One of the major concerns of clients considering Medical Toursim abroad is insurance.  A new company has recently come to Restorasians notice which may alleviate that concern.

Angelis has created a travel insurance policy specifically for people travelling abroad from the UK for medical, cosmetic or dental treatment. For the first time, people can travel secure in the knowledge that their insurance policy has been specifically created to address the most important concerns medical tourists have.
Angelis has developed its policy in conjunction with certain underwriters at Lloyd’s. Not only does it remove medical travel exclusions, but the policy also provides cover for a number of situations that could potentially arise with medical tourism.
In addition to providing standard travel cover, if the post-operative recovery period takes longer than expected, the policy will contribute towards any expenses incurred like extra hospital time, hotels and flights. Likewise, should complications arise up to a year after after surgery and a return trip is necessary, our policy may provide cover.

Please check their website for further information

www.angelisgroup.com

Are you thinking of traveling abroad for a medical procedure? Why not take advantage of a medical conference in your region and find out about countries that offer these services, the pitfalls and the questions to ask.

Treatment Abroad has an extensive list of all the conferences taking place around the world and asking that one vital question may be the difference between a successful outcome and a poor one.

Riz Khan discusses the phenomenon of medical tourism with Josef Woodman, author of Patients Beyond Borders, Vishal Bali, CEO of the Wockhardt Hospital Group in India, and neuroscientist Dr Wise Young.

Check out part one and two

This is a dedicated prostate disease centre offering professional, up-to-date evidence based service for all prostate diseases. They specialize in the use of the latest and least invasive technology for the treatment of BPH(benign prostatic hyperplasia) and offer a one-stop service for consultation and investigations of all prostate diseases. They are set up to carry out laser surgery for benign prostate disease without hospital stay and with minimal risk, blood loss and discomfort.

Both Dr Chua and Dr Loh graduated from British Medical schools and spent many years working in the UK

Are you visiting Kuala Lumpur but need kidney dialysis? Allow Restorasian to organise it for you. We have sourced excellent centres that will provide what you need whilst away from home and assure you of that peace of mind to enjoy your holiday to the maximum.

For those clients who are interested in surgery in Malaysia, Dee M is now back permanently in UK and would be very happy to call you and talk about any queries you may have.  She lives just outside London so for those of you in the surrounding area who would like to talk to someone face to face, Dee would be very happy to visit you and answer any questions you may have.  Dee spent three years living in Kuala Lumpur and had surgery while she was there and has first hand experience of the surgeons and hospitals.

In 2004, the number of Brits visiting foreign dental clinics was around 11,000; in 2007 the figure had risen to 49,000. This year it’s estimated that the number will rise even further to 60,000.

Dr Miriam Stoppard, the UK’s favourite doctor advices ” don’t be led by price alone – what’s more important is the dentist’s experience, qualifications and your rapport with them. Here’s how to get the right treatment at the right price.

Check out the full Daily Mirror article for her simple rules.

I have written about the importance of wearing compression garments after cosmetic surgery several times but sadly we see and hear of many women (as its mostly women) who are not wearing them. This may be either they dont know about their importance, not given the correct advice or they are reluctant to wear them.

If you are having cosmetic surgery especially liposuction or breast enlargements please come and visit us at Amanita. We have fitted hundreds of women of every shape and size and are regarded as the fitting experts for cosmetic surgery. We are able to give you advice about what is the correct garment, how to take care of the garment and how to take care of yourself after surgery.

Marena garments, considered the most advanced technology in garments are available exclusively at Amanita. Check out why these garments are more superior compared to others in Malaysia.

Its definitely worth spending a little more money to ensure you get the best finished product!

Yesterday  I had the pleasure of meeting Dato Dr Haron Ahmad at  KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, a general surgeon who specialises in managing severe obesity. Check out the link where he answers frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery.

Restorasian would like to introduce their newest Specialist

Dr Prashant Nadkarni

Consultant Gynaecologist and Infertility Specialist

Medical Director of KL Fertility & Gynaecology Centre

Clinical Director of IVF Services, Pantai Medical Centre Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Dr. Prashant qualified as a doctor from Universiti Malaya in 1982, obtained his specialist degree in 1989 after training in UK, and has been an Infertility Specialist since then. In all, he has had over 17 years experience in infertility and ivf.

Dr. Prashant studied Medicine at the University of Malaya between 1977 and 1982. After completing his internship at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, he left Malaysia to continue his Obstetrics & Gynaecology training in the UK. During his 8 years in the UK, he worked at some of the most prestigious hospitals in London including St. Bartholomew’s, Guy’s, Middlesex and University College Hospitals.

He obtained his specialist qualification (MRCOG) in 1989 and chose to further subspecialise in the field of infertility. At this time, infertility was a new and exciting field to be in, and training opportunities in the UK were very rare. He was fortunate to be selected to train with Prof. Ian Craft one of IVF’s early pioneers. He spent the next two years (1989-1991) at the London Fertility & Gynaecology Centre in Harley St., where he was involved in cutting edge infertility research and treatments which have now become a routine part of infertility management.

In 1991, Prof. Ian Craft and the London Fertility Centre were invited by the Dept of Health, Dubai to establish and run the Dubai Fertility Centre in the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Prashant was seconded to Dubai to set up the center from scratch. This fertility centre grew to become one of the largest fertility centres in the Middle East doing over 500 IVF and GIFT cycles a year.

Upon his return to Malaysia in 1997 he rejoined University Hospital and set up the IVF unit there. As Associate Professor, he was responsible for teaching students and resident doctors, and to this day, maintains an active interest in research and training. He is regularly invited to speak at public forums as well as at medical conferences in Malaysia & Singapore on fertility issues.

In 2001 he left University Hospital to set up private practice and was appointed Clinical Director of IVF services at Pantai Medical Centre, Bangsar in 2002.

In the last 17 years of fertility practice he has had

• From 1989 - GIFT, IVF & Frozen Embryo Replacement babies.
• From 1990 - Ovum Donor and Surrogate babies.
• From 1993 - PESA & TESA babies.
• From 1993 - ICSI babies.

He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in the UK in 2001.