Category Archives: Medical Tourism

New Band Aid Laser Technique Offers Better Results, Less Downtime

The site Healthcareglobal.com is reporting an exciting new innovation in facial rejuvenation. For those patients seeking firmer more youthful skin with less downtime post surgery, there is now a new option available. Atlanta board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John LeRoy has … Continue reading

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Costa Rica Ranks High As Medical Tourism Destination

With growing health care costs in the United States over recent years, more and more patients are opting to investigate and utilize the possibilities and benefits offered by medical tourism. Orbicare’s strong presence in Costa Rica allows for our patients … Continue reading

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LASER NIL System Revolutionizing Traditional Liposuction Procedure

A recent interview with MonstersandCritics.com has Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Aaron Rollins praising the new FDA approved NIL laser liposuction procedure. The FDA approved procedure has proven in high demand among patients seeking a far less invasive form of liposuction … Continue reading

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Medical Tourism Hotels Work To Assure Privacy, Comfort & High Quality Care

With increasing costs of medical procedures and health insurance in many countries, patients now recognize the benefit of this alternate way to receive quality care at more affordable prices. As medical tourism grows in popularity, hoteliers work to facilitate the … Continue reading

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GLOBAL: New medical tourism certificate of quality for hospitals

Hospitals involved with medical tourism are offered an array of third party accreditation and certification services, ranging from detailed inspections to a certificate for little more than filling in a form and paying a fee. Reputable German international accreditor TEMOS … Continue reading

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In preparation for a surgery most people would like to interview the surgeon that will perform the operation

This is in fact very desirable, and we provide as many tools as possible for people to become familiar with their surgeon prior to their trip: we offer a copy of the doctor’s CV, going over their training and experience, … Continue reading

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Follow up care for the international patient has been a concern of everyone involved in Medical Tourism or Health Travel

At Orbicare we highly recommend anyone considering receiving health care outside their area of residence to discuss their decision with their primary care physician; it is important that he is aware and prepared to provide follow up care upon the … Continue reading

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Regarding quality and safety at the medical institutions abroad

We at Orbicare take special care when it comes to our providers network, taking into account high international standards when it comes to quality. Our Medical Director personally visits every hospital and clinic before we do business with them, and … Continue reading

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International Program For Cardiac Procedures

The affordable, high-end surgical procedures offered by Orbicare reach far beyond those that are cosmetic. Did you know there is also a steady demand for cardiac surgical procedures as well? Patients needing treatment in the realm of aortic surgery, coronary … Continue reading

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“Freshman 15” weight gain is a myth, new study finds

The idea that college freshmen gain an average of 15 pounds in their first year of school is a myth — the average is really between 2.4 pounds for women and 3.4 pounds for men, the co-author of a new … Continue reading

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