10 March 2015
Offers the 3Ts value proposition- trust, transparency and talent along with attractive packages for patients

Dubai - Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH), one of the pioneers in the field of medical tourism in the UAE, has now become an active member of the Dubai Medical Tourism (DMT) Club.As part of this esteemed club, CSH willbring together healthcare facilities of the DMT program and thereby create an environment to share experiences and promote Dubai as a Medical Tourism hub.

Canadian Specialty Hospital will also follow DMTs 3Ts value proposition of trust that patients can look forward to in terms of best facility, experience and price, transparency in pricing, treatment and service offerings and lastly having the best talent cater to patients. As part of the DMT club, CSH will also actively participate in all the events and seminars conducted by DMT and will be one of the strong voices among others promoting medical tourism in Dubai.

"Canadian Specialty Hospitals is no stranger to medical tourism. Our efforts in this field started way back in 2006.CSH is fully licensed by DHA and recognized as one of the health tourism centers in Dubai. We work very close with DHA and follow their guidelines and we always participate in DHA's activities and events in this regard," said Dr.Haider Al Zubaidy, CEO, Canadian Specialist Hospital.

"The hospital has conducted several marketing campaigns and designed attractive packages covering all specialities starting from comprehensive health checkups, to laparoscopic neurosurgery for patients coming from abroad. Our hospital receives hundreds of patients from across Eastern Europe, Africa and other countries in the Middle East," Dr. Haider added.

If a patient wishes to avail of a treatment in CSH, the hospital makesall the necessary arrangements for the patients and relatives, inclusive of visa, accommodation, consultation, admission and transportation "We have to ensure that we make the patients feel at home and don't make them feel that they are in a foreign destination. A vast range of services need to be provided once the patient is admitted to the hospital, including something as basic as translations and all the daily requirements during their stay," said Dr.Haider.

Dubai is considered one of the world's best and cost effective medical tourism hubs and attracts tourists from across the globe to avail the besthealth care facilities. This is largely due to the affordable cost of treatment, state-of-the-art medical facilities and the presence of bilingual medical team that can cater to several nationalities from across the globe.

Medical tourism industry is estimated to be a multibillion dollar business globally and is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years. Dubai is expecting over 20 million visitors by 2020 and this will surely help grow the medical tourism sector further.

Dubai can also stands to benefit from the fact that healthcare costs and hospital waiting times in the US and Europe are on the rise. Highly qualified doctors certified from the US and other countries are currently offering the best procedures and treatments in Dubai through hospitals and boutique clinics. The medical tourism sector is booming world-wide and Dubai is all set to carve a niche as it has the infrastructure and medical facilities of international repute. CSH intends to be part of this growth and grow alongside the industry.

The hospital has been reaccredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), the world's largest healthcare accreditor, in recognition of the hospital's continuing commitment to patient safety, quality and ethical practices.

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About Canadian Specialist Hospital
Canadian Specialist Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Dubai and the institution of choice for referrals from small and medium-sized medical centers that lack some of the specialized diagnostic and treatment facilities. CSH has grown to become one of the most advanced and comprehensive healthcare institutions in the region.

To know more about Canadian Specialist Hospital, visit http://www.csh.ae/.

Prem A. Ramachandran
Managing Director
White Water Public Relations
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