Private Surgery During the Holidays

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Private Surgery During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many Canadians. However, it can also be a difficult time for those who are in need of medical attention, especially for elective surgeries. With many hospitals reducing their services during this time, patients may face longer wait times and delays in getting the care they need.

One solution to this problem is private surgery. Private surgery clinics offer a range of services and procedures, including elective surgeries that may not be available through the public healthcare system. They typically have shorter wait times and offer more flexibility in scheduling appointments, making them an attractive option for patients who need medical attention, especially when many have vacation time during the holidays.

Private surgery does come at a cost. Patients should be prepared to pay for their procedures out of pocket, as it is not covered by the public healthcare system. However, there are financing options to make the cost more manageable.

Private surgery can be a viable option for Canadians who need medical attention during the holiday season. With shorter wait times, personalized care, and highly qualified medical personnel, private clinics offer an attractive alternative to the public healthcare system. Contact Health Vantis today if you’d like to schedule your private surgery over the holidays at 877-344-3544 or info@healthvantis.com.

 

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Private Hysterectomy in Canada

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Many Canadian women get frustrated when they are told that the wait time for their elective hysterectomy is a long one. Depending on where you live and the priority of your case, it can be 3 months or 2 years! I was talking to a prospective client the other day and she told me that in Nova Scotia the wait time to see a GYN can be 7 years!

Many turn to Google searching for private hysterectomy in Canada. Searching online takes time and requires you to do all the leg work. Sometimes calling a medical facility or hospital can seem like a repetitive circle to just find out if they take patients from Canada.

Health Vantis has plenty of experience arranging private hysterectomies in the US. We successfully helped arrange laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomies as well as myomectomies and fibroid removals. The timeline for the process is 2-4 weeks from the day you have a phone consultation with a GYN surgeon. Most women can get to surgery as soon as they wish and their work and life situation allows.

Recently, we added a Canadian medical facility to our list. Canadian women can now have laparoscopic hysterectomy here in Canada. The cost differs according to personal situation and medical records are subject to a review. The range is CAD$17,000 to $20,000. They require an in-person visit for a consultation. After the visit and if it is determined you are a good candidate, they schedule the procedure within 1-3 months.

If you are looking for private hysterectomy options, please give us a call or email us to discuss your options. We can be reached by toll-free 877 344 3544 or by email info@healthvantis.com

Elective Hysterectomy in Ontario

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Elective hysterectomy means that it is non-urgent and can be scheduled. The wait times in Ontario are not as bad as in the rest of Canada, but depending on where you are they can still feel long. Even though it is an elective procedure, many women feel that their well-being is compromised and waiting affects their mental health and quality of life.

If you are looking for a private hysterectomy option we can help. We work with a few medical facilities that offer it. Most of them are located in the US. All the facilities we work with in the US can do a remote review of medical records and a phone consultation. The pricing starts from about USD$8500 and goes up depending on what kind of hysterectomy is right for you.

The advantage of traveling to the US for this surgery is that you only make one trip. The type of hysterectomy will be determined by a GYN surgeon after they review your medical records. Once that is done, we can usually get your surgery scheduled within 2-4 weeks.

Recently, we added a Canadian medical facility to our list. Canadian women can now have laparoscopic hysterectomy here in Canada. The cost differs and medical records are subject to a review. The range is CAD$17,000 to $20,000. They require an in-person visit for a consultation. After the visit and if it is determined you are a good candidate they schedule the procedure within 1-3 months.

If you are looking for private hysterectomy options please give us a call or email us to discuss your options. We can be reached by toll-free at 877 344 3544 or by email at info@healthvantis.com

Private Intracept Spine Procedure

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Many Canadians suffer from lower back pain. A lot of money is spent on chiropractors, massage therapists, and physiotherapists trying to alleviate the pain. When all conservative methods fail, a minimally invasive procedure can be considered. It is called Intracept or basivertebral nerve ablation. It is not yet offered in Canada.

With the Intracept procedure, the physician makes a 3mm to 5mm incision in the lower back. A radiofrequency probe is then inserted to access the center of the vertebrae at the trunk of the basivertebral nerve. Then heat is applied through the probe desensitizing the nerve making it unable to transmit a pain signal.

The procedure is very minimally invasive and does not change the structure of the spine, thus the recovery time is faster and the risk of complication is low. The procedure is done under general anesthesia. You will need a responsible travel companion to come pick you up and take you back to your hotel room for recovery.

To be a good candidate for this procedure very specific requirements have to be met. Modic changes in the spine have to be present. Modic changes are bone marrow lesions seen within a vertebral body on MRI. These changes are suggestive of being associated with low back pain.

Health Vantis can arrange a consultation with a neurosurgeon to review your MRI and see if you may be a good candidate for this procedure. To find out more reach out to us by email info@healthvantis.com or toll-free 877 344 3544

Private Hip Replacement Surgery in NYC

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Private surgery in Canada and the US can be expensive, especially if you don’t know where and how to look. Health Vantis has a prime location for Canadians looking to arrange private hip replacement surgery.  That location is in New York City.  Who doesn’t like to travel to the Big Apple?   This location has several direct flights coming from Canada to 3 different airports in the surrounding areas so logistically, there is not a better place to travel.  

The bonus to this facility is that the pricing is very competitive, in some cases, much more affordable than other locations we can offer.  The surgeons are top notch in their specialty and you are able to review their credentials and pick which one you’d like to have your surgery with. 

Health Vantis manages your case from start to finish.  We will get your consultation arranged, transfer the medical records, assist with pre and post-op requirements, book your travel and accommodations, prepare border letters and also handle the airline fit to travel guidelines with handicap assistance for your trip home.

A total hip replacement in NYC costs $18,700 USD.  Pricing is all-inclusive with surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee and Health Vantis’ fee for managing your case.

A recent x-ray of your hip needs to be done within the past 6 months.  For more information about how Health Vantis can assist you in booking your private hip replacement surgery at this location or elsewhere, please reach out to us at 877-344-3544 or info@healthvantis.com.

Private Knee Replacement in NYC

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Private surgery in Canada and the US can be expensive, especially if you don’t know where and how to look. Health Vantis has a prime location for Canadians looking to arrange private knee replacement surgery.  That location is in New York City.  Who doesn’t like to travel to the Big Apple?   This location has several direct flights coming from Canada to 3 different airports in the surrounding areas so logistically, there is not a better place to travel.  

The bonus to this facility is that the pricing is very competitive, in some cases, much more affordable than other locations we can offer.  The surgeons are top notch in their specialty and you are able to review their credentials and pick which one you’d like to have your surgery with. 

Health Vantis manages your private knee replacement details from start to finish.  We will get your consultation arranged, transfer the medical records, assist with pre and post-op requirements, book your travel and accommodations, prepare border letters and also handle the airline fit to travel guidelines with handicap assistance for your trip home.

A total knee replacement in NYC costs $18,700 USD.  Pricing is all-inclusive with surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee and Health Vantis’ fee for managing your case.

A recent x-ray of your knee needs to be done within the past 6 months.  For more information about how Health Vantis can assist you in booking your private hip replacement surgery at this location or elsewhere, please reach out to us at 877-344-3544 or info@healthvantis.com.

Private Spine Surgery in New York City

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Private surgery in Canada and the US can be expensive, especially if you don’t know where and how to look. Health Vantis has a prime location for Canadians looking to arrange private spine surgery.  That location is in New York City.  Who doesn’t like to travel to the Big Apple?   This location has several direct flights coming from Canada to 3 different airports in the surrounding areas so logistically, there is not a better place to travel.  

The bonus to this facility is that the pricing is very competitive, in some cases, much more affordable than other locations we can offer.  The surgeons are top notch in their specialty and you are able to review their credentials and pick which one you’d like to have your surgery with. 

Health Vantis manages your case from start to finish.  We will get your consultation arranged, transfer the medical records, assist with pre and post-op requirements, book your travel and accommodations, prepare border letters and also handle the airline fit to travel guidelines with handicap assistance for your trip home.

Listed below are some of the private spine surgeries offered.  Pricing is all-inclusive with surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee and Health Vantis’ fee for managing your case.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) 1-level $18,700 USD and 2-level $19,800 USD. This is a Surgery to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck region.

Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion 1-level $17,050 USD and 2-level $18,150 USD.  Bone graft is placed between two vertebrae replacing the existing disc in the cervical region.

Cervical Disc Replacement 1-level $23,100 USD and 2-level $24,750 USD. This is a surgery to remove a diseased cervical disc and replacing it with an artificial disc in the neck region.

Cervical Laminectomy, Facetectomy & Foraminotomy 1 segment $9,900 and 2 segment $11,000 USD.  Laminectomy is the removal of the lamina in the affected area in the neck region.  Facetectomy is the removal of the diseased facet joint which impacts the nerve root in the neck region.  Foraminotomy is the removal of the bone around the neural foramen in the affected area of the spine in the neck region.

Lumbar Microdiscetomy 1 interspace $12,100 USD and 2 interspace $9,130 USD. This is a surgery to remove part or all of a bulging or damaged/herniated disc in the lower spine.

Thoracic Laminectomy, Facetectomy & Foraminotomy 1 segment $9,900 USD and 2 segments $11,000 USD.  Laminectomy is the removal of the lamina in the affected area of the mid region spine.  Facetectomy is the removal of the diseased facet joint which impacts the nerve root in the mid region spine.  Foraminotomy is the removal of the bone around the neural foramen in the affected area of the spine in the mid region spine.

For more information about how Health Vantis can assist you in booking your private spine surgery at this location or elsewhere, please reach out to us at 877-344-3544 or info@healthvantis.com.

Private Surgery for GYN

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Private surgery in Canada and the US can be expensive, especially if you don’t know where and how to look. Health Vantis has a prime location for Canadians looking to arrange private GYN surgery.  That location is in New York City.  Who doesn’t like to travel to the Big Apple?   This location has several direct flights coming from Canada to 3 different airports in the surrounding areas so logistically, there is not a better place to travel.  

The bonus to this facility is that the pricing is very competitive, in some cases, much more affordable than other locations we can offer.  The surgeons are top notch in their specialty and you are able to review their credentials and pick which one you’d like to have your surgery with. 

Health Vantis manages your case from start to finish.  We will get your consultation arranged, transfer the medical records, assist with pre and post-op requirements, book your travel and accommodations, prepare border letters and also handle the airline fit to travel guidelines with handicap assistance for your trip home.

Listed below are some of the private GYN surgeries offered.  Pricing is all-inclusive with surgeon fee, anesthesia fee, facility fee and Health Vantis’s fee for managing your case.

Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy) $6,599 USD Surgical repair of the front wall of the vagina.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy $9,570 USD Small incisions made in the abdomen near the navel area to remove the uterus with the aid of a thin, flexible tube containing a video camera.

Hysteroscopy, Endometrial Ablation $7150 USD A procedure to remove a thin layer of the endometrium tissue that lines the inside uterus.

Pelvic Floor Repair (Posterior Colporrhaphy) $6,599 USD Surgical repair of the back wall of the vagina.

Hysteroescopy with Biopsy $6,599 USD Exam of the inside cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope.  Tissue samples are removed and in some cases polyps or fibroids.

Polypectomy $1,899 USD – The removal of an abnormal growth of tissue.

For more information about how Health Vantis can assist you in booking your private GYN surgery at this location or elsewhere, please reach out to us at 877-344-3544 or info@healthvantis.com.

Private ACL MCL Surgery in Canada or the USA

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An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear can be very painful. Both are injuries to the knee and understandably can bring difficulty in walking, standing, or even sleeping. The surgery to fix the tears involves making small incisions to reconstruct the ligaments using an allograft (tissue taken from another person) or autograft (a patient’s own tissue). It is an arthroscopic surgery. It is a day surgery so you would have it in the morning and be discharged in the afternoon to recover at home or hotel.

It is definitely something that most people do not want to wait a long time to have fixed. However, it is still considered an elective surgery, and therefore, Canadians are put on the waitlist. The waitlists vary from province to province.

If you are experiencing delays and the mobility issue is affecting your ability to work and enjoy life, we can connect you to a private facility and make all the logistical arrangements for you. We work with some of the most skilled surgeons here in Canada and in the US. We have been guiding our clients through their medical travel for over 5 years.

So, what is required to get started? We will need your medical records, most notably, the diagnostic tests such as MRI and X-ray of the area. If you have seen any specialists about the issue, their notes are also very helpful. Usually, we can arrange a review of medical records within 3-5 business days. The actual surgery can happen 1-4 weeks after the medical records review and this timing will depend on your surgeon and your availability.

To find out more information please give us a call toll-free 877 344 3544 or email us at info@healthvantis.com

Private MRI in Canada

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Diagnostic test such as an MRI is done to help the doctor see what may be happening in your body. It helps diagnose or investigate conditions that affect soft tissue, such as muscles, ligaments, and others. It can be used to diagnose spinal cord disorders, brain tumors, stroke, muscle or ligament tears, and many other medical conditions.

Even though the suspected reasons for an MRI referral can be many, including some that are scarier than others, the wait times can be long. Canadians can wait months if not years for a non-urgent MRI. Needless to say, it can be unsettling and frustrating to many people who have not even been told when their turn for an MRI is. They are just waiting in hopes that it will be soon.

Luckily, there are a few private facilities in Canada that offer a private MRI. All they need is a referral from your doctor and they will be able to fit you in much sooner than the public system. In some provinces it can happen as early as the next day and in some within a couple of weeks.

How would you go about finding these facilities? We made a comprehensive list right here. The list includes the facility name, location, contact info, cost range, and other details. It can be purchased here for a very low price of $19.99 plus tax. Instead of spending your precious time googling and calling, our file gives you all the important info you will need to call the facility and schedule your private MRI.