Why Choose Malaysia?
Affordable hospital cost. With a
favorable exchange rate, health care
in Malaysia is very attractive to the
budget conscious. Affordable
hospital cost is one of the major
factors drawing patients to Malaysia's
hospitals. Foreigners are turning to
Malaysia for international standard
medical care at competitive prices.
Malaysia is also a multi-ethic,
multi-lingual country and English is
widely spoken here. The hospital
staff are warm and friendly and used
to overcoming barriers of language
and cultures, enabling them to meet
the needs of the patients. Lastly,
Malaysia is warm and sunny year
round. A wonderful place to spend
some time while recovering. You can
rest and relax at one of the many
resorts around the country or unwind
on the beach at one of the 'over the
water chalets'. Malaysia gives you
the opportunity to combine health
care and leisure, healing the body
and soul.
Affordable hospital cost. With a
favorable exchange rate, health care
in Malaysia is very attractive to the
budget conscious. Affordable
hospital cost is one of the major
factors drawing patients to Malaysia's
hospitals. Foreigners are turning to
Malaysia for international standard
medical care at competitive prices.
Malaysia is also a multi-ethic,
multi-lingual country and English is
widely spoken here. The hospital
staff are warm and friendly and used
to overcoming barriers of language
and cultures, enabling them to meet
the needs of the patients. Lastly,
Malaysia is warm and sunny year
round. A wonderful place to spend
some time while recovering. You can
rest and relax at one of the many
resorts around the country or unwind
on the beach at one of the 'over the
water chalets'. Malaysia gives you
the opportunity to combine health
care and leisure, healing the body
and soul.
| MEDICAL TOURISM When the mind and body is relaxed, the healing begins. |
| Malaysia’s premier heart centre Established in September 1992, IJN is dedicated to serving the needs of heart patients by providing cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery services for both adult and paediatric cases. As the national referral centre for cardiovascular disease, IJN sees new cases referred from all over the world. Achievements 1st in Asia and Australasia region to perform key-hole (endoscopic) surgery to treat atrial fibrillation. 1st lung transplant in the country. 1st in Asia and Australasia region to implant a mechanical heart assist device called IVAD. The only heart centre in Asia Pacific selected to be the venue for "live" transmission of interventional cardiology procedures to the prestigious EURO PCR05 Conference held in Paris. 1st in the country and in the region to perform bypass surgery on a conscious or "awake" patient. 1st stem cell transplantation in the country and reckon to be in the region performed on a patient with end-stage heart disease. |
| NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE (Institute Jantung Negara) ISO 9001:2000 Certification |
| The time is NOW The place is MALAYSIA |
| Medical Cost Total Knee Replacement Starting at USD 6,000 Breast Augmentation Stating at 2,800 Dental Cost Porcelain Crowns Starting at USD 250 Dental Implants Starting at USD 2000 |
| Welcome to health care in Malaysia When it comes to health care solutions, Malaysia's network of private hospitals offer top-level health care services in virtually all medical disciplines. Patients have access to highly qualified medical professionals, most of whom have been trained with recognized post-graduate qualifications from the UK, Australia and the US. These professionals are experienced in established medical practices as well as cutting edge developments. Internationally recognized accreditation such as ISO certification is another reason to place your confidence in Malaysian hospitals. Hospitals here are equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment as well as spacious and comfortable rooms with modern amenities. |
| The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the perfect place to reside whether for business or pleasure. This hotel is located adjacent to the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers, overlooking a lush 50-acre park. It prime location within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is linked by a direct walkway to the Suria KLCC, the city's largest retail development and the Twin Towers. The hotel features an extended range of business services, exceptional recreational facilities, a spa, and six food and beverage outlets. |
| MANDARIN ORIENTAL KUALA LUMPUR |
| The Villas of Sunway |
Medical Vacations in Asia
A Great Way to Renew Mind and Body
A “Medical Vacation” is a fantastic way to renew oneself in mind and
body. When the body is relaxed and the mind is at ease, the quality of
healing can be phenomenal. If you are one of those contemplating
surgery in the near future, or know of someone who is at the
crossroads of a medical decision, then you may want to investigate a
“Medical Vacation”. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages when
you consider the cost, the service and the location.
Ten years ago, according to the authors of a new book, Hospitality
2010: The Future of Hospitality and Travel by DeMicco, Cetron and
Davies, medical tourism was barely noticeable. This changed in 1997
when Thailand started its medical tourism business as a way of
bolstering a sagging economy. The Bumrungrad Medical Center in
Bangkok, for example, sees 850,000 overseas patients annually and is
at the cutting edge of medical tourism. Bumunrungrad comes complete
with Starbucks, McDonald’s and twenty-four hour personal service.
Additionally, more than 250,000 patients a year visit Singapore—nearly
half of them from the Middle East. This number dramatically increases
when you add in the high quality medical services available, just to the
north, in Malaysia.
In 2006, it is estimated that nearly a half million patients will visit India
for medical care. The authors indicate that India expects medical
tourism will bring in approximately 2.2 billion dollars per year by 2012.
For those of you shuddering at the thought of undergoing an advanced
medical procedure in a foreign country, DeMicco, Cetron and Davies
note that India’s death rate among patients undergoing surgery is only
half that of most major hospitals in the United States. Additionally, many
foreign hospitals provide hotel-like amenities, include personal
assistants for post-hospital recovery and sometimes add airfare
incentives.
Medical costs for surgery in the United States are clearly beginning to
drive the business of surgery overseas. Cost savings range from twenty
five to eighty percent less for many procedures. When you take into
account that there are approximately 43 million people without health
coverage and 120 million without dental coverage in the United States
alone, then the economic pull of obtaining low cost medical service with
a vacation thrown in becomes obvious. The long waiting periods for
surgery in countries that practice socialized medicine such as Canada
and England also add to the momentum of a burgeoning world wide
medical business.
If you were to price a range of surgeries here in the United States, you
might suddenly have the urge to call your insurance agent to go over
your policy. Some patients have even resorted to living with their
conditions rather than depleting family savings or dragging themselves
through bankruptcy court. The stress of contemplating the
devastatingly high cost of heart surgery, for example, which may run as
high as several hundred thousand dollars, can be overwhelming for the
uninsured or the underinsured. On the other hand, if you are someone
who wants to look and feel your best and opt for elective surgery, then
there is also the overseas option to consider. For considerably less
than the amount that is spent on cosmetic or remedial surgery in the U.
S., the venturesome patient can enjoy a renewed body and have a
great vacation at the same time in Argentina, Dubai, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Hungary, India, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa or Thailand.
The latest entrant to the list of countries providing medical alternatives,
Malaysia is focused on providing a good value for the patient who
comes prepared to take advantage of the high quality and reasonable
price of health care. Elective surgery like rhinoplasty (a nose job) and
liposuction cost about twenty five percent less in Malaysia than in the U.
S. Heart surgery for the uninsured or underinsured who might otherwise
have to dip into life savings costs only a fraction of what it costs in the U.
S. Some heart procedures are as low as 7,000 dollars as opposed to
50,000 to 125,000 dollars. Those savings can easily translate, during a
surgical recovery period, into airfare, gourmet meals and a nice hotel at
the beach for a month with a lot of spending money left over for those
willing to step outside of their comfort zones.
A Great Way to Renew Mind and Body
A “Medical Vacation” is a fantastic way to renew oneself in mind and
body. When the body is relaxed and the mind is at ease, the quality of
healing can be phenomenal. If you are one of those contemplating
surgery in the near future, or know of someone who is at the
crossroads of a medical decision, then you may want to investigate a
“Medical Vacation”. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages when
you consider the cost, the service and the location.
Ten years ago, according to the authors of a new book, Hospitality
2010: The Future of Hospitality and Travel by DeMicco, Cetron and
Davies, medical tourism was barely noticeable. This changed in 1997
when Thailand started its medical tourism business as a way of
bolstering a sagging economy. The Bumrungrad Medical Center in
Bangkok, for example, sees 850,000 overseas patients annually and is
at the cutting edge of medical tourism. Bumunrungrad comes complete
with Starbucks, McDonald’s and twenty-four hour personal service.
Additionally, more than 250,000 patients a year visit Singapore—nearly
half of them from the Middle East. This number dramatically increases
when you add in the high quality medical services available, just to the
north, in Malaysia.
In 2006, it is estimated that nearly a half million patients will visit India
for medical care. The authors indicate that India expects medical
tourism will bring in approximately 2.2 billion dollars per year by 2012.
For those of you shuddering at the thought of undergoing an advanced
medical procedure in a foreign country, DeMicco, Cetron and Davies
note that India’s death rate among patients undergoing surgery is only
half that of most major hospitals in the United States. Additionally, many
foreign hospitals provide hotel-like amenities, include personal
assistants for post-hospital recovery and sometimes add airfare
incentives.
Medical costs for surgery in the United States are clearly beginning to
drive the business of surgery overseas. Cost savings range from twenty
five to eighty percent less for many procedures. When you take into
account that there are approximately 43 million people without health
coverage and 120 million without dental coverage in the United States
alone, then the economic pull of obtaining low cost medical service with
a vacation thrown in becomes obvious. The long waiting periods for
surgery in countries that practice socialized medicine such as Canada
and England also add to the momentum of a burgeoning world wide
medical business.
If you were to price a range of surgeries here in the United States, you
might suddenly have the urge to call your insurance agent to go over
your policy. Some patients have even resorted to living with their
conditions rather than depleting family savings or dragging themselves
through bankruptcy court. The stress of contemplating the
devastatingly high cost of heart surgery, for example, which may run as
high as several hundred thousand dollars, can be overwhelming for the
uninsured or the underinsured. On the other hand, if you are someone
who wants to look and feel your best and opt for elective surgery, then
there is also the overseas option to consider. For considerably less
than the amount that is spent on cosmetic or remedial surgery in the U.
S., the venturesome patient can enjoy a renewed body and have a
great vacation at the same time in Argentina, Dubai, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Hungary, India, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa or Thailand.
The latest entrant to the list of countries providing medical alternatives,
Malaysia is focused on providing a good value for the patient who
comes prepared to take advantage of the high quality and reasonable
price of health care. Elective surgery like rhinoplasty (a nose job) and
liposuction cost about twenty five percent less in Malaysia than in the U.
S. Heart surgery for the uninsured or underinsured who might otherwise
have to dip into life savings costs only a fraction of what it costs in the U.
S. Some heart procedures are as low as 7,000 dollars as opposed to
50,000 to 125,000 dollars. Those savings can easily translate, during a
surgical recovery period, into airfare, gourmet meals and a nice hotel at
the beach for a month with a lot of spending money left over for those
willing to step outside of their comfort zones.
As with all medical issues, you should talk to your personal physician
before engaging medical services abroad. But with a little research and
care, you will more than likely thank yourself for taking your medical
concerns overseas. Many of the doctors performing these surgeries
have been trained in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Singapore and
Malaysia. Local hospitals are conversant with the latest techniques and
state-of-the-art medical technology.
Let’s take Malaysia as an example. According to Malaysian Tourism,
“Medical expertise in Malaysia ranks among the best in the world and
most private hospitals in the country have internationally recognized
quality standards. These include the MS ISO9002 or accreditation by
the Malaysian Medical Society for Quality of Health (MSQH). All private
medical centers must be approved and licensed by the Ministry of
Health.”
The Malaysian economy is one of the strongest in Southeast Asia with
growth rates in the range of ten percent a year. Due to twenty-two years
of visionary leadership under former Prime Minister Mahathir bin
Mohammed, Malaysia has been able to take advantage of its strategic
position in the heart of the Southeast Asia Triangle. Under the new
leadership of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, Malaysia’s economic goal
to become a fully developed country by 2020 is being realized. If the
pace of present development continues, they will achieve their goal well
in advance of that date.
Malaysia is also a melting pot of races and religions where Malays,
Indians, Chinese and many other people of differing backgrounds and
religious viewpoints live together in peace and relative harmony. A
progressive Muslim country, Malaysia is tolerant of other religions. You
will encounter very little of the sort of religious truculence that one
associates with some Islamic nations. Everyone is too busy earning a
living to be engaged in social mischief. Many Malaysians have a terrific
sense of humor and are not above mocking their own politicians and
other national figures. They also have a fascination with establishing
whacky world records, such as the world’s largest pizza, most days
spent in a box with 6,069 scorpions and the singular achievement of
building one of the world’s tallest twin towers (the Petronas Twin
Towers). All of this translates into a culture that is both sure of itself and
gracious.
Here comes the best part: Malaysia is blessed with an abundance of
good beaches. Hotels and resorts can be found up and down the
coastline in frequently visited areas or secluded lagoons. Most of them
boast of luxurious spas and rejuvenating massages. What a wonderful
way to ease your mind and relax your body. The climate in Malaysia is
warm year round and so are its people, who will go out of their way to
make sure your experience in Malaysia is unforgettable. With excellent
hotels, a superb highway system and streets that are safe and well
policed, a Medical Vacation can be just what the doctor ordered. What
are you waiting for? Let the healing begin.
Sean O’Reilly and Carol Lamb
before engaging medical services abroad. But with a little research and
care, you will more than likely thank yourself for taking your medical
concerns overseas. Many of the doctors performing these surgeries
have been trained in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Singapore and
Malaysia. Local hospitals are conversant with the latest techniques and
state-of-the-art medical technology.
Let’s take Malaysia as an example. According to Malaysian Tourism,
“Medical expertise in Malaysia ranks among the best in the world and
most private hospitals in the country have internationally recognized
quality standards. These include the MS ISO9002 or accreditation by
the Malaysian Medical Society for Quality of Health (MSQH). All private
medical centers must be approved and licensed by the Ministry of
Health.”
The Malaysian economy is one of the strongest in Southeast Asia with
growth rates in the range of ten percent a year. Due to twenty-two years
of visionary leadership under former Prime Minister Mahathir bin
Mohammed, Malaysia has been able to take advantage of its strategic
position in the heart of the Southeast Asia Triangle. Under the new
leadership of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, Malaysia’s economic goal
to become a fully developed country by 2020 is being realized. If the
pace of present development continues, they will achieve their goal well
in advance of that date.
Malaysia is also a melting pot of races and religions where Malays,
Indians, Chinese and many other people of differing backgrounds and
religious viewpoints live together in peace and relative harmony. A
progressive Muslim country, Malaysia is tolerant of other religions. You
will encounter very little of the sort of religious truculence that one
associates with some Islamic nations. Everyone is too busy earning a
living to be engaged in social mischief. Many Malaysians have a terrific
sense of humor and are not above mocking their own politicians and
other national figures. They also have a fascination with establishing
whacky world records, such as the world’s largest pizza, most days
spent in a box with 6,069 scorpions and the singular achievement of
building one of the world’s tallest twin towers (the Petronas Twin
Towers). All of this translates into a culture that is both sure of itself and
gracious.
Here comes the best part: Malaysia is blessed with an abundance of
good beaches. Hotels and resorts can be found up and down the
coastline in frequently visited areas or secluded lagoons. Most of them
boast of luxurious spas and rejuvenating massages. What a wonderful
way to ease your mind and relax your body. The climate in Malaysia is
warm year round and so are its people, who will go out of their way to
make sure your experience in Malaysia is unforgettable. With excellent
hotels, a superb highway system and streets that are safe and well
policed, a Medical Vacation can be just what the doctor ordered. What
are you waiting for? Let the healing begin.
Sean O’Reilly and Carol Lamb
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