About us

Hello and Welcome to Medical Retreat Abroad and the World of Medical Tourism

Medical Retreat Abroad was created to offer residents global access to some of the Highest Quality medical care in the world within JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited facilities. These medical facilities provide services by internationally recognized doctors trained in the United States, Canada and Europe, utilizing State-of-the-Art Technology, U.S equivalent diagnostic imaging and Personalized attention to every detail you can imagine... all while saving you up to 80% on many medical or dental procedures!

Why You Should Know About Medical Tourism

Medical tourism or medical travel is the act of leaving your home country to travel to another country for medical, dental or surgical treatment. Often, the trip is a combination of receiving medical treatment while on vacation or holiday.

With U.S. health care reform approaching, U.S. residents see extended waiting times for procedures, lower quality performance due to a back log and finite number of surgeons and specialists. In addition, more than 30 million new people are anticipated to be added to the system, which will create an overall lower quality of attention to the patient. Canadians and other countries are already experiencing this and are also seeking other health care options.

Medical Tourism is a GREAT SOLUTION.  Why not enjoy the adventure of visiting a beautiful Tropical paradise that offers high medical standards, physicians and technologies accredited by the JCI while taking pleasure in the cultural surroundings, fabulous cuisine,…all the while incorporating the vacation of a lifetime!

Medical Retreat Abroad would welcome the opportunity to assist you in experiencing your Medical Retreat!  

DONNA VISSING, Co-Founder

Donna has over 25 years of marketing and public relations experience in health care, medical tourism, destination marketing, corporate, association, media/broadcast and advertising; with 15 years as an Independent Senior Counselor.  Donna began in health care with Humana Inc., returning to focus on health care clients three years ago in air ambulance, physician entrepreneurship and medical tourism.  Expertise is in facilitation, B2B (North America, Caribbean, South America and Central America), long and short-term strategic planning and new business development.

Medical Tourism is an industry with focuses on two different industry sectors – health care and tourism. As a published travel writer with travels throughout North America, Caribbean, Mexico, Antarctica and Argentina, Donna has extensive knowledge of media outlets, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, public relations firms specializing in destination marketing and one-on-one marketing relationships with resorts and parent companies.

Through Medical Retreat Abroad, her #1 priority is to present options and connect those seeking JCI accredited-quality medical care, at a significant cost savings, with experienced medical tourism destination solutions. Recuperating in a resort setting is a "value added" and is Medical Tourism at its best!

JOHN MCGEE, Co-Founder

Since 1992 John has been an International Insurance Specialist, providing Medical & Life insurances to Global Expatriates, Local Nationals, High Net Worth individuals and International Corporate Executives. Currently, John is the CEO & President of www.expatglobalmedical.com .

John comments, “The Increased Interest in this industry, recently known as “Medical Tourism” arises from the uncertainty of the upcoming changes with the U.S. health care system, the need to lower costs, obtain high quality care, experience personalized customer care and receive comparable treatments and technologies offered through JCI certified facilities, (Joint Commission International), located outside the United States, all in a location that allows you adventure and a new cultural experience!”

“With the arrival of the Baby Boomer Generation as a high percentage of the total U.S, population and the Longevity of not only the Baby Boomer generation, but the world population in general…has led me to personally believe that individuals and soon company executives will look offshore to acquire medical services, that offer the same Quality and Technological procedures as the U.S. , allowing everyone to benefit with lower rates for procedures, lower bottom line costs for corporations and affordable out of pocket charges for those looking to stay active, young and feeling the best they can feel!”