PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida., March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Better by MTA, the leading global platform connecting medical travelers with trusted facilitators and accredited healthcare providers, proudly announces the addition of new distinguished Platinum Members. These international leaders in hospital care, ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery and healthcare facilitation further strengthen the platform’s commitment to quality, innovation and a seamless experience for patients around the world.
New Platinum Members include:
King Faisal Specialized Hospital and Research Center (KFSH)
At King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH), international patients from around the world are welcomed with compassionate, personalized and innovative medical care. Through its international healthcare services, the hospital is committed to guiding patients through every step of their healthcare journey, ensuring comfort, clarity and confidence from the first inquiry to full recovery.
KFSH’s mission is to provide exceptional, personalized healthcare to international patients by connecting them with world-renowned specialists and state-of-the-art facilities while ensuring a smooth, comfortable and stress-free experience. Its vision is to be the preferred global destination for international healthcare, recognized for advanced medical technologies, patient-centered care and pioneering research.
This mission is supported by an internationally certified team focused on providing a seamless and supportive experience for patients and their families. Certified medical travel professionals manage the details of the care pathway, while medical liaisons and case managers facilitate clear, ongoing communication between patients, healthcare providers and referring physicians. Multilingual support staff provide culturally competent assistance in patients’ preferred languages, ensuring clear communication and personalized support throughout the treatment process.
FV Hospital – Vietnam
FV Hospital is a private hospital, with entirely foreign capital, created by a collective of French doctors led by Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon. The hospital officially opened on April 11, 2003. In 2024, FV became part of Thomson Medical Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading healthcare providers, headquartered in Singapore.
FV was the first hospital in the region to receive HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé) certification from the French Haute Autorité de Santé since 2007. It is also the only hospital in southern Vietnam to have achieved JCI international accreditation four consecutive times, from 2016 to 2025. These prestigious international certifications reflect FV Hospital’s commitment to patient safety and internationally recognized standards of care.
FV currently employs 1,500 people, including more than 200 doctors from Vietnam, France, Germany and several other countries. Operating twenty-four hours a day, FV offers a full range of medical services in more than 45 specialties. For more than two decades, FV has handled more than six million patient visits, including more than one million international patients from more than 170 countries.
With an ambition to become one of Asia’s leading healthcare providers, FV offers direct billing with over 100 insurance companies and accepts Vietnam’s National Health Insurance Scheme, as well as a range of other financial support options. As a result, patients can access internationally accredited healthcare for approximately 50% of the cost of comparable hospitals in the region.
Dr Isaac No
American British Cowdray Medical Center (ABC), Santa Fe Campus – Mexico
Dr. Isaac Hindi is a highly respected ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at the British Cowdray Medical Center (ABC) – Santa Fe Campus in Mexico City. ABC Medical Center was recognized by Newsweek as one of the world’s best hospitals in 2024 and is widely considered the most prestigious private hospital in Mexico.
Certified by the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Dr. Hindi has completed advanced international training in cornea and refractive surgery, with other specialized programs in Israel and Latin America.
ABC Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and Magnet® recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), distinctions reflecting the highest standards of quality, safety and patient-centered care worldwide. For over 14 consecutive years, both ABC campuses have maintained JCI accreditation, underscoring their unwavering commitment to international excellence.
Dr. Hindi offers comprehensive ophthalmology services including advanced cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, glaucoma management and surgery, retinal treatments, ICL surgery, intracorneal ring implantation, and refractive procedures. Services are available in English, Spanish and Hebrew.
Dr. Patrick Tonnard, MD, Ph.D.
CEO and Founder, Coupure Center for Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medical Center 2 (EMC²) – Ghent, Belgium
Dr. Patrick Tonnard is a world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon, certified globally as a pioneer in facial rejuvenation. As CEO and founder of Center Coupure de Chirurgie Plastique and EMC² in Belgium, he leads two of the most respected aesthetic institutions in Europe.
Dr. Tonnard is the creator of revolutionary techniques including MACS-lift and nanofat grafting, innovations that have transformed global standards for natural, minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Its regenerative approach integrates advanced surgical techniques with stem cell-based fat grafting methods, yielding results that look natural and last 10 to 15 years.
With more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, more than 250 international conferences and live surgical demonstrations, as well as seven published books, Dr. Tonnard combines clinical mastery and academic leadership. His practice is particularly recognized for natural facial rejuvenation and specialized male facial aesthetics, providing patients with refined results that restore vitality while preserving individuality.
Emerging medical travel
Emerge Medical Travel is a trusted healthcare facilitation platform that connects patients across the globe with AACI accredited hospitals and renowned Indian healthcare professionals. Our mission is to create seamless, personalized medical journeys, guided by compassion, safety and clarity at every step.
Exceptional patient experience is at the heart of our philosophy. Beyond medical care, we ensure that each person has a comfortable healing environment, smooth coordination, and substantial support.
Emerge integrates the Better App, a digital tool that streamlines patient-hospital communication, document sharing and treatment coordination, in collaboration with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA). This improved system raises the standard of care for patients around the world, increases transparency and promotes trust.
Emerge Medical Travel enables patients to obtain premier healthcare by combining clinical excellence, compassionate service and innovative technologies. The company is driven by a commitment to quality and integrity.
Strengthening the global medical travel ecosystem
The addition of these Platinum Members furthers Better by MTA’s mission to create a trusted, technology-driven ecosystem that connects patients with vetted providers and facilitators who meet the highest international standards.
Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, said:
“Better by MTA was created to bring more transparency, quality and coordination to the global medical travel industry. Welcoming these new Platinum Members further strengthens our network of world-class providers and facilitators committed to patient safety, innovation and excellence. These leaders exemplify the level of quality and professionalism that medical travelers deserve.
As global demand for cross-border healthcare continues to grow, Better by MTA remains at the forefront of advancing trust, technology integration and patient-centered solutions worldwide.
About Better by MTA
Better by MTA is a global platform that connects key players in the medical tourism ecosystem, connecting medical travelers, qualified facilitators and accredited providers to ensure a seamless medical travel process. Better provides access to trusted providers, robust training, financing options and unmatched quality care, improving the medical travel experience.
To learn more, visit better.medicaltourism.com.
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