. However, this does not mean that an expensive surgery will guarantee better results, or that an inexpensive one puts the patient at risk. As always, choosing the more expensive, carries just a layer of added comfort, safety, and helps some patients be more at ease when placing themselves in the hands of a doctor. The market is one of permanent and automatic self-selection among patients that choose according to their priorities and in line with their budget and travel constraints.
At Travel For Care, Mexico’s best network of Weight Loss Surgeons is available for you to choose from a pre-screened and track-record-proven group of professionals. We do our best to make sure that when you choose a certain surgeon given his price, experience, or qualities, you are essentially getting the best. For us, to help you understand what stands behind a name and a price is always key. For example, our Gastric Band offering begins with a $6,500 price tag for US-trained, well-reputed surgeons that have over 2,500 surgeries in record, and who work at Hospital San Jose TEC, one of Mexico’s best hospitals (JCI Accredited). In the mid-range, we have a $5,900 price tag for a group of experienced, up-and-coming surgeons operating out of a small, standard hospital that counts on fully-compliant and safe facilities, but lacks recognition and a nice location. In the lower end, we are able to offer a $4,990 price for this same surgery performed by younger surgeons focused on volume, with hundreds of cases per year, and operating out of a small clinic in Tijuana.
With Gastric Band prices in the US starting at $10,000 and usually costing above $15,000 it is easy to understand how an industry has developed to answer these needs all across Latin America and Asia, with important clusters in cities close to the US border like Tijuana and Monterrey. “American patients have no where else to look. Their local bariatrists are very expensive; Asia may have destinations with very low prices, but they’re extremely far and travel costs offset savings; Central and South America may also be close but are either more expensive or lack the convenience of being right across the border. Within the medical travel industry, Mexico has the most affordable prices, experienced surgeons, and best location.” mentions Gabriel Senior, Founder and CEO of Travel For Care. After all, tens of thousands of happy patients can’t be wrong. A country usually known for its beaches and cuisine is fully set to make an impact in the globalization of healthcare.
Travel For Care is an innovative Medical Travel start-up firm headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, marketing Medical Solutions to American patients looking for elective and non-elective procedures. For more information, please visit www.travelforcare.com
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