A New Concept: ‘Reverse Medical Tourism’ in Doral

By Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon Badia Hand to Shoulder Center   The concept of Medical Tourism (U.S. patients going to India or Thailand to receive ‘better, cheaper’ surgeries in ‘state of the art’ facilities) has served to undermine confidence in our healthcare system recently illustrated in Michael Moore’s movie, Sicko.   But that’s not how I, and many other practicing surgeons in South Florida, see things: the idea of ‘Reverse Medical Tourism’ has become a growth industry. I have built Badia Hand to Shoulder Center with this concept in mind: A full service center that contains digital radiography, MRI imaging, patient education resources and operating rooms all dedicated to serving the international patient with hand and upper limb problems.   This high tech facility, coupled with special attention to international patients’ special needs, such as airport transportation and accommodation packages, has allowed us to become the premier referral center for all hand and upper limb problems including carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist trauma and shoulder problems.     Patients, referring physicians and allied health industry executives may contact Dr. Badia via his informative website, www.drbadia.com or calling 305 227-HAND