I originally I found about Med Journeys indirectly from a program that was on Night Line back in January this year. The program had to do with the great number of Americana's that travel over sea's for all types of medical treatments. Because of the out of control cost of health care in the USA, many people simply can not afford treatment here. I am one of them.
I actually found Med Journeys from an article that was in a news letter in AARP. There are a number of companies that are medical travel agency's that set up everything for you from the doctor, the hospital, flight schedule to rehabilitation in a guest house once your operation is over. Traveling over sea's is scary enough with out having to figure out all the logistics but these companies take all the leg work out.
When I first contacted Med Journeys a fellow by the name of Tim Wallace, who is the case worker for them, asked me my condition then gave me a step by step plan of how things might go. They sent me allot of information and choices of different countries that specialize in my type of surgery. I settled on Costa Rica and India.
At first I wanted to go to Costa Rica because they are allot closer plus I could (maybe) hang out at the beach but Tim highly recommended India because of Dr. Marya would perform my operation and is when of the best when it comes to joint replacements.
Jeff Pierce at Med Journeys has also been very helpful getting me through all the the steps I needed to do such as getting a passport/visa to talking with my doctor in India.
To get more info go here: AARP article and Med Journeys You can also call Med Journeys in New York at 212-931-0544 or email jeffp@medjourneys.com
2 comments:
Hi John -
Lynn & Karl again! Just wanted you to know we're still following your "Med Journey" and will def continue to do so. First of all - 'cause we love ya man. ;-) And then, this is really exciting!! Gotta admit, we were a bit skeptical @ first... but it's reassuring to read about your "research" and how you made all your connections - sounds good! You & Monica & the whole gang are, as always, in our hearts & prayers. xxoo
Wow, John!! When Monica told all of her classmates about your surgery in India it sounds pretty scary! Sounds like you've done a lot of research and that the company you are dealing with is wonderful! We will be lifting you up in our prayers and praying for Monica too as we know this will be difficult for her also. Who is going to "mother hen" you while she's not there!! Take care and have a very safe trip! Judy Blanton Harrison, class of '68!
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