Medical Tourism addresses the health crisis the world is currently facing by providing options that better suit the patients! Better to begin with in terms of cost, availability, and also with as good or better expertise to begin with. Touring a country primarily for taking care of medical needs in now popularly called Medical Tourism. The west is facing health problems from many fronts – high costs for procedures, non- availability of specialists and wait-listing the patients are some of the reasons why the westerners are travelling to several countries that have the expertise and the infrastructure.
Although the treatments, procedures and programs are cheaper in India, there is more to this than just cost! India has been a leader of providing high tech solutions to the world and has also been providing medical tourism solutions. The technology along with skilled medical doctors and the newer facilities that match the west, if not better make it a very attractive solution for the westerners seeking alternatives. In addition, the authentic world class holistic therapeutic (ayurvedic medical holistic system that has been prevalent for several thousand years in India comes from the wellness wisdom) and rehabilitation treatments available in India make it a complete medical solution that should no longer be ignored one reason or not!
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WHY MEDICAL TOURISM?
Costs – Any medical procedure is about 60% to 90% cheaper than that done in US or UK.
Tax break - Its possible to get a tax break for the trip but one has to always verify the same with their own CPA as individual situations may vary!
Quality – The quality of facilities range (there is a big difference in govt run and private run and higher quality hospitals) But even for the costs you would spend to get higher quality or even 5-star hospitals, the costs are reasonable compared to the west.
Skill – Indian doctors are well known world over to be very knowledgeable and have the training and the experience to do any procedure as good, if not better than their western counterpart. Some of them may have even studied or trained overseas. Plus, you can cherry pick the best of the best that fits your need.
Wait-listed/Availability – You have a procedure where in you are waitlisted and have to wait for 3 – 6 months to get the procedure done because your hospital is busy with appointments. Also, if you need a transplant, it may not be available right away.
Insurance – Your insurance may not cover it or may only partially cover it. Either way, you may come away with lesser out of pocket or have them approve it for the lower cost.
Tourism – Why not take a vacation and tour wild exotic tropical India with family or friends and get the medical procedure done. Either before or after the surgery, the tours can be arranged to fit the patient and accompanying party requirements.
Why Medical Tourism to India ?
Cost - still the cheapest and the best money can buy.
World class facilities
Very high degree of hospitality by staff in hospitals, nurses and hotel staff
English speaking nation – anywhere you go, you can get by in English.
Very helpful locals but be careful of vendors and hawkers. They can pursue you for business but if you are firm, they understand and back down.
World class doctors – some of them are trained in the west.
World’s best holistic (ayurvedic) treatment centers for best possible recovery and rehabilitation.
Tours of exotic India. Tourism in India has something for everybody.
Possible tax breaks (check with CPA)
We help facilitate the process so its easier for you to trust with your options and who you may work with. our pre-qualified partners for your safety and security while on your tour and trip. You could open up to too many options and unwanted problems (logistics and otherwise) if you go “Indiana Jones” approach! BTW, we could accommodate that too if that’s what you want..
So, if you see all the benefits, why not medical tourism to India? If not, no problem. We wish you best of health in all your choices you make!
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What Medical procedures and pricing ?
Any medical procedure one does in USA or UK, it can be done in India efficiently, effectively and immediately if the patient is willing and ready to get it done. In addition, it provides various benefits for making this option a reality. Surgery from heart surgery, kidney transplant to bone marrow transplant, or elective surgery to reduce weight or to correct a birth defect or enhance a body function or appearance; procedure can be done just as same as in US.
- India is one of the best - price wise for several surgeries per an independent 3rd party analysis....
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- We could possibly even do better than price you see on this site – just contact us! You have nothing to lose! And we will try our best.
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- Medical Tourism to India is getting bigger now in media too… < Click here >
- Comments and Info caught in the passing – on Medical Tourism in India!
"What really helped me feel good about the process was that my doctor in the U.S. spoke to the cardiologist in India prior to my trip," said Giustina. "They were so open about everything; I knew I'd be in good hands." CNN article – March 27th, 2009
"While most tourism patients from America are uninsured, major U.S. insurance companies are considering providing "medical tourism" coverage to their customers. Several have already launched pilot programs.” - CNN article – March 27th, 2009
Examples of few procedures and costs - (subject to hospital)
| Nature of Treatment | Approximate Cost in US |
Approximate Cost in India |
Approximate Waiting Time In US (Months) |
| Open Heart Surgery | $48,000 | $5,000 - $11,000 | 10 |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | $260,000 | $20,000 - 37,000 | 5 - 11 |
| Liver Transplant | $300,000 | $25,000 - $42,000 | 7 -11 |
| Hip Replacement | $22,000 | $4,000 - $6,000 | 8 - 12 |
| Radiotherapy* | $11,000 | $3,000 - $4,000 | 5 - 7 |
| Coronary Angiography (CAG) | $3,000 | $250 - $400 | 5 - 6 |
| Coronary Angiopasty (CAP) | $30,000 | $4,000 - $12,000 | 9 |
| Simple Brain Tumor - Biopsy - Surgery | $3,700, $12,000 | $1,200 - $1,400, $3,000 - 6,000 | 10 |
| Neuro-Surgery with Hypothermia | $23,000 | $5,000 - $8,000 | 11- 13 |
