Star Hospitals Launches First Medical Tourism Call Center Staffed Entirely By Doctors, Physician Assistants And Paramedics, USA

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Article Date: 27 Feb 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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Star Hospitals.net a North American healthcare service, is answering the call for patients seeking affordable, timely medical procedures abroad. Revolutionizing the medical tourism industry by introducing the first call center operated entirely by medical professionals, Star Hospitals.net is available toll free at, 1-888-STAR-012.

"Our team of medical professionals - not simply travel agents - gives patients valuable information and guides them through their entire medical tourism experience," says Kumar Jagadeesan, vice president of Star Hospitals.net, emphasizing that most hospitals in the Star Hospital.net network are accredited or are working toward accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI), National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH) and International Standards Organization (ISO).

Star Hospitals.net health care facilities in India, Singapore and Thailand offer a wide range of high quality procedures abroad for a fraction of the US-based cost including cardiology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, in vitro fertilization, dentistry and orthopedics. Cosmetic surgeries, such as liposuction, breast augmentation and rhinoplasty are also available.

Following a diagnostic evaluation, Star Hospitals.net staff helps patients finalize travel arrangements by coordinating passports, visas, completing hospital registration and accommodations. Staff members share vital medical records with hospital personnel and arrange for teleconferencing between patients and their doctors.

Upon registration at Star Hospitals.net, each patient receives a password-protected folder which stores trip and procedure information and is regularly updated.

"We understand the importance of post-procedural care, which is often the key to successful recovery," explains Jagadeesan. "Our staff will ensure a smooth transition into the medical system in the patient's home country by providing the patient with necessary medical information and maintaining contact after they return home."

To relieve the stress upon family members accompanying the patient, Star Hospitals.net offers a Companion Program, designed to restore mind and body by providing Yoga, Pilates, Neurotherapy, Aura Scanning, Expressive Therapy and unique breathing techniques to detoxify the body and rejuvenate the mind.

About Star Hospitals

Star Hospitals is a North American health care service offering affordable and timely treatment abroad through a network of hospitals throughout India, Singapore and Thailand.

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