[quote=1978matt;
You're right and I'm not going to argue anymore. It makes no difference anyway provided readers go to a few decent HTN doctors and get a consensus of opinions. I just worry about people who go to those dodgy clinics like HTI... what's the name of their doctor again?!
My attention has been brought to this post and I would like to respond on the company's behalf as follows:
Health Travel International has at no time treated, corresponded or liaised with 1978Matt - his statement above referring to the company as a 'dodgy clinic' is therefore considered liable in nature as Matt1978 has not had the opportunity to form his own opinion on the company, as, as stated above, he has had no contact or experience with the company, or to my knowledge, any of its patient advocates.
Health Travel International is a reputable company which takes patient care and quality standards extremely seriously. Being UK based, the company brings UK/European professionalism and standards to Turkey - this is what sets us apart from other HT clinics in Turkey.
From a quick Google search - there are 4 HT companies (in the UK), all from page 1 of the search who do not advertise their surgeons. Some are very well known clinics, one of which even advertises franchising opportunities........I am not quite sure what to make of that.
I will name the companies rather than post links which will likely be removed by moderators:
- UK Hair transplant Clinics
- HS Hair Clinic
- Advanced Hair
- The Glasgow Hair Clinic
It is fair to say that the vast majority of people would not consider the above to be 'dodgy clinics' purely because they choose not to advertise their surgeons - it seems this 'dodgy' stigma is not attracted in their case because they are not based abroad.
A good proportion of our patients have had unsatisfactory treatment in the UK and therefore look to be treated abroad. I stress again, we are a UK based company.
I cannot speak for the above named clinics, but HTI makes a conscious decision not to openly display our surgeons. For the sake of clarity, we employ several HT specialist surgeons - not just one. Our surgeons are specialists - hard working, highly experienced surgeons who are focused on working hard on their day jobs which is achieving great results for our patients - NOT on boosting their profile across the globe. Our surgeons work for our company only - they are not affiliated with several agencies who bring them patients, as is the case with many well known surgeons.
Unlike some of our counterparts, we do not operate as a hair factory, relying on technicians only to perform procedures with surgeons only drawing hairlines etc. Our procedures are surgeon led - in some cases, despite the cost, the company often uses more than one surgeon during a procedure where this is considered particularly beneficial. Our priority is achieving the best results possible for each patient, providing the highest level of patient care and expertise with UK professionalism.
When an enquiry comes to us from a UK patient, patients are met with a full and comprehensive response from a British patient advocate - not broken English from a rep. Although there is nothing wrong with that, this means our patients can have all of their queries answered comprehensively and know that they can expect this level of understanding from start to finish.
Our patients are genuine, our testimonials are genuine, and most importantly for us, our patients are more than happy with their results and the treatment they receive from us. We do not advertise heavily, we do not pay to be on forums, we work from word of mouth from satisfied patients. I appreciate that there are some 'dodgy' clinics out there, but we are not one of them, and thus, although forums are all about free speech and expressing opinions, our company would appreciate members refraining from making uninformed sweeping statements which are unprovoked, liable in nature and damaging to our company. Unlike many companies/doctors we don't use these forums to gain patients, but we do object to our reputation being damaged without valid cause.