Pre-arrival coordination
An international patient coordinator typically handles scheduling, document collection, and answers logistics questions before you travel.
Arrival and pre-op consultation
An in-person consultation confirms your treatment plan, often alongside pre-op testing completed locally.
The procedure
At JCI-accredited facilities specifically, this follows the same general safety protocol structure (pre-op verification, sterile technique, monitored anesthesia) as US hospitals.
Recovery and discharge
Either continued hospital monitoring or transfer to a recovery house, depending on procedure, followed by a defined number of follow-up visits before you fly home.
Post-discharge follow-up
Typically continues via WhatsApp or video call with your surgeon, coordinated alongside any domestic follow-up provider.
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The Takeaway
The process is more structured and coordinated than many first-time patients expect — ask your specific facility for their step-by-step process before you travel.