Surgery Overseas

Medical Tourism is a fast-growing industry involving patients traveling to other states and countries for their medical care. There are a variety of reasons patients may choose to seek treatment outside of their place of residence, including physician expertise/experience, cost and quality of care. Given Dr. Pitt’s specific practice focus and experience in specialized procedures of spine, he has been fortunate enough to help hundreds of patients residing in the United Kingdom, Bermuda, Africa, Canada, Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean islands.

If you choose to travel overseas for surgery with Dr. Pitt, the team at Spine Disorders of Texas will assist your travel by providing you with all of the necessary information needed to make your trip and stay comfortable and enjoyable. Dr. Pitt’s offices and surgical facilities are near multiple hotels and resorts of all price levels and with a variety of amenities depending on your needs. Since most surgeries allow you to be up and around the next day, his staff can offer suggestions for places to visit near your hotel.

Dr. Pitt and the staff at Spine Disorders of Texas and know that traveling for a medical procedure can be stressful and difficult, therefore, we will do everything we can to make your experience as smooth and comfortable as possible.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions and get more information.

Calculating your travel costs before making the decision to seek out of country treatment is always advisable. These costs include but are not limited to travel expenses to and from the destination, food, lodging, incidentals while out of state such as Uber rides, cabs, bus or parking fees.

Many insurance plans have in-network coverage and out-of-network coverage and based on your specific plan, the amount that the insurance carrier will cover out of your state or country could vary. The first step before deciding to travel for medical treatment is to speak with Dr. Pitt about what is available in Bermuda, safety of various procedures depending on the US facilities, and the importance of continuity of care. Also speak with your insurance carrier and have them outline your coverage plan, out-of-pocket expenses, deductibles and any other necessary information. Make sure you obtain the name of whom you are speaking to and document this conversation for reference if needed.

One of the facilities that Dr. Pitt uses in the Dallas Fort-Worth Area is Legent Orthopedic Hospital in Carrolton Texas. Unlike most hospitals, this one is a specialty hospital dedicated to the spine with over twenty Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons utilizing the high quality of care found at this facility. The quality of care at this facility surpasses what is found at institutions that are not specialized.