Laser Turbinoplasty tourism means traveling abroad for affordable surgery done in an efficient manner at world class hospitals.

The world is flat when it comes to opportunities for consumers shopping for better and more affordable healthcare.  In 2007, approximately 750,000 Americans traveled outbound for medical care.  That number will increase to six million by 2010.

The use of medical tourism programs can save consumers as much as 90 percent, when compared to U.S. costs. (Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, July 17, 2009 Study onMedical Tourism.)

Llive interview with Rajeev Rameth

Rajeev Rameth is an engineer project lead and was department head for Atkins GDC, Bangalore. While residing in London for several years he suffered from chronic nasal obstruction diagnosed as hay fever by his UK physicians.

“Hay fever during winter is not normal so I knew it was not just hay fever,” said Rameth.  “My nasal passage each morning was air tight.  Only after a couple of hours would my speech be normal and not until in the afternoon would I be able to breathe easily.  It was a poor quality of life.”

While on a recent assignment in Bangalore, India, Rameth consulted Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy.  “My initial impression was that he is very thorough, speaks clearly, and his explanation and diagnosis were very convincing,” said Rameth, “He asked to take a CT scan of my nose immediately.”

First World care at Third World prices

The efficiency with which the physician could schedule the CT scan and discuss the results with the patient speaks volumes about the advantages of trusted medical tourism destinations like the Apollo Hospital chain in India.

“Within five minutes the CT was scheduled,” reports Rameth, “and I only waited about an hour before the doctor was able to review the scan results with me and show me exactly what was causing my problem.”

According to Rameth, none of the physicians he consulted in London ever suggested a CT scan.  “Hay fever is normal in the UK and Doctors did not consider anything more than hay fever,” said Rameth.

On May 22, Rameth had Laser Turbinoplasty performed by Dr. Krishnamoorthy at Apollo Hospital in Bangalore, India.  The surgery cost less than $2,000 (US) including the overnight stay in the hospital for tests run to make sure he was fit for the day surgery.

“The result so far is really fantastic,” reports Rameth, “I can intake as much air as I wish through my nose.  The velocity is really good.”