Lydia Gan

Dr. Lydia Gan is a Professor of Economics and Research Coordinator at the Thomas College of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Pembroke. With over 34 years of higher education experience, she specializes in medical tourism, consumer behavior, and internet pricing strategies. She co-authored Principles of Economics (2009), an influential textbook in Asian markets. Her research explores medical tourism demand, cost comparisons across regions, and strategic partnerships in healthcare sectors.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Texas at Austin
• MSc in Economics, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
• BA in Economics, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Dr. Gan’s research spans medical tourism facilitators, healthcare provider strategies, and employer-insurance dynamics. She has conducted global interviews with hospitals in South Africa, Jordan, Turkey, Singapore, and Malaysia, contributing to a forthcoming book. Her work is recognized internationally, including a keynote at the 2013 World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. She advises organizations on medical tourism trends and pricing behaviors.