There's no doubt that medical treatment in Thailand will save you money on most medical procedures compared with Europe, the US and the Middle East. But it's easy to forget that part of the cost of your treatment is the follow-up with your local doctor once you return home.

Before you travel coordinate with your local doctor on follow-up care and financing. Will you need post-operative care at home? Special drugs? These are all part of your total costs.

Best advice is to arrange for your Thailand doctor to discuss your treatment in advance with your home doctor. Your follow-up care should be equally important to both. Your hospital or medical coordinator can make the arrangements for you.