Category: Medical Travel
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Read more: Get a Free Medical Consultation Before You Pay for Treatment AbroadConsidering surgery abroad can raise plenty of questions. Is the treatment right for you? What will recovery involve? What happens if something goes wrong?
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Read more: Saturday Spotlight: HM Modelo, A Coruña – 80 Years of Medical Excellence in SpainDiscover high-quality, affordable private hip and knee replacement surgery in Spain at HM Modelo, A Coruña, part of the renowned HM Hospitales group. With 80 years of medical excellence, experienced orthopaedic surgeons, advanced surgical technology and modern facilities, HM Modelo offers UK patients an attractive alternative to long NHS waiting lists and expensive private treatment…
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Read more: Lithuania for Private Surgery: Expert Care, Lower Costs and Baltic CharmLithuania is attracting attention for more than its handsome old towns and Baltic charm. For British patients weighing a long wait against the cost of private surgery at home, it offers a compelling combination: experienced specialists, competitive treatment prices and an accessible European destination.
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Read more: Saturday Spotlight: Meliva Hospital Kaunas – More Than One Route to TreatmentConsidering private surgery abroad? Meliva Kardiolita Hospital Kaunas offers UK patients a choice of MMG Treatment Packages spanning knee and ligament procedures, weight-loss surgery and cosmetic treatment. Part of Lithuania’s wider Meliva network, it brings specialist consultations, diagnostics, surgery and recovery services together in Kaunas. This week’s Saturday Spotlight looks at the treatments currently available…
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Read more: Why some NHS patients are being made to wait even when treatment is availableNHS waiting times remain a major concern for patients needing hip replacements, knee replacements and other elective surgery. New evidence suggests some NHS patients in England are being deliberately required to wait up to 16 weeks for treatment, even when capacity is available. As financial pressures influence when operations take place, patients facing prolonged pain…
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Read more: If India Can Use Technology to Transform Healthcare, Why Can’t the NHS?Britain’s NHS should learn from India’s world-class, technology-driven healthcare system, says NHS England chairman Dr Penny Dash. At My Medical Gateway (MMG), we agree. From AI-powered patient information and remote medical assessments to digital healthcare marketplaces and, ultimately, AI-agent bookings, technology can transform how patients access treatment. With millions still on NHS waiting lists, MMG…
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Read more: Cross-Border Healthcare Is Booming – And Europe Is at the Centre of a $215 Billion RevolutionThe global medical tourism market is forecast to almost double from $109 billion in 2026 to more than $215 billion by 2030. Western Europe is expected to be its fastest-growing region, while orthopaedic treatment alone could become a $28.7 billion international market. For UK patients confronting high private healthcare prices and long NHS waits, the…
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Read more: Before You Book Surgery Abroad, Ask These Three QuestionsUK patients searching for faster surgery abroad are often offered “free” advice, personalised hospital recommendations and access to supposedly verified clinics. Yet most leading medical-travel platforms are funded by the hospitals and clinics to which they refer patients. That matters, because when the provider pays the platform, the commercial relationship is ultimately aligned with the…
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Read more: S2: The NHS Route to Treatment Abroad That Exists More on Paper Than in PracticeThe NHS’s S2 scheme is often presented as a way for British patients to receive planned treatment in Europe at the NHS’s expense. In theory, it sounds like an attractive alternative for people waiting months—or even years—for hip, knee, shoulder, ACL or spinal surgery. In reality, however, the figures tell a very different story. While…
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Read more: MMG teams up with Scan.com to deliver faster scans at lower costPatients considering knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, ACL reconstruction or spinal surgery through My Medical Gateway (MMG) can now benefit from one of the UK’s leading diagnostic imaging services. Through a new partnership with Scan.com, MMG patients receive an exclusive 10% discount on MRI, CT and ultrasound scans, together with access to a nationwide…