International Hospital Services

Located in Orlando, Florida, the Gynecologic Oncology Center is part of the Florida Hospital system, a leader in international medical hospital programs in the United States.

Our medical tourism specialists include physicians, international care coordinators, administrators and interpreters who will help you and your family, even before you travel to Orlando. They will work continuously to ensure that you and your family’s stay will be as comfortable and productive as possible.

Our international care coordinators can:

• Assist you with your U.S. Visa Application.
• Assist with hospital admission.
• Provide an interpreter for medical appointments.
• Coordinate all patient appointments with the Gynecologic Oncology Center, and if needed, Florida Hospital.
• Assist with financial arrangements such as opening a local bank account, setting up wire transfers, contacting your insurance company or employer to determine authorization requirements needed prior to your visit and other transactions.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including confirming airline reservations, arranging for air and ground ambulance transportation and family transportation to and from the airport.
• Assist with religious and cultural needs.
• Facilitate second opinions and consultations.
• Make appointments for family members who request routine and preventative medical care.
• Recommend entertainment options and serve as a concierge for family members.
• Provide advice and assistance with home care services.

Click here or call 407.303.8217 to contact on of our international care coordinators.

Entry into the United States

To enter the United States for medical treatment you need to have a B-2 Visitor Visa. Like any visa, you must apply for this visa and establish that you are qualified to receive it.

Also, you need to bring the following information with you about your medical treatment:

• A diagnosis from a doctor regarding your medical condition. The doctor must explain why it is necessary to get treatment in the U.S.
• A letter from a doctor or hospital in the United States that will be treating you. This letter must include the following:
  • A statement of willingness to treat your medical condition.
  • An estimate of the costs of the treatment, including the doctor’s fees, cost of hospitalization and other medical expenses.
  • An estimate of the length of treatment.
  • Proof that you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds to pay for your travel and medical expenses in the United States.

In the past some visitors have been unable to pay for the major medical treatment they received. To ensure that these obligations are met, the consular office may ask applicants who are requesting visas for medical treatments and their sponsors for additional information. This may include requests to show how expenses for follow-up treatment and hospitalization will be paid for.

Approvals

To avoid financial hardship, confusion and delays be sure to check with your primary payer (insurance company, employer, etc.) to ensure that all preapprovals and paperwork are in order. That way you will understand exactly how much of the charges they will cover and how much you will be responsible for.

If you’d like more information on financing options, click here.

Airline Tickets

We highly recommend that you book your airline reservations with open arrival and departure dates. Doing so allows you flexibility should your procedure be delayed, extended treatment is required or your length of stay cannot be determined prior to admission.

Dress Comfortably

Orlando can get pretty warm, especially during the summer months (April through September). Temperatures can be 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) and the humidity can be 95%. The hospital is air conditioned, but visitors may find it a bit jarring going from the comfort of air conditioning to the heat of the outdoors as they leave the hospital. Dressing for the warm weather and wearing layers of clothing is usually the best solution.