The phenomenon of Medical Tourism is rapidly spreading around the globe and for many people in the US; Mexico has long been their destination of choice for medical care thanks to the high standard and low cost of the treatments available there.

The Mexican border with the USA is one of the world's first and busiest Medical Tourism destinations. Tijuana, in the Baja California Peninsula, offers some of the best medical facilities in the Americas, with high tech eye-surgeries and some of Mexico's top quality hospitals. The border areas are where a traveler is most likely to encounter English-speaking care, but if Spanish isn't an issue Mexico also offers a number of other possibilities, including some highly respected hospitals in Mexico City.

Medical and Dental Tourists from the United States, Canada & Western Europe vacation in Mexico to saving money on treatments which otherwise is difficult to obtain or too expensive. Reasons mainly are unbearably long waiting periods for government health services, prohibitively high cost of procedures or lack of Insurance coverage.

Laser eye surgery, dermatology, cardiology, cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, and cosmetic dentistry including crowns, dentures and implants are just some of the many specialty treatments available to the medical tourist in Los Cabos, Mexico. Staff members have often completed training in the USA and many continue to update their training with US organizations. The Hospital Angeles group, the largest in Mexico, has an impressive facility in Tijuana, with over half its staff members US or UK Medical Board certified.

Cosmetic plastic surgery and treatments ranging from Botox shots to breast augmentations and liposuction can be up to 70% less in Cabo San Lucas than in Los Angeles California. Patients often elect to stay at the hotel to recuperate and relax. The low cost, personal service and ambience can't be touched by renowned hospitals such as Huntington Park Memorial in Pasadena California.

Mexico has long been a destination also for those wishing to save on prescription medications. Like Canada, many medications that are high priced in the United States can be acquired in Mexico for a fraction of the price. Mexico's hospitals are similarly ranked to those in the U.S. according to the World Health Organization. A majority of Mexican hospitals are clean and modern with a large amount of private rooms. Physicians in Mexico are often known for their level of personal care and interaction with their patients, and will be happy to talk with you about any of your concerns about your treatment.

In Mexico one can have medical and dental treatments and then enjoy relaxing on sandy semi-tropical beaches and swim in warm, crystal clear waters full of colorful tropical fish. One can fish big game such as Marlin or Dorado, golf on one of many designer championship courses, snorkel and scuba dive a coral reef, ride horses, ATV's, rent boats, and jeeps to explore traditional Mexican villages and backcountry desert roads.

While hospital accreditation on the American model has been slow to gain momentum in Mexico, standards in testing and laboratory monitoring have been harmonized across the Canadian, US and Mexican area. Mexico's "Entidad Mexicana de Acceditación" is a full member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation guaranteeing verifiable standards within accredited institutions. Even with the slow uptake of accreditation across Mexico, some private groups are jumping ahead of the curve. Both the Hospital Angeles group and Hospital Chistus Muguerza are in the process of completing Joint Commission International accreditation programmes.

Mexico presents an ideal location for dental and cosmetic surgeries. A steady flow of US citizens passes through the border to one of the highest densities of dental practices on earth. Lower costs and a large number of US qualified practitioners make for a hard to turn down saving over the prices north of the border. Cosmetic surgeons can also offer lower costs than their northern counterparts with some practices offering recuperation accommodation away from the bustle of busy urban centers.

If you are considering traveling for medical treatment, Mexico offers a chance to obtain high quality treatment at a fraction of the cost involved in the getting the same treatment in the US, and yet it is only a short hop away for most Americans.

Mariachis from Guadalajara are the traditional Mexican musicians with their black velvet dress, and unmistakable large Mariachi hats. Mariachis play melodies and sing traditional Mexican folk songs, usually in plazas, at parties, restaurants, weddings, birthday celebrations etc.

Another great Mexican product and one of Mexico's most successful exports - Tequila - also began life in Guadalajara. Tequila is made from the Blue Maguey plant and, not surprisingly, Guadalajara is still one of the main Tequila producing areas in Mexico today

Guadalajara also gave Mexico its famous wide-rimmed hat (the famous Mexican Sombrero), introduced the Mexican Hat Dance, and pioneered Charreadas - today more commonly known as the Rodeo. Many of the key images associated with Mexico were bequeathed to the nation by one city - Guadalajara.

Mexican Family Values

The family is at the centre of the social structure.

Outside of the major cosmopolitan cities, families are still generally large. The extended family is as important as the nuclear family since it provides a sense of stability. Mexicans consider it their duty and responsibility to help family members both financially and physically. Families are extremely traditional, with the father as the head, the authority figure and the decision-maker.

Hierarchical Society

Mexican society and business are highly stratified and vertically structured. Mexicans emphasize hierarchical relationships. People respect authority and look to those above them for guidance and decision-making. Rank is important, and those above you in rank must always be treated with respect. This makes it important to know which person is in charge, and leads to an authoritarian approach to decision-making and problem- solving.

Mexicans are very aware of how each individual fits into each hierarchy--be it family, friends or business. It would be disrespectful to break the chain of hierarchy.

'Machismo'

Machismo literally means 'masculinity'. There are different outward behaviors to display machismo. For example, making remarks to women is a stereotypical sign of machismo and should not be seen as harassment. Mexican males generally believe that nothing must be allowed to tarnish their image as a man.

Mexican Hospitals listed below are the most popular for Medical Tourism. Thousand of International patients  receive high quality medical treatment  at these hospitals annually. Our Network hospitals provide exclusive services to our clients due to our long Term relationships,stringent operational rules and contracts that favors our clients comfort and safety. To understand more about these hospitals, with details about its services, specializations, comforts, doctors and staff resumes, accreditation , certifications, specific treatments and success rates, you can discuss in detail with our Professional Medical Case Managers.

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