World-Class Surgery in India.
Save 65% to 85% at JCI Hospitals.
Connect directly with India’s elite JCI & NABH accredited hospital networks and renowned senior surgeons. Zero waiting lines, transparent hospital billing, dedicated e-Medical Visa concierges, and complimentary airport transfers.
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Why Global Patients Choose India
India has emerged as one of the world's leading medical destinations, welcoming over 600,000 international patients annually for life-saving procedures and complex surgeries.
65% – 88% Cost Savings
Procedures that cost $120,000+ in the US or £35,000 in the UK cost between $4,500 and $7,500 in India, using the exact same FDA-approved prosthetics and implants.
JCI & NABH Accreditations
Over 40 hospital networks in India hold prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI USA) seals, certifying adherence to world-class safety protocols.
Western-Trained Surgeons
Chief Indian surgeons have completed post-doctoral fellowships across renowned institutions in the UK (FRCS), US (Cleveland Clinic, Harvard), and Germany.
Zero Waiting Times
Avoid long 6 to 18-month NHS or Canadian provincial waitlists for hip and knee replacements. In India, your surgery is scheduled within 48 to 72 hours of arrival.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Access state-of-the-art medical hardware including Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems, Proton Beam therapy, CyberKnife radiosurgery, and 3T intraoperative MRI.
Fluent English & Translators
All medical documentation and verbal consultations are in English. Dedicated language coordinators assist French, Arabic, Russian, and Spanish speakers.
Popular Treatments In-Demand
Specialized surgical departments equipped for foreign patient care with dedicated international lounges.
Cardiac Surgery
CABG (Heart Bypass), Valve Replacement (TAVI), Pediatric Congenital Defects, Angioplasty.
Orthopedics & Joint
Total Knee Replacement (Robotic), Hip Resurfacing, Spine Fusion & Scoliosis Correction.
Oncology & Cancer
Proton Beam Therapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Precision Immunotherapy, Robotic Oncology.
IVF & Reproductive
IVF / ICSI Cycles, Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A), Egg Freezing, Donor Programs.
Organ Transplants
Living Donor Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, High-Success Bone Marrow Grafting.
Cosmetic & Plastic
Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Facelift, Hair Transplant (FUE), Breast Reconstruction.
Dental Tourism
All-on-4 / All-on-6 Implants, Zirconia Crowns, Full Mouth Dental Rehabilitation.
Neurosurgery & Spine
Microscopic Brain Tumor Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Minimally Invasive Discectomy.
Treatment Cost Comparison: India vs West
Compare approximate cost ranges across certified healthcare providers. Figures include hospital stay, surgeon fees, routine medications, and nursing care.
| Medical Procedure | India (USD $) | USA (USD $) | UK (GBP £) | Canada (CAD C$) | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) | $4,800 – $6,500 | $120,000 – $150,000 | £25,000 – £35,000 | C$45,000 – C$60,000 | Save ~88% |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $4,200 – $5,800 | $45,000 – $60,000 | £14,000 – £18,000 | C$25,000 – C$32,000 | Save ~85% |
| Total Hip Replacement | $4,800 – $6,200 | $48,000 – $65,000 | £15,000 – £19,000 | C$26,000 – C$35,000 | Save ~84% |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $6,500 – $8,500 | $140,000 – $180,000 | £30,000 – £42,000 | C$55,000 – C$70,000 | Save ~89% |
| Spinal Fusion Surgery | $5,500 – $7,800 | $85,000 – $110,000 | £20,000 – £28,000 | C$38,000 – C$50,000 | Save ~82% |
| IVF (Single Cycle + ICSI) | $3,000 – $4,200 | $18,000 – $25,000 | £6,000 – £9,000 | C$14,000 – C$18,000 | Save ~78% |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $26,000 – $32,000 | $450,000 – $600,000 | £120,000 – £160,000 | C$220,000 – C$300,000 | Save ~90% |
| Dental Implants (Per Tooth) | $600 – $950 | $3,500 – $5,000 | £1,800 – £2,800 | C$3,000 – C$4,200 | Save ~80% |
Verified JCI-Accredited Partner Hospitals
We exclusively partner with accredited healthcare networks equipped with dedicated International Patient Lounges, visa concierges, and English-speaking medical teams.
Apollo Hospitals Group
Delhi (Indraprastha) • Chennai • Hyderabad • Bangalore
Asia’s premier integrated healthcare provider. Renowned for robotic cardiac bypass, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, and world-record pediatric liver transplant programs.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
NCR Delhi (Gurgaon) • Mumbai • Mohali
Ranked #2 technologically advanced hospital in the world by Top Master’s in Healthcare. Leaders in bone marrow transplants, neurosciences, and orthopedic robotic knee surgeries.
Medanta — The Medicity
Gurugram (New Delhi Airport: 25 mins)
Founded by world-famous heart surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan. Recognized by Newsweek as India’s #1 Private Hospital for consecutive years, leading in heart, liver, and lung transplants.
Max Super Speciality Hospital
Saket, New Delhi • BLK-Max Rajendra Place
Comprehensive tertiary care destination offering cutting-edge TrueBeam radiation oncology, Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery, and advanced minimally invasive spine operations.
Manipal Hospitals
Bengaluru • Delhi • Goa • Jaipur
Leading network in India’s Silicon Valley (Bengaluru), renowned for organ transplants, fetal medicine, complex neurovascular interventions, and knee arthroplasty.
Narayana Health City
Bengaluru • Kolkata • Ahmedabad
Founded by Dr. Devi Shetty. World-renowned center of excellence performing thousands of pediatric and adult cardiac surgeries annually at unbeatable clinical quality.
Your Medical Travel to India: Step-by-Step
From your initial scan review to post-operative recovery, our concierge ensures a seamless and comfortable journey for you and your companion.
Free Medical Assessment
Share your existing medical reports, MRIs, and doctor notes. Top chief surgeons evaluate your case and provide treatment plans within 24-48 hours.
Fast-Track e-Medical Visa
The chosen hospital issues an official Indian Medical Visa Invitation Letter (MED & MEDX). Visas are processed online in just 48 to 72 hours.
Airport Pickup & Stay
Our executive meets you at New Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru international airports. Transfer via private car straight to your hospital suite.
Recovery & Tele-Followup
Following successful procedure and discharge, enjoy guided recovery and ongoing telemedicine consults with your surgeon after you return home.
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-sized digital photograph
- Hospital Invitation letter from India (provided free)
- Prior medical records and local doctor referral
- Direct international bank wire transfer (SWIFT)
- International Visa / MasterCard / Amex accepted
- Foreign exchange desks available within hospital lobby
- Itemized bills in USD / INR for insurance reimbursement
- Patient room includes comfortable attendant sofa/bed
- Nearby 3-star & 5-star service apartments available
- Kitchenette facilities for home-cooked meals
- Hospital food courts with international cuisines
Real International Patient Success Stories
Read how international patients received life-changing clinical outcomes and compassionate care.
"Saved £14,000 & Avoided an 11-Month NHS Waiting List"
"I had severe osteoarthritis in both knees and was told the NHS wait was nearly a year. Through GoToHosp, I connected with Fortis Gurgaon for robotic bilateral knee replacement. I was walking within 48 hours and back golfing in London."
"Highest Standards of Fertility Care — We Had Healthy Twins"
"In California, two failed IVF rounds cost us over $45,000 out of pocket. In Delhi at Apollo, the doctors did comprehensive genetic screening and ICSI for less than $4,000 total. The compassion and technology were beyond our expectations."
"Emergency Heart Bypass at Medanta Saved My Father’s Life"
"When my father developed triple vessel blockages, our local hospital in Kenya recommended surgery in India. The medical visa arrived in 48 hours, and Medanta's ambulance met us at Delhi airport. The surgery was completely successful."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you navigate medical travel, visas, payments, clinical safety, and post-operative recovery.
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Our international patient care concierges evaluate your treatment requirements, organize hospital second opinions, and handle documentation at zero cost to you.
Guaranteed Patient Privacy
Your health records are safeguarded by strict confidentiality protocols compliant with global privacy frameworks.
Yes, completely safe. India's premier partner hospitals are accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International, USA) and NABH. These facilities follow strict clinical protocols, surgical safety checklists, and sterile standards equivalent to top academic medical centers in the United States and United Kingdom. Most chief surgeons have trained extensively across top universities in North America and Western Europe.
International patients typically save between 65% to 88% on major procedures including heart bypass surgery, total knee and hip replacements, organ transplants, and IVF therapies, even after factoring in international round-trip flights, e-medical visas, and private companion accommodation. You receive itemized hospital estimates prior to departure with zero hidden charges.
The Government of India provides an expedited online e-Medical Visa (MED & MEDX for companions). Once your preliminary case review is complete, the hospital issues an official Medical Visa Invitation Letter. You then submit your passport copy online at the official Indian Visa portal, and visas are typically granted within 48 to 72 hours for the patient and up to two medical attendants.
No. English is the primary language of medical education and clinical practice in India. All doctors, surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff speak fluent English. In addition, hospitals provide complimentary multilingual interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili speaking patients.
Major accredited hospital chains like Apollo, Fortis, Max, and Medanta have tie-ups with global health insurance underwriters (such as Bupa International, Cigna Global, Allianz Care, and Aetna International) for cashless hospitalization. For non-partner insurers, detailed itemized medical bills, surgical logs, and discharge summaries are provided for direct reimbursement.
Before discharge, your treating surgical team conducts thorough post-op evaluations and issues an exhaustive discharge summary and physical rehabilitation guideline. You maintain direct tele-consultation access with your operating surgeon via video call and WhatsApp for 6 months post-surgery, ensuring complete continuity of care.
Yes. Partner hospitals provide complimentary airport meet-and-greet services, transferring you and your companion directly to the hospital or chosen partner hotel via private air-conditioned car or specialized ambulance if required. Attendant accommodation inside the patient room is standard in all private suites.
Hospitals accept direct international SWIFT wire transfers, major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), foreign currency exchange desks located inside hospital lobbies, and traveler cheques. Payments are processed in phases as treatments progress.
Stay duration depends on the procedure: minor laparoscopic procedures typically require 5 to 7 days, orthopedic joint replacements require 10 to 14 days (including in-hospital physiotherapy), while major cardiac or organ transplants may require 3 to 4 weeks. Your surgeon will issue a Fit-to-Fly certificate once you are medically cleared.
Yes. Under Indian immigration rules, up to two medical attendants or family members can be granted an e-Medical Attendant Visa (MEDX) concurrently with the primary patient visa.
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