Wellness is defined as the active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.
The increasing cost of healthcare in first-world countries has made medical tourism a thriving industry. Instead of traveling for sea views or mountain hiking, tourists are traveling for medical treatment, due to an aging firstworld population combined with rising healthcare costs in countries like the United States.
Panama is one of the countries benefitting from this rise in medical tourism, along with such countries as Thailand, South Africa and Hungary. All types of medical procedures are available in Panama. Elective procedures such as dental implants, cataract surgery, and cosmetic surgery are in the forefront of the public’s attention, but more acute medical treatment such as knee replacements and open heart surgery are also available.
Join us to discuss why wellness matters and how medical tourism is thriving in our country in our Business Forum 2018!
Panel members
Moderator, Dr. Jorge Sinclair
ICU Director, Executive Committee Hospital Punta Pacifica
Dr. Maximino Pinzon
Medical Surgeon, Homotoxicology and Biological Medicine
Dr. Bruno Hammerschlag
Specialized Center for Asthma, Allergy and Respiratory Diseases
Dr. Graciela Dixon
Doctor, Wellness Coach and creator of Project Wellness
Dr. Edwin Villalobos
Senior Healthcare Manager and Faculty MBA, ACHE, LEAD, Healthcare Economist
Dr. Roger Carrillo
Chief of Surgical Electrophysiology at University of Miami Hospital
Andres Quezada
Co-Founder Hauf and Senior Creative Director of Publicis