Taj Medical Coordinates Successful Hip Resurfacing Treatment in India
Leading Medical Tourism Facilitator, The Taj Medical Group Limited, recently coordinated Birmingham Hip Resurfacing treatment in India for Wendy Greening of Portland, OR.
Richmond, VA, November 21, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Wendy Greening of Portland, OR recently underwent Birmingham Hip Resurfacing treatment in Mumbai, India, facilitated through The Taj Medical Group Limited. Like many of the millions of Americans without health insurance coverage, Wendy ignored the pain and discomfort she was suffering until it became urgently necessary for her to receive treatment. Wendy explained that her only option in the US was to contribute to a COBRA policy, which is a plan that offers continuation of coverage if insurance is lost for any number of reasons, for at least a year before possibly receiving approval for hip treatment1. If this surgery were approved in the US it might have cost Wendy about $45,000. In India, however, the surgery only cost Wendy $8,000.
“Even if I made the payments to the COBRA plan there was no guarantee they would approve coverage for my treatment. They can always claim a ‘pre-existing condition’ or other reason to avoid covering it,” explained Wendy.
With the assistance of her husband, Wendy began researching other possible alternatives. Wendy and her husband felt their best option was to travel abroad for treatment and were able to find The Taj Medical Group Limited, a leading medical tourism facilitator that has coordinated care in India for over 800 people from the US, UK and Canada. Taj Medical’s experience in coordinating hip treatments for others in the past gave Wendy and her husband the confidence and reassurance they needed to finalize their decision to travel abroad for surgery.
“When we began discussions with Taj Medical regarding my treatment they said things like ‘American Board Certified Surgeons’ and ‘Accredited Hospitals.’ This made sense and resonated with someone like me who didn’t know much about medical tourism. I trusted that they would find the right Surgeon and hospital for me,” remarked Wendy about her decision to have her treatment coordinated through The Taj Medical Group.
After receiving information on her medical history and current condition, Taj Medical referred Wendy to Wockhardt hospital in Mumbai, India, where she was to receive Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, a surgery still being approved in the US. Taj Medical assisted Wendy with other administrative tasks associated with her journey including Visas for both her and her sister who would be accompanying her as well as post operative convalescence.
As part of standard procedure, Wendy underwent extensive tests to evaluate both sides of her hips. Initially, Wendy expected to receive the resurfacing treatment on both sides. However, her surgeon emphasized the importance of taking care of the more damaged side and avoiding surgery on the other side until absolutely necessary. Wendy and her surgeon both agreed that her other hip would be operated on after the other side had healed significantly.
After her surgery, Wendy was given permission to venture out with her sister for some sight-seeing, for which a guide was provided. Wendy was appreciative not only of the high-quality of care and attention she received in the hospital but also for the opportunity-of-a-lifetime to explore and sample the very best of Indian culture, cuisine and historic architecture during her stay. Wendy has returned to Portland where she is recovering and hopes to return as soon as possible to have her other side operated on.
“I am very pleased that I chose to travel to India for my treatment. I was particularly impressed with the sincere concern of the staff at the hospital and at Taj Medical for my wellbeing,” expresses Wendy.
1FAQs About COBRA Continuation Health Coverage – US Department of Labor website
About The Taj Medical Group Limited
The Taj Medical Group is a UK-based medical tourism facilitator currently focused on India. Taj Medical is unbiased in choosing the right hospital, surgeons and physicians for their patients as they do not charge any fees from their patient clients. Taj Medical has assisted over 800 patients and has been well-publicized for their efforts and successful patient cases in both UK and US press. For more information please visit www.tajmedical.com. You can also contact their US office at 804-261-1640.
To interview Taj Medical executives and patients please contact:
Sabina Dham
Marketing and PR Manager
The Taj Medical Group Limited
P: 804-261-1640
C: 804-833-3338
Sabina@tajmedical.com
www.tajmedical.com
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“Even if I made the payments to the COBRA plan there was no guarantee they would approve coverage for my treatment. They can always claim a ‘pre-existing condition’ or other reason to avoid covering it,” explained Wendy.
With the assistance of her husband, Wendy began researching other possible alternatives. Wendy and her husband felt their best option was to travel abroad for treatment and were able to find The Taj Medical Group Limited, a leading medical tourism facilitator that has coordinated care in India for over 800 people from the US, UK and Canada. Taj Medical’s experience in coordinating hip treatments for others in the past gave Wendy and her husband the confidence and reassurance they needed to finalize their decision to travel abroad for surgery.
“When we began discussions with Taj Medical regarding my treatment they said things like ‘American Board Certified Surgeons’ and ‘Accredited Hospitals.’ This made sense and resonated with someone like me who didn’t know much about medical tourism. I trusted that they would find the right Surgeon and hospital for me,” remarked Wendy about her decision to have her treatment coordinated through The Taj Medical Group.
After receiving information on her medical history and current condition, Taj Medical referred Wendy to Wockhardt hospital in Mumbai, India, where she was to receive Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, a surgery still being approved in the US. Taj Medical assisted Wendy with other administrative tasks associated with her journey including Visas for both her and her sister who would be accompanying her as well as post operative convalescence.
As part of standard procedure, Wendy underwent extensive tests to evaluate both sides of her hips. Initially, Wendy expected to receive the resurfacing treatment on both sides. However, her surgeon emphasized the importance of taking care of the more damaged side and avoiding surgery on the other side until absolutely necessary. Wendy and her surgeon both agreed that her other hip would be operated on after the other side had healed significantly.
After her surgery, Wendy was given permission to venture out with her sister for some sight-seeing, for which a guide was provided. Wendy was appreciative not only of the high-quality of care and attention she received in the hospital but also for the opportunity-of-a-lifetime to explore and sample the very best of Indian culture, cuisine and historic architecture during her stay. Wendy has returned to Portland where she is recovering and hopes to return as soon as possible to have her other side operated on.
“I am very pleased that I chose to travel to India for my treatment. I was particularly impressed with the sincere concern of the staff at the hospital and at Taj Medical for my wellbeing,” expresses Wendy.
1FAQs About COBRA Continuation Health Coverage – US Department of Labor website
About The Taj Medical Group Limited
The Taj Medical Group is a UK-based medical tourism facilitator currently focused on India. Taj Medical is unbiased in choosing the right hospital, surgeons and physicians for their patients as they do not charge any fees from their patient clients. Taj Medical has assisted over 800 patients and has been well-publicized for their efforts and successful patient cases in both UK and US press. For more information please visit www.tajmedical.com. You can also contact their US office at 804-261-1640.
To interview Taj Medical executives and patients please contact:
Sabina Dham
Marketing and PR Manager
The Taj Medical Group Limited
P: 804-261-1640
C: 804-833-3338
Sabina@tajmedical.com
www.tajmedical.com
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