shannon87

Did they add any exTra charges to ya

Nope paid exactly what they quoted. I did pay like $150 (can't remember exact amount) extra for the prescription medication from them but they give you the choice to get the meds on your own or you can buy through them so I did. Which I wouldn't recommend because they were in pill form and you can't take pills right after surgery so you have to crush them up and that was gross so if I were you I would look for those medications in a dissolvable form. But ya no extra charges exactly what they asked!

My surgery went great! The Clinica San Juan and Dr. Cruel were top quality - clinic was clean, updates and service was fantastic! Everything went smoothly and I'm doing well! Best of luck you are in good hands with them

Did u end up using medical tourism dr curiel and san juan clinic? If so how was your experience? My surgery is set for march 5th

Shannon87: how can you proceed with a huge decision to have surgery with a surgeon who is unknown to you and you hope it's legit..

Most people on this forum do research and read experiences of patients who have already been through the surgery process. I would be cautious taking the word of a Medical Tourism company. At least request patient testimonials.

Going into surgery with serious questions about the surgeon is scary. If cost is a major concern, there are reasonable options.

What about the hospital? Aftercare? How many procedures has the doctor performed? Complication rate? Contact his patients.

Very good questions and I agree - Medical Tourism provided his resume and credentials, he has done over 1000 surgeries and he is a member of some Bariatric organizations. I have heard from one person who found someone that did it with him and said he was clean. I also saw a testimonial on youtube with Dr. Cruiel interviewing one of his patients who just had the surgery. Thankfully my father is a doctor and will be accompanying me on the trip to make sure hospital and doctor is up to standards. My father reviewed his resume and credentials and they looked fine. So yes I would love to have more info on him but his resume, and other items on him seem to check out. But I am going to ask his complication rate and have a conference call for my father to talk with him. Thank you for the questions and word of caution I would agree. I feel have acquired further info that has help ease some of my stress but surgery is surgery and in another country still leaves me a little nervous.

That is a great question! I don't know and would like to find out as well. I have my surgery Aug 28th and planning on only taking off that week after so 10 days ish so I hope that is enough time!

August 28th!!

Hi Shannon, I used Medical Tourism company with no problems. My surgeon was Dr. Cabrera. They are a smaller company in comparison to the others in TJ arranging bariatric surgery. Don't know your Dr. or hospital. I prepaid via credit card since I didn't want to risk anything going wrong with a cashier's check since my bank is Caribbean. My company rep was Regina & she was helpful, however-- she was based outside of USA, Phillipines I think! What I found interesting when down there, was the number of local Mexicans also having surgery & paying less than what foreigners were charged. Hope all goes well for you.

Thank you so much for replying and letting me rest more easy knowing that Medical Tourism is a legit company to go through. Makes me feel so much better! I will also be paying on my credit card to avoid any issues as well. I didn't realize there were a lot of Mexicans doing the procedure that is interesting! And for them to have it much cheaper than foreigners well that doesn't surprise me one bit many countries have "local" and "foreigner" prices on everything - its crazy! Thank you sooo much again for responding makes me rest easier!!

Hi.. how did you decide to have this Mexican surgeon do your procedure ?Were you able to check his medical training....? I was going to go to Mexico however, I decided to find a surgeon in my area instead......I had to go through several pre op testing to prepare for the surgery.....I had mine done in New York at a large training hospital....... wishing you lots of good health and success in your journey......

Aw thank you so much and Medical Tourism provides the hospital name, picture and description of the facility and they also give you a list of pre-approved Doctors they work with and provide their resumes and pdf's of their certificates so its pretty thorough but just wanted to feel better by hearing a testimony outside their site. Thank you for your wishes. I am excited just want the surgery part to be over with =) congrats on your successful surgery and starting your own journey! Very cool.

Hello!

So I just scheduled my surgery through Medical Tourism with Dr. Jose Luis Curiel - having it at Clinica San Jose in Tiajuna. I am terrified but exciting but more just want to be reassured Medical Tourism is a legit agency to go through and the Clinica San Jose will be a nice hospital and that Dr. Jose Luis Curiel actually knows what he is doing and have a good reputation.

If anyone has gone this route please let me know your experience and if its legit or if I should cancel my deposit - except I already booked my flights as well so I am just so much more nervous now and praying this is all legit and will work out ugh!

I'm going through Medical Tourism, Jerusalem Hosp. $3700..Dr. Jose Luis Curiel.

Hi there - so did you get the surgery already? How did it go? Was Dr. Jose Luis Curiel - a good doctor? I am going through Medical Tourism and scared and hope its legit and Dr. Jose Luis Curiel is going to be my surgeon at Clinica San Juan - I am looking for any feedback!

DId you have your surgery? How did it go? How was the doctor? Is Medical Tourism legit?

I have the exact same question as I just made my deposit to have it with Dr. Jose Luis Curiel and through the Medical Tourism. I am dying to get some feedback prior to my surgery hopefully good feedback to help me relax some =/

So did you have your surgery? How did it go? Did you use Jose Luis Curiel? I am going in August and want to hear feedback on my surgeon as I am a bit worried but trying to put my faith in God!

Hello - same here I am scheduled to have surgery with him through the Medical Tourism company and have it at Clinica San Jose - I just put my deposit down and booked my flights so now that its real I am desperately searching for some comfort and hearing some good news about both and praying it is all legit.