Thailand Medical Tourism_Neurology

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Neurology (Brain)
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Summary

• Neuropathology-specialized hospitals in Thailand
  offer a multidisciplinary approach to the
  diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign
  brain tumors, as well as non-tumorous lesions.
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Photo provided by Praram 9 Hospital
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Why Thailand?

• Thailand features internationally accredited
  medical facilities
• Thailand was the first country in Asia to
  achieve JCI accreditation in 2002, and 13
  hospitals are now accredited.
• Many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation
  (HA), a four-stage process that combines
  self-assessment and peer assessment to judge
  performance levels against established
  standards and identify methods of improvement.

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Why Thailand?

• Thailands medical professionals are highly
  qualified

• The hospitals which specialize have extensive
  experience in treating brain tumors and providing
  a comprehensive management plan for patients at
  all stages of their illness.

Many Thai doctors and surgeons practicing today
have won awards for their work and endeavors and
more than 500 doctors practicing in Thai
hospitals are American Board Certified.
Photo provided by Bumrungrad International
Hospital
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Why Thailand?

• Cost saving
• The cost of medical treatments in Thailand is
  significantly lower compared to identical
  treatments in the developed world. In fact,
  treatments in Thailand are typically far less
  expensive than elsewhere in the world. 
• No waiting lists
• Appointments for treatment can be arranged.
  There are enough qualified surgeons that there is
  little, if any, waiting for scheduling even the
  most complex and invasive procedures

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Why Thailand?

• Thailands medical technology is state-of-the-art
  

All of Thailands leading hospitals feature
state-of-the-art technology that helps them
provide the highest degree of medical treatment
and service.
Photo provided by Bumrungrad International
Hospital
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Why Thailand?

• Thailand offers excellent service
• Each hospital hosts patients in total comfort
  with expert nursing and care, which can include
  neurological evaluation, MRI scans, pathology
  review and face-to-face discussions with
  neuro-oncologists to develop treatment plans.
• Physicians in Thailand develop a management
  system to help the patient cope with the health
  risks involved.

Photos provided by Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
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List of procedures
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Samples of Medical Service Providers

• Bangkok Hospital
• www.bangkokhospital.com
• Bumrungrad International Hospital
• www.bumrungrad.com/
• Praram 9 Hospital
• www.praram9.com/
• Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
• http//www.samitivejhospitals.com/
• Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
• www.bangkokhospital.com/wattanosoth/

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Medical Tourism Destinations
Bangkok
ChiangMai
Pattaya
Phuket
Koh Samui
Photos provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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Post Treatment in Thailand
Shopping
Dining
Sightseeing
Beaches
Spas
Photos provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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Thanks to
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www.ThailandMedTourism.com
A Global Center of Excellence For Medical Tourism