Medical tourism is the buzzword in travel and tourism sector. Some studies by experts reveal the claim that the cost of surgery in India Thailand and South Africa can be one tenth of what it is in the United States and Western Europe. Thats the reason why more and more medical tourists are visiting these countries for dual purpose. India is the favorite destination for medical tourists. Doctors spend a lot of time with them at every stage explaining the procedure and recovery process. Nurse to patient ratios are very high. While successful surgery and recovery is the first priority medical travel affords the opportunity to experience a different culture in a country that may not have been on the patients list of destinations for leisure travel.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Medical tourism: concept and practice
Medical tourism in India
Dental tourism and fertility tourism
Medical spas: hotspot of medical tourism
Travel agency to boost medical tourism
Plastic surgery
Acupressure: Chinese Medical practice
Ayurvedic medicine
Growing demand of medical tourism
Healthcare in India