Released on: December 18, 2007, 1:19 am

Press Release Author: Whoeber

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Medical Tourism Company, WorldMed Assist, Facilitates Global
Health Care with a Personal Touch


Press Release Body: Pitt Meadow, British Columbia, Dec 18,2007--Before Bill Moore
decided to pursue gastric bypass surgery abroad, there wasn't a diet or exercise
program he hadn't tried. Each effort ended with the same sad result: the scale
eventually shot up beyond its previous high point. In August, at 299 pounds, he
found after a round of golf he couldn't move for a week. He knew it was time for
serious measures.

Moore had researched gastric bypass surgery, and had talked to his doctor about it.
"The problem," he explained, "is that in Canada, it takes two to three months to see
a specialist, then there's a two to three year waiting list. I informed my doctor
that I would be checking out other countries."

In October, he and his wife had some deposits coming due, so the time was
financially ripe to pursue surgery abroad. He keyed medical tourism into his browser
and sent feelers to five companies specializing in medical travel.
"Only one-WorldMed Assist in California-responded immediately and stayed in close
touch with me from that very first contact," Moore said. "I tried exploring options
with other companies, but they just weren't dependable. I was nervous enough about
what I was about to do; having confidence in the company that would facilitate
arrangements for quality care topped my list of priorities. Their personal interest
in me was very clear."

WorldMed Assist rises to patient's timeframe challenge
Moore's compressed timeframe complicated his search for the right global healthcare
company: He needed to be healed from surgery in time to move with his wife into
their new apartment in mid-December.
"WorldMed Assist took the challenge in stride," he said. "I contacted them the end
of October, and in two weeks, I was on my way to India. I had the surgery November
20th and was home 10 days later. I was very impressed they could pull it all
together so quickly."

Speed wasn't the only aspect of the journey that impressed Moore. WorldMed Assist
presented multiple hospitals. In checking out each option, he was most impressed
with Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, India. "It's affiliated with Harvard Medical, has
international accreditation, and the surgeon--Dr. Goel, had trained in the U.S. and
has extensive experience.
"I was still nervous about having the surgery-who wouldn't be! I was going by
myself, to a country I knew very little about, to a hospital I'd never before heard
of. But after all my research, and the detailed information WorldMed Assist provided
about gastric bypass abroad (http://www.worldmedassist.com/Gastric-Bypass-RNY.htm),
I was confident I was making a good choice."
Moore's experience in India began with a two-day battery of pre-op tests. "I don't
have much experience to compare with, but I was amazed at how thoroughly they tested
me: My results were in a folder an inch thick!"

WorldMed Assist stays in constant contact
After the surgery, Moore was held in ICU on a ventilator for an extra day. "During
that time, my wife was pretty nervous, but World Med Assist helped her stay calm by
passing along reports from my medical team that I was stable and continuously
improving."
Moore arrived home 30 pounds lighter, and will stay on a diet of pureed food for
three to five weeks, with a liter of water between each meal. His goal is to get to
170 pounds-"if I don't just float away first, with all this water," he said with a
grin.

About WorldMed Assist
Experts in medical tourism, WorldMed Assist's mission help patients receive high
quality medical treatment abroad at affordable prices. WorldMed Assist simplifies
every aspect of patient care and travel. Doctors and hospitals in India, Turkey,
Belgium and Mexico are carefully selected to match each client's specific needs.
Procedures are significantly less expensive than in the U.S., yet delivered with the
same or higher quality care and results as set by U.S. standards. Waiting times are
virtually eliminated, track records are proven, and facilities are state-of-the-art.
For more information, visit www.WorldMedAssist.com. WorldMed Assist also provides
medical tourism as an option for self-insured businesses seeking expanded and
affordable healthcare options for employees.
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Contact:

Whoeber
WorldMedAssist, LLC
Pitt Meadow, British Columbia
CANADA
1-866-999-3848
whoeber@worldmedassist.com
http://www.WorldMedAssist.com

Web Site: http://www.WorldMedAssist.com

Contact Details: Whoeber
WorldMedAssist, LLC
Pitt Meadow, British Columbia
CANADA
1-866-999-3848
whoeber@worldmedassist.com
http://www.WorldMedAssist.com