“Fertility tourism in Greece; Success story” · In-vitro fertilization has high success in...
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Dr Elias Tsakos MD, FRCOGDirectorEmbryoClinic IVF, Greece
“Fertility tourism in Greece;Success story”
Dr Elias Tsakos
• Medical Director of EmbryoClinic IVF, Greece • UK trained Gynaecologist• Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists, London• Member of BFS, ESHRE, ASRM • Board member of Association of Greek Fertility
Specialists • Board Member of Thessaloniki Med Toursim
Council
CV & “conflicts of interest”
Thessaloniki, Greece
Fertility tourism in Greece.Success story
Contents
1. Global turnover. Sources2. Market leaders3. Specialties involved4. Source countries5. Destination countries6. Why people travel abroad for treatment
Medical tourism .
• Medical Tourism takes place when individuals travel to receive medical (usually elective surgery) treatments.
• Journeys may be short distance, long–distance and even intercontinental.
Medical Tourism
5th century BC
The first recorded medical touriststravelled to the small territory near Athens,Greece, called Epidauria.
This territory was the sanctuary of thehealing God Asklepios
Greece Map
Hippokratis 460-377 BC
Fertility tourism to Greece. Success waiting to happen.
Medical Tourism Destinations
Asia: China, India, IsraelThe Americas: United States, Argentina, Brazil, Europe: Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain Africa: South Africa
Most advanced technology
Better-quality care
Quicker access to care
Lower-cost care
Discretionary procedures
Why people travel abroad for treatment
40%
32%
9%
4%
15%
McKinsey Quarterly, 2008
Why Greece
Greece potential and infrastructure to rank among the top Medical Tourism destinations and become an international "brand name"
Reality in Greece
Promoting Greece as a top health tourism destination,1. DIALYSIS CENTERS 2. ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENTS & REHABILITATION3. PLASTIC - COSMETIC SURGERY 4. FERTILITY TREATMENTS5. EYE SURGERY 6. DENTAL SERVICES7. CARDIAC SURGERY
http://www.medicaltourismgreece.com.gr/Fertility-treatments.
• the practice of traveling abroad to undergofertility treatment
Fertility Tourism
Fertility Tourism
• Personalized care• Higher success rates • Short waiting lists • Low cost• Legislation
Why abroad
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
• The majority of IVF units are private –competition
• Modern facilities - state of the art equipment.• ISO Certified• Low cost• No waiting lists• Success rates• Location• Personalised - specialized care
Why Greece
In-vitro fertilization has high success inGreece
Visitors of fertility centres may combinehigh standard treatment with vacation inideal holiday destinations
Warm climate improves results Cost is ½ vs UK and around ¼ vs USA !
(even allowing for travel expenses)
Why Greece
http://www.medicaltourismgreece.com.gr/Fertility-treatments.
• NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES• BALKAN COUNTRIES• EUROPEAN COUNTRIES• USA• CANADA • AUSTRALIA
“NICHE” sources of patients
GREEK DIASPORA
TOP 50 COUNTRIES WITH THE LARGEST GREEK DIASPORA
USA 3,0 million (m) Greeks.Australia 0.7 mGermany 0.35 mCanada 0.35 m
www.ggae.gr (General Secretariat for Greek Abroad)
2008 Deloitte Development LLC
US: Cost Estimation
Deloitte, 2008
• USA $ 20 K
• Canada $ 12 K
• UK $ 10 K
• Australia $ 8 K
• Greece $ 1-3 K
IVF Cost worldwide – own eggs(inclusive of pre-IVF tests + drugs)
www.ivf.net.cost
• USA $ 35 K
• Canada Not available
• UK $ 15 K --- limited availability
• Scandinavian countries limited availability
• Australia, Germany Not available
• Greece $ 3-5 K
Donor egg IVF treatment
www.fertilitytreatmentabroad.com, www.advancedfertility.comwww.ivf.net
• Italy limited availabity (illegal until 2014)
• Germany illegal
• Austria illegal
• Turkey illegal
• France limited availability
Donor egg IVF treatment
Sources: www.fertilitytreatmentabroad.com, i www.advancedfertility.comwww.ivf.net
• Thessaloniki is a major commercial in South East Europe.• International airport with daily flights from most European
major cities• Low cost airlines base centre (easy jet & ryan air)• Excellent roads to Balkan countries and Turkey• Cheaper by around 30-50% vs Athens • Multicultural - Cross road of civilizations – East meets West
Why Thessaloniki
Homework
• Internet• Reviews• Success rates• Convenient travel• Regulations, standards (eg ISO,
HFEA), qualifications of scientific personnel
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Tips for patients
The promise
The reality …
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The promise …
The reality…
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Contact potential units
• Complete forms• Skype interview with treating Gynaecologist
(and not an administrator / coordinator)• Assess level of expertise• Assess communication• Assess honesty
Why Greecetop tips for a safe & successful journey
Initial visit
• Take along all medical records• Assess staff, facilities, services, communication,
information• Assess time dedicated to your visit
and compassion
Why Greecetop tips for a safe & successful journey
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Who do I trust with my family dream?
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Fertility show
London
Conferences
IVF in Greeceroad Shows
Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOGMedical Director
IVF Abroadtop tips
for a safe & successful journey
Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOGMedical Director
Dr. Athanasios TolikasGynaecologist
Dr. Dinos KarakoulasAnaesthetist
Dave GibbonConsultant Embryologist
Eros NikitosLaboratory Director
Gilda HassidisClinical Embryologist
Chrysoula DoukakiClinical Embryologist
Dimitra MyronidouMidwife
Daphne MavropoulouMidwife
Electra BaloutoglouAdministrative Staff
Katerina AmvrosiadouAdministrative Staff
Edlira GegaAuxiliary Nurse
Anastasia NikaLab Technician
Dr. Kanelina BimpaBreast Specialist
Our Teamtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Dr. Nikos TsagiasGynaecologist
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Your IVF journey,
our support,
Your future
Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOGMedical DirectorEmbryoClinic IVF, Greece
IVF Abroadtop tips
for a safe & successful journey
Initial visit
• Meet the Gynaecologist who will be treating you
• Visit the operating theatre and the IVF laboratories
• Meet the Embryologists
Why Embryoclinic top tips for a safe & successful journey
More homework
• Answer the core question:
Do you trust this Clinic with your treatment?
Why Embryoclinic top tips for a safe & successful journey
Success rates
• Read and compare statistics• Look for logical explanation to the high success rates
portrayedE.g.: diagnostics, 7 day / week operation, senior scientific team performing procedures, infrastructure of lab to high standards, routine application of success-boosting techniques, intense cycle monitoring, etc
Why Embryoclinic top tips for a safe & successful journey
Top tips
• Do your homework• Visit the potential IVF Clinic• Meet the treating Team• Take time to reflect• Trust your instinct
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Our team has experience
to assist in setting up this
start up.
Fertility show
London
Leeds
Why Greecetop tips for a safe & successful journey
Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOGMedical Director
IVF Abroadtop tips
for a safe & successful journey
Dr Elias Tsakos FRCOGMedical Director
Dr. Athanasios TolikasGynaecologist
Dr. Dinos KarakoulasAnaesthetist
Dave GibbonConsultant Embryologist
Eros NikitosLaboratory Director
Gilda HassidisClinical Embryologist
Chrysoula DoukakiClinical Embryologist
Dimitra MyronidouMidwife
Daphne MavropoulouMidwife
Electra BaloutoglouAdministrative Staff
Katerina AmvrosiadouAdministrative Staff
Edlira GegaAuxiliary Nurse
Anastasia NikaLab Technician
Dr. Kanelina BimpaBreast Specialist
Our Teamtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Dr. Nikos TsagiasGynaecologist
Who do I trust with my family dream?
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey
Your IVF journey,
our support,
Your future
IVF Abroadtop tips for a safe & successful journey