Medical Listing - February 2004 Allegheny General Hospital Web site: www.wpahs.org/aghint For the past seven years, Allegheny General Hospital has been rated among Americaís best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Leading health care industry research analyst, HCIA-Sachs has rated it among the best in several categories. The hospital has earned a reputation for exceptional expertise in transplant surgery, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, diagnostic radiology, ear, nose and throat care, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine and womenís care. In addition, it serves as a Level I Trauma Center for a five-state region within the northeastern United States. The new Allegheny Cancer Center brings the latest cancer-fighting technology, procedures and protocols under one roof along with some of the nationís leading cancer specialists. The center serves as host to the nationís largest study on breast and bowel cancer, as well as scores of other cancer trials, and it has a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer. An active, full-service international center provides assistance for international patients requiring visas, accommodations, interpreter services, transportation and other services. For assistance, please contact Dru Ann Delgado, manager, at (412) 359-5269 or e-mail delgado@wpahs.org. Childrenís National Medical Center Web site: www.dcchildrens.com Childrenís National Medical Center (CNMC) has been serving children from all over the world for more than 130 years. Located in Washington, D.C., CNMC is ideally situated to care for international patients. CNMC is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. The center has treated patients from more than 50 countries, including members of royal families. In its annual ìAmericaís Best Hospitals,î U.S. News & World Report has always listed Childrenís National Medical Center among the countryís top pediatric facilities. CNMC specialists are among the best in the world. For more information, please visit www.dcchildrens.com or call the international programs department at (202) 884-3836. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Web site: www.csmc.edu/internationalhealth Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., is a 905-bed acute and tertiary care hospital. Its centers of excellence focus on the neurosciences, the spine, lungs, heart, cancer, joint replacement and endourology. International services include translation services, a personal liaison between the patient and medical staff, private hospital rooms and deluxe suites, and a 24-hour multilingual nursing staff. Cedars-Sinai, which was ranked second best hospital in the United States in a 2002 AARP survey, provides assistance for all personal and family needs. For more information, please contact International Health Services at (310) 423-7890. Childrenís Hospital Boston Web site: www.childrenshospital.org Childrenís Hospital Boston, founded more than 130 years ago, is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of the renowned Harvard Medical School. Childrenís offers the complete spectrum of pediatric medical and surgical specialty care and has been voted the best pediatric hospital in the United States for the 14th consecutive year in an annual survey of doctors published by U.S. News & World Report. The International Center at Childrenís Hospital Boston is the point of entry to Boston and to the hospital. The centerís staff coordinates all of the diverse medical and non-medical services related to a patientís care prior to and throughout their stay in Boston so that parents can focus on what is most important: their childís health and well being. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (617) 355-5209, fax (617) 730-0627, e-mail international.center@tch.harvard.edu, or visit www.childrenshospital.org. The Cleveland Clinic Web site: www.clevelandclinic.org The Cleveland Clinic is consistently rated one of the best hospitals in America, according to U.S. News & World Report, and has the nationís No. 1 heart center. Millions of people come to the Cleveland Clinic every year from throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The Cleveland Clinic offers more than 120 medical specialties, technologically advanced hospital facilities, scientific research laboratories and an extensive outpatient practice. Specialty centers include the Childrenís Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic, Spine Institute, the Cole Eye Institute, the Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute, Digestive Disease Center, Orthopedics, the Brain Tumor Institute and Neurosciences Center. The clinicís Cancer Center offers the full range of cancer treatments, including radiosurgery and one of North Americaís premier Gamma Knife practices. In addition to offices in Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Clinic has locations in Weston and Naples, Fla. The Cleveland Clinic operates one of the largest graduate education programs in the country and has trained doctors from around the world. The International Center provides full-service support for the special needs of international patients and their families, including travel, finance and interpretive service. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Cleveland Clinicís International Center at (216) 444-6404. Duke University Medical Center Web site: www.mc.duke.edu Duke University Medical Center, located in Durham, N.C., provides a quiet and relaxing atmosphere that promotes healing and well being. Duke offers treatment in most areas of medical care but has centers of excellence in orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, diet and fitness, and vision care. Patients traveling from around the world to Duke have access to Dukeís International Patient Center (IPC). This full-service center assists its patients and families with airport pick up, lodging reservations and transportation needs and provides contacts with the community and local events, as well as departmental functions. Dukeís IPC supports a full staff of certified medical interpreters that allow the patient to make informed choices, in their own language, concerning their medical treatment. Duke is located in the heart of the Research Triangle, where people from all over the world are working to develop the latest state-of-the-art technology and information. Because of this research center, almost every culture in the world is represented in the Duke community. Duke is located three hours by car from the Atlantic Ocean to the east and from the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains to the west. Many patients enjoy making these short trips during their stay. For more information, please contact Don Harden, the international coordinator, at (919) 684-5191, or by fax at (919) 684-5192, or e-mail IPC@mc.duke.edu. The George Washington University Hospital Institute of International Medicine Web site: www.gwhospitalinternational.com The George Washington University Hospital created the Institute of International Medicine to serve the specific medical needs of the international community both locally and abroad. International patients and their families are provided with highly personalized services at the hospital. Patients are assisted with scheduling medical appointments, financial estimates, medical consultations, and travel and hotel arrangements. On Aug. 23, 2002, a new $96 million hospital opened to the public with expanded operating rooms, new medical equipment, private patient rooms and the most modern amenities. GW Hospital offers state-of-the-art technology and superior patient care. With the most high-tech equipment for medically advanced procedures, GW physicians are known for their expertise in cardiac care, cancer, neurology, orthopedics, advanced surgical techniques, and obstetrics and gynecology. For more information, please contact Helen Salazar-Fowler, director of international business development, at (202) 715-5100 or e-mail Helen.Salazar@gwu-hospital.com. Grove Dental Clinic Web site: www.grovedentalclinic.com The Grove Dental Clinic was established 10 years ago and is located at Baileys Crossroads in Falls Church, Va. The facility has 11 dental operatories, digital x-rays and a dental laboratory on its premises. Services provided include, among others, implant surgery, oral surgery, crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. The center is an Invisalign-certified center. Dr Maqsood Chaudhry, DDS, is rated as one of the top Invisalign dentists in Northern Virginia and among the top 100 in the United States. For more information, please call (703) 578-0000. Hygeia Corporation Web site: www.hygeia.net Hygeia Corporation provides insurers, third-party administrators, claims handlers, self-funded plans and international governments with U.S. cost containment solutions for thei r foreign travel, major medical and expatriate health insurance plans. The PPO network of acute care medical providers, including medical ìCenters of Excellence,î along with the out-of-network claim arbitration service combine to provide high savings rates, complete claims transaction coverage and quality medical services. Headquartered in Miami, Fla., Hygeia has offices in Toronto, Canada, and Washington, D.C. For more information, please call (305) 594-9291 or e-mail advancedhealth@hygeia.net. Kindred International Web site: www.kindredhealthcare.com Kindred International is part of Kindred Healthcare, a network of more than 60 intensive care hospitals throughout the United States. Kindred has a relationship with Allegheny International, a respected health care company that has provided care on an international level for more than 15 years. Kindred cares for patients suffering from catastrophic illnesses or multi-system failuresópatients who require long-term care that short-term hospitals are not equipped to provide. Kindred uses an innovative team approach to care for these patients. The long-term acute care hospitals and pulmonary units feature an interdisciplinary environment where physicians, nurses, therapists, nutritionists and social workers combine their expertise to provide quality care. All Kindred hospitals meet the accreditation standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. While the reputation is rooted in the innovative, outcomes-oriented management of medically complex ventilator patients, selected Kindred hospitals also provide specialized care for a variety of other conditions including, but not limited to, chronic cardiac disorders, neuromuscular/neurovascular diseases, methicillin-resistant staph aureus, complex orthopedic conditions, wound-care complications and multi-system organ failure. Clinical services provided include intensive hemodynamic monitoring, renal dialysis, telemetry, EKG testing, diagnostic bronchoscopy and endoscopy, speech-language pathology and nutritional therapy. For more information on Kindred International, please call (412) 494-9212 or e-mail at aghint@wpahs.org or fax (412) 359-8048. Mayo Clinic Web site: www.mayoclinic.org Almost 10,000 international patients from 140 countries visit Mayo Clinic each year at its sites in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Our 2,100 physicians are experts in thoroughly diagnosing and treating complex medical problems in more than 100 medical specialty areas. Mayo Clinicís strong collaborative approach to medicine offers an environment where physicians work together to solve patientsí problems. Mayo Clinic has a long history of serving international patients and provides an array of services for international patients to make it as easy as possible to seek medical care away from home. The mission of Mayo Clinic is to provide the best care to every patient every day through integrated clinical practice, education and research. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida (904) 953-7000 telephone; (904) 953-7329 fax Mayo Clinic in Rochester Rochester, Minnesota (507) 284-8884 telephone; (507) 284-3891 fax Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona (480) 301-9710 telephone; (480) 301-9310 fax Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center International Center Web site: www.mskcc.org/international As a leader in cancer care, people from all over the world contact Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) for opinions and treatment. MSKCC offers a wide range of services to its international patients, from the most advanced, comprehensive cancer treatment to information on ìthe necessities of lifeî while they are in New York City. MSKCC expedites referrals and treatment and offers support to patients and family members throughout the continuum of care. MSKCC medical experts can be accessed through several ways, including a review of records by mail, where international patients can get an opinion from an MSKCC cancer specialist without traveling to New York, on-site consultation and treatment, after which the patient may decide to stay on for treatment, and on-site second opinion for physician consultations only. For more information, please contact Chris Mirianthopoulos, manager of guest services, at (212) 639-4900 or (888) 675-7722, or by fax at (212) 639-4938. The Menninger Clinic Web site: www.menningerclinic.com 2801 Gessner Drive PO Box 809045 Houston, TX 77280 (800) 351-9058 and (713) 275-5000 Menninger is a national specialty psychiatric and behavioral hospital for adolescents and adults with complex, multiple and longstanding disorders. The Menninger approach integrates medical, psychological, behavioral and social treatments to meet the needs of the whole patient. Clinical teams collaborate with patients in setting treatment goals. Specialty programs are designed for persons with mood, anxiety, eating, obsessive-compulsive, psychotic, personality, addictive and dual disorders, as well as their level of functioning, age and individual needs. The Professionals in Crisis Program is especially suited to the needs of persons working in government service. Comprehensive outpatient evaluations and professional assessments are also available. Located on a 14-acre campus in Houston, Texas, the Menninger Clinic is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist Hospital. Menninger has been named one of the top five psychiatric hospitals since U.S. News & World Report began its annual survey of ìAmericaís Best Hospitalsî in 1991. Mercy Hospital Web site: www.mercymiami.org Mercy Hospitalís International Services Department in Miami offers comprehensive concierge services, including assistance with travel planning, immigration documents and financial/insurance matters. Patients have access to private registration, consult scheduling, translation services and a patient center with a private waiting area and a fully equipped business center. For more information, please call (305) 285-2735 or e-mail international@mercymiami.org. The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas Web site: www.methodisthealth.com The Methodist Hospital in Houston has earned an international reputation as one of the leading health care facilities in the United States. In 2003, U.S. News & World Report ranked Methodist among the best hospitals in the country in 10 specialties, including cardiology, urology and neurology. And more than 300 of its staff physicians were recognized among the ìBest Doctors in America.î As the primary adult teaching facility for Baylor College of Medicine and one of the nationís leading institutions for medical education and research, Methodist is able to direct millions of dollars in research funds to innovative programs. Such programsóor Centers of Excellenceóinclude the DeBakey Heart Center, the Urology Institute, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy and the Neurosciences Program. For more information, please contact Methodist International Services at (713) 441-2340 or e-mail methodistinternational@tmh.tmc.edu. The Metropolitan Institute for Plastic Surgery Web site: www.metropolitanplasticsurgery.com Susan Early Otero, MD Paul G. Ruff IV, MD Diplomates, American Board of Plastic Surgery Dr. Otero has been in practice in the Washington, D.C., area for 17 years. She is the chief of plastic surgery at Washington Hospital Center and has been given the designation by the Washingtonian magazine as one of the areaís top doctors for 10 years in a row. Dr. Otero spe cializes in reconstructive surgery and breast surgery (both reconstructive and cosmetic). Dr. Paul Ruff IV has been practicing with Dr. Otero for almost three years. He is board certified in general surgery as well as plastic surgery. He has been appointed as director of the Washington Hospital Centerís new wound center opening February 2004. Dr. Ruff specializes in cosmetic surgery (facial and body contouring). Please call (202) 785-4187 for a complimentary cosmetic consultation or ask for Janet Scanlon, office manager, for additional information. National Rehabilitation Hospital Web site: www.nrhrehab.org As Washington, D.C.ís only comprehensive hospital dedicated solely to medical rehabilitation, the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) welcomes international patients with a host of special services that are designed to make them feel comfortable and well cared for. Patients from more than 30 countries have sought rehabilitation care at what is consistently listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. In addition, NRH provides excellent rehabilitation services to patients and professionals who are not in proximity to the hospital. The NRH Telehealth Center is equipped to provide individual consultation and diagnostic services anywhere in the world for patients with rehabilitation needs related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries, amputation and skin care. NRH also provides education and training services to meet the needs of rehabilitation professionals and facilities abroad. For more information, please contact Wendy Baynard, MSW, director of International and Telehealth Programs, at (202) 877-1775 or e-mail Wendy.F.Baynard@MedStar.net. Quality Health Management, L.L.C. Web site: www.QHManagement.com Quality Health Management, LLC is a health services administrator working exclusively with international payers comprised of government embassies, insurance companies and self-funded groups. As an administrator, our multilingual staff will assist patients in the selection of the appropriate medical site for care, schedule appointments and coordinate travel. In addition to this personalized care, QHM will process claims and provide access to a network of pre-negotiated hospital and physician contracts designed to significantly reduce claim costs. For more information, please contact Patricia Ziomek at (305) 225-8888, or by fax at (305) 225-8161, or e-mail paviles@qhmanagement.com. St. Lukeís Episcopal Hospital Web site: www.stlukestexas.com St. Lukeís, a member of the Texas Medical Center, is a tertiary teaching hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas. For 13 consecutive years, the Texas Heart Institute at St. Lukeís has been ranked among the top 10 in cardiology and cardiac surgery in U.S. News & World Report. For more than five decades, St. Lukeís has offered high-quality medical care by blending compassion with expertise. The multilingual staff of St. Lukeís International Patient Center understands the special needs of international patients who come to St. Lukeís and the Texas Heart Institute, and offers numerous special services and amenities. For more information, please call (832) 355-3350 or (888) 648-7802, or fax (832) 355-3002, or e-mail international@sleh.com. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Web site: www.seattlecca.org The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is a unique collaboration of three internationally renowned cancer centers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Childrenís Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Patients come to the center for the most advanced methods of cancer treatment, based on research conducted by the centersí physicians, who are among the best in the world. These treatments include bone marrow transplantation. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center pioneered the development of bone marrow transplantation, which has proven to be a successful treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, immune system diseases, and other serious blood and genetic disorders. Physician scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have won two Nobel Prizes in the last decade for groundbreaking discoveries, some of which have enabled successful bone marrow transplants. Another breakthrough therapy developed here is the mini-transplant, an alternative for older patients and others who cannot tolerate the rigors of traditional bone marrow transplantation. The mini-transplant, also known as a non-myeloablative stem-cell transplant, is available through a phase II clinical trial. To learn more, please call the international patient liaison at (800) 804-8824. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Web site: www.upmc.com The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is one of the United Statesís premier centers for medical care, research and education. Ranking among the ìbest of the bestî in U.S. News & World Reportís rankings for the past five years and among the top recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding, UPMC helps set the standard for health care in America. UPMC offers a range of hospitality, translation, medical, cultural and financial services to ensure international patients and their families receive the highest standard of coordinated care. These services begin before the patient arrives and continue long after treatment is completed. For more information, please call (800) 533-8762 or e-mail internationalcenter@upmc.edu. University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Web site: www.mdanderson.org At the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the sole focus is on cancer. At the more than 4 million-square-foot campus in Houston, Texas, nearly 550 clinical doctors joined by more than 450 research-focused doctors and 13,000 employees build on 60 years of groundbreaking discovery and experience in patient-focused treatment to provide adults, adolescents and children with their best hope for survival. The expertise of the multidisciplinary faculty has earned M.D. Anderson the No. 1 rating from U.S. News & World Report. Patients can fill out a self-referral form and get additional information on the Web site at www.mdanderson.org. The International Center provides a range of services dedicated to meeting the unique needs of international patients. For more information, please call (713) 745-0450 or fax (713) 745-0456. Washington Hospital Center Web site: www.whcenter.org Extraordinary competence, compassion and leadership have marked Washington Hospital Centerís more than 40 years of service. With 907 beds, the Washington Hospital Center is the largest hospital in the nationís capital. The Washington Hospital Center offers a nationally ranked cardiac care program, a comprehensive cancer institute, an extensive organ transplant program, a full range of womenís services, executive physicals, MedStar transport, one of the nationís top trauma centers, and the most advanced adult burn facility in the region. In addition, the hospital has an International Services Department that assists with scheduling appointments, providing complimentary language interpreters and hospital escorts, and has a 35-room, on-campus hotel. Washington Hospital Center was ranked among the nationís best hospitals in the 2003 edition of Americaís Best Hospitals, issued annually by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, please contact Brian Miller in the International Services Department at (202) 877-2102 or e-mail Brian.P.Miller@MedStar.net. Washington University Medical CenteróSt. Louis, Missouri Web site: www.bjc.org/medexchange Washington Unive rsity in St. Louis is among the top 10 medical institutions in the country, which receives the second highest National Institutes of Health funding in the country. The Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is the No. 2 medical school in the United States. Exceptional medical care makes the center: the largest provider of endovascular surgery; the center with the best outcomes for lung volume reduction; the only center that performs nerve transplant surgery; a leader in bone marrow transplants; the best in selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) for the treatment of pediatric cerebral palsy; and a leading provider of innovative, cutting-edge therapy for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. International Healthcare Services (IHS) is built on a network of 13,000 physicians in more than 75 countries worldwide. For further information, please contact Dr. Daniel K. Mueller at (314) 747-8377 or e-mail dkm6614@bjc.org. **Please note: This list represents a select list of advertisers and other medical institutions.