FAQ
Real questions, plain answers. Email founder@nowaitmd.com for anything that's not here.
Are the clinics safe?
Every clinic we list as 'vetted' holds at least one international accreditation (JCI is the gold standard, ISO 9001 / ISO 15189 are common secondary). We've personally walked the facility before listing. Pending profiles render but do not show a booking flow.
How much does No Wait MD cost?
Pricing is finalising before launch. We will either charge a small refundable retainer (refunded in full if we can't match you) or be free to you with clinic-side commission. The pricing model will be published on the contact page before any submissions are accepted.
What if something goes wrong abroad?
Every booked patient receives a written 'if-this-then-that' protocol covering complications, return-flight changes, and Canadian follow-up. We coordinate with your home physician for any post-op care continuity.
What procedures do you currently refer for?
Seven low-risk categories: MRI/CT imaging, dental implants, LASIK and refractive eye surgery, blepharoplasty (eyelid), prostate artery embolization (BPH), uterine fibroid embolization, and IVF / fertility cycles. IVF requires a Canadian fertility clinic actively involved in your case — they monitor stimulation at home before you fly, and pregnancy follow-up belongs at home. We've deliberately narrowed the offer until our patient cohort is wider. Out of current scope: major surgery requiring weeks of inpatient recovery (joint replacement, cardiac, oncology) and major cosmetic with general anaesthesia (rhinoplasty, breast augmentation).
Will my Canadian insurance cover anything?
Usually no. Public plans cover only emergency care abroad. Some private insurers (Manulife, Sun Life, Pacific Blue Cross) do reimburse certain procedures abroad if pre-authorised. We help you check before you commit.
Do I need a visa?
Vietnam offers e-visas to Canadians for stays under 90 days. Most procedures fit within that window. We send you the e-visa link and a sample itinerary letter for the application.
How long does the trip take?
Imaging-only: 4-5 days including travel. LASIK or eyelid surgery: 5-7 days. Dental implants: 1-2 trips, 5 days each (the second trip is the crown placement after osseointegration). Keyhole interventional procedures (PAE, UFE): 5-7 days with a day-7 in-country check before you fly home. IVF: 5-9 days for a fresh cycle with retrieval and fresh transfer; 2-3 days if you're flying in for a frozen-embryo transfer only.
Are you a doctor?
No. No Wait MD is a brokerage, not a clinical service. We don't diagnose, prescribe, or recommend treatment. We connect you to vetted licensed clinicians in their jurisdiction and handle the logistics.
Where are you based?
Canada-based, with regular time on the ground in Vietnam. That's the moat: every clinic is vetted in person, not by website.
What if I'm in BC, Ontario, or another province?
We work with Canadians from any province. Our clinic network and trip logistics don't change. Some provincial private-insurance specifics differ — we'll flag any that apply to you.
Still have a question?
Email founder@nowaitmd.com — replies within 24h. Or jump straight to a request.