Medical tourism–where to go: About 800,000 Americans per year are medical tourists–that is they leave the cozy confines of the good ol’ US of A to seek medical treatment in cheaper locales. But where’s the intrepid medical tourist to go, and for what procedures? Bankrate.com steps in to fill the void with a guide, suggesting that Costa Rica and Brazil are the destinations for a hip replacement that could save you $7,500. Looking for an angioplasty or mitral valve replacement? Head to Singapore, Thailand or South Korea and save $6,000 to $25,000.

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