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Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta located in Bengaluru, India is accredited by JCI, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Bed Capacity is 250
  • Largest and most sophisticated sleep laboratory in the world
  • Technological powerhouse with latest equipments
  • 120 slice CT angiogram
  • 3 Tesla MRI
  • Low energy & High energy Linear Accelerators
  • Navigation System in surgical procedures
  • 4-D Ultrasound for 4 dimensional sonography
  • Digital Fluoroscopy
  • Gamma Camera
  • Stereotactic Robotic Radio- surgery
  • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Robotic assisted surgeries
  • Thallium Laser-First in India
  • Holmium Laser-First in South India
  • Digital X-Ray-First in Karnataka
  • 100 plus consultants
  • Uses Y shaped stent for tracheoesophageal fistula
  • Four autologous chondrocyte implantations procedure is performed and several more like Spinal angiolipoma excision, Tibial tuberosity shift with MPSL reconstruction
  • Biggest series of airway stents in India
  • The Minimal Access Surgery Centre (MASC) centre of excellence

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Fortis Hospital located in Bengaluru, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 24x7 emergency services are available.
  • In house pharmacy services are also present.
  • Highly regarded doctors and surgeons work day and night at the hospital.
  • This is in addition to numerous consultants who provide services to patients.
  • There are excellent preoperative and post operative care facilities at the hospital.
  • High success rates and faster turnaround times for patients towards excellent health.
  • An International patient care center enables international patients to avail the best of treatment in a seamless manner with minimal hassle.
  • 5 Centres of Excellence are present in Fortis hospital Bangalore.
  • The bed capacity of this hospital is 250.
  • Latest In Vitro Fertilisation technologies are present.

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Fortis Hospital located in Kolkata, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The bed capacity of the hospital is 43
  • There are nearly 50 specialties in Fortis Hospital, Kolkata.
  • The hospital has the distinction of performing the very first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
  • They also perform non-invasive procedures in addition to kidney stone removal surgeries.
  • It is also a tertiary referral centre for various renal conditions.
  • The hospital has a Lithotripter machine which is for the removal of kidney stones.
  • Accommodation, flight booking, airport transfers and interpreters are available for medical travellers.

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Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre located in Faridabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Sarvodaya Hospital has a 500 bed capacity which is inclusive of 65 ICU beds.
  • A dedicated dialysis unit for people with kidney conditions.
  • The hospital has a cancer center which makes cancer treatment a seamless process.
  • There is an upcoming oncology center in Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad.
  • Technologies such as 128 Slice CT scan, 500 MA X-Ray, 1.5 Tesla MRI and Mammography facility.

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Ruby Hall Clinic located in Pune, India is accredited by NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Ruby Hall Clinic brought in Intensive Care and Coronary care units as early as in 1969.
  • It was the pioneer in terms of having achieved the first successful Kidney Transplant and test tube baby in Pune and being the initiator for Cobalt Therapy to ensure Cancer treatment.
  • Imaging advancement is being used in the hospital which is highly advanced known as Positron Emission Tomography.
  • Ruby Hall Clinic is in the possession of two cardiac cath labs and Linear Accelerators.
  • There are as many as 550 in-patient beds which is inclusive of 130 ICU beds.
  • Air Ambulance services are provided by the hospital.
  • There is a multi-organ transplant centre which began operations in the year 1997 and a Neuro Trauma stroke centre.
  • There is also the presence of an independent Stroke Trauma Unit which is fully equipped and enabled with the right units and healthcare personnel.

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Apollo Spectra Hospitals located in New Delhi, India is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Advanced technology
  • World-class infrastructure
  • Patient Care is completely personalised
  • 12 surgical specialties and others
  • A 15000 sqft area that the hospital occupies
  • 5 modern modular Operation Theatres
  • Sleek and smart rehabilitation unit
  • In-house pharmacy
  • 115 plus healthcare professionals which is inclusive of 70 specialist consultants

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Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet located in Hyderabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Multi-bed facility
  • High-tech labs, modular operation theaters
  • Advanced medical equipement
  • Dedicated rooms for patients with all facilities
  • State-of-art technology
  • 24/7 blood bank
  • State of the art Cardio-Thoracic Center with the latest CATH LAB Equipment & Modular steel operation theatre
  • Neurosurgery department equipped with an operating microscope, high-speed drill & stereotaxy
  • 24-hour Emergency services to take care of all kinds of trauma and other orthopedic emergencies
  • Pulmonology department equipped with modern gadgets.
  • One of the best PFT labs and bronchoscopy units
  • Nephrology services include Renal Biopsy, AV Fistulas, AV Grafts & Permanent Catheter Insertions, Hemodialysis; Temporary Access For Dialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Has a comprehensive cancer care unit following a trans-disciplinary & multi-modality approach
  • State-of-the-art services of Digital X rays, Flouroscopy, Ultrasonography, OPG, Mammography, CT 64 Slices, MRI, etc.
  • Airport Transfer Service
  • Scheduling Of All Medical Appointment
  • Processing Of Medical Second Opinion
  • Provide Language Interpreter
  • Special Dietary Needs / Religious Arrangement
  • Coordination Of Admissions Process
  • Cost Estimates For Anticipated Treatments
  • Foreign Exchange service
  • Billing and Finance Related Service
  • Providing Information Of Patient’s Relatives Back Home

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Aster CMI Hospital located in Bengaluru, India is accredited by JCI, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Around 500 bed capacity
  • Primary care to Quaternary care services
  • Outpatient and inpatient departments
  • Day care center for small children
  • Availability of Surgical suites
  • Intensive Care Units
  • 24-hour Emergency and Trauma Care
  • Emergency Unit especially for children
  • Newly launched the Lung and Heart Transplant Centre
  • Video Consultation with doctors available on GraphMyHealth
  • A specialised Aster Center of Excellence for Women & Children
  • Latest Minimally Invasive Procedures being performed
  • Safe Interventional Procedures
  • Control of Infection protocols are strictly followed
  • Aster Holistic Collaborative Care: Aster Palliative Care for lowering suffering if critically ill patients, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Aster Wellness, Psychology, Chronic Pain Management, Nutrition & Dietetic, Podiatry Care etc.
  • 11 Centers of Excellence
  • An academics focus with BSc Program, MEM Program, Pediatric Fellowship Program
  • A streamlined International patient care center with dedicated services and technology enabled processes

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Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali located in Ghaziabad, India is accredited by NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • A 370+ bed facility
  • 128 critical care beds
  • 16 HDU beds
  • 14 high-end modular Operation Theatres
  • 259 leading doctors & medical experts, nursing staff of 610 nurses
  • 28 clinical specialties
  • 3D (4D) imaging and Pure wave x Matrix technology
  • Stay and Food Arrangement
  • Live 3D TEE
  • Visa and Travel Arrangement
  • Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser based on technical innovations to have laser vision correction coupled with excellent results
  • Expertise in complex procedures such as neurovascular intervention, heart surgeries, orthopaedic surgeries, targeted cancer treatments, fertility treatments, liver & kidney transplant
  • Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Robotic heart surgery
  • 3.0 Tesla digital broadband MRI, 256 Slice CT Angio
  • High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter (HEPA filter)
  • Da Vinci Xi Robotic System
  • Backed by state-of-the-art technology, and 11 high-end modular Operation Theaters
  • Dedicated endoscopy unit & advanced dialysis units
  • C-Arm detector, Cath Lab with electrophysiology navigation
  • GE Lightspeed 16-slice CT scanners
  • Interventional Radiology Suite, X-rays
  • Novalis Tx radiosurgery system
  • 20-Inch high resolution articulating flat panel display
  • Premium Image Quality
  • Full Doppler functions
  • Automated Stress Echo
  • Interpreter Facility

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There are a wide variety of healthcare facilities and specialized, targeted treatments provided by MGM HealthCare. Some of its most prominent services are listed below:

Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support:  Well renowned for having the third-highest number of heart transplants in a year (102) and also the successful completion of several other transplant surgeries and cardiac surgeries.

Cardiac Sciences: They offer a variety of screening tests and facilities including Tilt Table Test, Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting, CT Angiography, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Stress Echocardiogram, Cardiac Stress Test and Cardiac Catheterisation.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology: They provide all services to ensure a woman’s well-being. Some of the services offered are Menstrual Cramps Treatment, Colposcopy, Myomectomy, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Breastfeeding Support, Ovarian Cyst Removal, Menopause Management, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), and Menorrhagia Treatment.

Orthopedics: Bilateral Knee Replacement, Total hip Replacement, and Knee Arthroscopy are all the procedures that are offered in this department.

Liver Transplantation: An exceptionally skilled team of professionals who have performed over 4,000 liver transplant surgeries and an operation theatre and ICU specifically dedicated to HBP surgery is available at the patient’s disposal.

Emergency Medicine: MGM Healthcare has a fully functioning facility dedicated to emergency medicine that operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. 

Oncology: The patients will be in the safe hands of well-trained medical personnel qualified in the field of oncology and specialize in procedures like Bowel resection surgery, Biopsy, Lumpectomy, Liver Resection Surgery, Lung Cancer resection surgery, Lymph Node Surgery, and Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. They also provide cancer treatments like Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapy.

Anaesthesiology and SICU: They specialize in the field of local, general and regional anesthesia and work to assist doctors during surgical procedures.

Neurosciences and Spine: The doctors in this department handle difficult procedures like Brain Tumour Surgery, Spine Reconstructive Surgery, Neuro Surgeries, and Spine Surgeries with the utmost ease and professionalism. They also have a specific area dedicated to Neuroanaesthesia and NeuroCritical Care.

Do visit the environment-friendly medical facility in Chennai and experience medical excellence.


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Max Hospital (Gurgaon branch), one of the top medical facilities in India, was established in 2007. Max Gurgaon Hospital is the first multi, super specialty tertiary care in the Location. Out of many other awards, the hospital also possesses the  Express Healthcare Awards for Excellence in Healthcare.  It is also certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards. The Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Max Gurgaon has been designated as a Center of Excellence for providing cutting-edge Clinical Services and Surgical Training Programs for Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery.

Over 5 lakh patients have been treated at the 92-bed Max Hospital Gurugram, which holds expertise in 35 specialized fields such as Cardiac Sciences, Minimal Access, Laparoscopic Surgery, Neurosciences, Urology, Orthopaedics, Aesthetics, Reconstructive Surgery, and Nephrology. The laboratories at Max Healthcare hospitals are accredited by NABH and NABL. It also provides hemodialysis for patients who have end-stage kidney disease and requires renal replacement therapy. Team of doctors and nurses at the hospital provides integrated medical care in a multi-disciplinary setting. As a result, it has received multiple awards and accreditations.

International patients have been treated impeccably here as all the nursing staff, shift doctors, and treating doctors are quite courteous and supportive towards the patients. There is no doubt that being in the hospital can make you feel at home.


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Fortis Hiranandani Hospital located in Mumbai, India is accredited by ISO, NABH. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The hospital has a bed capacity of 138.
  • The healthcare organisation is present on a 1, 20,000 sq. ft. area.
  • A super ICU enables healthcare delivery to critically conditions.
  • Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai possesses world class diagnostic equipment.
  • Attractive healthcare packages are available.
  • Over 5 lakh patients have been treated till date.
  • Over 13 years of experience in healthcare delivery.
  • There are more than 38 health departments.
  • 150 plus beds are available in the hospital.
  • The hospital has many specialty areas, some of the important ones are Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery etc.

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Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is a super-speciality hospital which occupies a unique place when it comes to providing world class patient care. The hospital is equipped with 262 beds and is expanded over a total area of 7.34 acres. It provides the highest quality of medical care via its team of doctors, technicians, nurses, and management professionals.

Infrastructure & facilities:

  • PET-CT
  • Radiation Oncology: VERSA HD - Elektra (Linac) for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, Image
  • Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy
  • EUS, 3D Laparoscopic system, Capsule Endoscopy
  • Fibro Scan, Stereotactic Frame for Neurosurgery, ERCP
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab with Hybrid Operating Room
  • Flat Panel Cath Lab
  • Endo Bronchial Ultrasound
  • 100-Watt Holmium Laser, lithotripsy
  • Flexible Ureteroscope
  • NABH Accredited Hospital
  • NABL Accredited Lab
  • High-tech labs
  • Advanced intensive care units
  • Modular operation theaters
  • Luxury rooms for patients
  • Consultation available on Call / Email / Skype
  • Visa and Travel assistance
  • Local transport available as per the requirements of patients
  • Provision of ambulance/car pickup at airports
  • Rehabilitation facilities wherein experts train you for the therapies and exercises
  • Patient dropped to airports in car / ambulance
  • Fully Air-conditioned Deluxe-Suite rooms
  • Hassle-free discharge as per your flight timings
  • One of Asia’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
  • Advanced Robotic Surgery Systems
  • Liver Transplant | Kidney Transplant | Heart Transplant
  • Cancer Centre | Centre for Chest and Respiratory Diseases
  • Centre for Child Health | Centre for Critical Care
  • Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant

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Jaypee Hospital located in Noida, India is accredited by ISO, NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 525 beds in the first phase
  • 150 Critical Care beds
  • 325 ward beds with Suite, Deluxe, Twin Sharing, and Economy options
  • 18 Modular OTs
  • 4 Cardiac Catheterization Lab with unqie Hybrid Operating Room
  • 24 bedded Advanced Neonatal ICUs20 bedded Dialysis Units
  • 2 Linear Accelerator (IMRT, VMAT, I
  • GRT), Wide Bore CT Simulator, one Brachytherapy Suite
  • True Beam STx Linear Accelerator
  • 2 MRI (3.0 Tesla) with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
  • 64 Slice PET CT, Gamma Camera, Dual Head 6 Slice SPECT CT
  • 256 Slice CT Scan, CT Simulation
  • Amongst the few GOLD LEED-certified hospital buildings in India
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Flow motion 64 Slice PET CT technology
  • Pick and drop facility from/to the Airport
  • Foreign exchange facility
  • Treatment packages
  • Visa assistance
  • Admission in the hospital
  • Wi-Fi/internet service in the room
  • Travel arrangement for patient & attendant after discharge
  • Tele-consults after discharge
  • Dedicated Guest House for International Patients maintained by Jaypee Hospital
  • In-house translators for patient’s comfort
  • Assistance in getting doctor’s opinion
  • Registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office
  • Accommodation arrangements after discharge
  • Accommodation arrangement for the accompanying attendant
  • Customized diet for patient and attendant
  • Laundry services
  • Prayer room
  • Dialysis facility for 60 patients
  • Cadaver organs
  • Blood bank facilities
  • Advanced Laboratory facilities
  • Diagnostic and Radiology facilities
  • High-end Ultrasound facilities

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Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre located in Chennai, India is accredited by ISO, JCI, NABH, NABL. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • The best minds in healthcare including specialists, and other healthcare professionals work together to treat patients with simple to complex and critical conditions.
  • The number of inpatients and outpatients (annually) are 35,000 and 2,50,000 respectively.
  • A wide range of surgical specialties, sub specialties are available in Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre Chennai.
  • The bed capacity of the hospital is 800 which is inclusive of 200 Intensive Care Unit beds.
  • Blood Bank and Eye Bank are available on a 24/7 basis.

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FAQ's Related to India

What healthcare accreditation standards are followed in India?

Accreditation to healthcare providers is given by two bodies in India. The first one is National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers has been recognised as one of these standards. Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). A sought after accreditation standard is the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers. The second accreditation is Joint Commission International whose quality benchmark is sought after by so many different healthcare providers.

Which are the popular multispecialty hospital groups in India?

The best multispecialty hospitals offering world-class medical treatment at affordable cost are in India. Many different kinds of surgeries are performed at these hospitals and they have several specialties. The general medical needs of patients are also taken care of by these hospitals. We list here some of the best multispecialty hospitals in India:

  1. BLK Super Specialty, Delhi
  2. Medanta Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon,
  3. Apollo Hospital, Delhi
  4. Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
  5. Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
  6. Fortis Hospital, Noida
Why should I opt for healthcare in India?

A large number of medical tourists visit India every year due to low-cost treatment and modern infrastructure. The high end technologies that are at par with the western world and indian hospitals' overall health standards are equivalent to the western world. Indian pool of qualified doctors are highly professional, extremely competent and provide treatment with precision and accuracy. Ease of travel, ease of communication, alternative treatment availability and visa assistance are the important factors that make India one of the most favored destinations for medical tourism.

How is the quality of doctors in India?

Highly skilled Indian doctors with precise application of their skills has ensured that they are positively regarded by patients. Their confidence in meeting and overcoming newer healthcare challenges has ensured that doctors in India are sought after by patients all over the world. Indian doctors have been educated at the best educational institutions all around the world. Indian doctors and surgeons strive to provide you with the best of medical care so that you feel right at home.

When traveling to India for medical treatment, what essential documents do I need to carry along?

Packing is always an important part when you are traveling to another country for medical treatment. Travel documents, medical documents and ready finances are needed for your India visit The required documents are outlined here:

  1. Letter from the hospital indicating duration and purpose of treatment
  2. Medical reports,
  3. Passport,
  4. Tourist Visa Category MT,
  5. To and Fro flight tickets,
  6. Recent bank statement (incase of family bank statement proof of relationship).
What are the popular procedures available in India?

Popular procedures that are being performed in India are:

  1. Valvular Heart Surgery
  2. Knee Replacement Surgery
  3. Bone Marrow Transplant
  4. Lung Transplant
  5. Thoracic Surgery
  6. LVAD Implantation
  7. Meniscus Repair Surgery
  8. CT Coronary Angiogram
  9. Hand Surgery
  10. Heart Blockage Treatment
  11. Hip Resurfacing Surgery
  12. Interventional Cardiography,
  13. Angioplasty
  14. Cochlear Implant
  15. Pacemaker Implantation
  16. Robotic Heart Surgery
  17. Coronary Heart Disease Treatment
  18. Coronary Angioplasty
  19. Bariatric Surgery
  20. Chemotherapy
  21. Ankle Replacement
  22. Kidney Transplant

The popular procedures performed in India are upgraded regularly with the increasing advancements in the medical and surgical fields. In Indian medical landscape, procedures like heart surgeries, orthopaedic procedures, organ transplants and cancer treatments are gaining popularity because of good doctors and the relatively lower costs of treatment. A strength that aids the growth in the number of popular procedures available in India is the abundance of good hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Is it mandatory to take vaccinations before going to India?

When traveling internationally, you need to get vaccinated and immunised with essential medicines. Even those medical tourists coming to India must get it done. Please remain updated with the travel advisory issued by the Government of India or remain in touch with the hospital in India to get complete information on vaccination guidelines. Rabies, DPT, Measles, Yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, Typhoid fever, Covid, Hepatitis A & B are all recommended vaccinations that you need to take before coming to India.

What are the other facilities provided by hospitals?

The comfort and safety provided by Indian hospitals is unmatched among all medical tourism destinations. Any kind of travel, stay and treatment related assistance for medical tourists coming to India is provided by international patient care centers present in hospitals here. Your needs and requirements as a medical traveller in India are met by the hospitals by going the extra mile. The facilities like room reservation, visa and embassy assistance, hotel services and apartment bookings, language interpretation services, tele-consults and pre departure evaluation are a boon to any medical traveller.

What are the major medical tourism destinations in India?

The urban centers such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata are medical tourism destinations in India. The world class medical services in India make it a medical tourism hub. Affordable medical care with world-class facilities, impeccable patient care, and easily available medical visas make the country a foremost choice for international patients. The medical tourism sector in India is on a growth spree reflected well in the various medical tourism destinations, being promoted well by the Government of India in tandem with various private players in the healthcare sector.