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There are no official estimates of how many Americans travel abroad in search of medical care, but there’s no doubt that the high cost of treatment in the US is driving people to look elsewhere. Americans aren’t the only ones on the move, however. In places like the UK, where universal health care is the norm, people are still looking for medical care abroad to avoid long waits or receive treatments that the government insurance won’t cover. One favorite destination for these “medical tourists” is Puerto Vallarta, simply because Puerto Vallarta medical care is among the best in the world.

Among Puerto Vallarta’s heath care community, you’ll find doctors trained and licensed to practice in the US. They’ve set up private clinics or work at the hospitals in Puerto Vallarta, delivering treatments that are not available in the US, that are too expensive, or that insurance plans won’t cover.

An estimated 150,000 Americans left the country in search of medical treatment in 2006. This number is expected to grow as the American population ages and the cost of medical treatments rise. The cost of medical treatment isn’t a small issue, either. Americans over the age of 65 can expect to spend $250,000 for medical care that isn’t covered by their health insurance or Medicare. The number rises even higher for relatively healthy retirees who live into their 90’s.

I’m not talking about exotic treatments either. Joint replacements, cancer treatments, cardiac and gastric bypass surgeries are among the most common treatments people seek out. Ophthalmic surgeries, extensive dental work and organ transplants are also in high demand. People need and want affordable, high quality medical care. Fortunately, Puerto Vallarta medical care is among the best in Mexico.

Mexico is a great place to travel for medical care. It’s close to the US, meaning that treatment can be scheduled easily. Puerto Vallarta is served by most major air carriers, and is within a few hours’ flight of most major US cities.

The availability of high-quality medical care also means that Puerto Vallarta is a great place to live. You can find specialty physicians practicing at Puerto Vallarta’s modern hospital facilities. The kind of care you need is here, and it’s affordable. The quality of Puerto Vallarta medical care is one reason so many retirees are choosing Puerto Vallarta as their preferred location for winter homes, second homes and permanent retirement residences. If you would like more information about how you can take advantage of Puerto Vallarta medical care, please contact a Select Mexico Properties sales representative today.

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