Archive for April, 2010
CNN – ‘I can’t afford surgery in the U.S.,’ says bargain shopper
Written by Satori on April 27, 2010 – 4:01 pm -“(CNN) — When Godfrey Davies learned he needed surgery to remove polyps blocking his nasal airways, the self-described bargain shopper set out on a mission to find an affordable surgeon. He quickly learned a good deal is hard to find.”
CNN shares a story of Godfrey Davies, a man who saved nearly $30,000 on a simple procedure that would have cost him $33,127 or more here in the U.S. After jumping through hoops to try and find an affordable price in Indianapolis, Indiana, he turned to family members across the Atlantic to help him broaden his search for affordable surgery… What they found left Davies “speechless”, and resulted in him embarking on a medical journey to the U.K.
Tags: Financial Savings, Global Healthcare, Medical Tourism, Medical Travel
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Hospital Spotlight: The Asian Heart Institute – Mumbai, India
Written by Satori on April 15, 2010 – 3:15 pm -
Located in Mumbai, India, The Asian Heart Institute performs over 1,200 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedures per year. Affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic, The Asian Heart Institute has set the bar high in India, and their results are some of the best in the world. The world class surgery team at The Asian Heart Institute performs the following operations on a routine basis:
- Complex Aortic Aneurysms
- Redo Surgeries including Bypass Surgery
- The Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrilation
- Valve Repair and Replacement
- Aneruysm Surgery of Aorta and Blood Vessels

The Asian Heart Institute is no stranger to medical tourism. In fact, The Asian Heart Institute has a separate department which is specifically dedicated to serving international patients. This department works in conjunction with Satori World Medical for all Satori patients, and helps take care of all hospital arrangements for the patient, right from the time they land in India till the time of departure. The following facilities are coordinated with Satori, and are provided to all Satori patients:
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Hotel Accommodation for companion
- Arranging for site seeing tours / shopping etc
- Local travel arrangements for companion
- Arranging prior appointments with the consultants
- Complete information brochure on arrival to the hospital
- Guidance at every step of the stay
- Prayer Rooms
- Internet Facilities


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