
Medical tourism offers superior medical care under the guidance of skilled doctors, surgeons, and support staff, often at a competitive cost. This requires the patient to travel to a foreign destination in order to receive such consultancy and undergo treatments. India has been known to offer excellent hospitality and unforgettable vacations to tourists for the world over. This combined with unmatched Healthcare facilities in India has propelled it as one of the top destination for medical tourism globally.
A strong system of healthcare in India has made it a much sought after destination for medical services. The country is known for its high quality and world class medical facilities that boast economical pricing, robust infrastructure and top notch health care services.
Medical Tourism in India has become synonymous with high quality treatments at affordable prices. Several experienced Indian surgeons and doctors trained and having practiced in USA, UK, and Europe for many years have chosen India to set up their own specialized hospitals or offer consultation and surgery through other private hospitals in India. Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgeries, Eye Care, Dental Care, Gynecology, Cosmetic surgeries are just few of the many medical tourists to India opt for. Along with these alternate therapies like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy etc, provide India a distinct advantage over other medical tourism or wellness tourism or health tourism destinations.
India today offers treatments that are high quality to international patients applying cutting edge technology and affordable prices. Medical tourists seeking medical services from the US, UK, Europe and many African countries have been impressed with the Indian commitment to quality and affordable pricing. International patients from countries in the neighborhood such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives are coming to India for medical care.
India has several advantages when it comes to healthcare services. Some of them are mentioned below:
- High standards in medical, surgical care and patient handling
- Low cost treatment
- Fluent English speaking hospital staf
- Waiting times for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries
- A large number of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be compared to the best in the world
- State of the art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases
- Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy
- India has many tourist attractions that offer healing environs and other rewarding experiences
Many hospitals and health centers specialize in certain fields such as cardio thoracic surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, etc. Many healthcare facilities organize seminars and conferences where they invite leading doctors from around the world. World class diagnostic centers, blood banks and imaging centers have been set up.
The cost of getting treatment in India is very low even when comparing with other medical tourism countries. It is at the most 20% to 30% of what will be charged in the US or UK. Above all you will find the same standards upheld that you would have found in your country.
There is high professionalism in the Indian medical industry. All doctors, nurses and most paramedical staff will speak to you in English. Now you don't have to worry about not being understood. And this eliminates the need for a translator.
Many patients come to India after learning that they would have to wait for months to undergo a similar surgery in their country. Rather than waiting for a long time and suffer in the meanwhile, flying abroad for medical treatment is a much better option.
Hospitals and clinics in India are constantly acquiring the latest equipment and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the widest range of services. Many hospitals have also started international patient wards with special desks that cater to the travel requirements, translation and dietary requirements of international medical tourists exclusively.
India is known for medical treatments where advanced healthcare is required, such as organ transplants, cardio-vascular surgery, eye surgery, etc. Indian hospitals are equipped with high end technologies such as Gamma knife, Cyberknife, IMRT, brain suite, Novelix TX, PET Scan, IGRT, etc.
If you are looking for holistic healing centers for alternative procedures, then India is a well known medical tourism destination where you can access traditional and highly recommended treatments like the world renowned Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and naturopathy.
India has a rich cultural and historical past, and is well connected to all places by train, bus and flight. Travel is also very economical and easy. When you are done with your medical procedure, you can visit the many tourist destinations in India. Many of the people who come to India for health tourism end up visiting the country.
Mr.Gilbert, Knee Replacement, Nigeria
Mr.Gilbert from Aba, Nigeria who came to India for his knee replacement in India.
Mrs. Kalangwa George, Lung Cancer, Kenya
Mrs. Kalangwa George from Mombasa, Kenya who came to India for her Lung Cancer Treatment in India.
Mrs. Elisabeth, Breast Cancer Surgery, Nigeria
Mrs. Elisabeth from Kano, Nigeria who came to India for the Breast Cancer Surgery.
Mr.Tselmeg, Kazakhstan, Spine Surgery
Mr.Tselmeg from Astana, Kazakhstan who came to India for the Spine Surgery
Mr. Stephen Okafor, Spine Surgery, Nigeria
Mr. Stephen Okafor from Onitsha, Nigeria who came to India for the Spine Surgery
Mrs. Asiata Nofiu, Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy , Nigeria
Mrs. Asiata Nofiu from Lagos, Nigeria who came to India for the Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
Mr. Alhassan Osman, Prostate Treatment, Tanzania
Mr. Alhassan Osman from Mwanza, Tanzania who came to India for the Prostate Treatment
Mr. Okubowa Babatunde , Heart Surgery , Zimbabwe
Mr. Okubowa Babatunde from Harare, Zimbabwe who came to India for the heart hole surgery