Aventura Hospital and Medical Center: personalized medical services for international patients. (Special Advertising Feature: Focus On ...).From executive physicals to advanced cancer and heart treatments, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center offers the finest in medical care in a professional and compassionate setting. Recognized as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is a 407-bed facility, located in the heart of South Florida, that has provided award-winning quality care since 1965. Patients from Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and the Caribbean benefit from a personalized approach to high-quality health care provided by Aventura Hospital and Medical Center's International Services Program. From travel planning, hospital admission, appointment scheduling, physician referral physician referral A physician's recommendation to a Pt to consult another physician for a 2nd opinion. Cf Self-referral. to financial arrangements, interpreters and more, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is committed to making the hospital experience as comfortable and convenient as possible. "Our multilingual coordinators can refer you to exceptional physicians, make patient arrangements and consult with your personal physician back home," says Maria Diaz, director of international services. "We are committed to making certain that every aspect of the treatment our hospital provides is fully understood by both the patient and family members." The International Services Program, available 24 hours a day on every day of the year, provides residents of other countries access to advanced medical services and skilled physicians at a reasonable cost. "We specialize in caring for patients from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe," says Diaz. "In fact, a number of our staff physicians and nurses are from these countries, speak the language and understand the culture." With a simple phone call to the facility's International Services Program, patients and family members can arrange: * Personalized services * Hospital and medical appointments * Travel arrangements * Assistance with transportation to and from the airport * Hotel accommodations * Emergency arrangements such as air/ground ambulance * Discounted rates at local hotels * Insurance verification! authorization * Leisure activities For Latin American executives and adults seeking a thorough evaluation and assessment of their health, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center offers a comprehensive physical examination program including diagnostic tests using the most modern imaging equipment. The Comprehensive Cancer Center, a spacious, state-of-the-art facility next to the main hospital building, offers a full range of patient services, including a new positron emission tomography positron emission tomography: see PET scan. positron emission tomography (PET) Imaging technique used in diagnosis and biomedical research. (PET) system, one of the most accurate, state-of-the-art medical technologies available today. The Cardiac Diagnostic Center performs a variety of tests to detect the presence of heart disease, while the Department of Vascular Surgery Vascular surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed, largely via surgical intervention. The vascular surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting all parts of the vascular provides comprehensive care to patients with diseases of the blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. . The Department of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Definition Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments offers the most advanced diagnosis and treatment tecnniques in orthopedic care. Aventura Hospital and Medical Center also boasts a host of additional services and centers of medical excellence, including behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or services, interventional radiology interventional radiology Imaging A subspecialty of radiology that provides Diagnostic information–eg, CT-guided 'skinny' needle biopsies and dye injection for analysis of various lumina and tracts–eg, arteriography, cholangiography, antegrade , diabetes care center, pain center, diagnostic imaging, sleep lab, wound care center, rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. service and urology urology Medical specialty dealing with the urinary system and male reproductive organs. It traces its origin to medieval lithologists, itinerant healers who specialized in surgical removal of bladder stones. . Currently, the hospital is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a US$130 million expansion project, the largest health care construction project in the state of Florida, and one that will provide ongoing benefits to patients. Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is located midway between Miami International Airport Miami International Airport (IATA: MIA, ICAO: KMIA, FAA LID: MIA) is a public airport located eight miles (13 km) northwest of the central business district of Miami, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. and Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport. For accompanying family members, the area offers endless opportunities for relaxation, recreation and entertainment, while the visiting patient takes advantage of the world-class medical care in a multilingual setting. Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is also committed to developing relationships with international physicians, medical associations and hospitals. "We strive to be the medical institution international physicians look to when their patients require urgent care or simply a second opinion," says Diaz. For more information about Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, visit www.aventurahospital.com. Call (305) 682-7151. |
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