Medical Departures

By Paul McTaggart

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How many episodes does Medical Departures have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Medical Departures episodes:

November 18, 2021What does Google’s travel recovery trends for 2022 mean for medical tourism?
What does Google’s travel recovery trends for 2022 mean for medical tourism?
Google’s study reports Travel is rebounding after a brutal year and a half for the industry

Thirty-six percent of people around the globe are now participating in some sort of travel activity

When it comes to holiday travel, 30% to 40% will plan trips a month or more in advance, while the majority will make plans less than a month ahead of time

85% of U.S. travel marketers say that offering flexible bookings and cancellations will be important this year,

Globally, 78% of adults agree that COVID-19 vaccine passports should be required of travelers to enter their country

As COVID-19 cases rise, fall, and rise again, it’s no small feat to understand travel restrictions, rules, and exemptions as they change.

hardly surprising that many travelers are planning domestic trips instead of international travel for the holidays.

Source: Google-commissioned Ipsos COVID-19 Tracker, AU, BR, CA, CN, FR, DE, IN, IT, JP, MX, RU, ZA, KR, ES, U.S., and U.K. ~n=500–1000 online consumers 18+ per market. Sept. 9, 2021–Sept. 12, 2021.

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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November 16, 2021Nobody is talking about the Sun's Turkish delight story
Nobody is talking about the Sun's Turkish delight story
The Sun reports on a mommy make over in Turkey

Just £8k for a mummy makeover

Kayleigh Baldwin-Wilkinson, 28, size 22 and now a size 10

spent £3,200 on her weight loss surgery (gastric bypass), she went on to spend £4,500 a year later to help remove excess skin from her weight loss, as well as breast lift and implants.

Before

After

Quote = “I saved for the surgery and it has definitely paid off already. I feel amazing. It's bizarre because it has all happened in a year.”

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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November 11, 2021 Medical tourism update in 60 seconds
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November 09, 2021Thailand opens to 10 countries for medical tourism
Thailand opens to 10 countries for medical tourism
Exciting news that (my adopted country) Thailand has opened

IMTJ reports that Thailand is now open to 10X countries

China, Germany, Singapore, the UK and the USA

The Thailand Ministry of Foreign affairs has provided these great infographics
*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with
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November 02, 202110 easy ways for Australians to find a plastic surgeon in Thailand
10 easy ways for Australians to find a plastic surgeon in Thailand
1. Word of mouth

2. Google - look for reviews

3. TripAdvisor - look for reviews

4. FB groups - Bangkok Expats

5. Agents- Health Tourism - look for reviews

5. Agents - Medical Departures - look for doctor qualifications

6. RealSelf - look for reviews

7. Visit the doctor’s website, FB page, IG page, Twitter, YouTube

8. Compare 3X doctors.

9. get a price quote...they won’t display their prices but you can visit. Prices can vary in same city up to 40%..even just across the street!

10. Ask for past patients to speak with

Make your decision

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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October 28, 2021Here’s the top 5 medical tourism destinations for people in Chicago
Here’s the top 5 medical tourism destinations for people in Chicago
1.Cancun

2. Playa del Carmen

3. Mexico City

4. Guadalajara

5. Costa Rica

*Bonus* Turkey

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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October 26, 202110 easy ways for Australians to find a plastic surgeon in Bali
10 easy ways for Australians to find a plastic surgeon in Bali
1. Word of mouth

2. Google - look for reviews

3. TripAdvisor - look for reviews

4. FB groups - Bali Bogans

5. Agents- Restored Getaways - look for reviews

5. Agents - Medical Departures - look for doctor qualifications

6. RealSelf - look for reviews

7. Visit the doctor’s website, FB page, IG page, Twitter, YouTube Pages

8. Compare 3X doctors.

9. get a price quote...they won’t display their prices but you can visit. Prices can vary in same city up to 40%..even just across the street!

10. Ask for past patients to speak with

Make your decision

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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October 14, 2021Here’s 7 steps to find a plastic surgeon in NYC
Here’s 7 steps to find a plastic surgeon in NYC
1. Word of mouth

2. Google - look for reviews

2. ZocDoc - look for reviews

2. Yelp - look for reviews

2. RealSelf - look for reviews

3. Visit the doctor’s website, FB page, IG page, YouTube Pages

4. Compare 3X doctors.

5. get a price quote...they won’t display their prices but you can visit. Prices can vary in same city up to 40%..even just across the street!

6. Ask for past patients to speak with

7. Make your decision

*disclaimer* this is not medical advice - this is meant for information purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or instructions for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your doctor or a qualified medical professional before starting or changing medical treatment.
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October 05, 2021Here’s 1 tip to Save 70% on your beard transplant in France
Here’s 1 tip to Save 70% on your beard transplant in France
Here’s 1 tip for French to save up to 70% on their hair transplant

Go to Turkey

What do you do if you are losing your hair?

What to do if you don’t have a full beard?

Go to Transes Hair Transplant in Istanbul Turkey to get your FUE, FUT, DHI hair transplant

Hair transplant = 2100 EUR

Beard transplant = 2000 EUR

Inside Medical Park a JCI certified Hospital
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September 28, 20211 tip to save you up to 70% on your rhinoplasty in New York City
1 tip to save you up to 70% on your rhinoplasty in New York City
In NYC you are paying too much for a rhinoplasty

Fly 4 hours from JFK to Cancun

Save 70% on your rhinoplasty at Dr. Panama plastic surgery in Cancun

Rhinoplasty - $1,990 - 2,487

Real Self price= $7,675

Pearlman Plastic Surgeon in NYC = $10-$30k

Book today visit Medical Departures or Call us Toll Free
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FAQs about Medical Departures:

How many episodes does Medical Departures have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.