Canadian Medical Travel Options

05/16/2023

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today introduces two key products that close the feedback loop for its robotics and digital surgery portfolio – Personalized Planning powered by AI and RI.INSIGHTS Data Visualization Platform. These solutions transform data in...

04/20/2023

PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT

Craig Degen, PA-C

As Dr. Hicken's skilled physician assistant, Craig brings a wealth of experience to our team. With a background as a radiologic technologist, he's well-versed in imaging studies, making him the go-to expert for all your musculoskeletal needs.

Licensed to prescribe medications and perform in-office procedures, Craig sees patients independently and works closely with Dr. Hicken in both the office and surgery. As your first point of contact, he'll ensure you receive the best care possible, starting with comprehensive evaluations and ordering necessary tests.

Don't wait to schedule your appointment with him for a thorough evaluation of your orthopedic concerns, whether it's your knee, hip, shoulder, or other musculoskeletal issue. With Craig's expertise, you'll be on the right path to recovery in no time! Contact us now to book your appointment with Craig and take the first step towards better musculoskeletal health.

04/20/2023

Did you know that weight reduction can significantly reduce the pressure on your weight-bearing joints and alleviate the pain and stiffness you feel every day? Studies have shown that losing just 5-10% of your body weight can make a huge difference in managing osteoarthritis symptoms.
If you're carrying extra weight, it can put a lot of strain on your joints, especially your knees, hips, and spine. This can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joints, causing pain, inflammation, and limited mobility. By shedding some pounds, you can take some of that load off your joints and improve your quality of life.
The 4:1 ratio in weight loss means that for every four pounds of pressure that our body exerts on our weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, we can relieve one pound of pressure by losing just one pound of body weight. By shedding excess weight, we can significantly reduce the amount of stress placed on our joints, which can lead to a reduction in pain and further injury.

Post-operative Joint Infection (PJI) is one of your greatest enemies while healing from a joint replacement surgery. Adipose (fat) tissue is also full of compounds that can feed bacteria and increase infection risks to the operative site of your joint replacement.. The more adipose the higher the infection risk.

If you're interested in learning more about how weight reduction and robotic joint replacement surgery can benefit your osteoarthritis, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We'll work with you to develop a personalized plan that fits your needs and goals. Don't let osteoarthritis hold you back from enjoying life to the fullest!

03/29/2023

Did you know that 45% of people will develop knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime?

The most common symptoms are pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms in your knees or any other joints, we can help!

Give us a call at (435) 523-3378 to schedule a consult and get back to living a healthy lifestyle.

03/24/2023

Interested in a Robotic Hip Replacement? We have you covered here at the Robotic Orthopaedic Institute!

Read our blog post attached below to learn more.

Call us at (435) 523-3378 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Hicken.

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03/02/2023

02/22/2023

We're so excited for our grand opening of the new St. George Surgical Center.

Stay tuned for official grand opening date!

09/23/2022

Snowbirds -- fly south to St George, Utah (112 miles north of Las Vegas) and jump the queue for your surgery. Plan your surgery booking before you leave Canada. Get your surgery date on the books.

Hip replacement - Robotic with Direct Anterior Approach only $18,985 complete - surgeon, facility - anesthesia - implant. Now booking dates in December, January, February and March.

Knee replacement robotic - 30 year ceramic over metal implant $18,985 complete - surgeon, facility - anesthesia - implant. Now booking dates in December, January, February and March.

(435) 523-3378 Quick Appointment Access
Schedule Now for Winter Snowbird Arrivals

06/17/2021

Welcome to Canadian Medical Travel Options with St George Surgical Center in Southern Utah, about 110 miles north of Las Vegas.

We are an accredited U.S. same day surgery center that offers robotic-assisted total knee and hip replacement surgeries, amazing technologies for eye surgeries, and cardiovascular, gynecology, spine surgery, pain management, urology, and 8 other specialties.

We treat patients who fly to our location directly or via connections through Denver, Dallas, Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

For over 32 years we have partnered with hundreds of US Health Insurance plans, employers and directly with patients who want to pay cash and get the surgery they need without delay.

Our transparent prices are fully-inclusive and reliable. They include the facility, surgeon fees, anesthesia costs, medications, implants, hardware and even an overnight (23 hour) stay if you need it. Hotel discounts and travel coordination are available upon request.

We strongly believe in assisting our Canadian neighbours to help them gain rapid access to surgery and technologies that may not be available within Canada while saving money from high-priced alternatives within the USA.

At StGeorgeSurgical.com you'll find backgrounder information regarding who we are and what we do. We also have a live and up-to-date transparent price list you can use to conduct price checks on surgical packages or to interview our surgeons. Our website is not an e-commerce site and you cannot buy a surgery package online.

This approach ensures that all of our safety protocols are in place and respected. Admission criteria is evaluated before we tell you to travel, but if you don't meet our admission criteria for any reason, we have neighbor inpatient alternatives where our surgeons and our robotic technology can be moved to that location so you don't lose the opportunity for enhanced precision and accuracy.

Our patient-centered, highly personalized, service results in 99.7% patient satisfaction, and spectacularly low infection rates compared with average U.S. hospital infection rates (0.039% vs 2.6%).

We welcome independent Canadian patients who are in pain, stressed, or tired of waiting for their surgical appointment or surgeon consult.

Ask us any questions. We are the supplier source, so we have no reason to sell or pass on any of your information you share with us – ever.

What's more, the scenery is spectacular here in St George. We are in close proximity to 5 US National Parks, and our town is small, easily navigated and very friendly and ready to welcome you.

Canadian Medical Travel Options is at your service. (844) 673-0095

01/28/2021

Come what out patients say about us

In this video, you will hear a testimonial from Linnea, one of HMA Advanta's valued members, who needed surgery. The Advanta team re-directed Linnea's care t...

12/26/2020

Come to Southern Utah where it's warm and sunny. You'll find the latest in knee or hip replacement surgery with robotic-assisted technology and advanced pain management.

Let's plan your trip so that when the border reopens you'll have no waiting! 435.705-7039 Call today and we'll help you get started.

Knees USD $14,990 complete bundled price, no surprises
Hips USD $17,985 complete bundled price, no surprises

12/15/2020

Learn how hip replacement surgery can now be done in the outpatient setting without lots of narcotics and still be effective. What's better... if you are paying for it out of pocket the price is USD $17985 complete. And, by the time Canadians can come back across to the USA for essential travel, we'll have added robotic assisted precision and accuracy! Learn more by calling Maria at 844-673-0095 toll free.

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