Two doctors in the U.S.—one of whom is from Canada, are offering discount surgery to Canadians. I hope they have expansion plans.
Up to 60% price cut for Canadians!
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Two Michigan surgeons are offering discounted rates to Ontario residents facing lengthy wait times for spine or brain surgeries, portraying themselves as an “alternative” to what they say is an underfunded, inefficient Canadian health care system that poorly serves some patients.
Dr. Teck Soo, a Canadian neurosurgeon now practising in suburban Detroit, and his partner, American orthopedic surgeon Dr. Peter Bono, say they will cut their normal surgical rates by 50 to 60 per cent for needy Canadians, and arrange payment plans for operations guaranteed within two weeks.
They also said they would operate free of charge if someone cannot pay and desperately needs the procedure.
Patients would be required to stay in Providence Hospital in Southfield, where Soo is chief of neurosurgery.
The two partners say the hospital—anxious for more business—also has agreed in principle to cut its rates by 50 to 60 per cent for Canadian patients they bring in.
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Bono said he cannot believe Windsor patients have to wait months for an MRI procedure, for example. The city has one machine. “I don’t think medical care is a priority in your country.”
He said Soo advocated their foray into Ontario out of patriotism and the desire to help Windsor patients.
“He loves Canada so he twisted my arm to put the ad in the paper,” Bono said. “I’m just trying to make it happen in a business way.”
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I love Canada too—that’s why I keep harping on this stuff.
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