Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, Popularizes Medical Tourism in Manhattan

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New York, NY :

Medical tourism has long been a trend around the world with places like India, Thailand and Mexico made popular for their relatively inexpensive prices for travelers seeking cosmetic procedures. However, as patients become more and more educated about the ramifications of plastic surgery and the importance of receiving specialized care from an accredited surgeon, cost is no longer the main consideration.

Home to some of the world’s top surgical specialists, the United States is emerging as a top destination for medical tourism – making it the third-most visited country for medical tourists last year.

A recent survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery supports this trend, reporting that a quarter of patients seeking facial aesthetic procedures were willing to travel for access to a specialty surgeon. Often, patients pursuing top-quality plastic surgery just don’t have access to the level of specialization and experience required to make them comfortable with choosing a local surgeon.

Known globally for his precise, discreet work and cutting-edge surgical facility, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, understands that cosmetic enhancements are part of a larger travel experience for many. Thirty percent of his Manhattan practice is comprised of international patients who demand the best in artistic skill and care.

“We have seen a notable uptick in the number of international patients in the past few years,” says Dr. Rizk. “With the increased accessibility of information and resources available, patients are becoming much more concerned with results and safety than cost.”

Sought after worldwide for his innovative surgical techniques, natural outcomes and shortened recovery times, Dr. Rizk is known globally as the go-to surgeon for rhinoplasty and lifts on the face, neck eye and brow. Recognized by New York Magazine as one of the region’s “Best Doctors”, Dr. Rizk has pioneered the use of high-definition three-dimensional endoscopic telescopes to perform a more precise surgery. The increased accuracy results in a more efficient procedure that requires no stitches, less bruising and scarring and one-third the recovery time of traditional surgeries.

However, it is not Dr. Rizk’s expertise alone that attracts throngs of international patients. His office also offers highly unique amenities designed to enhance patient comfort and convenience. Original artwork lines the walls of the Park Avenue practice, making the waiting room more of a gallery than a standard, stark physician’s office. Patients also enjoy a state-of-the-art JCAHO accredited surgical suite equipped with the latest technologies to ensure the highest standard of safety and care.

For patients looking to turn their visit into a vacation, Dr. Rizk’s staff can also function like luxury travel agents, and plan deluxe hotel accommodations for his patients who are in town for surgery. Dr. Rizk even performs “hotel calls” and his minimally invasive surgical techniques ensure his patients are able to enjoy all Manhattan has to offer.

Dr. Rizk’s office is located at 1040 Park Avenue in Manhattan.

For more information on Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, visit http://www.drsamrizk.com.

About Sam Rizk, MD, FACS
Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon based in New York City. He is the Director of Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery and a pioneer in the use of less invasive surgical techniques that promote rapid recovery and scarless outcomes. A leader in rhinoplasty, facelifts and eyelifts, Dr. Rizk is known for his artistic approach and natural outcomes. He operates from his state-of-the-art JCAHO accredited surgical suite on Park Avenue. Among other credits, Dr. Rizk is one of Castle Connolly’s Best Doctors NY-Metro Area for Facial Plastic Surgery and is a frequent presenter at AAFPRS, AACS, and FACE Ltd.  http://www.drsamrizk.com

source: http://www.digitaljournal.com / Digital Journal / Home> Press Release / New York, PRWeb.com Newswire / December 30th, 2013

 

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Marine And Medical Tourism The Trump Card For VMY 2014?

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by Erda Khursyiah Basir

Kuala Lumpur :

Marine and medical tourism are the two sub sectors in tourism that could be effectively promoted to draw visitors during the Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014.

The numerous pristine marine parks in Langkawi, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak and the world class medical facilities with affordable treatment costs offer endless possibilities in luring the visitors.

These are the two areas that Associate Professor Dr Mohamad Abdullah Hemdi of Universiti Teknologi MARA believes could be the game changer in promoting tourism activities under VMY.

The dean of UiTM’s Hotel and Tourism Faculty told Bernama apart from promoting this two sectors, employment of Malaysians in every sphere of the tourism industry including the hotel sector is pertinent in showcasing the true spirit of Malaysia.

VMY 2014 has set the target to lure 28 million visitors and generate RM76 billion in returns, and it rolls over to 2015 with another theme – ‘Year of Festival’.

ROPING ON MALAYSIAN WORKERS

“Currently almost 70 percent of the workers in all sub-sectors relating to tourism is made up of foreign workers. Such scenario does not reflect the true Malaysian hospitality not only to the foreign tourists but also the locals.

“In developed nations like Japan and Korea, the majority of the workers in this sector is their own citizens. The same goes to Malaysia’s neighbours Thailand and Indonesia,” he said.

He said this scenario is unacceptable especially when looking at the fact training and education in the tourism sector including the hotel line is being offered by various local institutions of learning including up to universities.

Unfortunately, he said, the industry had failed to attract locals and retain them there and this has caused the sector to be increasingly dominated by foreign workers.

“The government has to assist the industry by providing numerous incentives like tax breaks, facilities and laws favouring local employees to attract the locals,” he said.

ALLOCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Mohamad Abdullah is confident that the RM1.2 billion allocated to manage and promote the country’s tourism products could help meet the 28 million tourists targeted for VMY2014.

“Apart from this, additional allocation under the 2014 Budget for education, security, infrastructure development, information communication technology (ICT) and social services will indirectly help provide a conducive atmosphere for foreign visitors and investors in the sector as well,” he said.

Good infrastructure is equally important, he said pointing at Jeju Island in South Korea that has all the infrastructure including free Internet for the locals and travelers.

“It is high time that all local hotels, tourists centres and major cities in Malaysia provide free Internet access to help boost the tourism industry. This facility is very important for foreign tourists, especially tourists from the younger generation,” he said.

Mohamad Abdullah also pointed out as the tax exemption for investments in the tourism sector is extended to 2016, more investments would be made in providing the tourism infrastructure and develop new tourism products or upgrade the existing ones.

This incentive will allow the investors to provide adequate international level accommodation facilities or come up with more theme parks to woo tourists.

— BERNAMA

source: http://www.bernama.com / Bernama Microsite / National News Agency of Malaysia / Home> General> News / by Erda Khursyiah Basir /  Kuala Lumpur – January 08th, 2014

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‘Maternity tourists’ flocking to Britain for free care on NHS

Posted on January 9, 2014 | Comments Off on ‘Maternity tourists’ flocking to Britain for free care on NHS

PREGNANT foreigners are flying to Britain in droves to take advantage of free NHS care.

The women are using forged doctors notes to board the aircraft [GETTY]

The women are using forged doctors notes to board the aircraft [GETTY]

More than 300 women who were about to give birth were stopped at Gatwick in a two year period, according to a government report.

Most of the women received treatment on the NHS after being deemed to close to giving birth to return home.

The total exploiting the health service is thought to much higher, as Gatwick has a limited number of flights from countries with the highest rate of so-called health tourists.

Despite airlines usually not allowing mothers-to-be who are more than 36 weeks pregnant to fly, the women were able to gain entrance to the UK by using forged doctors notes which hid how far along they were.

The already stretched health service is set to come under even more pressure next week when labour market restrictions are lifted and thousands of Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants are predicted to flood the UK.

The revelation comes from a previously unpublished report seen by the Sunday Telegraph which was prepared in 2010, outlining plans to refuse those with unpaid NHS entry to Britain.

Another report included quotes from an immigration officer, who was furious at the extent of the problem.

He said: “Sometimes they will come back for their second or third baby.

“Sometimes they will quite blatantly say, ‘I’m coming because the care is better’, and once they are here, if they are assessed to a certain gestation, then we are stuck.”

Health tourism costs the NHS up to £80 million a year – enough to pay for around 2,000 nurses – the Government has said.

source: http://www.express.co.uk / Expressy  / Home> News> UK / by Benjamin Russell / Sunday – December 29th, 2013

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Centuria Medical Makati to meet medical tourism demand

Posted on January 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Centuria Medical Makati to meet medical tourism demand

MEDICAL tourism is not something new to the Philippines. In fact, over the past several decades, more and more people have been traveling to the country to seek medical treatment. However, it is only in recent years that the country has become well-known as a health-care destination, owing to the phenomenal increase in the number of people visiting the country for medical- and health-related reasons.

Aside from the Philippines’s medical breakthroughs and milestones, the country is home to world-class physicians, advanced technology, some of the best hospitals and stand-alone specialty clinics in the world. Moreover, the country is also known for its affordable medical procedures, mainly, dermatological and dental care administered by the country’s top doctors.

Today the country is a significant figure in this industry.  Philippine medical tourism is projected to become a $3-billion industry by 2015, with an average of around 200,000 foreign patients expected to visit the Philippines every year.

To foreign visitors, the Philippines possesses a strong cost advantage compared to its neighbors. And not only are the country’s nurses and doctors highly professionalized, they also speak excellent English and are known for their caring approach to treatment, which is known in the local language as malasakit.

But while medical facilities in the country have shown vast improvement over the years, there remains a lack of a building that exclusively houses professional medical offices where patients can avail themselves of procedures without the need for admission or travel from one location to another to receive treatment as out-patients.

Artist’s rendition of Centuria Medical Makati and Centuria Chairman Jose E.B. Antonio.

Artist’s rendition of Centuria Medical Makati and Centuria Chairman Jose E.B. Antonio.

The state-of-the-art medical arts building, which is expected to be completed by December 2014, will house clinics that will cater to general medicine; multi-specialty practice; aesthetics/cosmetic surgery; dermatology; ear, nose and throat (ENT); ophthalmology; cardiology; oncology; neurology; psychiatry; obstetrics and gynecology; fertility; pediatrics; general surgery; orthopedics; urology; dentistry/orthodontics; anti-aging; geriatric medicine; pain-care management, as well as wellness and complementary medicine, among others.

All that is about to change, though.

Century Properties Group Inc., which has made a name for itself in the high-end residential segment of the market and international brand partnerships, is bringing its expertise in property development and management to Centuria Medical Makati, a building that houses modern facilities and specialties under one roof and offers professional care in a hotel-like environment.

“We believe that medical tourism will play an important role in helping increase our foreign tourist arrivals in the country in the coming years,” Century Properties President and CEO Jose E. B. Antonio said.

Centuria Medical Makati—located in the property development’s flagship community, Century City—recently had its topping-off ceremony.

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Centuria Medical Makati, which is a partnership with GE Healthcare, will also have a day surgery center, diagnostic laboratory, digital imaging, pharmacy, recovery suites and ambulance-transfer services. The building will also offer medical concierge services and ample valet parking space. Its location within Century City, likewise, provides its accessibility to a shopping mall, cafés and restaurants.

“With sound medical infrastructures and facilities in place, it would be easier for the country to position itself as the next big thing in medical tourism,” Antonio said.

With Centuria Medical Makati adding another breakthrough in the country’s growing medical tourism, the Philippines is undoubtely set to become one of the major players in the global medical tourism industry.

source: http://www.businessmirror.com.ph / Business Mirror / Home> Features> Properties / by Janica Monick Riego / December 31st, 2013

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Maternity tourism: Pregnant foreigners flying to UK in droves

Posted on January 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Maternity tourism: Pregnant foreigners flying to UK in droves
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London, England :

More than 300 women who were about to give birth were stopped at Gatwick in a two year period, according to a government report.

Most of the women received treatment on the NHS after being deemed to close to giving birth to return home.

The total exploiting the health service is thought to much higher, as Gatwick has a limited number of flights from countries with the highest rate of so-called health tourists.

Despite airlines usually not allowing mothers-to-be who are more than 36 weeks pregnant to fly, the women were able to gain entrance to the UK by using forged doctors notes which hid how far along they were.

The already stretched health service is set to come under even more pressure next week when labor market restrictions are lifted and thousands of Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants are predicted to flood the UK.

The revelation comes from a previously unpublished report seen by the Sunday Telegraph which was prepared in 2010, outlining plans to refuse those with unpaid NHS entry to Britain.

Another report included quotes from an immigration officer, who was furious at the extent of the problem.

He said: “Sometimes they will come back for their second or third baby.

“Sometimes they will quite blatantly say, ‘I’m coming because the care is better’, and once they are here, if they are assessed to a certain gestation, then we are stuck.”

Health tourism costs the NHS up to £80 million a year – enough to pay for around 2,000 nurses – the Government has said.

Source: eturbonews.com / eTN Global Travel Industry News / London, England / source: express.co.uk / Europe & Israel / December 29th, 2013

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