Phuket Medicine Goes To The Gold Coast

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Phuket medicine goes to the Gold Coast

PHUKET: -- More than 150 people are expected to be on hand next Wednesday at a Phuket medical tourism initiative on Australia's Gold Coast. Among them will be Phuket's internationally recognized cosmetic surgeon Dr Sanguan Kunaporn and hospital director Peter Davidson of Phuket International Hospital, where Dr Sanguan performs his services.

The Gold Coast Bulletin reports this morning that the duo will bring Phuket cosmetic surgery and dental services to the forefront as speakers at the launch of CosMediTours, a Gold Coast based company focused on medical tourism specifically to Phuket.

Also on hand at the event will be Gold Coast resident and personal trainer Anna Reesby who will be visiting Phuket soon for cosmetic surgery and dental work. The 26-year-old suffered a blow to the nose 10 years ago in a netball game and has since had respiratory problems.

By having the work done in Phuket, she says, the cost will be about one quarter of what she would need to pay in Australia, and she will have a holiday at the same time.

CosMediTours, run by Gold Coast business partners Christyna Kruczaj and Greg Lemon, takes groups from Queensland directly to Phuket where, Kruczaj says, there are "world-class medical facilities and patients recover in five-star resorts."

"Australians, especially Queenslanders from the Gold and Sunshine coasts, are leading the drive for medical tourism in Thailand," said Mr Davidson.

The Gold Coast/Phuket initiative takes place at The Sofitel Broadbeach, Queensland.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-05-25

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