The Great 'Medical Tourism' Hunt

pihecoco

Hi just I have just returned from Sofia Bulgaria and visited a dentist over there having been let down so many times by uk and french dentists,I visited a modern dentist with all the equipment!had 2 crowns and a root canal for just under £400 (had to pay an extra £50 because it was the weekend-very pleased great work and very proffesional.I was recomended by a person living there ,the dentist spoke english and had people come mainly from spain but also scotland!
Highly recomend it but maybe a recomendation is better rather than going adhoc!

UniversityStudent

Hi there,
I am currently a 3rd year undergraduate student studying at the University of Derby, Buxton. I am beginning my dissertation looking into the reasons why medical tourists travel away from the UK to consume medical treatments. I therefore need to gain views and opinions from the public that have visited countries abroad to consume these treatments. I wondered if it would be possible to send a completely confidential questionnaire that you could fill out, to allow me to research this topic in more detail for my final dissertation and to be able to get genuine answers for this research topic. From reading forums I have found a number of people that have been abroad for treatments. I completely understand if you do not want to take part in this questionnaire, but please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
Thanks, Elizabeth Myatt

macni88

Hi!

I my dissertation’s topic is dental tourism in Hungary. If you took part on any dental treatment in Hungary, pleaser answer my short questionnaire
Thank you in advance!
The link of the questionnaire:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?s...KpeWinqA_3d_3d

jasperpop

im in need of remedial work and then want cosmetic dentistry..i have had rubbish treatment over the years and i honestly dont think ive had a dentist that i would call even 'good'.
a friend had a lot of work done including cosmetic and she paid £14.000 in london (surinder hundle clinic) opp harrods but its the other side of london (from essex) and the travelling adds to the cost..anyone found a competent cosmetic dentist either central/east london? thanks

CodaQueen

I was with a great dentist for years down in Clapham Junction but, when the dentist who'd dealt with me since I was a child, left I decided to stop the treks down to london and register with an NHS dentist near me. However I always have this niggling feeling that he's not giving me good service and that he's always on the look-out for a way to charge me for extra work (for example, the first thing he did when i signed up was give me a filling that I'm not convinced I needed but, as he's the dentist, i felt I had to trust what he said). Because of this I'm toying with the idea of seeing what dental work is like in the US as I'm going there in the summer and I go there at least once a year so it could be a worthwhile thing. Has anyone tried dental care in the US?

Toothsmith

If you think we over treat here................................................

seven-day-weekend

I come FROM Spain to visit the dentist in the UK.

I did go to a Spanish one, but she was no cheaper and I'd rather stick with my UK dentist who I've had for over thirty years and who speaks English.

My husband and I both visit him on our yearly visit to the UK.

harryhound

For a discussion on the "morality"of globally outsourcing "healthcare", try episode two in this thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=22528545

mandy_44

HI,

I have just had a very bad experience from a Hungarian company. I am still in shock to find that after a year ago of having 7 implants placed and continuous pain, I now have to under go extensive remedial work. Three of my teeth need to be removed I have a cyst infection and decay. I had spent £9,000 for my treatment. I kept writing to the agent that I was in pain I went to see them twice in London. Nothing was done. I then paid to have a scan done elsewhere. Then when I got back to them they sent me an email telling me that, I had NEVER complained of pain!! They tried to say that it was a new problem!! My god, what liars. I have so much proof to the contrary that I can't see how they hope to get away with this. Other customers I have met have not been happy.

Which brings me to this: Be very wary of websites, forums when they are praising dental companies abroad. How genuine are they? Yesterday I tried to post on a forum that helps people to decide where to go for treatment. My post was turned down. I wondered why. it was obvious there were only good things on there so people will carry on using these dentists because they have not been told the truth they only read the good comments the bad are held back. This is so wrong, where can anyone get a proper review good and bad. (they must be paid for advertising) I used BHMS and I will make sure that everyone knows what liars they are and how they try to take more money off you for their mistake. I am hoping that my story will be told in the press. I have nothing to hide. I am a victim of their greed. :eek: Just call me mugface !!

mandy_44

keefyp wrote: »

Treatment Abroad (www.treatmentabroad.com) has introduced a Ratings and Reviews system whereby patients can publish their ratings and comments about their experiences of travelling for treatment.

Patients want to know about other patients’ experiences. Treatment Abroad Ratings and Reviews provides you with the “word of mouth” that can help you to make the right choice, if you are thinking of travelling for treatment.

You see the Ratings and Reviews at:
http://reviews.treatmentabroad.com

To submit a review:
Go to: www.treatmentabroad.com/medical-tourism/directory/ and search for the company, hospital or clinic in the listings. Then select "Write a review" on the company/hospital/clinic's page on the site.

All reviews are moderated and checked by at least two members of the Reviews team.

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I really would not go by the ratings on the above website. I have noticed that they only have good reviews they will not let you write a bad one. I have tried, they will not accept it. The reason they don't is because they get paid for advertising by these hospitals and clinics therefore you are not getting a true review.And, the ones that are "good" are they genuine reviews ? The website is misleading and we are lulled into a false belief that the places on there are really good. :rolleyes: