Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman

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Show Notes

#215: Learn to save thousands on medical care abroad. We cover common misconceptions, vetting doctors and hospitals, key mistakes to avoid, and the best destinations for top procedures. Josef Woodman is the CEO of Patients Beyond Borders and has spent the past 16 years researching and vetting international options for quality, affordable medical care.

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Resources Mentioned

Josef: Patients Beyond Borders | Book

List of JCI-Accredited Organizations

Thailand : Bumrungrad
Escazú, Costa Rica: CIMA

Medical Travel Agencies

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(01:53) The Most Common Misconceptions About Medical Travel

(04:43) Why Should Someone Consider Medical Travel?

(07:16) Why Medical Costs Are Cheaper Abroad

(10:02) The Quality of Doctors and Hospitals

(13:40) Types of Procedures People Should Consider (or Not) for Medical Travel

(16:10) Transferring Medical Records Back to the Home Country

(22:06) Treatments That Are (Surprisingly) Not Great for Medical Travel

(24:15) JCI Accreditation and Its Importance

(26:42) How Medical Travel Agencies Work

(34:34) Consulting Your Home Doctor for Medical Travel

(40:04) Cheaper Options for Executive Physicals

(43:30) Things to Look For When Selecting a Doctor for Treatments

(44:57) How to Plan for Your Medical Trip

(47:23) Why Josef Advises Against Organ Transplants Abroad

(49:04) What Kind of Travel Insurance Is Needed for Medical Travel

(50:17) Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Medical Travelers

(51:44) How Much Buffer Time Is Needed for Medical Travel

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