The Challenges of Overseas Medical Evacuations
Dr. John Cahill explains that a number of tropical diseases, if left unrecognized or untreated, can have devastating outcomes. Unfortunately, he sees this on a daily basis. There are people who return from their travels with serious viral or parasitic infections. In good hands, it can be very easily treated, but without seeking the correct care or going to a physician who doesn't understand the implications of these diseases, they can be misdiagnosed or missed.
In America, we're used to excellent Healthcare, but it's important to understand, that in the rest of the world, it's not the same. If you're abroad, it's unlikely that you'll receive care on the level that many are accustomed to here in the states. People often think "Well, I can just fly home."
But the reality is that if you have a very serious medical problem, you might not be able to get on a plane, and being medically evacuated can potentially cost 50,000$ to 100,000$. And health insurance doesn't cover that. Unless someone has "medical evacuation" insurance, it can be a very costly mistake if you become very ill overseas.
Dr. John D. Cahill, M.D. is a physician and medical educator who founded the Center for Global Collaboration & Health Initiatives. While studying abroad in medical school and after his postgraduate medical training at Brown University, Dr. Cahill spent time in Southeast Asia & Africa.
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Dana Lilienthal, R.D.
Health/Wellness Coaching and Recipe Analysis
Seeing patients in the Great Neck,
Long Island area.
Call 516.467.4234
With the conflicting and often contradictory information that exist about diet and nutrition, it can be hard to know what choices to make. Finding a qualified nutritionist can help to make sense of this confusion. A registered dietitian, Dana Lilienthal helps her clients navigate the confusion and help them find the food choices that work for them. She understands that no one diet works for everyone, and help you find a plan that is workable, flexible, and capable of being carried out long term. She is located on Great Neck, Long Island.
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Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call 888-500-9360
Pinched nerves are brutal. If you are the unfortunate sufferer of a pinched nerve, relief is probably the only thing on your mind. Unfortunately, relief is hard to come by and often does not last. If you are looking for options that work, Turnpike Medical, located near Levittown, New York, may be able to help you. Using a multidisciplinary approach is extremely beneficial because your chances of finding relief are greatly increased. Using the knowledge of their diverse staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists, Turnpike Medical is able to offer their patients more than your average chiropractic center.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
You want to be rid of the nagging pain that limits what you are able to do each day, but surgery is frightening and pain medication on a daily basis is out of the question. In New York City near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. of the New York Integrative Medical and Rehab makes use of non surgical procedures for pain relief like chiropractic and spinal decompression.
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Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
Everyone knows the familiar expression "you are what you eat", but many fail to live by this idea. With fast food becoming so prevalent, it is almost too easy to live an unhealthy lifestyle. If you feel either too tired or out of shape, it can be attributed to the types of food you consume on a regular basis. That is why receiving the proper guidance about what to eat and what to stay away from is so crucial towards living a healthy and active lifestyle. The place to go to receive quality nutritional counseling from experts who can truly help you better understand your specific food requirements is Health Source of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Dr. Leif Choi, DC and his staff are there waiting to provide you with the nutritional tools you need to get back into shape. |
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Showing signs of aging? Suffer from age-related health conditions? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD uses Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy. Bio-identical Hormone Replacement therapy is part of Dr. Walker's Age Management program. In this program He doesn't just deal with the conditions of aging, but goes after the root causes of these conditions, reducing or reversing the problem if possible.
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.
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Dr. Joseph H. Feinberg
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
523 East 72nd Street
New York,
NY
10021
Call (212) 606-1568
Joseph H. Feinberg, MD finished his Residency training in Medicine at the New York University/ Rusk Institute of Rehab. Dr. Feinberg also had more Residency training at Mt. Sinai Hospital for General Surgery. His Internship also took place at Mt. Sinai Hospital. He completed fellowships in Orthopedic Pathology at the Hospital for Special Surgery and in Orthopedic Biomechanics at the University of Iowa. Dr. Feinberg gained his MD at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York.
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Karen Burke, M.D., Ph.D
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
River Court East 52 Street
New York,
NY
10022
Call (212) 754-1100
Karen Burke, MD, PhD is a Cosmetic Dermatologist with a private practice in Manhattan. She prides herself on treating all her clients with care and respect, and helping to ensure they have healthy, well maintained skin.
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Dr. Jonathan Cohen, M.D.
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
232 East 30th Street
New York,
NY
10016
Call 212-889-5544
Are you facing stomach or intestinal problems? Do you have disorders in your gastrointestinal tract? You should consider seeing Dr. Jonathan Cohen, M.D. from the Concorde Medical Group who specializes in gastroenterology and general internal medicine. His specialization in internal medicine comes from expertise in colonoscopies, gallbladder diseases, and complications relating to the pancreas and liver.
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Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call 888-500-9360
Whiplash can be extremely painful depending on the severity of the injury. If you are suffering in pain from whiplash, you are not alone. Whiplash is fairly common, as it is one of the main injuries covered by car insurers. If you are looking for successful ways to treat your condition, Turnpike Medical can help you. You don%u2019t have to let your injury control your life any longer.
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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
Are stuck in the weight loss battle? Is obesity causing you a multitude of health problems? For many it's hard to juggle diet, nutrition and exercise on their own. If obesity is degrading your quality of life you owe it to yourself to get comprehensive treatment. The Columbia University Medical Center for Obesity Surgery Dr. Marc Bessler, MD understands that there is no such thing as "fast weight loss". It takes dedication and commitment to beat obesity. With almost 20 years surgical experience, Dr. Bessler offers the Manhattan, NYC area with the latest and safest weight loss surgeries available today.
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Dr. Pravin M. Shah
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
83 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call (888) 547-1437
Pravin Shah MD, FACS is a Vascular Surgeon.
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Dr. Marianne J. Legato
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
962 Park Ave
New York,
NY
10028
Call 212-737-5663
Is heart disease affecting your life? Is it scary for you to know that you have it? Don't let it change your life for the worst. There is someone you can see: Dr. Marianne J. Legato, MD, FACP, a specialist in Gender Specific Medicine, or Women's Medicine and Men's Medicine respectively. As the founder of The Partnership for Women's Health at Columbia University and a WHF Liaison to Gender Studies on Heart Disease, she is highly reputable to treat your heart complications and you can expect great personal attention once she takes you under her care.
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
Gastric Bypass is one of many surgical procedures designed to help people for whom weight has become a health issue. At Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, Dr Elliot Goodman guides his patients to and healthier and happier life.
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.
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Dr. Richard J. Frances
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
510 East 86th Street, Apt. 1D
New York,
New York
10028
Call (212) 861-0570
Dr. Richard Frances, MD, F.A.C.P., F.A.P.A. is the current director of public and professional education at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut and has his own private practice in Manhattan. He was appointed as the Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Substance Abuse of the Department of Psychiatry. His past credentials include being the president and medical director at the Silver Hill Hospital.
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Carol R. Bradford, M.D.
National Physician Of The Year Awards Honoree
1500 E Medical Center Dr #1904
Ann Arbo,
Michigan
48109
Call
Dr. Carol Bradford is the Chair of the Department of Oncology and Head and Neck Surgery and a Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is also the Associate Chair of Clinical Programs and Education. Dr. Bradford was appointed to the faculty in 1992, since then she has served in a number of different roles, including the Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Co-Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Program within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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David B. Samadi, MD
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
Mount Sinai
5 East 98th Street New York City,
New York
10029
Call 1-212-241-8779
David B. Samadi, MD, is Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. A board-certified urologist, he treats prostate cancer with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. He specializes in robotic prostate surgery, and has an unparalleled expertise in the field thanks to over a thousand procedures he has performed with the da Vinci Surgical System.
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Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD of Mount Sinai Hospital
Empowered Doctor Medical Board
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York,
NY
10029
Call 212-241-9628
Are you in search for someone who can help you with your heart's health? Looking for a specialist in cardiovascular? Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD is a cardiovascular expert because some of his credentials include Director of the Zena and Michael A Wiener Cardiovascular Insitute and the Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health. So with vast amounts of experience under his belt, you can be sure that your heart will be in the best in cardiac care.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Chronic back pain can be a result of osteoporosis and requires treatment. Dr. Shoshany in downtown NYC regularly finds solutions for those who suffer and feel like they have run out of options.
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