Advantages of Medical Tourism in India - World's Class Hospitals and Doctors in India

Medical tourism is one of the quickest and largest growing industries in the world. As the number of uninsured people and those with high deductibles continue to go up, many of them opt to be treated outside their native land, where they can manage to pay for the treatments they need in a timely fashion. Medical Tourism in India offers low cost, or cost effective, medicaltreatments with no waiting lists and accessibility of skilled and experienced doctors so medical tourists around the globe are flocking like never before. Now day’s expectation is that Medical Tourism will continue to grow up at a rapid rate of speed and continue offering medical treatments to tourist at a fraction of the cost they can get it at home for.

India is considered among the best in international medical tourism destinations. Patients get excellent healthcare services in India. Many foreign nationals worry about the quality of facilities and care they will receive out of the country. There are many well qualified doctors and hospitals in India. Medical procedures often cost half as much (or less) in India as compared to the U.S. Even including the cost of travel and a hotel stay, it can be cheaper to have procedures done out of the motherland than to have them done at home. Low cost treatment does not necessarily mean lower healthcare standards.

A wide range of exceptional medical treatment packages are offered in India at a very reasonable price. All the hospitals in India offer advanced medical technologies & health care facilities by using the same medical knowledge and technology at a substantially low price. Doctors in India are well trained and experienced, multi-lingual, with quite a lot of of them having undergone professional training in US, you can be assured that you are in the most capable of hands.

Why should you consider India for your healthcare needs?

India has several advantages when it comes to healthcare services. Some of them are mentioned below:

·         1. High standards in medical, surgical care and patient handling

·         2. Low cost treatment

·         3. Fluent English speaking hospital staff

·         4. Waiting times for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries

·         5. A large number of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be compared to the best in the world

·         6. State of the art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases

·         7. Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy

·         8. India has many tourist attractions that offer healing environs and other rewarding experiences

Key strengths of the country for medical tourism

- The corporate hospital standards in India are world class, able to compete with the best and can offer you any service you will find anywhere else in the world.

- India has a well-trained pool of manpower when it comes to doctors, physicians, nurses, and paramedical staff.

- Immediate attention to your need be it for treatment or surgery. Now you don't have to wait for months to get treated. Even after you go back you can still consult with your doctors and with the hospital through the facility of telemedicine.

- Indian nurses are some of the highly trained and compassionate in the world.

- If you are just looking for a change from your busy life, then India has many wellness / holistic medical centers where you can get traditional massages and Ayurvedic therapies.

1. High standards in medical, surgical care and patient handling

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.

2. Low cost treatment

The cost of getting treatment in India is very low even when comparing with other medical tourism countries. It is at the most 10% to 20% 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.

3. Fluent English speaking hospital staff

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.

4. Waiting times for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries

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.

5. A large number of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be compared to the best in the world

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.

6. State of the art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases

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.

7. Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy

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.

8. India has many tourist attractions that offer healing environs and other rewarding experiences

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.