A Consumer's Guide to Medical Travel
How going abroad for surgery can slash costs by tens of thousands.
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Saving on Surgery
Foreign hospitals offer discounts of up to 80 percent on care.
Woman with pen marks on her face having her chin measured for cosmetic surgery. (Digital Vision/Getty Images)
Cosmetic Surgery
Low-cost lipo, bargain Botox, tempting tucks. But be careful.
(Eurelios/Phototake)
Stem-Cell Treatments
Repair a damaged heart by injecting cells? The word from the experts: not yet.
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Photo Gallery
The Madivala market and other sights from the Bangalore streets.
(David Butow/Redux for USN&WR)
World Hospital Finder
A search tool to narrow the choice of hospitals to a manageable few.
(Charlie Archambault for USN&WR)
World Budget Estimator
An interactive worksheet for entering and comparing costs.
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