Meridian Care Group facilitates elective surgery, medical-necessity care, and aesthetic procedures abroad — for Vancouver Island residents and clients across Canada. Hospital matching, medical record coordination, full travel arrangement, on-the-ground support, and post-procedure follow-up at home. Everything is handled. You focus on getting better.
Every client's situation is different — different procedure, different health history, different timeline, different comfort level with travel. We don't put people in boxes or sell standard packages.
Every Meridian Care Group engagement starts with an in-person meeting in Victoria, where we listen to your situation and build a plan around you specifically. The hospital is chosen for you. The travel is arranged around your needs. The coordination is continuous from the day we meet to the day you're back home and recovering.
We facilitate three streams: elective procedures with long Canadian wait times, medical-necessity cases where urgency or complexity outpaces the local system, and aesthetic procedures (hair transplant, cosmetic surgery, dental aesthetics) where the safety bar matters more than the price tag.
Regardless of procedure or destination, these are standard.
Elective surgery means a planned procedure — not an emergency — that is medically recommended but scheduled in advance. In BC, this often means waiting 18–24 months or longer while your condition deteriorates and your quality of life suffers.
Meridian Care Group helps you access the same quality of care — often at world-class JCI-accredited hospitals — in weeks rather than years. Most clients achieve 50–70% cost savings compared to Canadian private surgical pricing, including all travel and coordination.
If you have been told to wait, and waiting is affecting your life, contact us. Your first consultation is free and we will give you an honest assessment of your options.
Among the most commonly facilitated procedures. Proven outcomes at JCI hospitals in Mexico and Turkey.
Short recovery, high success rates, dramatically reduced cost compared to BC private options.
Minimally invasive options available at partner hospitals with experienced spinal surgery teams.
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass with full pre-operative and post-operative coordination.
Arthroscopic and open procedures with rehabilitation guidance included.
Full mouth restoration, implants, and complex dental work at a fraction of Canadian costs.
Medically supervised cosmetic surgery at accredited facilities with experienced surgical teams.
Some situations are not about convenience — they are about accessing care that the local system cannot provide in time, or at all. Cardiac procedures, complex diagnostics, oncology second opinions, and specialist consultations that would take months to access in BC can often be arranged within weeks through our international hospital network.
Medical necessity cases require additional care and coordination. We work closely with your local medical team to ensure complete continuity of care — before your departure and upon your return.
If your situation is urgent or your local system has left you without a clear path forward, contact us. We will have an honest conversation about what options exist and whether we can help.
Angioplasty, bypass, valve repair, and cardiac diagnostics at internationally accredited cardiac centres.
Access to leading oncology teams for second opinions, treatment plans, and specific cancer procedures.
Advanced imaging, pathology, and specialist diagnostics not available or accessible locally within your timeline.
Specialist neurological consultations and procedures at JCI-certified neuroscience centres.
IVF and reproductive treatments at internationally recognized fertility centres with strong Canadian patient track records.
Stem cell therapies and minimally invasive regenerative treatments available internationally but not yet in Canada.
Aesthetic procedures abroad are one of the largest segments in medical travel — and the segment where the safety bar matters most. Stories of clinic-on-the-corner hair transplants and back-room cosmetic surgery are everywhere. They are not what we do.
Meridian applies the same vetting standard to aesthetic clinics that we apply to elective surgical hospitals: internationally accredited facilities, board-certified surgeons, written treatment plans, and full pre-procedure medical review. The price savings are real — typically 50–70% versus Canadian options — but never at the cost of safety.
Whether you're considering hair transplant in Istanbul, breast surgery in Mexico, or facial work elsewhere — talk to us. We'll give you an honest assessment and only proceed if the destination, clinic, and procedure all meet our standard.
Istanbul is the global leader for follicular-unit techniques. Vetted clinics with experienced surgical teams and full post-care.
Saline and silicone augmentation, mastopexy, reduction, and reconstruction at accredited surgical centres with board-certified plastic surgeons.
Nose reshaping, facelift, neck lift, brow lift — performed by experienced facial plastic surgeons with documented outcomes.
Upper and lower eyelid procedures for both functional and cosmetic reasons. Short recovery, dramatic visual results.
Liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), body lifts, and post-weight-loss reconstruction at facilities equipped for surgical recovery.
Veneers, full-arch restoration, implants, and cosmetic dentistry at established clinics with strong international patient histories.
Post-mastectomy reconstruction, scar revision, and reconstructive work that often falls outside Canadian elective coverage.
Internationally accredited clinics only. Board-certified surgeons. Pre-procedure medical clearance. Lawyer-drafted client agreement. Travel insurance guidance. Post-procedure follow-up after you return home.
Every partner facility holds JCI accreditation and a verified track record treating Canadian and North American patients. We choose by quality and safety record — never by the cheapest fee.
We partner with JCI-accredited hospitals in proven medical-travel regions — chosen for quality, safety record, and suitability for Canadian patients specifically.
Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara are home to world-class JCI-accredited hospitals with extensive experience treating Canadian and American patients. Close proximity, direct flights from Vancouver Island, same time zone. Excellent for orthopedic, cardiac, and bariatric procedures.
Istanbul is one of the world's leading medical-travel destinations — home to internationally accredited hospitals, highly trained surgical teams, and competitive pricing across a wide range of specialties. Particularly strong for cardiac, oncology, and complex procedures.
Depending on the procedure and your specific situation, we may recommend additional destinations — Thailand, Spain, India, and others — through our MTA hospital network. Every recommendation is matched to your case, not a standard list.
It doesn't matter. Come and talk to us — in person, in Victoria, for free. We'll figure out together what makes sense for your situation.
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