Star Hospitals Launches First Medical Tourism Call Center Staffed Entirely by Doctors,...

Star Hospitals Launches First Medical Tourism Call Center Staffed Entirely by Doctors, Physician Assistants and Paramedics

ONTARIO, Canada--(Business Wire)--
Star Hospitals.net (www.starhospitals.net) a North American
healthcare service, is answering the call for patients seeking
affordable, timely medical procedures abroad. Revolutionizing the
medical tourism industry by introducing the first call center operated
entirely by medical professionals, Star Hospitals.net is available
toll free at, 1-888-STAR-012.

"Our team of medical professionals - not simply travel agents -
gives patients valuable information and guides them through their
entire medical tourism experience," says Kumar Jagadeesan, vice
president of Star Hospitals.net, emphasizing that most hospitals in
the Star Hospital.net network are accredited or are working toward
accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI), National
Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH) and International Standards
Organization (ISO).

Star Hospitals.net health care facilities in India, Singapore and
Thailand offer a wide range of high quality procedures abroad for a
fraction of the US-based cost including cardiology, neurosurgery,
ophthalmology, in vitro fertilization, dentistry and orthopedics.
Cosmetic surgeries, such as liposuction, breast augmentation and
rhinoplasty are also available.

Following a diagnostic evaluation, Star Hospitals.net staff helps
patients finalize travel arrangements by coordinating passports,
visas, completing hospital registration and accommodations. Staff
members share vital medical records with hospital personnel and
arrange for teleconferencing between patients and their doctors.

Upon registration at Star Hospitals.net, each patient receives a
password-protected folder which stores trip and procedure information
and is regularly updated.

"We understand the importance of post-procedural care, which is
often the key to successful recovery," explains Jagadeesan. "Our staff
will ensure a smooth transition into the medical system in the
patient's home country by providing the patient with necessary medical
information and maintaining contact after they return home."

To relieve the stress upon family members accompanying the
patient, Star Hospitals.net offers a Companion Program, designed to
restore mind and body by providing Yoga, Pilates, Neurotherapy, Aura
Scanning, Expressive Therapy and unique breathing techniques to
detoxify the body and rejuvenate the mind.

About Star Hospitals

Star Hospitals is a North American health care service offering
affordable and timely treatment abroad through a network of hospitals
throughout India, Singapore and Thailand. For more information please
visit www.starhospitals.ne or call 1-888-STAR-012.

CPR Communications for Star Hospitals.net
Melody Barbosa, 201-641-1911 x51
mbarbosa@cpronline.com

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