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:
India has several advantages when it comes to healthcare services. Some of them are mentioned below:
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1. High standards
in medical, surgical care and patient handling
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2. Low cost
treatment
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3. Fluent English
speaking hospital staff
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4. Waiting times
for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries
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5. A large number
of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be
compared to the best in the world
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6. State of the
art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases
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7. Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda,
Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
