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The Philippines offers visitors traveling to the country for medical treatment high standards in care and services, while also providing a paradisiacal holiday destination for pre- and post treatment relaxation. Many of the top hospitals which entice medical visitors with their range of excellent procedures at prices far below those in developed countries are located close to some of the most popular tourist spots.

The medical tourism industry in the Philippines has grown at a remarkable rate in recent years, with more hospitals being established outside the country’s capital, particularly in central provinces such as Luzon and Davao. Americans facing increasingly rising costs for medical treatments are some of the Philippines’ most important customers, while those traveling from Europe also make up a decent percentage of medical customers here.
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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will open the 2009 ATP season by playing at the Qatar Open.

Qatar tennis federation president Nasser al-Kholiafi says Andy Murray and Andy Roddick will also take part in the hard-court tournament, which begins Jan. 5.

The tournament in Doha is one of three to start the 2009 tennis season, along with the Brisbane International in Australia, and the Chennai Open in India.

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medical tourism agenciesCebu clearly has many advantages as a medical tourist destination. English is widely spoken in Cebu and is the primary language of instruction in all of the universities. Also, Filipinos have a natural tendency as excellent caregivers. This is partly due to the fact that there are no nursing homes here to care for the elderly, consequently family members must care for their parents and grandparents. The low cost of the medical procedures, accommodations, food and transportation in Cebu make it a very attractive destination. There are also a large number of spas and massage centers to facilitate recovery and relaxation. Finally, the medical staff often consists of personnel that have been trained in the U.S., Japan, or Singapore.

All in all, medical tourism in the Philippines, specifically Cebu, has several advantages to the medical tourist. So, come to the wellness island of Cebu and look good, feel good, and have a good time!

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Research is the first step to successful medical tourism travel. Make sure that you do your research on the following:

The Procedure: Find out about the procedure and compare your expectations with what is achievable by the surgery. Also inquire about follow-up care needed, time required for recovery, physical therapy, etc.

The Hospital: When selecting the hospital that is right for your needs, you should consider the hospital’s accreditation, awards and recognitions, facility and equipments, statistics like success rates, etc.
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