Medical Tourism Process, Visa, Health Visa, Medical Visa

With the experience and knowledge gained from catering to the very specific needs of medical tourists, we understand that traveling to a foreign country for medical treatment is not something which you do every day.

MedicoGlobal will be at your side throughout your trip, and especially during your visits to and stay at the medical center. Our representatives are selected and assigned to clients based on your specific requirements and their knowledge of the region and their relations with the management and staff at the medical center. Post-treatment, we will accompany you to your hotel and co-ordinate your rest and recuperation, making sure you enjoy your stay until your departure back home.

We are now able to offer you a comprehensive range of top of the shelf medical treatment including cosmetic and dental surgery, along with sensitive and complex surgical procedures, at a fraction of the cost for such procedures inside the United States. In that sense, MedicoGlobal gives you a new life and a chance for a fresh start, in terms of both your body and your finances.

To simplify things and ensuring that wow factor, we have divided our operating model into four steps:

Step 1 (Send Your Requirement to MedicoGlobal)

Complete the Online Registration/Query Form:

Once accepted, you will receive unlimited, free support of our services. From the moment you contact us, we'll begin to work for you to answer all your questions and address your concerns. You'll receive a wealth of pertinent information that will allow you to make an informed decision about whether or not medical tourism is for you. And, if you do decide to move forward, we'll help you every step of the way.

You will receive an auto-generated email confirming receipt of your query by us.

(Please note: The registration process is a no obligation process)

Reviewing your Medical Requirements:

While filling out the registration form, it is very important that you identify exactly what you are seeking at this time. Changes to your desired treatment plan could potentially complicate matters. We must do our best to identify your exact needs and move forward accordingly.

Step 2 (Provide Specific Case related Information)

Medical Questionnaire Submission and Authorization form:

Within 12 Hrs of your query we will send you a medical questionnaire for you to fill, to best inform your surgeon of your medical history. This will advise your physician of any potential risks or conditions that may be necessary to know in conjunction with your procedures(s).

Also, please complete the authorization form (by typing your name, location and date) which will give us your consent to receive and disseminate your personal information as per need basis. Just open the document, complete the info and save. Then return it to us via email. We will send a copy to your chosen hospital for their records.

The authorization form authorizes MedicoGlobal to approach its partner hospitals and physicians for the best in class medical treatment that may be suitable for you. This would involve sharing your medical information/local diagnosis with the medical fraternity as per need basis only.

Provide transcripts, MRI, x-rays, photos, etc.

For many medical procedures, the doctor will need to see your transcripts, MRI's, x-rays, photos, etc. In order to better facilitate this process, we will need to receive digital copies of these documents. To ensure your total privacy, this process is absolutely secure and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Step 3 (Choosing your Hotel Accommodation)

You will also receive an email that provides information about choosing a hotel while overseas. We ask for this information very early in the process so we can include the costs in your quotation. Once reviewed, please make a decision and email with your choice. Please consider your options thoroughly. We do not want to make changes further along in the process which could result in confusion.

Step 4 (Receive a price quotation for the procedure(s) and accommodations)

During this process, you will receive a price quotation for the procedure(s) and accommodations. Also, you'll be provided with a host of information about the procedure(s), hospital, doctors, etc. Review the price quotation and discuss potential dates to travel

At this point, we will discuss your procedure(s) and accommodations. Also, we'll talk about the dates you wish to plan your medical retreat. Again, please think about this very carefully. Once we choose the dates, we will check with our hospital affiliate to see if these dates are available. If the pricing is acceptable to you, we can then move on to the next steps in planning your medical treat.

Facilitate questions you may have for your chosen surgeon

In this segment of the process, you will be allowed to pose questions or concerns you have for your chosen surgeon. We will coordinate the communication process via email in this stage. You may have an opportunity to speak directly with your surgeon further along in the process, should you so choose. And, we will pay for the teleconference. These calls are generally made in the late evening or early morning hours because of the time zone difference. Please note: Depending on the surgeon's hours of operation, this may be difficult to schedule. So, emails are always the best mode of communication.

These next three tasks must occur simultaneously

1. Tentatively Book Your Procedure(s)

We will request your preferred doctor's consultation and surgery date(s). Once we receive notice that these dates are available, we can move to tentatively book your air travel and hotel accommodations.

2. Tentatively Book your Air Travel
You will be directed to speak with our travel specialists to develop an air travel itinerary that best suits your needs. You will be directed via email as to the particulars. They will then send you and MedicoGlobal a proposed itinerary. You will have a short period to review this information before having to book the tickets (typically within 7 days.)

3. Tentatively Book your Hotel Room
We will tentatively book your hotel room. You will need to provide your credit card information at this time. Your card will not be charged in advance, but, only used as a method of reserving your room. Once you arrive at the hotel, you can either choose to use the same card, or another card to settle your bill upon check-out.

4. Book Your Air Travel Tickets
Once we have tentatively booked the above tasks, you will then be instructed to book your air travel tickets.

5. Deposit funds into MedicoGlobal’s account
To help you feel more comfortable about the safety of your money, we have an agreement with our partners to allow you to forward a 20% deposit into our bank account instead of transferring your money directly to the healthcare providers. Unlike other foreign medical tourism providers, who make you pay up to 100% of the cost up front, we will only ask for a small portion of the costs to secure your booking. This way, if for any reason you decide not to move forward with your procedure, you will only pay for the services you’ve used (airfare & hotel) and receive a refund from us minus any other deductibles (consultations).

6. Confirm Task 1 & 2
Once we receive your deposit, we will confirm your doctors appointment and hotel room reservations.

Itinerary to confirm procedure(s), flight, hospital, doctor and hotel
We will confirm all your reservations and submit an itinerary for your review. Please check this document carefully to understand the time line of your trip. We will also send you information very specific to your travel destination so you can be prepared to make the most of your travel experience.

7. Pre-travel information

Before traveling, we will provide you with a host of information about the destination you'll be traveling to. You'll also receive many emails about how to properly plan and execute your trip.

7. Pre-travel information

1. Pre-Surgery consultation with medical team

Within 24 hours of your arrival, you will visit your physician’s office for the pre-surgery consultation. Here, the doctor will review your medical transcripts and conduct additional tests to ensure that you are ready for your procedure.

2. Surgical procedure

Your procedure will be performed by the best available surgeon, at a world-class medical facility, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.

3. Post treatment recuperation

When the doctor is satisfied with your condition, you will be released from the hospital and driven back to your hotel to begin the recuperation process. During this time your main focus will be on recuperation

4. Post treatment enjoyment

After recuperating and the surgeon is satisfied with your progress, you will be given authorization to enjoy some of the interesting attractions your destination offers. You can make arrangements with either us, hotel concierge, or, through one of the local travel excursion companies in your chosen destination.

5. Return home

We hope this information has been helpful in explaining the process of medical tourism. Please note, this is just a brief outline of the necessary steps to a successful medical retreat. Again, you should allow at least 10-15 days from the time you begin the process until you leave for your chosen destination.