Buy new:
-16% $16.81
FREE delivery May 16 - 20
Ships from: jhsbooks2
Sold by: jhsbooks2
$16.81 with 16 percent savings
List Price: $19.95

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
FREE Returns
FREE delivery May 16 - 20. Details
Or fastest delivery May 14 - 16. Details
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
$$16.81 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$16.81
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
jhsbooks2
Ships from
jhsbooks2
Sold by
jhsbooks2
Sold by
jhsbooks2
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$6.88
Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less See less
FREE delivery May 20 - 21. Details
Or fastest delivery May 14 - 16. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$16.81 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$16.81
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Ships from and sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Patrick W. Marsek
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Medical Tourism Paperback – March 4, 2009

by Patrick W. Marsek (Author), Frances Sharpe (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
See all formats and editions
on 5 select item(s) Shop items
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$16.81","priceAmount":16.81,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"16","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"81","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"1p9t6vw1TjjtUK9MnMoW41A0gAPT95kpg%2BApR2nkl8U5bTl6dS8HnzfyngRozJ9zEV4I9LdgnOQBC1JFdyw%2BGltKFiP97VyycT%2FUCf6cv%2B2VSnbnBS5PqKZpwb7kbmLuHjBbwDWx6TJc1YfXScJn9mp9XsulhPOvl8MQ4BDfHQD8OgZSRNPwgQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$6.88","priceAmount":6.88,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"6","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"88","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"1p9t6vw1TjjtUK9MnMoW41A0gAPT95kpa%2Fw3o98efPIRsKr8ly22evHmWNuvH7ifQd2j1CKhkxd1kCMHLmAtXxS9wxlHR33hWAx78Gko%2B%2Bb5NYxHK0peqXxIc2AurfRdVMFSfMgLU2PnOJgotyzGboWiKW9OTxE6Q%2FlnvRp5CX8%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Previous page
  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Alpha
  4. Publication date
    March 4, 2009
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    7.42 x 0.94 x 9.22 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    159257808X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1592578085
  9. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Frances Sharpe has ghostwritten more than a dozen consumer health books.

Patrick W. Marsek is cofounder and managing director of MedRetreat, the first American-owned and operated medical tourism service agency, and a medical tourism industry expert whose television appearances include 20/20, ABC News, and CBS News.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alpha; 1st edition (March 4, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159257808X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592578085
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.42 x 0.94 x 9.22 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Patrick W. Marsek

Patrick W. Marsek

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
10 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

E. Oxner
5.0 out of 5 stars Try India for outstanding hospital care
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
Verified Purchase
There are many excellent medical facilities through the word staffed by outstanding physicians, some (or most) with US credentials. With "Obamacare" descending upon us, for some critical care may be denied, so seeking help outside the US is possibly your only option.

One fact not mentioned in this excellent book which I thought was true is according to the IRS one is allowed to deduct travel expenses for medical procedures. If still true, then a trip to India might be within everyone's pocketbook.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Chuck Lanham
5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved us money on a procedure
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
Verified Purchase
Do not get drug down by the people who say America gives the best medical care. It is no longer true. Surgeons are sick and tired of paying exhorbant fees for malpractise insurance. Therefore some of the best are now working outside of the US borders. Do you due diligance and learn there are other options in the world. Some even come as great vacation spots. Though proceed with your doctor's orders on care after the procedure.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
Verified Purchase
good information, do prices need updating?
Helpful
 Report
Reading Addict
1.0 out of 5 stars Dated and Useless
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
Verified Purchase
This book is dated and useless.
Helpful
 Report
Jim Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
Verified Purchase
Great seller, fast shipping and product just as described. Highly recommended.
Helpful
 Report
Merida McKnight
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
Verified Purchase
It was very helpful!
Helpful
 Report
trinaette
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
Verified Purchase
Great read
Helpful
 Report
John F. Schafer
5.0 out of 5 stars Medical Tourisn at it's best
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
Go to [...] - THAT is what Medical Tourism is supposed to look like.
Helpful
 Report