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Philippine Medical Services
Experience medical professionals, technology and facilities at par with those in the United States. Experience the world renowned, tender loving care and hospitality of Filipinos. Enjoy the significant cost saving opportunities for a complete range of medical and health services in the Philippines, where medical and surgical procedures are priced at one-third to one-tenth of what they cost in the United States.

The majority of Filipino medical practitioners have specialized clinical, postgraduate training or experience in North America, Japan, Australia, and Europe. Our top caliber of doctors, nurses, medical, technologists and physical therapists who are much in demand in the US are also known for their intuitiveness and resourcefulness in responding to medical and surgical cases. Their caring attitude helps a patient to recuperate faster.

Hospitals on the other hand have invested in state-of-the-art technology for medical and surgical procedures that are comparable to those in the Unites States. Facilities are continously upgraded to meet stringent standards for international accrediting and new hospitals that have been built or are being built take on the ambience of luxury 5-star hotels.

Inherent in the Philippines is a uniquely Filipino brand of caring and compassion for other people that can not be copied by any other country. This creative comparison that is expressed in Filipino smiles, hospitality and spirit has been passed on from generation to generation. The Filipinos' warm character is considered the country's greatest and most precious asset that attracts Americans, Europeans and other Asians to keep returning to the Philippines, and to eventually decided to stay permanently.

Medical Procedure Pricing:
Executive Check-up $300 - $1,500
Cardiovascular
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) $17,000 - $18,000
Cardiac Catherization
(Left heart with angiography, excludes PF)
$2,000 - $2,500
Pacemaker Implantation
(excludes PF & device)
$2,000 - $2,500
Orthopedics
Total Hip Replacement $4,000 - $6,000
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
(Left heart with angiography, excludes PF)
$1,000 - $6,000
Ophthalmology
Phaco-Emulsification with IOL $1,500 - $2,500
LASEK / LASIK $1,500 - $2,000
Plastic Surgery
Blepharoplasty $2,000 - $2,500
Adominoplasty $3,500 - $4,000
Liposuction $1,500 - $3,500
Transplant Surgery & Urology
Cadaver Kidney Transplant $50,000
Transurethral Resection of Prostate $5,000
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy $2,000 - $2,500
HIFU for Prostate Cancer
(High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
$8,000 - $10,000

Healthy Vacation Package
A premium value added to these most affordable health care prices are a favorable monetary exchange rate (US$1 to Php 48) and the ease and affordability of international travel.
Airfare
Los Angeles - Manila - Los Angeles $1,200 - $1,400
New York - Manila - New York $1,500 - $1,800
Accomodations $365.00
3 nights / 4 days hotel
2-way airport transfers
Buffet breakfast
City tour>

Optional Tours
One can also choose from a vast portfolio of tourist destinations to further experience the world-renowned Filipino Tender Loving Care and Hospitality during a planned Medical Retreat.
Example Tour:
Manila-Boracay-Manila Package
$250.00
Roundtrip airfare
Daily breakfast
2 nights/ 3 days hotel accomodations
2 way airport transfers

For more information contact:

Ms. Ma. Roseni M. Alvero
Special Trade Representative
Philippine Trade & Investment Center
5201 Great America Parkway Building, Suite 356
Santa Clara, California 95054

Phone: (408) 980-9637
Fax: (415) 773-1813
Email: ptic-sv@philippinecentersf.com

Or

Ms. Josephine C. Romero
Trade Representative
Philippine Trade & Investment Center
556 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 100038

Phone: (212) 575-7925
Fax: (215) 575-7759
Email: ptic-sv@philippinecentersf.com

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