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Questions to Ask Before Surgery Abroad

A checklist for evaluating any clinic, surgeon or quote.

Orthopedics Abroad editorial team
5 min read
  • Is the hospital accredited (JCI, TEMOS, ISO) and licensed for international patients?
  • How many of this exact procedure does the surgeon perform each year?
  • Which implant brand and model will be used?
  • Is the price fixed and all-inclusive? What is excluded?
  • What is the complication and re-admission policy?
  • Who is my point of contact 24 hours a day?
  • How is follow-up handled after I return home?
  • Can I speak to the surgeon before travelling?
  • How are my records stored and shared?

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