Testimonials

I began looking overseas when my only option for surgery in the U.S. was a multi-level fusion. From my extensive research, I learned enough about long term problems to adjacent vertebrae to know that I did not want a fusion. Med Journeys was able to locate an orthopedic surgeon who was highly trained and respected in his country of India and the world. In addition, Dr. Hegde was trained in Texas on the specific artificial disc that I had determined was the best solution for me.

Highlights of my experience were as follows:

1. The hospitals were spotlessly clean, and the staff attended to your every need. My room was swept and mopped and the linens were changed daily. According to my research, India has a less than 1% post surgical infection rate.

2. Security was very tight. Although I had concerns prior to my trip, I never once worried about my safety while in the hospital or at the Bhutani guest house.

3. Pre-surgical tests were extensive. The doctors were very thorough in evaluating my health status as a surgical candidate. They are very concerned that their patients have a successful surgery and recovery.

4. In the hospital, nurses were available 24 hours a day. The nurses were very caring and competent.

5. The food was great - even the hospital food.

6. Most importantly, Med Journeys staff made our trip worry free. They met us at the airport, checked in with us daily, and were more than willing to advocate with the hospital or doctors if there were concerns. When it was time to leave, they made sure that someone met us at the airport and assisted our check-in. With this being my first foreign airport experience, the assistance relieved all of my anxiety.

I am now four weeks out from my surgery. I have little or no pain in my neck, and significantly improved range of motion. I still have some numbness and burning in my hands and feet, but nerve degeneration is slow. I frequently tell people that, after my experience, I would only consider a fusion as a last resort. I also tell them that I would contact Med Journeys, and fly to India again in a heartbeat, if I needed another surgery.

DARLENE FALK, RN, BSN (Dan’s Sister)I wanted to thank you for the services provided for my brother and me for his surgery. I was very impressed with your agency and the staff that we encountered. Prabha and her assistant, Nina, were very receptive to all of our needs and concerns. The Bhutani family was so much fun and wonderful to work with. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Hegda and the Artemis staff.

I would also like to personally thank your staff and send them some pictures if you are able to give out email addresses. As a registered nurse and nurse case manager at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, I must admit that I went to India with some scepticism, but was very impressed with what was offered. I am trying to help Artemis with some educational things for nurses and a few other things. If there is anything I can do to help your company, let me know.

Med Journeys is a wonderful organization. My husband and I were so impressed with how well we were taken care of from the start of our inquiries to the return from India after surgery. I was impressed right away with the kind and thorough, but not pushy responses from their Case Manager’s Tim and Jeff about the process of traveling abroad for medical treatment. I had many questions that I needed to ask and they were patient with me while being expedient when I finally made up my mind to make sure that everything fell into place in a short time frame. Prabha, ( their office manager in India ) was very helpful in Delhi by picking us up at the airport, checking us into the hospital, introducing us to one of my doctors (who happened to be there at 11:30 pm when we arrived!).

Enough can't be said for all she did to make us comfortable and happy for the entire duration of our stay. Dr. Vashistha, Dr. Gupta, and all of the staff at the hospital couldn't have been kinder or more caring. The hospital facilities were as nice as any in the states, but what was different was the amount of attention patients receive. The hospital has a huge staff and it seems they all work as a team. On average, my nurse only had 2-4 patients. I know because I asked. My doctors visited me at least 3 times a day, and sometimes more. I could go on and on about the superb care I received at the hospital.

The Bhutani family that owns The Charter House Guest House was fabulous. They were very accommodating with my special dietary needs. I didn't even have to explain because they have had experience with preparing meals for similar patients recovering. We loved getting out to the market and our trip to see the Taj Majal as well. The cost for my surgery, the round trip airfare, stay at the Recovery Retreat, trips to and from the airport and hospital came to a total far below what I would have paid in the states for the surgery alone. Med Journeys is certainly outstanding in the Medical Tourism business and I would recommend them to anyone needing assistance in finding safe and affordable medical care abroad.

I had a heart blockage and have been taking a lot of nitroglycerin, I had two heart attacks and had 19 angiograms, angioplasties, and 12 stents. All this has cost at least $650,000 and my out-of-pocket was probably about $75,000 - $80,000

I am self employed so I didn’t have any health insurance. A by-pass surgery was unaffordable in America. I had seen a clip on 60 minutes about a guy what went to Thailand for his surgery and started looking at the internet. I found Med Journeys and a few others but liked Med Journeys.

I had seen an article in AARP about Med Journeys and started talking to them. I researched everything. I was more worried about the hospitals and the doctors. I could have done it on my own but the only thing was the unsurity of the country not knowing… and I figured it was worth paying Med Journeys to do it. Many others didn’t seem they had it all together as Med Journey did. They didn’t have hospitals that I liked and did not seem like they have their steps together. Going overseas, I could not picture them doing it right.

Med Journeys had the whole thing going and made great arrangement without any hassles. Their staff in India met us at the airport, picked us up, took us to the hospital and took good care of my wife too.

When I arrived at the hospital it was at night and was still a bit leary. In the morning, I saw the scenery and other parts of the hospital and especially the technology was really good and I didn’t feel worried about having my open heart surgery. Moreover the hospital was very Clean.

My surgeon was Top notch, His background is really good. And Dr. Hassan was the surgeon and he did very good too. He has been here in the states for about 10 years or more. Very highly qualified. Really good , one -on- one. I didn’t have any other doctors here in the States that saw me twice a day after I was out , Explained everything before we started. They were real great.

The Charter house Guest House was very nice, it was a really nice pleasant place, there were very nice people, try to really accommodate you. You couldn’t ask for a better place, and better people, they were great.

I would recommend Med Journeys. They did a great job and there were no complaints. They followed up before hand and made it pleasant. I never planned on having surgery. They made it no hassle, that is the big thing. I think in America that is important, no hassle. But they did great. I was very happy.

My wife and I recently recently returned from a medical vacation to Costa Rica. There is no way to adequately tell you how pleased we are about the entire trip.. Lynn and I could not be more pleased with the entire “Med Journeys� experience and would be very happy to assist you by answering a limited # of phone inquires from prospective clients.

We had been contemplating some cosmetic surgery for sometime. My wife wanted the Liposuction treatment on her Tummy and I was tired of the puffiness and “sacks� under my eyes. We had heard about all of the cost benefits of have same done Ex US but were somewhat leary about the idea. We finally went “fishing� on the net and found the Med Journeys site.

We made contact with Tim Wallace and he did an absolutely superb job of making of my wife and I feel very comfortable about having the procedures done in Costa Rica. Jeff Pierce did a great job backing up Tim.

Upon arrival in CR, we were met by Med Journeys staff in Costa Rica and taken to our Hotel. The Hotel was just great !! The food was just fine, the people at the Hotel seemed to go out of their way to accommodate our any request.. The Med Journeys local people were just great.-

Bill Cook at Biblica hospital ,and his Staff did a wonderful job of holding our hands and being there when we needed them during, and following the actual procedures. It was great to wake up in recovery and see Starlene standing there. Cecil, Bill`s assistant was most helpful.We thought the hospital was really first class.

Lynn and I could not be more pleased with the entire Med Journeys experience and would be very happy to assist you by answering a limited # of phone inquires from prospective clients.