MedicalTourism

Medical Tourism in India

With decades of experience in providing excellent medical services, India has started to attract more people from around the world and is gradually expanding into a global medical hub. An estimated 150,000 people from the Western countries travel to India for healthcare procedures every year, primarily due to the combination of factors that have developed steadily over the past few years. These include:

Low Cost
Due to the increase in the cost for medical treatments, it has become inevitable for people to travel away from home, in order to get the same at a lesser price. India has already become a popular destination for people to travel and get an equivalent quality medical treatment, at significant lower costs. For instance, a heart valve replacement in the US that costs US$ 200,000 (approx.) can be as efficiently conducted in India, at a significantly fractional cost of US$ 10,000 – 14,000. A significant percentage of people in the West who are not sufficiently covered by insurance seek such treatment elsewhere. And certainly, India is the best place for it.

Less Waiting Time
In many countries, such as the UK and few parts of the US, due to the overburdened medical delivery systems, a significant number of patients have to witness long waiting times in order to avail the medical treatment. In some cases, patients have to wait for months just get to consult a specialist, and even longer to undergo a procedure. Often, such delays cause unprecedented complications. This is where India has an advantage over other nations. With an insignificant gestation period, India can boast of the completion of the most complex procedures in the minimum possible time.

World Class Quality
India’s medical centres are well furnished with latest technology recognized and considered to be as competent as the ones and sophisticated equipment. Also, the Indian doctors are no less than their peers in any other part of the world. A lot of emphasis is being laid on establishment of world-class medical infrastructure that could provide a comprehensive package of all sorts of medical procedures. Currently in India, there are more than 10 hospitals/hospital chains that are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) – the foremost international organization certifying the hospitals. These include Fortis Healthcare, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Medanta Medicity,Max Healthcare, to name a few. Other than these, too, there is an array of centres that provide equivalent/better medical services. In addition, with a composition of highly qualified and experienced surgeons and physicians, certified nurses and para-medical staff, Indian healthcare system is considered to be as safe and reliable as that prevailing in the Western countries.

Personalized Services
Guests are given a place equal to that of God in Indian culture. It is this tradition that makes the Indian people to provide the personalized touch, giving a homely feeling to their guests. We strongly believe that our warmth and caring provide a healing touch by relieving the mental as well as physical stress.

Rich Cultural Heritage
‘Unity in diversity’ is how you can describe India- A land of different cultures, different people, languages & foods spread across a varied terrain, from the unmatched Himalayan beauty of Kashmir in the north to unparalleled beaches of Kerala in the South. With a plethora of architecturally remarkable historical monuments and sites, India has always captivated tourists from around the world. Ideally located, the Indian capital Delhi, besides being an important hub of medical care, also serves as a good base to go around for some touring, whether it is Taj Mahal in Agra, or the hill stations of Himalayas or the trip of Rajasthan on the ‘Palace on Wheels’. A trip can be organized to any part of the country before or/and after the medical procedure as desired by the patient.