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יום חמישי, 29 בדצמבר 2011

Medical Tourism- Why Israel?

Why Israel?

 
Service for medical touristsSince its establishment in 1948, the State of Israel has developed one of the world’s leading healthcare systems, delivering cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments for citizens.  Today, Israel offers advanced medical tourism services on a par with developed nations, yet at a much lower cost than the United States and Western Europe.
Israel boasts a highly advanced biotechnology industry, which has nurtured the development of a number of world-first medical technologies. A culture of ambition and a competitive and dynamic environment have created a powerful drive towards excellence that pervades every area of Israeli medicine. These factors have propelled the practice of medicine in Israel to heights achieved in other First World countries. For the medical tourism sector, the benefits are clear – in Israel, patients can receive the highest quality medical care, at a heavily reduced cost. 
We at MediTours Israel are proud to take part it this exciting journy.
MediTours Israel. We do the hard work. You focus on your health.

יום חמישי, 3 בנובמבר 2011

New Holistic Program for Breast Cancer

Lady Asia- The Multidisciplinary Center for Breast Health


Lady Asia was established by Asia Medical and leading experts on breast surgery in Israel as a private Multidisciplinary Center for Breast Health.
Lady Asia provides private breast health surgical services at the highest available level and with the maximal comfort of private treatment that is comforting, supportive, and pampering.

 All breast surgery related exams and procedures:
  • Imaging tests: Mammography and ultrasound
  • Biopsies
  • Consultations and breast examinations
  • Breast surgeries conducted by breast surgeons  
  • Immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, conducted by a plastic surgeon
Genetic consulting
We are committed to quick decoding and minimum wait times
In order to decrease the amount of stress and anxiety that many women suffer from before a breast exam, Lady Asia has created a shortened course of wait times for exams and results:
ü  Immediate mammography and ultrasound results  
ü  Accelerated biopsy results   (can be conducted immediately after imaging test if needed) , up to 72 hours
ü  Immediate consult with breast surgeon for continued treatment in cases where there are findings.
ü  Significantly shortened wait time for surgery and pre-surgery exams

Group Practice- Lady Asia's Unique Model
Group Practice is a model that ensures the best patient gets the best diagnosis and recommendations for treatment. This effective model makes certain that if need be, it is not a single surgeon making decisions, but a full team of experts from all breast health fields consulting and making decisions together to ensure the best possible outcome.

All Experts and Exams under the Same Roof
Because all exams are conducted under the same roof, as is the entire process, prevents the patient, who is probably anxious as it is, from having to run around and conduct every exam separately.   

We Offer the Highest Standard of Private Service. As part of the service standard, we guarantee a calm, comfortable, relaxing, and very emphatic atmosphere. We are committed to schedules that enable each woman to set an appointment without delay and receive immediate service. This fact is very significant at times of uncertainty, or as a result of an irregular test result. In addition, as part of the close, personal and supportive services that we offer, our administrative team assists our patients with the procedure as well as with insurance claims, forms, and paperwork.

The Best Doctors in Israel
Lady Asia works with lead senior specialists in Israel from varying fields within the breast health field. Among them are Dr. Tami Karni, Director of the Breast Care Institute at Assaf Harofe Hospital, Dr. Michael Kurtz, Director of Breast Health Center at Soroka Hospital, Dr. Yoav Barnea, plastic surgeon, Head of the Unit for Plastic Surgery of the Breast at Sourasky, and many others. 

Most Advanced Surgery and Hospitalization Standards in Israel
Breast surgeries are conducted at the largest, most advanced private surgical hospital in Israel.   This includes the highest medical standard of state-of-the-art operating rooms in the world both in terms of medical equipment and in terms of procedural safety.  In addition, we offer 5-star hospitalization conditions, with optional private rooms and many other special services. 

 Women from all over the world
Women from all over the world choose Lady Asia for the leading experts who work at the center and are known for their expertise in conducting the most complex breast surgeries, as well as for the high level of medicine and security associated with the center.
Lady Asia has a designated department for medical tourism, with a multilingual team that assists us in providing VIP tourist services.  Tourists at the center receive the most professional, highest quality of medical service, at the best possible conditions, while we do our best to reduce the duration of stay in Israel.

Treat Yourself
L.A. 52, Moscow: I contacted my relatives who are living in Israel immediately after I was diagnosed with a malignant growth and was told that I had to be operated on immediately.    They looked into the possibilities for me, and as per their recommendation, I contacted Lady Asia. The staff and surgeons were great. They helped with everything I needed, which was very important, but the most important thing was the constant feeling that I was in great hands; this secure feeling within all of this horror. I stayed to have the other treatments I needed after the surgery. They were with me at very difficult times and I won’t forget that. Today, after it's all over, I am certain that I did the right thing- treating myself to Lady Asia. That is also what I tell my friends in Russia.

R.A., 42, Tel-Aviv: “I was scared and anxious when I arrived for the check-up. My hands were shaking, I kept running to the bathroom… but salvation came quickly; within an hour and a half it was all behind me, with interpreted results in my hand. I was relieved to find that everything was in order. I have no doubt that for an anxious woman like me, the fast testing and response made all the difference in the world".

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יום שני, 31 באוקטובר 2011

Fighting Cancer- a Personal Story

I will never forget that day.

My father in law was that father I never had. He had a very important place in my life and heart.
When he started to suspect that there is something wrong with him, it was too late, he was diagnosed with colon-rectal cancer. stage 4. An operation to remove the tumor was scheduled. We were very optimistic.


My wife called me when I was on my way to the airport, told me that the surgeon that operated on her father decided not to operate due to the size of the tumor he "discovered" after opening his abdomen. 10 Kilograms.

A treatment plan covering all known therapies in the western world was prepared by Israel's leading doctors, but the improvement little.

I contacted doctors from Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, The Netherlands and even Japan, all confirmed that the treatment plan he recieved was the best he can get. We decided not to give up. It simply wasn't an option!

I remember how we fought like crazy, using every piece of information we found on the web.
I used a connection I had at NYU, there was a clinical trial going on, just for colorectal cancer stage 4. This was the best news after a long while.

All the arrangements were completed, and we all flew to NYC, rented an apartment not far from the Langone Medical Center, the cancer center of NYU.

The treatments began within a week, after some initial lab tests and we waited to see the outcomes after each session.

After 3 months of intensive treatments and complications, we were told that the trial treatment failed. The head of the department became a close friend after the long time we all spent at his unit, and he had to offer us to head back to Israel, to spend the last weeks of his life at home, surrounded by people he loved.
After 10 days he passed away, 59 years old,  at home, the same home he built 30 years ago, surrounded by his wife, 4 children, and me.

I consider this event and event that made me "chase" patients from all over the world, patients that cannot find the proper treatment in the country they live in. The location should not matter! Life Matters.

Haim Lieber. We all miss you.

Assaf  






Israel Leads in Cancer Treatment - Good News - News - Israel National News

Holistic Approach in Medical Tourism

Do you know how hard it is to be a patient seeking medical care abroad?
I hope not...
Try to imagine yourself in such a situation:
One day you realize that the county you live in is not able to provide you treatment you require.
Maybe the price is too high, maybe your county is not as advanced as others, but the fact remains- you need to travel, for your life.
Everything is on hold, your work, friends, hobbies, and family.
An encounter with a foreign country is never easy, different language, culture, even the weather is something that should be taken into consideration (in a matter of fact, the weather in Israel is so good that it becomes an advantage for choosing Israel as a Healthcare Tourism Destination!).
The Holistic Approach ( Wiki  it )we have Implemented at MediTours Israel was invented in order to cover ALL patient needs- Medical needs come first, but also psychological needs, comfort needs, rehabilitation needs and family needs.
We know how hard it is to be in the patient's condition and will do all we can to make sure that the patient focuses on the health, while we do all the hard work.
We want to make sure that the patient's experience is optimal, this is our goal, our mission.
Assaf
CEO


יום שבת, 29 באוקטובר 2011

Saving two lives?

Just got a lead, two cancer patients from India, stage 4. I feel gifted by the option to prolong lives of people... Very exciting and moving.

יום רביעי, 26 באוקטובר 2011

Weekend thoughts

A rainy morning in Tel-Aviv, the week is about to end. Perfect combination.
Medical tourism is a 24/7 business, I find it exciting, always waiting for that contact to arrive, each time a new story, new people. Never boring.
I find myself lucky :-)