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800-bed quaternary care multispecialty hospital in Kochi, Kerala, run by Aster DM Healthcare since 2013, with JCI and NABH accreditation and Centres of Excellence in neuro, cardiac, oncology and transplant care.
Overview
Aster Medcity is a quaternary care multispecialty hospital on Kuttisahib Road, Cheranelloor, South Chittoor, in Kochi, Kerala, operated by Aster DM Healthcare. According to the hospital, it sits on a 40-acre waterfront campus, has 800 beds (700 inpatient and 100 daycare), and has been operating since 2013. Its chairman is Dr. Azad Moopen.
Specialties and Treatment Focus
Aster Medcity organizes care into Centres of Excellence, including:
- Neurosciences and cardiac sciences
- Orthopaedics and rheumatology
- Oncology (Aster International Institute of Oncology) and head and neck surgery
- Gastro sciences, integrated liver care and multi-organ transplantation
- Nephrology and urology
- Women's health, fetal medicine, paediatrics and neonatology
The hospital also lists robotic surgery, fertility and IVF, dermatology, ophthalmology and more than 25 other specialties.
Doctors and Medical Team
Doctors work within the Centres of Excellence in multidisciplinary teams; individual specialist profiles are published on the hospital's website.
International Patient Experience
Aster Hospitals' international patient page lists airport pick-up and drop-off, visa and FRRO registration assistance, language interpreters and a patient coordinator.
Key facts
- 800 beds on a 40-acre campus in Kochi, per the hospital
- Operating since 2013
- The hospital says it is the first JCI-accredited quaternary care multispecialty hospital in Kerala; it is also NABH accredited
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Accreditations & certifications
NABHAccredited
JCIAccreditedThe international arm of The Joint Commission, the organisation that accredits most hospitals in the United States. Of everything on this page, it is the mark an American is most likely to recognise.
India's National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, the country's national hospital accreditation programme.
Issuing bodyGetting to Kochi from the U.S.
- Cochin International Airport (COK)11 mi straight-line · ≈ 15 mi by road · ≈ 20 min drive
Approximate: straight-line distance from the clinic's map location, times 1.3 for roads, at an average 25 mph for trips under 10 road miles and 40 mph for longer ones. Traffic and border waits are not included. Airport and crossing locations: Cochin International Airport (Wikidata). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Visa. U.S. passport holders need a visa. India issues an e-Visa online, including a dedicated e-Medical Visa for treatment at recognised hospitals and a Medical Attendant visa for accompanying family members, which requires a letter from the treating hospital.
Flights. Nonstop service to Delhi and Mumbai from New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, roughly 14 to 16 hours.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, because of crime and terrorism, with higher levels in some regions, including Manipur and parts of central and eastern India.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Aster Medcity
Is Aster Medcity accredited?
Aster Medcity lists these accreditations and certifications: NABH, JCI. JCI accreditation can be checked in the Joint Commission International online directory.
Where is Aster Medcity?
Aster Medcity is in Kochi, India. Address: Kuttisahib Road, Cheranelloor, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala 682027.
What do patients say about Aster Medcity?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 4.7 out of 5 from 40,892 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to Aster Medcity from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders need a visa. India issues an e-Visa online, including a dedicated e-Medical Visa for treatment at recognised hospitals and a Medical Attendant visa for accompanying family members, which requires a letter from the treating hospital. Nonstop service to Delhi and Mumbai from New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, roughly 14 to 16 hours.
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