Scheduling w/ a Medical Tourism group VS. directly with hospital/doctor

[chazaplachta 2]

I'm 90% sure I know who I want as a surgeon and at what hospital. My question is, what are the advantages, if any, of booking with a Medical Tourism company instead of with the doctor or hospital directly.

[KittyinCali 7]

You get better customer service and they help with transportation and where you stay. They have a primary job of taking care of the patient and giving you a good experience!

[chazaplachta 2]

I'm only coming from San Diego, I could actually drive myself.

[chazaplachta 2]

Who did you go with Helena?

[chazaplachta 2]

That's who I'm interested in. Who did you use for scheduling?

[chazaplachta 2]

Did you have a hard time getting her to call you?

[chazaplachta 2]

How is BariatricPal able to offer lower prices?

[chazaplachta 2]

So who should I contact about pricing and scheduling?

[Mrsfriday720 0]

Be sure to ask what grade of staples they use and make sure they are US. They cost more but are worth it.

[chazaplachta 2]

Thank you. That's an important question.

[losinglizvsg 16]

I don't know if you had your surgery, but I highly recommend Dr Mauricio Gutierrez at Trinity Medical. Super high quality anesthesia (I normally get INCREDIBLY nauseous and didn't at all), staples, and care. They are also setting up a foundation that pays for half the surgery. You end up paying around $2400 I believe.

If you are interested let me know and I will give you the # of their patient coordinator.